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Predator tackle · Soft shad lures · Our take
Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm
18cm / 80g
A chunky, jointed soft lure with a lifelike roll, realistic profile and room for extra weight. The Replicant Shad is built for predators that fancy a decent-sized mouthful.
- 18cm / 7in soft shad weighing 80g
- Jointed-body construction for a lifelike swimming action
- Chin section allows extra weight to be added
- Fitted with Arma-Point hook technology and available in several predator-friendly colours
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Rage Replicant Shad in the 18cm size, including the available colour options such as Silver Halo, Golden Prey, Silver Ghost, Golden Perch, Original Stickleback and Slick Scale.
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A strong big-predator soft lure with useful adjustment built in. Its main limitation is simply that 80g is a serious weight, so the right tackle is essential.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.1/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers covering lakes, canals and reservoirs. The chunky 18cm profile gives predators a proper mouthful and the jointed action helps it look alive on the retrieve.
- Anglers who like tweaking lure depth. The chin section gives you the option of adding weight when the fish are sitting deeper or the retrieve needs slowing down.
Maybe skip if
- Perch anglers using light or ultralight tackle. At 80g, this is a serious lure rather than a finesse option. It needs gear with enough casting and lure-rating headroom.
- Anyone wanting one small lure for everything. The Replicant Shad is deliberately sizeable, so it won’t be the bob-on choice when fish are chasing tiny fry or you’re fishing tight, delicate spots.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm
A chunky, jointed soft lure with a lifelike roll, realistic profile and room for extra weight. The Replicant Shad is built for predators that fancy a decent-sized mouthful.
- 18cm / 7in soft shad weighing 80g
- Jointed-body construction for a lifelike swimming action
- Chin section allows extra weight to be added
- Fitted with Arma-Point hook technology and available in several predator-friendly colours
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm is a serious bit of soft-lure tackle for pike and other large predators. Its jointed body, realistic shape and lively swimming action give it plenty of presence without needing a load of faff.
At 80g, it’s a lure for the right rod and the right fish. If you want to cover water with a substantial bait and tempt a proper lump, it’s a cracking option. It’s less suited to delicate perch work or ultralight gear.
A strong big-predator soft lure with useful adjustment built in. Its main limitation is simply that 80g is a serious weight, so the right tackle is essential.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The jointed construction, realistic shape and Arma-Point hook technology make it a well-equipped predator lure.
Its lifelike swimming action and sizeable profile should help it cover water and stay noticeable on the retrieve.
An 18cm target can trigger bigger predators, especially when they’re feeding on substantial prey or need a clear silhouette.
It’s straightforward to fish, but the 80g weight demands suitable tackle and a bit of care when casting.
The tuneable weighting, range of colours and predator-focused design give it useful versatility in its category.
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 Shad 18cm
The Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm is a proper big-bait option for predator anglers. At 18cm long and 80g, it’s not a dainty little perch snack. This is a lure with presence, built to make a pike turn its head when the water’s full of smaller offerings. If you like covering water with something substantial, it’s right in the wheelhouse.
The big selling point is the jointed body. Rather than swimming like one solid sausage of soft plastic, the lure gets that broken-up, fishy movement as it comes back. A steady retrieve gives it a lifelike swimming action, while a pause can let the body settle and tempt a following predator into having a proper go.
That realistic profile matters too. Pike don’t always want to chase a tiny lure, especially when they’re used to seeing decent-sized prey fish. The Replicant Shad gives them a clear target. It’s a chunky silhouette that should stand out over weed, along a shelf or beside a reed-lined margin, without needing you to rip it back like a lunatic.
The 80g weight makes this a lure for proper predator kit. You’ll want a rod and reel set-up with enough casting capacity, plus a sensible retrieve speed and a controlled lob rather than a wild overhead chuck. Treat it with a bit of respect and you can search a fair bit of water, but it’s definitely not one for a light perch outfit.
One clever touch is the chin section, which allows extra weight to be added. That gives you a bit more control when the fish are sitting down in the water column or when you need to keep the lure working close to a drop-off. It also means you can tune the presentation rather than being stuck with one fixed sink rate and one depth.
For canal work, the extra weighting could be handy around deeper boat channels and turning basins. On a lake, it may help you get down beside a marginal shelf or keep the lure tracking where you’ve marked fish. Just remember that heavier doesn’t always mean better. Start with the lure’s natural action, then add weight only when the swim is calling for it.
The colour selection gives you plenty of room to match the mood of the water. Silver Halo, Silver Ghost and Slick Scale offer brighter or more natural baitfish-style looks, while Golden Prey and Golden Perch bring warmer tones that can show up nicely in coloured water. Original Stickleback is another useful natural-style choice when you want something a little more understated.
It’s fitted with Arma-Point hook technology, which is a reassuring feature on a lure intended for hard takes. Predator fishing is full of split-second moments: a flash behind the lure, a thump on the drop, then everything loads up. Good hook technology won’t replace a tidy strike and solid tackle, but it’s certainly part of the package you want when a stunner finally commits.
