Predator tackle

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Revo5 SX Low Profile

Right- and left-hand retrieve options; available in 6.7:1 and 7.3:1 gear ratios.

A punchy, tough baitcaster with serious drag, tidy braking and enough spool capacity for most lure fishing jobs.

Fifth-generation low-profile baitcaster with an X2-Cräftic alloy frame and C6 carbon sideplate.
Available with 6.7:1 or 7.3:1 gearing, plus left- and right-hand retrieve options.
IVCB-6 braking gives adjustable spool control for lure changes and different casting conditions.

Lures

Savage Gear

Savage Gear 3D Smashtail Minnow

A floating baby-trout imitation with a plopping tail, a cracking wake and sizes for everything from pike days to big-fish hunting.

Floating baby-trout imitation based on a 3D scan.
Turning tail creates a loud plopping sound and surface wake.
Available in 8cm, 10cm, 13.5cm and 17cm sizes.

Reels

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Daiwa

Daiwa Legalis LT

23 Legalis LT

The Daiwa 23 Legalis LT brings a surprisingly posh feel to predator fishing, with a lightweight Zaion V build, a smooth drag and sensible lure-friendly features.

The 23 Legalis LT is available in 2500, 3000-C, 4000-C, 5000-C and 6000D sizes.
Its Zaion V body, Zaion V AIRDRIVE Rotor and AIRDRIVE bail keep the reel light and responsive.
The aluminium Longcast ABS spool, Twistbuster III and five ball bearings are aimed at clean, consistent line handling.

Rods

Westin

Westin W3 Powercast-T 2nd Generation Rod

Available as the 7'9" / 233cm 3XH model rated 60-150g, and the 8'3" / 248cm XXH model rated 40-130g.

A proper heavy-duty baitcasting rod for lure anglers chasing big predators, with the grunt for chunky lures and the control to keep a hard-fighting fish out of trouble.

Two-section baitcasting rod built for heavy predator lure fishing.
7'9" / 233cm model: 3XH power, 60-150g casting weight and 182g rod weight.
8'3" / 248cm model: XXH power and 40-130g casting weight.

Rods

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG2 Power Game Rod

SG2 Power Game spinning and travel models

A proper big-lure tool for predator anglers who want fast recovery, plenty of backbone and a travel option that won’t be a nightmare in the car.

7ft 3in / 2.21m spinning model with a 50-100g casting range.
Fast, powerful action for big lures and larger predators.
Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon blank with Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides and SIN rings.

Landing nets

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Speedflow II Compact Net

Compact 59cm model · NLN004

A proper predator net for the mobile angler, with a tough rigid frame, fish-friendly rubber mesh and a retractable handle that keeps the faff down.

Compact rigid predator net with a 59cm diameter frame.
Retractable handle helps with storage and transport.
Rubber-coated mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to catching hooks than standard knotted mesh.

Rods

Shimano

Shimano Yasei AX Pike Spinning Rod

Yasei AX Pike H Spin and XH Spin

A sharp, lightweight pike rod range with the right mix of casting grunt, lure control and proper predator-fishing manners.

Two two-piece spinning rods make up the pike range: the H Spin and XH Spin.
The H Spin is 2.20 m long, casts 20–60 g and has a fast action.
The XH Spin is 2.50 m long, casts 40–120 g and has a moderate action.

Rods

Westin

Westin W4 Powercast-T Rod

W4 Powercast-T 8'6" / 40–130g

A beefy baitcasting rod for hard lures, soft plastics and spinnerbaits, with the casting weight to handle serious pike gear without turning every session into a workout.

8'6" / 255cm two-piece baitcasting rod
40–130g casting range with an XXH class
Medium action with a Japanese Torayca high-performance carbon blank

Lures

Savage Gear

Savage Gear 3D Roach Line Thru

18 cm, 25 cm and selected 32 cm variants; slow-sinking and moderate-sinking options

A big, bendy predator lure with a proper roach-like glide, built for anglers chasing a serious pike bite rather than picking away at jacks.

Available in 18 cm and 25 cm sizes, with some listings also showing a 32 cm Glitter Bream variant.
Available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions for different depths and retrieve styles.
Three independently moving body sections create an S-curve swimming action, with soft side fins adding extra pulse.

