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Predator lures · Soft paddle tails · Our take
Fox Rage Slick Shad UV
UV / Ultra UV range; choose size and colour separately
A soft, slim-profile predator lure that gives you a gentle swimming action at low speed, plus the choice of jig-head or Texas rigging. The UV finish adds another colour option to play with—not a shortcut to a bite.
- Super-soft, round-section body with a small paddle tail.
- Subtle swimming action even at low retrieve speeds.
- Belly and back slots accommodate Texas rigging; also suitable for jig heads.
- The 9cm Ultra UV version comes in packs of five.
Make sure it’s the right one. This covers the Slick Shad UV family rather than one size-and-colour pack. The five-lure pack count applies to the 9cm Ultra UV version.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A versatile soft shad whose strongest features are low-speed action and two useful rigging routes; softness and sensible hook matching are the main trade-offs.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Perch and zander anglers who like a slower presentation. The subtle paddle-tail action lets you ease the lure along without relying on a fast retrieve.
- Roving predator anglers covering mixed ground. You can choose a jig head for cleaner areas or use the hook slots for a Texas-rigged presentation around cover.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting a big, hard-thumping tail action. The small paddle and subtle swimming style aren’t aimed at maximum disturbance.
- Anyone prioritising toughness above action. The super-soft body is a trade-off: useful movement, but greater vulnerability to damage.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Slick Shad UV
A soft, slim-profile predator lure that gives you a gentle swimming action at low speed, plus the choice of jig-head or Texas rigging. The UV finish adds another colour option to play with—not a shortcut to a bite.
- Super-soft, round-section body with a small paddle tail.
- Subtle swimming action even at low retrieve speeds.
- Belly and back slots accommodate Texas rigging; also suitable for jig heads.
- The 9cm Ultra UV version comes in packs of five.
Quick verdict
A cracking option when subtle makes sense
The Fox Rage Slick Shad UV earns its place through a soft body, small paddle tail and useful rigging options. It’s a sensible shout for predator anglers who want a gentle swimming action without having to crank the lure along.
Buy it for that action and versatility first, with UV as an extra colour choice. The soft material won’t shrug off endless tooth damage, and getting your hook and weight right still matters far more than a fancy finish.
A versatile soft shad whose strongest features are low-speed action and two useful rigging routes; softness and sensible hook matching are the main trade-offs.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The soft body, hook slots and 3D eyes make a thoughtfully equipped lure, with durability the obvious compromise.
Subtle swimming action at low speed gives it a useful role in patient predator presentations.
Rigging flexibility and slow-speed action help you tailor the presentation, though neither UV nor lure shape guarantees takes.
Jig-head mounting is straightforward and the slots help with Texas rigging, provided you match the hook carefully.
The five-lure 9cm pack and versatile shape offer useful practical value, tempered by the soft body's vulnerability to damage.
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 Shad UV
Some soft lures are all about a big boot tail and plenty of thump. The Fox Rage Slick Shad UV takes a quieter route. You’ve got a super-soft, round-section body, a small paddle tail and a subtle swimming action that works at low speed. That’s a useful combination when you want to ease a lure past a likely holding spot rather than belt it through and hope something gives chase. For perch and zander fishing especially, there’s plenty of sense in having that gentler option in the box.
The main attraction isn’t simply the UV label. It’s the way the body and tail let you fish slowly while still giving the lure some life. Think a measured retrieve beside a canal shelf, or a controlled swim over cleaner ground on a stillwater. You’re trying to keep the lure at a useful depth and within reach of a fish for longer. It won’t hover there by magic, obviously. Head weight, line angle and how quickly you turn the handle all have a say in that.
On a jig head, the appeal is dead straightforward. Thread the body on neatly, make sure it sits straight and leave the working tail section clear. A crooked soft plastic can roll or track awkwardly, so that little bit of care before the first cast saves plenty of faff afterwards. Choose enough weight to stay in touch with the lure without automatically reaching for the heaviest head in the wallet. In shallow, sheltered water, excess weight can rush the presentation and make a gentle retrieve much harder to manage.
The belly and back slots are another proper selling point because they accommodate Texas rigging. That gives you an alternative when an exposed jig hook keeps collecting weed or catching around cover. With a suitable offset hook, you can tuck the point close to the body and make the presentation less snag-prone. Less snag-prone isn’t snag-proof, mind. You still need to pick a sensible route through the swim, and the hook needs enough room for the plastic to move out of the way when a fish takes.
Then there’s the UV finish. Treat it as another option in your colour rotation, not a promise that the rods—or in this case, the lure rod—will suddenly be off. Underwater visibility changes with light, depth and water clarity, and there’s no single colour that bosses every situation. The 9cm Ultra UV choices include Motor Oil, Lemon Tiger, Perch and Stickleback, so you’ve got different looks to consider. Start with a colour you trust, fish it properly, then change if there’s a reason rather than after every quiet cast.
Size deserves just as much thought as colour. The range includes 7cm, 9cm and 13cm versions, and those aren’t interchangeable purchases just because the name on the packet matches. Think about the baitfish you’re trying to suggest, the predators in front of you and the tackle you’ll use to present it. A bigger lure also calls for another look at hook size and clearance. Where pike are a realistic possibility, use a suitable bite-resistant trace; scaling down the lure doesn’t remove the chance of a toothy interruption.
