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Coarse match · Seatboxes · Our take
Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox
Lime or Shadow
Solid, smart and packed with the right bits, the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox is built for anglers who want comfort, stability and quick access to tackle without lugging a full workshop to the peg.
- Hydro-formed aluminium frame with a one-piece tube design
- 36 mm extending legs with textured, non-slip anodised finish
- Includes deep drawer unit, shallow tray unit and transport lid
- Weighs 18.5 kg and is available in Lime or Shadow
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox, supplied with a deep drawer unit, shallow tray unit and transport lid.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-equipped premium seatbox with a strong feature set and plenty of room to grow.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use9.2/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Match anglers fishing long sessions. The stable frame, adjustable legs, footplate and built-in storage help keep rigs, bait and tools organised when every minute counts.
- Serious pleasure anglers wanting a long-term setup. There’s plenty of adjustment and accessory potential, so the box can suit changing venues, swims and fishing styles.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile anglers who walk a long way to the peg. At 18.5 kg before you add tackle, this isn’t the box you’ll fancy dragging across half the complex.
- Occasional anglers on a tight budget. The quality and features are strong, but a simpler seatbox could do the job without the extra outlay or bulk.
The lowdown
Introducing the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox
Solid, smart and packed with the right bits, the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox is built for anglers who want comfort, stability and quick access to tackle without lugging a full workshop to the peg.
- Hydro-formed aluminium frame with a one-piece tube design
- 36 mm extending legs with textured, non-slip anodised finish
- Includes deep drawer unit, shallow tray unit and transport lid
- Weighs 18.5 kg and is available in Lime or Shadow
Quick verdict
A cracking seatbox for serious coarse anglers
The XR36 Pro is a proper step up from a basic seatbox. Its one-piece hydro-formed aluminium frame, extending legs and tidy storage package give you a stable, practical platform for long match sessions.
It’s not the lightest option around, but that extra substance brings comfort and confidence when you’re fishing uneven pegs, running multiple rigs or spending a full day on the bank. A smart bit of kit if you want one seatbox to grow with your fishing.
A well-equipped premium seatbox with a strong feature set and plenty of room to grow.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The one-piece aluminium frame, hard-wearing cushion, improved clamps and sturdy adjustment hardware suggest a properly considered build.
The broad platform, 36 mm extending legs and adjustable footplate are well suited to demanding coarse-fishing pegs.
Organised storage, pole support and quick levelling help you stay focused when the swim comes on the munch.
Single-handed footplate release, enlarged hand wheels, spirit levels and sensible storage reduce setup faff.
It offers a generous package and strong adaptability, though the premium format and 18.5 kg weight won’t suit every angler.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox
The Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox is aimed squarely at the angler who wants their peg running like a tidy little command centre. You know the sort: rigs lined up, bait within reach, pole sections behaving themselves and no rummaging around in a muddy holdall while the swim is having a bite-time. This is proper coarse-fishing furniture, not just somewhere to park your backside.
At the heart of it is a unique hydro-formed aluminium frame with a one-piece tube design. That gives the box a solid, purposeful feel on paper, and it’s the sort of construction that makes sense when you’re setting up on a wonky bank or moving between swims where the ground is anything but billiard-table flat. Stability matters when you’re shipping a pole, playing a bonus fish or reaching for a feeder rod.
The 36 mm extending legs are one of the big practical attractions. They’ve got a textured, non-slip anodised finish, so there’s useful grip when you’re adjusting the box with cold or damp hands. All four legs also have threaded caps, giving you room to fit compatible accessories or extenders. That’s handy if your fishing evolves from canal bream and silvers to bigger commercials, margin work or feeder sessions.
Getting the footplate right can be a faff on some boxes. Matrix has tried to take the sting out of that with a single-handed release mechanism. That’s a dead handy touch when you’re setting up in a cramped peg, holding the box steady with one hand or making a quick tweak between spells. The textured plastic footplate cover should also give your boots a more secure platform when the bank is greasy.
There’s a built-in spirit level in the footplate cover, plus another in the seat cushion. That might sound a bit fussy, but a level box is a happier box. It helps keep trays, bait tubs and pole gear sitting where you left them, rather than slowly migrating downhill while you’re concentrating on a float burying itself. The re-engineered non-marking leg clamps are another nice touch, particularly around smart platforms and venue walkways.
Comfort hasn’t been treated as an afterthought either. The cushion uses hard-wearing, dual-coloured PU fabric and includes a pole support. That means you can settle in properly for a long match, while still having a useful place to rest the pole during a pause or when feeding. The enlarged rubber over-moulded hand wheels should be easier to grip when you’re making adjustments, too. Small things, but they add up over a full day.
Storage comes in a sensible mix. There’s one deep drawer unit with drawer inserts for the bits you want protected and organised, along with a shallow tray for flatter tackle. Think floats, shot, leaders, feeders, hooks and all the other little gubbins that tend to vanish at the exact moment you need them. The transport lid adds protection and gives the box a cleaner, more compact profile when you’re carrying it.
The removable padded shoulder strap has four-point fixing, while the transport lid gets its own carry handle. That gives you a couple of options when moving from the car park to the peg. Don’t kid yourself that this is featherweight, though. At 18.5 kg, it’s a proper lump before you’ve added bait, pole sections and the rest of your kit. For nearby pegs, no bother. For a long hike, you’ll want a decent barrow or trolley.
