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Fox Rage Predator Compact Roll Mat
Compact Mat · FLU010
A generous footprint, printed 120cm measure and bag attachment clips make this a handy option for mobile predator anglers. Just remember: compact carrying and deep cushioning aren't the same thing.
- Predator unhooking mat, model FLU010.
- Open dimensions: 130 × 98 × 1cm.
- Integrated printed measuring scale up to 120cm.
- Foldable design with clips for attaching to the Predator Rucksack or other bags.
Make sure it’s the right one. Listed here as the Compact Roll Mat, this is the Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat, model FLU010. Its confirmed storage design is foldable.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful design-led choice for mobile predator fishing, with its thin padding setting the main limit; value depends on the asking price rather than an assumed bargain.
- Product Quality8.3/10
- Performance8.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching5.5/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Roving predator anglers. The foldable design and bag clips suit sessions spent walking between swims rather than sitting behind a mountain of kit.
- Anglers who record fish length. The integrated scale gives you a convenient measuring reference without laying out a separate tape.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers regularly unhooking over hard banks. The 1cm thickness offers less cushioning than a substantially padded alternative.
- Anyone wanting raised-sided fish care. This is a flat mat, not a cradle or walled mat designed to help contain a moving fish.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Predator Compact Roll Mat
A generous footprint, printed 120cm measure and bag attachment clips make this a handy option for mobile predator anglers. Just remember: compact carrying and deep cushioning aren't the same thing.
- Predator unhooking mat, model FLU010.
- Open dimensions: 130 × 98 × 1cm.
- Integrated printed measuring scale up to 120cm.
- Foldable design with clips for attaching to the Predator Rucksack or other bags.
Quick verdict
Room to work, less to lug
The Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat makes good sense if you move swims regularly but still want a proper-sized surface for unhooking. The printed measure and attachment clips are useful extras, rather than pointless bells and whistles.
The compromise is its 1cm thickness. Choose your unhooking spot carefully, keep the mat wet and don't expect the cushioning or containment of a deep, raised-sided mat.
A useful design-led choice for mobile predator fishing, with its thin padding setting the main limit; value depends on the asking price rather than an assumed bargain.
- Product Quality
- 8.3/10
- Performance
- 8.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 5.5/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8/10
The generous layout and integrated features make a sensible package, though the thin construction limits cushioning.
The broad working area and printed measure suit predator unhooking on carefully chosen ground.
It doesn't create bites or improve presentation, because its useful role starts after you've landed a fish.
Folding storage, included clips and a built-in measure keep the basic routine straightforward.
The measure and clips add useful functionality, but the asking price needs weighing against more padded alternatives.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Predator Compact Roll Mat
A predator mat has a pretty simple job: give you a suitable place to deal with a fish, then get out of the way until the next take. Trouble is, the bulky ones can become a nuisance when you're walking a river or hopping between drain swims. The Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat tackles that particular faff with a foldable design and clips for carrying it on a bag. It's aimed squarely at anglers who want fish-care kit along for the walk, without organising their whole load around it.
First, let's clear up the name. Although it's listed here as the Compact Roll Mat, the product is the Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat, model FLU010. That's the useful bit to check when you're shopping. Opened out, it measures 130 × 98cm, so compact doesn't mean a tiny rectangle you're trying to squeeze a fish onto. There's a generous working footprint here. On a suitable patch of bank, that extra width gives you more room to keep the fish centred while you deal with the hooks.
The important trade-off is thickness: this mat measures 1cm deep. That matters more than a flashy name or a neat folded package. You're getting a thin unhooking surface, not the substantial cushion of a deep padded mat. For a mobile setup, that's an understandable compromise, but it makes your choice of ground particularly important. Find somewhere level, clear away sharp debris and avoid treating gravel or concrete as fine simply because there's a mat on top. If hard banks are your usual lot, more padding makes better sense.
The integrated printed measuring scale runs to 120cm, which is a handy touch for predator anglers who like recording length. Having the measure already on the mat means one less separate item to dig out while a fish needs your attention. Keep the priorities straight, though: unhooking, supported handling and a prompt return come before chasing a perfect measurement. Get everything ready first and take a reading only when it can be done calmly. A ruler printed on a mat isn't a reason to keep a fish out longer.
The attachment clips are another practical detail rather than something to get carried away about. They're supplied for attaching the mat to the Predator Rucksack or other bags, which suits the way plenty of lure and deadbait anglers organise their kit. You can keep the folded mat outside the main compartment instead of making space among tackle boxes and spare layers. With another bag, check the attachment points before setting off. Secure it so it isn't dangling into brambles or knocking against your legs for the whole walk.
On the bank, the best routine starts before there's a pike in the net. Pick your unhooking area, open the mat and have suitable long forceps or pliers and strong hook cutters ready. Wet the contact surface before placing a fish on it, keep the fish low and supported, and watch where those spare treble points are sitting. Don't leave an unhooked lure loose beside a moving fish. None of that is glamorous tackle chat, mate, but being organised does far more for a smooth release than rushing around after the take.