There are a couple of trade-offs. A lure this size can be overkill when small predators are feeding on fry, and an 80g bait will soon expose any weak points in your rod, leader or knots. Soft lures can also pick up battle scars from pike teeth, so keep your tackle tidy and check the body and hook area after each fish. Still, for anglers wanting a convincing, sizeable shad with a tuneable presentation, this is a cracking bit of kit.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 18cm / 7in
- Weight
- 80g
- Body
- Jointed soft shad construction
- Hook technology
- Arma-Point
- Adjustment
- Chin section allows extra weight
- Colours
- Includes Silver Halo, Golden Prey, Silver Ghost, Golden Perch, Original Stickleback and Slick Scale
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big-bait angle
This is all about offering a sizeable, convincing target. The 18cm body gives pike something substantial to home in on, while the jointed construction helps the lure move like a vulnerable fish rather than a stiff lump of plastic.
The chin section is a handy touch if you need to get the lure deeper or keep it working in a particular part of the water column. That makes it more adaptable when you’re searching a drop-off, a deeper channel or the margins.
What you’re buying
A jointed shad with proper presence
The Replicant Shad 18cm is a sizeable soft lure with an 18cm profile and an 80g overall weight. Its jointed-body construction is the star of the show, helping the lure flex and swim with a more natural, fish-like movement. That’s useful whether you’re winding steadily over a shelf or pausing it beside cover.
The realistic profile gives predators an obvious target, while the Arma-Point hook technology adds confidence when a pike follows right to the rod tip and suddenly nails it. The chin section also allows extra weight, so you can alter the way it fishes when depth, flow or retrieve speed becomes important.
Worth knowing. An 80g lure needs tackle with comfortable casting capacity. Use a proper predator set-up, a reliable bite-resistant trace and a controlled casting stroke. It’s a decent lump, mate, so don’t launch it on gear that’s out of its depth.
Finding its place
Built for bigger predators and bigger water
This lure suits pike anglers who want to search water with a sizeable offering. It can make sense on large lakes, reservoirs, canals and other venues where fish are used to seeing substantial prey. The jointed action should help it keep working during a steady retrieve, rather than relying purely on a fast, aggressive presentation.
Colour choice lets you adjust the look to the swim. Brighter silver patterns can help in dull light or when you want more flash, while perch, stickleback and golden tones offer a more natural angle. There’s no magic colour, of course; let water clarity, light and what’s in the venue guide the choice.
The adjustable chin section is especially useful if you fish different depths. Add weight when you need to reach fish down deeper, but keep the presentation lighter and more mobile when pike are sitting shallow. That little bit of tuning can save you swapping lures every few casts.
Quick answers
The stuff you’ll want to know
Is it only for pike? It’s designed for predatory fish, but the 18cm size and 80g weight make it primarily a serious predator lure. Pike are the obvious target, while other large predators may also respond where a big bait fits the situation.
How should you fish it? Start with a steady retrieve and mix in pauses, changes of speed and the odd lift over weed or a drop-off. Keep an eye on the lure close in, as followers often appear in the final few feet. Always use appropriate bite protection when pike are present.
Worth knowing. Check the lure, trace and hook area after every pike. Teeth, snags and awkward unhooking moments can all take their toll. A quick check before the next cast is dead handy and helps avoid a gutting tackle failure.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Realistic profile and lively jointed action
- Proper pike-sized target at 18cm
- Extra weighting can help tune depth and presentation
- Good spread of natural-looking colour options
- Arma-Point hook technology is a useful feature
Worth knowing
- 80g needs suitable predator tackle and a sensible casting stroke
- A sizeable lure that can be overkill for smaller fish or clear, pressured venues
- Soft shads can take damage from repeated pike attacks
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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 fish is the Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm designed for?
What fish is the Fox Rage Replicant Shad 18cm designed for?
It’s designed for predatory fish, with its size and profile making it particularly suited to pike. It can also appeal to other sizeable predators where a larger bait is appropriate.
02Can you add weight to the Replicant Shad 18cm?
Can you add weight to the Replicant Shad 18cm?
Yes. The chin section allows extra weight to be added, giving you more control over how deep the lure fishes and how quickly it gets down.
03What tackle should I use with an 80g Replicant Shad?
What tackle should I use with an 80g Replicant Shad?
Use predator tackle rated comfortably above the lure’s 80g weight, with a suitable reel, strong main line and a reliable wire or bite-resistant trace for pike. Don’t try to lob it on light gear.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are realistic profile and lively jointed action and proper pike-sized target at 18cm; the main trade-off is 80g needs suitable predator tackle and a sensible casting stroke.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Realistic profile and lively jointed action”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers covering lakes, canals and reservoirs: The chunky 18cm profile gives predators a proper mouthful and the jointed action helps it look alive on the retrieve.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “80g needs suitable predator tackle and a sensible casting stroke”
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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