Reels

Daiwa

Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-C

3000-C

Light, smooth and properly easy to live with, the Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-C is a smart choice for lure fishing, feeder work and lighter coarse tackle.

3000-C spinning reel weighing 250 g, with a 5.3:1 gear ratio and 80 cm retrieve per turn.
Holds 150 m of 0.23 mm line, giving plenty of room for braid or mono on lure and general coarse setups.
Features Daiwa’s ATD drag, AirBail, Tough Digigear and new-generation line clip.

Reels

Shimano

Shimano Cardiff 201A

CDF201A · Left-hand retrieve

Compact, tidy and properly fishable, the left-hand Shimano Cardiff 201A brings a classic round-profile feel to lure and bait work without turning the bank into a faff-fest.

Left-hand retrieve with a 5.8:1 gear ratio and 61 cm line pickup per crank.
230 g body with a die-cast aluminium frame and machined aluminium/super duralumin spool.
Shimano VBS centrifugal braking helps control spool speed during the cast.

Reels

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 5601

Left-hand retrieve · C4-5601

A cracking Swedish-made round reel for predator anglers who want solid gears, a sensible retrieve and plenty of control without faffing about.

Left-hand retrieve with a 6.3:1 gear ratio and 76 cm of line picked up per turn.
283 g body weight, with a round profile and synchronised level-wind system.
Carbon Matrix drag rated to 15 lb / 6.8 kg.

Lures

Westin

Westin Ricky the Roach

Shadtail and R2F versions

From the flexible Shadtail to the wire-through R2F, Ricky the Roach gives pike and perch anglers a convincing baitfish profile in several cracking sizes.

Shadtail sizes run from 7cm to 18cm, with listed weights from 6g to 85g.
R2F sizes run from 7cm to 18cm, with listed weights from 9g to 113g.
The Shadtail has an easy-action paddle tail, realistic eyes, belly flash and optimised flexibility.

Mainline

Airflo

Airflo Forge Pike Fly Line

Forge Pike Fly Line

A proper predator fly line with the punch to turn over bigger pike flies, without making every cast feel like hard graft.

Designed for casting larger pike flies than a standard trout line is usually comfortable with.
A predator-focused fly line for pike fishing on stillwaters, canals and suitable rivers.
The line’s casting profile is intended to load a pike fly rod and turn over bulky flies and leaders.

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Shimano

Shimano Yasei LTD Pike Spinning Rod

Big Softbait Spinning

A high-end pike stick with serious casting tech, a crisp extra-fast action and enough muscle for proper big softbaits.

2.70 m two-piece Big Softbait Spinning model
60–120 g casting range for larger pike lures
Extra-fast action for crisp lure control and positive contact

Ready-tied rigs

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Fox Rage

Want to make tidy, reliable pike traces without buying every little bit separately? The Fox Rage Pike Trace Kit gives you the core components to get cracking, with less faff at the bank and more control over your terminal end.

A DIY kit for making pike traces rather than a finished trace ready to fish.
Useful for lure, deadbait and general predator tackle preparation.
Lets you choose trace length and adapt the terminal end to your preferred rig style.

Rods

Daiwa

Daiwa Prorex X Spin Rod

Daiwa Prorex X Spin Rod range; check the exact length and casting weight before buying.

A lively, well-specced predator rod with proper Daiwa carbon tech, Fuji fittings and a useful spread of lure-weight options.

HVF carbon fibre blank with X45 carbon fibre construction.
Two-section spinning rods with a spigot put-over joint.
Fuji reel seat and Fuji Fazlite K-guides are listed on the range.

Landing nets

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Foldable Net

Fox Rage Speedflow II Foldable Net — Medium or Large

A folding, floating net with fish-friendly rubberised mesh and a flattened front lip. Handy for roving lure anglers, boat work and any predator session where space is tight.

The range comes in Medium and Large sizes.
The Medium is 50cm wide, 58cm deep and has an 80cm handle; model code NLN012.
The Large is 70cm wide, 80cm deep and has a 101cm handle; model code NLN013.