There's also a difference between a generous mat and a contained unhooking space. This is a flat design, so it doesn't give you raised walls around a lively fish. Stay close and attentive rather than assuming the footprint will keep everything where you put it. The 130 × 98cm area needs a reasonably clear spot, too; a cramped ledge or steep riverbank isn't suddenly suitable because the mat folds small afterwards. Think about landing and release access when choosing the swim, not just where the lure or deadbait looks most tempting.
For the right angler, the appeal is straightforward. You get a roomy predator mat, a built-in length reference and a carrying arrangement that fits a mobile session. The stated material mix is 65% polyester and 35% polyethylene, but the buying decision is really about the layout: broad, thin and foldable. If you're after deep cushioning or raised-sided reassurance, look elsewhere. If your priority is a practical mat that can travel with your bag, and you've got suitable ground to use it on, this is a sensible option to shortlist.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Model
- Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat · FLU010
- Open dimensions
- 130 × 98 × 1cm
- Materials
- 65% polyester, 35% polyethylene
- Measuring scale
- Integrated printed scale up to 120cm
- Storage and attachment
- Foldable; attachment clips included for the Predator Rucksack or other bags
- GTIN
- 5056808516552
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Compact in the carry, generous on the ground
The useful trick here is separating carrying bulk from working area. Opened out, its 130 × 98cm footprint gives you room to organise a fish safely; folded away, it can clip to a bag for the walk.
That's a sensible fit for roving predator fishing, provided you treat this as a thin unhooking surface rather than a padded answer to every bankside situation.
Design and details
Closer look: what you're actually buying
FLU010 is a predator unhooking mat with an open size of 130 × 98 × 1cm. Its generous surface is the main attraction, while the foldable design keeps the carrying arrangement straightforward. Don't confuse the open measurements with packed dimensions: they describe the mat ready for use.
The printed 120cm measure and included attachment clips are useful additions to a simple layout. The clips are intended for the Predator Rucksack or other bags, although the fit on your own bag depends on suitable attachment points. The material mix is 65% polyester and 35% polyethylene; that alone doesn't tell you how it will stand up to careless handling or sharp hooks.
Worth knowing. The measuring scale isn't a capacity rating. Judge whether a fish can be fully supported on the mat, and don't mistake a 120cm ruler for a promise about suitable fish size or weight.
Your kind of session
Who it suits: anglers travelling between spots
If your sessions involve walking stretches of river, working a canal or moving deadbaits between likely holding areas, the carrying design makes sense. Clipping the mat to your bag keeps it part of the regular kit rather than another awkward item to carry separately. The built-in measure also suits anglers who prefer a quick length record when the fish can be handled safely.
It's less convincing for someone whose usual unhooking area is hard, rough or awkward. A deeper padded mat offers more cushioning, while raised-sided designs add containment this flat layout doesn't provide. Likewise, don't buy it as an automatic replacement for a venue-required carp cradle: check the fishery's rules and choose fish-care gear for the actual setting.
The practical questions
FAQs in full: naming, measuring and carrying
Is this the Compact Roll Mat? The reliable identifier is FLU010, the Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat. The confirmed storage feature is a foldable design. Matching the model code is a better way to check you're buying the right item than relying on the extra word 'Roll' in a listing.
How big is the working area? Open dimensions are 130 × 98cm, with a thickness of 1cm and a printed measuring scale up to 120cm. Prepare a clear, level area before landing a fish and wet the mat before use. Measure only if it doesn't interfere with safe handling and a quick return.
Will it go on your existing bag? The included clips are intended to attach to the Predator Rucksack or other bags. Check your bag has suitable points, secure the folded mat and make sure it won't snag as you walk. After the session, clean it and let it dry thoroughly before storing it away.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Generous open footprint for a mat designed around compact carrying.
- Printed 120cm scale keeps a length measure close at hand.
- Included clips let you carry it attached to a bag.
- Straightforward foldable design suits regular swim moves.
Worth knowing
- At 1cm thick, cushioning is limited compared with a deeply padded mat.
- Flat layout doesn't provide the containment of raised sides.
- The broad open footprint still needs a decent patch of clear, level bank.
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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.
01Is the Compact Roll Mat the same as the Compact Mat?
Is the Compact Roll Mat the same as the Compact Mat?
The product covered here is the Fox Rage Predator Compact Mat, code FLU010. Match that code when buying; the confirmed design folds for compact storage, regardless of the Roll Mat wording in this listing.
02How big is it, and how far does the measure go?
How big is it, and how far does the measure go?
It measures 130 × 98 × 1cm when open, with a printed scale up to 120cm. The scale's endpoint isn't a fish-weight rating or a guarantee that every fish will fit safely.
03Can it attach to a fishing bag?
Can it attach to a fishing bag?
Yes. Attachment clips are included for the Predator Rucksack or other bags. On another bag, check that there are suitable attachment points and that the folded mat is secured before walking.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: room to work, less to lug. The strongest reasons to choose it are generous open footprint for a mat designed around compact carrying. and printed 120cm scale keeps a length measure close at hand.; the main trade-off is at 1cm thick, cushioning is limited compared with a deeply padded mat..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Generous open footprint for a mat designed around compact carrying.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Roving predator anglers: The foldable design and bag clips suit sessions spent walking between swims rather than sitting behind a mountain of kit.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 1cm thick, cushioning is limited compared with a deeply padded mat.”
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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