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Fox Rage Replicant Jointed
Jointed range; size, weight and finish vary
A jointed shad with serious presence, several weight options and a chin loop for adding ballast. Just make sure your lure outfit is up to the job.
- Multi-part jointed shad body with lead balancing described in the original listing.
- 15cm weighs 60g, 18cm weighs 80g and 20cm weighs 120g.
- 23cm weights vary: Original Stickleback is 130g; Silver Halo and Slick Scale are 150g.
- A chin loop allows additional weight to be attached.
Make sure it’s the right one. This is the multi-part Replicant Jointed. Don’t assume every 23cm version weighs the same: Original Stickleback is listed at 130g, while Silver Halo and Slick Scale are listed at 150g.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful jointed pike lure with sensible ballast flexibility, held back mainly by its tackle demands and exposed-hook limitations.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.4/10
- Ease of Use8.1/10
- Value for Money8.3/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers with a suitable heavy-lure outfit. The substantial shad profile fits a deliberate approach around prey fish, drop-offs and clear lanes beside cover.
- Anglers wanting adjustable ballast. The chin loop lets you add weight when the swim calls for a different presentation, within your tackle’s limits.
Maybe skip if
- Light-lure perch anglers. Even the 60g version is beyond many light spinning outfits and is a very different proposition from a small perch shad.
- Anglers fishing through thick weed. The exposed hook arrangement is more likely to collect vegetation than a suitably rigged weedless lure.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Replicant Jointed
A jointed shad with serious presence, several weight options and a chin loop for adding ballast. Just make sure your lure outfit is up to the job.
- Multi-part jointed shad body with lead balancing described in the original listing.
- 15cm weighs 60g, 18cm weighs 80g and 20cm weighs 120g.
- 23cm weights vary: Original Stickleback is 130g; Silver Halo and Slick Scale are 150g.
- A chin loop allows additional weight to be attached.
Quick verdict
Big-lure appeal, without making the retrieve a puzzle
The Replicant Jointed makes sense if you want a substantial, fish-shaped lure for pike, with an articulated body and the option to add weight at the chin. It’s a purposeful choice for working open water and the edges of cover.
The catch is the outfit it needs. Even the 15cm version weighs 60g, and exposed hooks aren’t ideal for dragging through thick weed. Pick the right version for your rod and water, rather than buying the biggest one just because it looks the business.
A useful jointed pike lure with sensible ballast flexibility, held back mainly by its tackle demands and exposed-hook limitations.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.3/10
The articulated construction, described lead balancing and purposeful hook arrangement make a convincing package on paper.
Jointed movement and optional chin ballast offer useful presentation choices, though dense weed restricts where it makes sense.
It adds a substantial prey-fish presentation to your options, but placement and depth still matter more than simply fishing big.
A steady retrieve keeps things straightforward, but the weights demand an appropriate outfit and controlled casting.
Its strongest value is as a regularly used pike lure, rather than an occasional purchase that also forces a tackle upgrade.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Replicant Jointed
The Fox Rage Replicant Jointed is one for the pike box, not the little wallet of perch lures you chuck in a coat pocket. It’s a substantial, multi-part shad built around a fish-shaped meal, with an articulated body rather than a single uninterrupted profile. That gives you a different presentation to put through a swim when you want something with a bit of presence. Think open water, the outside of a weedbed or a clear lane beside a drop-off. It’s not a promise of a lump, obviously, but it’s a purposeful way to go looking.
First job: get the size and weight straight. The 15cm version weighs 60g, the 18cm weighs 80g and the 20cm jumps to 120g. Those aren’t little differences once you’re casting for a few hours. At 23cm, you also need to check the finish: Original Stickleback is listed at 130g, while Silver Halo and Slick Scale are 150g. Same length doesn’t automatically mean the same load. Before getting distracted by a cracking colour, make sure the version you fancy actually sits comfortably within your rod’s casting rating. That’s the boring bit that saves a lot of grief.
The jointed construction is the main attraction here. You’re buying a shad whose body can articulate through its separate sections, rather than relying on one flexible section alone for movement. Keep the starting approach simple: a controlled, steady retrieve that lets you establish what the lure is doing. If visibility allows, watch it beside the bank before sending it across the swim. You’ll learn more from that quick check than from immediately adding loads of rod work. Once you’ve got a feel for it, small changes in speed give you something useful to experiment with.
Depth control deserves just as much attention as action. The original listing describes lead balancing, and the chin loop allows extra weight to be attached. That’s dead handy when you want to adjust the presentation, but don’t treat extra ballast as a free upgrade. It changes the load you’re casting and can change how the lure behaves. Start without adding anything, build a picture of the swim and only alter things for a reason. Near the bottom, keep your approach measured: finding the occasional bit of debris is one thing; repeatedly ploughing into unseen snags is another.
Around cover, choose your route rather than simply casting at the thickest bit. The original hook arrangement is described as an 8/0 jig hook and a 4/0 treble, although those sizes shouldn’t be assumed across every version. This is an exposed-hook presentation, so clear water alongside weed is a much happier hunting ground than dragging straight through a green jungle. Work parallel to an edge where access allows, or cover a feature from a couple of angles. A lure coming past the same spot on a different line can give you a worthwhile change without swapping the whole setup.