Rods

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG4 Power Game Rod

SG4 Power Game spinning rod range

A proper big-lure predator rod with the backbone for swimbaits, jerkbaits and hefty spinnerbaits, without turning every session into a gym workout.

Available in several lengths, including 7ft3in and 8ft6in models.
Casting weights vary across the range, with listed options including 50-100g, 50-110g and 80-150g.
Two-piece Japanese Toray 30T carbon blanks use a fast, powerful action.

Luggage & bags

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Rucksack

Fox Rage Predator Rucksack FLU007

A smart bit of luggage for deadbait anglers who like to stay mobile, with room for bait bags, terminal tackle and a cheeky unhooking mat on the front.

Model FLU007, measuring 48 × 32 × 47 cm.
Designed for mobile predator deadbait anglers.
Large open compartment accommodates Fox Rage Predator Deadbait Bags.

Tools & sharpeners

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Pliers

NTL041 20cm/8in or NTL042 30cm/12in

A proper bit of pike kit: long, angled and built to give you a safer, more controlled way of dealing with nasty trebles.

Angled, heavy-duty pliers designed for safer unhooking.
Made from high-quality carbon steel with a gunmetal grey finish.
Ergonomic hard-plastic handles use bright red and black colours for visibility.

Reels

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Revo X Spinning Reel

Available in sizes 10, 20, 30 and 40

The Revo X keeps things nicely straightforward: sensible gearing, a braid-ready aluminium spool and plenty of useful features for lure fishing without getting daft with the price.

Available in sizes 10, 20, 30 and 40.
6.2:1 gear ratio with an 11 lb maximum drag.
Six stainless-steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing.

Ready-tied rigs

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Paternoster Rig

FRR029

A pre-tied 40lb wire paternoster rig that keeps the faff down when you’re chucking deadbaits or livebaits for pike.

60cm pre-tied paternoster rig for predator fishing
Made from 49-strand coated steel wire with a 40lb breaking strain
Includes a large swivel for the mainline and a large quick-change clip for trace attachment

Bait & bag mixes

Dynamite Baits

Dynamite Baits Pike and Predator Deadbait

XL Liquid Predator / XL Predator Pike Attractor Liquid, 250ml, XL860

A blood-red predator attractant for pimping deadbaits, lures and pretty much anything else you’re chucking for pike, perch, zander or catfish.

250ml squeeze and re-sealable bottle
Blood-red liquid containing feeding triggers and attractants
Designed for pike, perch, zander and catfish

Rods

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Vendetta Pike Spinning Rod

Reviewed as the Abu Garcia Vendetta Pike Spinning Rod range, with particular focus on the 2.13m/7ft 3-15g model and the wider pike-suitable line-up.

A light, lively predator rod range with enough choice for perch and zander work, plus heavier models for proper pike gear. Pick the right casting weight and it looks a cracking option.

Available in light 1.68m/2-10g, 2.13m/3-15g and 2.44m/5-20g options.
The range also includes heavier 2.44m models rated for 30-60g and 14-60g work.
Built around lightweight, strong 30T carbon blanks with IntraCarbon technology.

Rods

Shimano

Shimano Yasei Predator Spin

Yasei Predator Spin range, including Zander River Jig M Spin, Zander River Jig H Spin, Pike H Spin, Pike XH Spin and Aspius Spin

A versatile two-piece lure rod range with proper predator credentials, from finesse zander work to big-bait pike chucking.

Two-piece spinning predator rods covering zander, pike and asp applications.
Full-carbon blanks use Shimano Diaflash technology.
Fuji Fazlite K-type guides have stainless-steel frames.

Reels

Shimano

Shimano SLX MGL 70 Baitcasting Reel

SLX MGL 70, 6.3:1 gear ratio

A tidy little predator reel with a lively MGL spool, useful braking and enough drag for most lure work. It’s not a brute, but it’s a cracking all-rounder.

70-size baitcasting reel weighing 200g.
6.3:1 gear ratio with 63cm retrieve per crank.
32mm MGL aluminium spool with SVS Infinity centrifugal braking.

Lures

Fulling Mill

Fulling Mill Pike Predator Streamer Assortment

Pike Predator Streamer Assortment

A handy box of pike flies for predator anglers who want a few proven-looking streamers ready to go, without tying a full selection from scratch.

