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Predator fishing · Soft plastic lures · Our take
Fox Rage Slick Eel
Slick Eel range — 21cm, 28cm and 35cm
A long, curly-tailed soft lure that gives pike anglers plenty of movement at a sensible pace. The Slick Eel’s appeal is simple: a sizeable target, slow-speed action and plenty of rigging options.
- Soft plastic construction with the signature Slick head design.
- Available in 21cm, 28cm and 35cm sizes.
- Curly tail produces movement even at low retrieve speeds.
- Can be rigged with jig heads, stingers or a harness.
Make sure it’s the right one. This is the Fox Rage Slick Eel soft plastic lure, rather than a natural eel bait. Rigging needs choosing to suit your tackle and water.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong design-led choice for slow-worked predator presentations, with useful rigging flexibility balanced by the extra setup care a large soft lure needs.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use7.9/10
- Value for Money8.3/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers wanting a slow-worked, substantial lure. The curly tail gives movement at low speed, letting you work likely holding areas without a frantic retrieve.
- Predator anglers comfortable choosing their own rigs. Jig-head, stinger and harness options give you room to tailor the presentation to the swim.
Maybe skip if
- Light-lure perch anglers. With lengths starting at 21cm, this isn’t a natural fit for small-lure outfits or finesse work.
- Anyone wanting a completely straightforward ready-rigged option. You need to sort suitable rigging and balance the finished lure against your tackle.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Slick Eel
A long, curly-tailed soft lure that gives pike anglers plenty of movement at a sensible pace. The Slick Eel’s appeal is simple: a sizeable target, slow-speed action and plenty of rigging options.
- Soft plastic construction with the signature Slick head design.
- Available in 21cm, 28cm and 35cm sizes.
- Curly tail produces movement even at low retrieve speeds.
- Can be rigged with jig heads, stingers or a harness.
Quick verdict
A proper option for slow-worked pike fishing
The Slick Eel makes sense when you want a substantial lure without having to crank it along to get some movement. Its curly tail works at low speeds, while the choice of jig heads, stingers or a harness gives you useful flexibility.
The catch? Even the smallest version is a sizeable lure, and the bigger ones need suitable tackle and thoughtful rigging. Pick it for deliberate predator fishing, not as a chuck-anywhere substitute for a little shad.
A strong design-led choice for slow-worked predator presentations, with useful rigging flexibility balanced by the extra setup care a large soft lure needs.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 7.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.3/10
The soft plastic design brings together a recognisable head profile and a purposeful curly tail, although tooth damage remains a practical concern.
Low-speed tail action and several rigging routes give it useful scope across different presentations.
A substantial target with movement at a measured pace is useful, but location and depth control still decide whether fish see it.
The retrieve needn’t be complicated, but matching tackle, weighting and hook placement takes some thought.
Its versatility supports its buying appeal, though your rigging costs and how often you use large soft lures will shape the value.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Slick Eel
The Fox Rage Slick Eel is for those days when you want to show a predator a proper mouthful, but don’t want to wind like mad to make the lure do something. It’s a soft plastic with a long profile, the signature Slick head and a curly tail that produces action at low speeds. That last bit is the main attraction. You can give the lure movement while keeping your retrieve measured, rather than dragging it through a promising bit of water before anything has much chance to respond.
Despite sitting in the bait category, this is an artificial lure, not an eel deadbait or something for your carp bait bucket. Think dedicated predator fishing, with pike the obvious audience for a range this substantial. The available lengths are 21cm, 28cm and 35cm. Even the smallest isn’t exactly a tiny snack, mate. The sensible starting point is the size your outfit can comfortably handle and the presentation you want, not simply grabbing the longest one because you fancy a PB.
The curly tail is what makes the idea interesting on the bank. A slow retrieve can be useful when you’re working along a weed edge, following a marginal shelf or bringing a lure past cover where you suspect a pike is sitting. You want something happening back there without necessarily adding loads of forward speed. The Slick Eel gives you that option. It doesn’t mean every reluctant fish will suddenly be on the munch, but it does give you another pace to work with.
There’s a useful distinction here, though: a tail that works slowly doesn’t automatically make the whole lure hang in the strike zone. Add too much weight and a gentle retrieve may take it straight into the bottom or buried weed. Go too light in deep water or flow and you may struggle to reach your chosen level. Choose the rig for the swim, then watch the lure close in before making a full cast. That little check can save a fair bit of faff.
Rigging flexibility is a big part of the appeal. Fox Rage lists jig heads, stingers and a harness as suitable options, so you’re not tied to one approach. A jig head gives you a familiar way to add weight at the front, while a suitable stinger or harness lets you arrange the hooking setup around the long body. Whatever you choose, keep the lure straight and leave the tail free to work. A twisted body or a hook catching the tail can spoil a perfectly sensible setup.
There’s also a more specialised use: the Slick Eel can go behind a spinnerbait or bladed jig with a Strike Point Trailer Hook. That’s handy if you already fish those presentations and want a long, moving trailer, rather than another standalone lure. Don’t treat that as a reason to bolt it onto any old outfit, though. The completed combination matters. Match the total rigged weight to your rod’s casting rating, and use a suitable wire trace whenever pike are a realistic prospect.
