Fishing styles
Deadbait bits, traces and predator kit worth a closer look. Start with safe rigs, then decide what fits your water.
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Real kit we’ve dug into, each with our score out of 100 and a star rating. The same review can suit more than one style of fishing.
85%Fox Rage
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.
86%Daiwa
300 size · PXXR300HLA left-hand wind / PXXR300HA right-hand wind
A 300-size baitcaster with an aluminium body, a roomy spool and adjustable Magforce braking. The Prorex XR makes most sense when your lure box leans towards pike rather than tiny perch plastics.
86%Savage Gear
SG4 Fast Game two-piece range; multiple lengths and casting weights
A fast, powerful predator rod for anglers who want to work their lures rather than just chuck and wind. Pick the casting range carefully, though — the Fast Game name covers several different jobs.
87%Savage Gear
8cm Cannibal Shad, covering the LB single lure and mixed-colour kit options
A handy soft lure for searching out perch, zander and pike. Just keep an eye on which version you're buying: the single LB lure and mixed-colour kits aren't the same package.
86%Abu Garcia
2000S, 2500S, 2500SH, 3000H and 4000MSH
An aluminium-bodied spinner with sensible size options and two gearing choices. A tidy shout for lure work, provided you choose the version that fits your fishing.
85%Westin
ShadTeez Slim range, 7.5–14cm
A slim-bodied paddle-tail for freshwater predator fishing, with sizes that cover light perch work through to a bigger mouthful for zander and pike. Straightforward kit — but getting the rigging right matters.
87%Savage Gear
Range overview; sizes, weights, colours and sink rates vary
A jointed soft trout imitation with a lovely S-curve action and a line-through rig that lets the body slide away from the hook. Just pick your size and sink rate carefully, mate.
85%Fox Rage
Ultra UV Micro Grub · 4cm · 8-pack
A 4cm soft grub with a curly tail and UV-reactive colours. A handy little option for picking apart perch swims with light tackle, rather than chucking big lures and hoping for the best.
87%Fox Rage
4cm mixed-colour pack · 8 lures
A 4cm soft plastic for perch and light lure work, with a spiky body and oversized paddle tail that give you something lively to fish slowly.
86%Fox Rage
Zander Pro Shad range
A robust soft shad with a wobbling tail, plenty of size choices and colours for everything from clear canals to murky rivers. The trick is matching the rigging to your swim.
86%Fox Rage
Spikey Shad range; size and colour not specified
Soft, spiky and built to keep moving on a slow retrieve. The Spikey Shad gives perch and zander anglers a textured alternative to the usual smooth-bodied paddle tail.
88%Fox Rage
Slick Shad range — including 7cm, 9cm, 11cm and 13cm
Soft, slender and happy swimming slowly, the Slick Shad makes sense when perch and zander want an easy-looking meal rather than a lure kicking up a fuss.
84%Fox Rage
Range overview · 14 cm and 18 cm options
A loose-body soft shad for predator anglers who want to choose their own rigging. The 14 cm and 18 cm options lean towards pike and zander rather than everyday perch fishing.
86%Fox Rage
12ft family: 2.75lb Classic or 3.25lb X; confirm exact generation and code
A comparison of Fox Rage's two current 12ft deadbait rods, with the shop's family-level feedback kept separate from today's maker codes.
84%Fox Rage
5g, 10g, 15g, 25g or 35g with locking sleeve
Five clip-on weight sizes for predator rigs, held by a silicone sleeve. Handy for changing presentation, but every connection still needs a proper safety check.
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