Best-of guide
Right, here's the lot. Every bit of ready-tied rigs we've dug into, ranked by our on-paper score — that's our own desk research on specs, build and price across five things: product quality, performance, how much it helps you catch, ease of use and value for money. We haven't bank-tested these, so treat it as a smart shortlist, not gospel.
Top of the pile right now: Fox Rage Predator Paternoster Rig (8.9/10), Fox Rage Pike Trace Kit (8.6/10) and Fox Rage Drop Shot Mini Ready Rig (8.6/10). Tap into any review for the full lowdown, the comparison and a buying checklist.
Top tip: match the kit to how and where you actually fish before chasing the highest number. A cracking bit of gear for big open waters can be overkill on a snug club pond. How we score.
89%Fox Rage
FRR029
A pre-tied 40lb wire paternoster rig that keeps the faff down when you’re chucking deadbaits or livebaits for pike.
86%Fox Rage
Pike Trace Kit
Want to make tidy, reliable pike traces without buying every little bit separately? The Fox Rage Pike Trace Kit gives you the core components to get cracking, with less faff at the bank and more control over your terminal end.
86%Fox Rage
Mini: size 2 with 12g weight or size 4 with 10g weight
Three pre-tied rigs, mini lures and drop shot weights make this a handy shortcut into small-lure fishing. Just choose the hook-and-weight pairing that fits your water.