Colour choice gives you plenty to play with, including Burbot, UV Hot Olive, UV Perch, UV Red Wake, UV Silver Halo, UV Marble and UV Original Stickleback. There’s no need to turn choosing one into a proper headache. Start with something you’re confident using in the water clarity and light you’ve got, then change if you need a different look. A UV label isn’t a promise of extra takes. Getting the lure past a fish at a useful depth and pace still deserves most of your attention.
The overall appeal is straightforward: a substantial soft lure with low-speed tail action and room to tailor the rig. The trade-offs are just as clear. You need tackle that suits the finished setup, a little patience with rigging and a willingness to check soft plastic for damage after toothy attention. For a pike angler who enjoys making those choices, that’s reasonable enough. If you want something tiny, ready to clip on and completely fuss-free, this probably isn’t your next purchase.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Lure type
- Soft plastic eel-style predator lure
- Available lengths
- 21cm, 28cm and 35cm
- Head and tail
- Signature Slick head design and a curly tail
- Rigging options
- Jig heads, stingers or a harness
- Trailer use
- Spinnerbait or bladed-jig trailer with a Strike Point Trailer Hook
- Colour options
- Burbot, UV Hot Olive, UV Perch, UV Red Wake, UV Silver Halo, UV Marble and UV Original Stickleback
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Movement without rushing the retrieve
The standout feature is the curly tail’s low-speed action. That gives you scope to keep a lure moving purposefully through a likely spot rather than racing it past.
Just remember that slow action and shallow running aren’t the same thing. Your rig weight, retrieve and rod position still decide where the lure travels.
The lure
Closer look: the tail does the talking
What you’re buying into is the combination of a substantial eel-style profile and a curly tail that works at low speeds. The signature Slick head identifies the family, but the tail is the practical selling point: movement without needing to push the retrieve hard.
The three lengths give you a meaningful choice of presentation. Start with the job you need doing and the tackle you own. The 35cm version is a considerable length of lure, and length alone doesn’t tell you whether your rod will cast the completed setup comfortably.
Worth knowing. Check the total weight with hooks and any added lead fitted, rather than choosing a rod around lure length. Before casting, lower the rig into clear water nearby and check that the body sits straight and the tail moves without snagging a hook.
Picking your setup
Who it suits: pike anglers happy to fine-tune
This is a sensible option for predator anglers who already understand how weight and retrieve speed affect lure depth. Working a sizeable lure along a feature is the obvious role. There’s scope to change your rig as depth or flow changes, rather than expecting one setup to cover every swim.
It’s less inviting for someone armed with a light perch rod or wanting their first lure to arrive with every decision made. The flexibility is useful, but it asks something of you. If sorting hooks and weighting sounds like a chore, a suitable ready-rigged alternative may be a better fit.
Have pike-appropriate landing and unhooking kit ready before the first cast, including long forceps and suitable cutters. Check the trace, hook points and plastic after a take. A damaged tail or displaced hook arrangement is a good reason to stop and sort things, not just bosh it back out.
Quick answers
FAQs in full: size, retrieve and rigging
What sizes are available? There are 21cm, 28cm and 35cm versions. The 21cm is the shortest option, not a finesse lure. Bigger gives you a larger target, but it doesn’t guarantee a bigger fish; choose a size that fits the presentation and your outfit.
How slowly can you retrieve it? The curly tail is designed to produce action at low speeds, but there’s no single magic winding pace. Your rig, current and line angle all play a part. Watch it close in, then adjust your retrieve to keep it working at the level you want.
What rigging can you use? Jig heads, stingers and a harness are all listed options. It can also be a spinnerbait or bladed-jig trailer with a Strike Point Trailer Hook. Choose appropriately sized components, keep hooks clear of the moving tail and follow any venue restrictions on hook arrangements.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Curly tail offers action without demanding a fast retrieve.
- Three substantial sizes let you adjust the size of the target.
- Flexible rigging options for different depths and presentations.
- Can also serve as a spinnerbait or bladed-jig trailer with a Strike Point Trailer Hook.
Worth knowing
- Even the 21cm option is a big lure for light, general-purpose predator tackle.
- Rig choice and weighting need more thought than a ready-rigged lure.
- Soft plastic needs checking for tooth damage, particularly around the working tail.
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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 sizes does the Fox Rage Slick Eel come in?
What sizes does the Fox Rage Slick Eel come in?
The range includes 21cm, 28cm and 35cm versions. Choose around your tackle and presentation rather than assuming the biggest one is automatically best.
02Does the Slick Eel need a fast retrieve?
Does the Slick Eel need a fast retrieve?
No. Its curly tail produces action at low speeds. Rig weight still affects running depth, so check how your chosen setup behaves beside the bank.
03How can you rig the Slick Eel?
How can you rig the Slick Eel?
It can be rigged with jig heads, stingers or a harness. Fox Rage also lists spinnerbait and bladed-jig trailer use with a Strike Point Trailer Hook.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper option for slow-worked pike fishing. The strongest reasons to choose it are curly tail offers action without demanding a fast retrieve. and three substantial sizes let you adjust the size of the target.; the main trade-off is even the 21cm option is a big lure for light, general-purpose predator tackle..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Curly tail offers action without demanding a fast retrieve.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers wanting a slow-worked, substantial lure: The curly tail gives movement at low speed, letting you work likely holding areas without a frantic retrieve.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Even the 21cm option is a big lure for light, general-purpose predator tackle.”
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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