Open, the box measures 761 mm wide by 830 mm long, so it provides a reassuringly broad platform. Closed, it comes down to 761 mm by 561 mm for transport and storage. You can choose Lime or Shadow, with the Lime version bringing a bit more colour to a grey morning and Shadow keeping things understated. Either way, the XR36 Pro is a well-equipped, adaptable seatbox for anglers who want comfort and control rather than a bare-bones perch.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Frame
- Unique hydro-formed aluminium frame with one-piece tube design
- Legs
- Textured 36 mm extending legs with threaded caps
- Storage included
- One deep drawer unit with drawer inserts, one shallow tray unit and one transport lid
- Open dimensions
- 761 mm wide × 830 mm long
- Closed dimensions
- 761 mm wide × 561 mm long
- Weight
- 18.5 kg
Specs checked with Matrix, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why the XR36 Pro makes sense
This is a high-value coarse-fishing seatbox aimed at anglers who want proper adjustment, useful built-in storage and a more refined setup than a simple box and cushion.
The standout touches are the single-handed footplate release, 36 mm extending legs, leg-mounted accessory threads and the comfortable PU-covered seat cushion with pole support. It’s all about making the peg easier to run once the action starts.
What you’re buying
A stable platform with useful tackle storage
The XR36 Pro combines a one-piece hydro-formed aluminium frame with 36 mm extending legs, giving you the sort of stable base you want when the peg is soft, sloping or awkward. The textured anodised legs, non-marking clamps and chunky rubber hand wheels all point towards regular use rather than occasional pottering.
The included storage is well judged for coarse fishing. A deep drawer with inserts handles smaller terminal tackle, while the shallow tray gives you quick access to flatter items. The transport lid keeps everything contained, and the carry handle makes the box easier to shift once it’s packed down.
The seat cushion is dual-coloured and PU-covered, with a built-in pole support and spirit level. Add the padded four-point shoulder strap, threaded leg caps and footplate spirit level, and there’s plenty here to build a tidy, personalised setup.
Worth knowing. The box weighs 18.5 kg. That’s not outrageous for a fully featured seatbox, but it’s worth planning your trolley or barrow setup if the walk to the swim is a long one.
On the bank
Made for organised, full-day fishing
This is a strong fit for match anglers who need their gear close, their box level and their footplate sorted without repeated faffing. The drawer inserts are especially useful when you’re carrying a spread of floats, shot and hooklength bits rather than just one simple rig.
It also suits serious pleasure anglers who fish commercials, canals and stillwaters through the seasons. The adjustable legs and accessory threads mean you can adapt the box as your approach changes, whether you’re fishing a pole down the edge or switching to a feeder rod across the lake.
It’s less compelling for the angler who only fishes the odd short session and wants the minimum to carry. The XR36 Pro is wide, substantial and feature-rich. That’s bob on when you’ll use it, but a bit much if you mainly need a seat and a bait tub.
The details
A few things anglers will want to know
The footplate release is designed for single-handed operation, which is useful when you’re setting up quickly or making a small adjustment mid-session. The textured cover and spirit level add grip and help you get a more settled platform.
All the legs use threaded caps, so compatible accessories and extenders can be added as your fishing develops. That gives the XR36 Pro more life than a fixed, closed-off seatbox.
For transport, you’ve got a removable padded shoulder strap with four-point fixing and a transport lid with carry handle. Once at the peg, the broad footprint and extending legs help you get comfortable and level.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Strong, stable frame for match and pleasure fishing
- Excellent leg adjustment and accessory options
- Useful drawer, tray and transport lid included
- Comfortable seat cushion with pole support and spirit level
- Thoughtful details such as enlarged hand wheels and non-marking clamps
Worth knowing
- 18.5 kg is a fair old lump to carry any distance
- The footprint and storage can feel more than casual anglers need
- Premium seatbox money, especially if you only fish short sessions
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What comes with the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox?
What comes with the Matrix XR36 Pro Seatbox?
You get a deep drawer unit with drawer inserts, a shallow tray unit and a transport lid with carry handle. The box also includes the padded seat cushion and removable shoulder strap.
02Can you add accessories to the XR36 Pro?
Can you add accessories to the XR36 Pro?
Yes. All the legs have threaded caps, allowing compatible accessories or extenders to be fitted. That gives you useful scope for building the box around pole, feeder or match requirements.
03Is the XR36 Pro easy to level on an uneven peg?
Is the XR36 Pro easy to level on an uneven peg?
It’s designed for that job, with extending legs, non-marking clamps, a footplate spirit level and a seat-cushion spirit level. The single-handed footplate release also helps when you’re getting set quickly.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking seatbox for serious coarse anglers. The strongest reasons to choose it are strong, stable frame for match and pleasure fishing and excellent leg adjustment and accessory options; the main trade-off is 18.5 kg is a fair old lump to carry any distance.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Strong, stable frame for match and pleasure fishing”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Match anglers fishing long sessions: The stable frame, adjustable legs, footplate and built-in storage help keep rigs, bait and tools organised when every minute counts.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “18.5 kg is a fair old lump to carry any distance”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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