The trade-off is the super-soft body. That softness helps the lure move, but teeth, snags and repeated hook changes can take their toll. Carry a few spares rather than expecting one shad to survive every encounter looking box-fresh. The 9cm Ultra UV version comes in packs of five, which is handy for keeping replacements ready. Don’t assume every other size has the same pack count, though. Check the exact packet, particularly if you’re comparing value between sizes or stocking up for a longer day on the bank.
Overall, this is a sensible lure for anglers who want presentation choices without carrying a mountain of different shapes. Fish it on a jig head over cleaner ground, or make use of those slots when a Texas rig better suits the swim. Keep the retrieve deliberate, check that the body sits straight and let the small paddle do its job. The Slick Shad UV isn’t about making the biggest commotion. It’s about offering a subtle moving target—and sometimes that’s exactly the gap your lure box needs filled.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Lure type
- Soft-plastic paddle-tail predator lure
- Body
- Super-soft material with a round-section profile
- Tail and action
- Small paddle tail; subtle swimming action at low speed
- Rigging
- Jig head or Texas rig; belly and back hook slots
- Visual details
- 3D eye strike points; ultraviolet finish on Ultra UV versions
- 9cm Ultra UV pack
- Five lures; colour options include Motor Oil, Lemon Tiger, Perch and Stickleback
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Slow it down, keep it working
The useful bit here is the subtle swimming action at low speed. That gives you room to fish patiently around a likely spot rather than dragging the lure out of the taking zone.
A jig head keeps things straightforward over cleaner ground; the belly and back slots give you a Texas-rig option around cover. Same lure, two properly useful approaches.
Shape and rigging
Closer look: a small paddle with a useful job
The round-section body and small paddle tail give the Slick Shad its understated approach. Its super-soft material allows a subtle swimming action at low speed, rather than demanding a brisk retrieve. The 3D eyes add a defined visual target, but the practical reasons to choose it are the action and the rigging flexibility.
For jig-head fishing, keep the lure straight on the hook and avoid crowding the tail with an unnecessarily long shank. For Texas rigging, use the belly and back slots to help position an offset hook. The body still needs room to compress, so don’t squeeze it onto a hook with barely any spare gape.
Worth knowing. UV-reactive doesn’t mean glow-in-the-dark. Treat the finish as a visibility and colour option, not something that replaces good depth control or guarantees extra takes.
Choosing your approach
Who it suits: anglers happy to slow things down
This makes sense for a roving perch or zander angler who wants to work likely features patiently. A steady swim, a controlled lift or a short pause can all form part of the retrieve. Stay alert as the lure sinks, too: a sudden slackening or small movement in the line deserves attention, not just a full-blooded thump.
It’s also useful if your water mixes relatively clean stretches with patches of cover. Being able to change rigging style gives you more options from the same lure shape. That doesn’t mean forcing it through every snag in sight; sometimes a different casting angle is the smarter fix.
Look elsewhere if you specifically want a large paddle moving plenty of water, or if maximum durability is your priority. The Slick Shad’s selling point is a softer, subtler presentation. Match it to that job and it makes much more sense than expecting one lure to cover every mood and condition.
Bank-side pointers
FAQs in full: heads, hooks and pack sizes
Can you use a jig head? Yes, and it’s a straightforward starting point. Match the hook to the body and choose head weight around depth, current and how slowly you want to fish. There isn’t one correct weight for each lure length: the same shad may need a different head when you move from a shallow canal to deeper, flowing water.
Can you Texas rig it? Yes. The belly and back slots are designed to accommodate that approach. Check the hook has sufficient gape and that the body isn’t bunched up. After a missed take or a trip through weed, inspect the hook point and straighten the lure before casting again.
How many do you get? The 9cm Ultra UV version comes in packs of five. That’s the confirmed count for that version, not a blanket count for the whole range. When ordering, check the length, colour and quantity together so you don’t end up with the right shade in the wrong size.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Low-speed swimming action suits a patient retrieve.
- Jig-head and Texas-rig compatibility adds useful versatility.
- Belly and back slots help with offset-hook positioning.
- UV colour choices offer another presentation option.
Worth knowing
- Super-soft material is vulnerable to teeth and repeated rigging.
- Weedless rigging needs careful hook matching to leave enough clearance.
- UV won’t make the lure the best colour choice in every swim.
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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.
01Can you fish the Slick Shad UV on a jig head?
Can you fish the Slick Shad UV on a jig head?
Yes. Thread it on straight and match the hook to the lure’s body, leaving the tail section free to move. Choose the weight for depth, flow and retrieve speed.
02Is it suitable for Texas rigging?
Is it suitable for Texas rigging?
Yes. Belly and back slots accommodate an offset hook. Leave enough hook gape for the body to compress on a take; weedless rigging reduces snagging rather than eliminating it.
03How many lures are in a pack?
How many lures are in a pack?
The 9cm Ultra UV version is supplied in packs of five. Check the pack details for other sizes rather than assuming they’re all the same.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking option when subtle makes sense. The strongest reasons to choose it are low-speed swimming action suits a patient retrieve. and jig-head and texas-rig compatibility adds useful versatility.; the main trade-off is super-soft material is vulnerable to teeth and repeated rigging..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Low-speed swimming action suits a patient retrieve.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Perch and zander anglers who like a slower presentation: The subtle paddle-tail action lets you ease the lure along without relying on a fast retrieve.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Super-soft material is vulnerable to teeth and repeated rigging.”
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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