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Tools · Predator unhooking · Our take
Fox Rage Forceps
NTL037 · 24cm / 9.5-inch
The 24cm NTL037 gives predator anglers a long-reach hook-removal tool with carbon-steel construction and soft-touch handles. Just check the model code before you buy — there’s another 9.5-inch Fox Rage forceps listing with different details.
- NTL037 measures 24cm, also listed as 9.5 inches.
- Carbon-steel construction with a gunmetal-grey finish.
- Soft-touch handles in bright red and black.
- NTL029 is a separate model listing with its own confirmed jaw and locking details.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review focuses on NTL037, the gunmetal-grey carbon-steel version with red-and-black soft-touch handles. NTL029 is also listed at 9.5 inches, with a short serrated jaw and central locking teeth; those features aren’t assumed here for NTL037.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful long-reach tool with sensible handle details; its value is in controlled hook removal, not extra bites.
- Product Quality8.6/10
- Performance8.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching5.5/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money7.9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Predator anglers organising a dedicated unhooking kit. The length makes sense alongside suitable cutters and other tools for dealing with accessible hooks.
- Lure anglers who find short forceps limiting. The longer format provides extra reach without needing to put fingers right beside the hook.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers mostly catching small silverfish. A correctly sized disgorger or smaller forceps is generally better matched to fine hooklengths and little hooks.
- Anyone looking for one tool to handle every predator-unhooking job. Awkward trebles and heavier hooks can call for different tools, including proper hook cutters.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Forceps
The 24cm NTL037 gives predator anglers a long-reach hook-removal tool with carbon-steel construction and soft-touch handles. Just check the model code before you buy — there’s another 9.5-inch Fox Rage forceps listing with different details.
- NTL037 measures 24cm, also listed as 9.5 inches.
- Carbon-steel construction with a gunmetal-grey finish.
- Soft-touch handles in bright red and black.
- NTL029 is a separate model listing with its own confirmed jaw and locking details.
Quick verdict
A sensible addition to the unhooking kit
The NTL037 makes sense if you want extra reach for removing accessible hooks, rather than poking about with a short pair of forceps. Carbon steel and soft-touch handles give it a straightforward, practical brief.
It belongs alongside suitable cutters and other unhooking tools, not instead of them. For predator anglers building a proper fish-care kit, it’s a useful option; for tiny hooks and everyday silverfish work, it’s rather more tool than you need.
A useful long-reach tool with sensible handle details; its value is in controlled hook removal, not extra bites.
- Product Quality
- 8.6/10
- Performance
- 8.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 5.5/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 7.9/10
Carbon-steel construction and soft-touch handles are sensible choices, though the steel needs proper drying and care.
The 24cm format offers useful reach for accessible hooks without covering every awkward unhooking situation.
Its contribution comes after the take through hook removal, rather than attracting fish or improving presentation.
Covered handles and useful reach suit deliberate hook removal, but correct technique remains essential.
It offers worthwhile utility if you need longer forceps, but less benefit if your existing tools already cover the job.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Forceps
Forceps aren’t the exciting bit of a tackle order, are they? You’re probably more interested in the lure that might tempt a lump than the tool needed afterwards. But once a fish is in the net, priorities change sharpish. The Fox Rage Forceps are about that next part of the job: getting a secure hold on an accessible hook and removing it with control. For the NTL037 version covered here, you’re getting a 24cm tool with carbon-steel construction and soft-touch handles. Straightforward kit, with a properly useful place in a predator bag.
First, a quick bit of model housekeeping, because this is where shopping can get a bit muddled. Fox Rage Forceps appear under both NTL029 and NTL037, and both carry a 9.5-inch length description. The NTL029 is described with a short, powerful serrated jaw and central clamping teeth. The NTL037 is the gunmetal-grey version with bright red-and-black soft-touch handles. Those details shouldn’t all be rolled into one imaginary pair. Check the product code on the listing, mate, especially if a particular jaw or locking arrangement is the reason you’re buying.
With that sorted, length is the main reason to consider this version. At 24cm overall, it offers more reach than a little pair intended for close-up hook removal. That can be useful when an accessible hook is further inside a fish’s mouth, or when you want some distance between your fingers and a treble. Overall length isn’t the same thing as usable jaw reach, though. You still need a clear view and a sensible approach angle. Longer forceps aren’t permission to fish around blindly or pull harder when a hook won’t shift.
The soft-touch handles are the other obvious attraction. Unhooking calls for small, deliberate movements, so a comfortable contact point is welcome, particularly when your hands are cold and you’re trying not to rush. Don’t read that as a promise of a slip-proof grip in every condition; wet hands and fish slime still demand care. The red-and-black colouring also gives you something easier to pick out than an entirely dull-metal tool. Keep it in a dedicated, accessible spot rather than underneath three lure boxes and yesterday’s biscuit wrapper.
Carbon steel makes sense for a working tool, but it does bring a little housekeeping with it. Don’t chuck these into a damp pocket at the end of the session and forget them until next weekend. Clean off muck, dry them thoroughly and store them somewhere dry. A grey finish doesn’t turn carbon steel into something you can neglect indefinitely. It’s hardly a massive faff, and it’s a habit worth having with your cutters and pliers too. Tools that move freely and close properly are what you want beside the mat.