A selection of pike-focused streamer flies from Fulling Mill.
Designed for fly-fishing for pike and other predatory fish.
Useful for changing fly profile, colour and movement when conditions shift.

Mainline

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Airflo

Airflo Sixth Sense Pike Fly Line

Pike Elbi's Sixth Sense · WF 9/10 · Sink 7

A dedicated sinking line for pike fly anglers who need streamers down in the water, without turning every cast into a full-on faff.

Full-sinking fly line designed specifically for pike fly fishing.
Sink 7 classification for working large streamers down in the water.
Available in WF 9/10 to suit heavier pike fly tackle.

Reels

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Max STX

Abu Garcia Max STX low-profile baitcasting reel

The Abu Garcia Max STX keeps things compact, capable and refreshingly straightforward. A cracking choice for lure anglers who want baitcasting control without hauling a brick around all day.

Low-profile baitcasting reel for predator lure fishing.
6.4:1 gear ratio with Duragear brass gearing.
MagTrax braking helps control spool speed during casting.

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Shimano

Shimano Nasci FC

Nasci FC spinning reel range

A smart, nicely balanced spinning reel with proper Shimano tech, sensible sizing and enough drag for most lure work. Here’s where the Nasci FC earns its keep — and where the cheaper options start to look tempting.

Available in sizes from 500 through to C5000 XG, covering finesse, general lure and heavier predator work.
Most models use 4+1 ball bearings and include a front drag, with features such as HAGANE Gear, X-Ship and SilentDrive.
Retrieve rates run from around 26 to 41 inches per crank, depending on the model.

Landing nets

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net

Warrior Net range, including 50cm, 60cm, 70cm and Racket Net variants

A proper predator landing net range with rubberised mesh, easy-fold frames and sensible handle lengths for everything from roving canals to awkward pike swims.

Available as 50cm, 60cm and 70cm net sizes, plus a floating Racket Net.
The 50cm model has a 2m handle; the 60cm has a 2.1m handle; the 70cm has a 2.4m handle.
Rubberised mesh helps reduce lure and hook tangling.

Lures

Savage Gear

Savage Gear 3D Sucker

9-inch and 12-inch versions, with Moderate Sinking or Fast Sinking options

A lifelike sucker imitation with a cracking tail kick, serious hardware and two sinking rates. Built for pike anglers who want to put a big meal in front of a lump.

Available in 9-inch (230 mm) and 12-inch (300 mm) sizes.
Choose Moderate Sinking or Fast Sinking versions.
9-inch weights are 5 1/2 oz (156 g) and 6 oz (170 g); 12-inch weights are 11 oz (312 g) and 12 oz (340 g).

Lures

Fulling Mill

Fulling Mill Pike Streamer

Range review covering Fulling Mill Pike Streamer patterns including Dougies Baitfish Perch, Dougies Pike Clouser Roach, Clydesdale Green Perch and Paolo’s Wiggle Tail Pike Streamers.

A cracking range of handmade pike streamers for fly anglers who want baitfish profiles, plenty of movement and hooks built for a serious scrap.

High-quality predator flies made in England.
Supplied as an individual tied fly, not a multi-fly box.
Dougies Baitfish Perch is available in 2/0 and 4/0, at approximately 16 cm overall.

Rods

Daiwa

Daiwa Prorex Pike Rod

PX802HFS-AS, with the wider Prorex Pike range covered

A crisp, tip-action pike rod with a cracking spread of models, from ultra-light lure work to hefty 80g chucking. Here’s where the Daiwa Prorex Pike fits on the predator bank.

HVF high-volume-fibre carbon blank with X45 carbon construction technology.
Tip-action blank with a V-Joint spigot connection.
Stainless-steel frame guides with SiC inserts and a Fuji DPS reel seat.

Lures

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait

Lure review

A proper big-pike glide bait with a slow sink, wide hunting action and enough size to tempt a serious lump.

Available in 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm sizes.
The 15 cm weighs 34 g, the 18 cm weighs 58 g and the 23 cm weighs 121 g.
It’s slowly sinking, with the 15 cm model working at roughly 0.3–1 m and the 23 cm model around 0.5–1.5 m.