Colour choice gives you plenty to mull over, but there’s no need to turn it into homework. Golden Prey, Silver Ghost and Golden Perch sit among the muted options, with Original Stickleback, Silver Halo and Slick Scale also appearing in the range. A sensible starting point is a finish you can relate to the prey fish and visibility in front of you. Then concentrate on putting it at a useful depth. Constantly changing colours while leaving the retrieve and casting angle untouched can be a proper faff, especially when you’ve only got a short window on the bank.
The wider setup needs to match the lure’s intentions. Use a suitable pike-safe trace, check connections and give yourself plenty of room for a controlled cast. Have the net and unhooking kit sorted before the first chuck, too. For anglers already equipped for heavier pike lures, the Replicant Jointed offers a clear role: a sizeable shad presentation with articulated movement and optional extra ballast. For someone carrying a light perch outfit, it’s the wrong tool, however tempting it looks. Buy the version that fits your fishing, not the one that simply looks most impressive in the tackle shop.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Body
- Multi-part jointed shad
- 15cm / 6-inch
- 60g
- 18cm / 7-inch
- 80g
- 20cm / 8-inch
- 120g
- 23cm versions
- Original Stickleback: 130g; Silver Halo and Slick Scale: 150g
- Weight adjustment
- Chin loop for attaching additional weight
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Choose the weight first, colour second
That tempting finish can wait a minute, mate. Casting weight, depth and the amount of clear water around your spot matter more to whether this lure fits your session.
The chin loop gives you another way to adjust the presentation, but added ballast also increases the load on your outfit. Count the whole rigged weight, not just the number on the packet.
The build
Closer look: articulation, balance and ballast
The multi-part body is what separates this presentation from a conventional one-piece shad. Its joints allow the body to articulate during the retrieve. Start with a straightforward wind and observe the movement at close quarters; there’s no need to assume that a busier retrieve will automatically make it more convincing.
Lead balancing is described for the original lure, while the chin loop provides a dedicated point for additional weight. The hook details also need reading carefully: the original listing names an 8/0 jig hook and a 4/0 treble, and another listing describes Arma-point hook technology. Don’t carry those exact hook sizes across the entire range without checking your chosen version.
Worth knowing. The 23cm versions aren’t all the same weight. Original Stickleback is 130g; Silver Halo and Slick Scale are 150g. Any ballast you attach goes on top of that, so leave yourself suitable casting headroom.
Your fishing
Who it suits: purposeful pike work
This fits anglers who already have the tackle to cast substantial pike lures and want to cover a swim methodically. Fan your casts across open water, work the outer edge of cover and change angles before dismissing a feature. A big profile is a presentation choice, not a guarantee of a bigger fish.
It’s less appealing when your fishing revolves around small perch lures, cramped casting positions or thick vegetation. The weight asks more of the outfit, and exposed hooks make clean routes important. If every retrieve comes back wearing a weed wig, a more suitable lure style is the sensible move.
Bank-side questions
FAQs in full: choosing and fishing it
Which size should you buy? Start with your rod’s casting rating, then consider the water and the profile you want. The 60g, 80g and 120g versions already cover quite a spread. Don’t buy a heavier version on the assumption that length alone tells you whether your outfit can cope.
When should you add weight? When you’ve identified a reason to adjust the presentation, rather than automatically clipping it on. Make small changes, check the action again and account for the extra load. Added ballast isn’t a substitute for controlling retrieve speed and understanding the swim.
What should be ready before the first cast? A suitable bite trace, sound connections and proper pike-handling kit. Keep long forceps and suitable cutters accessible, with a net and mat ready to go. Check hook points and the lure after contact with snags or a fish, rather than blindly firing it straight back out.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Articulated fish-shaped body gives you a substantial pike presentation.
- Several sizes let you match lure bulk to your outfit and venue.
- Chin loop offers useful scope for adding ballast.
- Muted and more conspicuous finishes give you sensible colour choices.
Worth knowing
- Heavy even in its smaller sizes, so it needs an appropriately rated lure rod.
- Exposed hooks limit its usefulness in dense weed and snaggy cover.
- Weights vary between some same-length versions, making careful selection important.
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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 does the Fox Rage Replicant Jointed weigh?
What does the Fox Rage Replicant Jointed weigh?
The 15cm version is 60g, the 18cm is 80g and the 20cm is 120g. At 23cm, Original Stickleback is listed at 130g, while Silver Halo and Slick Scale are listed at 150g. Check the exact version before matching it to your rod.
02Can you add extra weight?
Can you add extra weight?
Yes. There’s a chin loop for attaching additional weight. Add ballast gradually, check how the lure behaves and keep the total rigged weight within your rod’s casting rating.
03What tackle should you use with it?
What tackle should you use with it?
Use a lure rod rated for the chosen version, a suitable reel and line, and a pike-safe bite trace with dependable connections. Have a big enough landing net, long forceps, suitable cutters and an unhooking mat ready before casting.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: big-lure appeal, without making the retrieve a puzzle. The strongest reasons to choose it are articulated fish-shaped body gives you a substantial pike presentation. and several sizes let you match lure bulk to your outfit and venue.; the main trade-off is heavy even in its smaller sizes, so it needs an appropriately rated lure rod..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Articulated fish-shaped body gives you a substantial pike presentation.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers with a suitable heavy-lure outfit: The substantial shad profile fits a deliberate approach around prey fish, drop-offs and clear lanes beside cover.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Heavy even in its smaller sizes, so it needs an appropriately rated lure rod.”
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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