For predator fishing, think of these as one part of the unhooking setup. Have suitable cutters available for occasions when cutting a hook is the safer option, and carry other tools appropriate to the fish and hooks you’re using. Get everything ready before the first cast, not after a pike has followed your lure into the margins and ended up in the net. Fish welfare comes before saving a treble or keeping a lure looking tidy. If you’re new to pike, some practical help from an experienced angler is far more valuable than buying extra kit alone.
There’s a clear limit to the appeal for general coarse fishing. If your day is mostly little roach, fine hooklengths and small single hooks, a suitable disgorger is usually a much neater answer. These aren’t automatically better simply because they’re bigger. Likewise, a carp angler shouldn’t choose them on length alone when a smaller tool would give better access to the particular hook. Match the tool to the job in front of you. That sounds obvious, but it’s easy to overlook when one pair is already sitting in your bag.
So the attraction is pretty simple: useful reach, carbon-steel construction and covered handles in a format aimed squarely at practical hook removal. There’s no need to dress that up as something that’ll get you more bites. It won’t find the fish, improve your lure presentation or turn a blank around. What it can do is fill a sensible gap in your bankside kit once you’ve hooked something. Buy the right version, look after it and keep it within reach. That’s a better reason to own it than any flashy tackle-box bragging rights.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Model
- NTL037
- Overall length
- 24cm / listed as 9.5 inches
- Construction
- Carbon steel
- Finish
- Gunmetal grey
- Handles
- Soft-touch, red and black
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Buy for the job — and check the code
The useful bit here is the combination of reach and a handle covering intended to make the tool more comfortable to hold. That’s relevant around treble hooks, where controlled movements matter far more than brute force.
Two model codes share the 9.5-inch description. Match the code and handle details to the version you want rather than assuming every Fox Rage Forceps listing describes exactly the same tool.
The tool
Closer look: reach and covered handles
The NTL037’s confirmed details are straightforward: 24cm overall length, carbon-steel construction, a gunmetal-grey finish and red-and-black soft-touch handles. The length is the main practical distinction from compact forceps. It gives you another option when a short tool can’t comfortably reach an accessible hook.
Don’t mistake extra length for unlimited leverage. Aim to grip and work the hook out along its entry path, keeping the fish supported and movements controlled. If access is poor or the hook is awkward, reassess rather than twisting harder. Dry the tool before packing it away for storage.
Worth knowing. The short serrated jaw and central locking teeth are confirmed details for NTL029. Don’t assume those same details apply to NTL037 just because both listings say 9.5 inches.
On the bank
Who it suits: predator anglers filling a useful gap
These make most sense for lure and predator anglers who already understand that unhooking kit needs more than one tool. Keep them accessible beside suitable cutters, with your fish-care setup ready before casting. The bright handle detailing is a useful touch when you need to spot the right tool quickly.
For small silverfish and tiny hooks, go smaller and more precise. A disgorger matched to the hook and line is often the better choice. And if you’re starting pike fishing, get hands-on guidance from an experienced angler: owning long forceps isn’t a substitute for knowing how to support and unhook the fish safely.
Quick answers
FAQs in full: the details before you buy
How long are they? NTL037 measures 24cm overall and is also described as 9.5 inches. That measurement covers the complete tool, so don’t picture 24cm of jaw reaching past the handles.
Which model should you check for? This review covers NTL037, with carbon steel, a gunmetal-grey finish and soft-touch red-and-black handles. NTL029 is another 9.5-inch listing, described with short serrated jaws and central clamping teeth. Match the code to the features you actually want.
Will they cover every pike-unhooking job? No, mate. Proper hook cutters and other suitable unhooking tools still belong in the kit. If a hook can’t be removed cleanly, saving the hook mustn’t take priority over the fish. Plan ahead and learn safe handling before going it alone.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Useful overall length for reaching accessible hooks beyond the lip.
- Soft-touch handles offer a more cushioned contact point than bare metal.
- Bright red handle detailing is handy when locating your tools.
- Straightforward addition to a dedicated predator unhooking kit.
Worth knowing
- Too large to be the obvious choice for delicate small-hook work.
- Carbon steel needs drying and care rather than being left wet in a bag.
- Doesn’t replace suitable hook cutters or every other unhooking tool.
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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.
01How long are the Fox Rage NTL037 Forceps?
How long are the Fox Rage NTL037 Forceps?
They’re 24cm overall, also listed as 9.5 inches. That’s the whole tool’s length, not the length of the jaws.
02Are NTL029 and NTL037 the same version?
Are NTL029 and NTL037 the same version?
Don’t treat them as interchangeable descriptions. Both are listed at 9.5 inches, but NTL029 has confirmed short serrated jaws and central locking teeth, while NTL037 has confirmed carbon-steel construction and red-and-black soft-touch handles.
03Are these all I need for unhooking pike?
Are these all I need for unhooking pike?
No. Carry suitable long-reach unhooking tools, proper hook cutters and appropriate fish-care equipment. Have an experienced pike angler show you safe handling and unhooking before fishing for them on your own.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a sensible addition to the unhooking kit. The strongest reasons to choose it are useful overall length for reaching accessible hooks beyond the lip. and soft-touch handles offer a more cushioned contact point than bare metal.; the main trade-off is too large to be the obvious choice for delicate small-hook work..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Useful overall length for reaching accessible hooks beyond the lip.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Predator anglers organising a dedicated unhooking kit: The length makes sense alongside suitable cutters and other tools for dealing with accessible hooks.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Too large to be the obvious choice for delicate small-hook work.”
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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