Predator tackle

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The kit we’ve dug into

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.

Lures

89%

Westin

Westin Swim Glidebait

Swim Glidebait range, focusing on the confirmed suspending versions

An S-curve swimmer you can work with a straightforward wind or a pull-and-pause retrieve. Just choose your size carefully: the little 9g version and the bigger 53g model need very different outfits.

• S-curve swimming action with steady or pull-and-wind retrieves.
• Confirmed suspending examples: 6.5cm/9g, 10cm Firetiger/32g and 12cm World Cup Edition/53g.
• Lead-free ABS body with full wire-through-body construction.

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Luggage & bags

85%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear Lure Specialist Bag

Lure Specialist Bag

Divided storage, included tackle boxes and reinforced carrying points make this a handy home for a varied lure kit. Just don’t confuse loads of organisation with travelling light.

• Made from 600D non-rib fabric, with reinforcement at key stress points.
• Padded handles and straps use strong webbing.
• Oversized zippers are described as saltwater-proof.

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Reels

86%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SGS6 Spinning Reel

SGS6 front-drag spinning reel; listed sizes include 4000, 5000 and 10000

An aluminium body, sealed carbon drag and saltwater-resistant build give the SGS6 plenty of appeal for lure anglers who split their time between freshwater and the coast. Just pick the size for your fishing, not the biggest number on the box.

• Lightweight aluminium body with a carbon-reinforced composite rotor.
• 6+1 sealed stainless-steel bearings and Dura Grease lubrication.
• Sealed carbon drag system with front adjustment.

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Rods

87%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG2 Light Game Rod

6ft6 / 1.98m · 5–18g · 2 sections

The 6ft6, 5–18g SG2 Light Game makes sense for perch-focused lure fishing where neat casts and close control matter more than launching halfway across the lake.

• Listed model measures 6ft6 / 1.98m and breaks into two sections.
• Casting rating is 5–18g.
• Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon blank with a fast yet forgiving action.

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Lures

88%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear Craft Cannibal Paddletail

Craft Cannibal Paddletail — Clear Water and Dark Water mix packs

A baitfish-shaped paddletail with useful size choices, a jig-head-friendly mouth and four-lure colour mixes. Straightforward kit for working through your local perch, zander and pike water.

• Four softbait lures in the mix packs.
• Available in Clear Water and Dark Water mixes.
• Large paddle tail joined to the body by a slender tail bridge.

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Lures

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Savage Gear

Savage Gear 3D Hard Eel

17cm / 50g and 25cm / 109g slow-sinking versions

A slow-sinking eel imitation with a hard body, soft-tail appeal and two distinctly different tackle demands. Pick the right size and it’s a handy option for working likely pike water without rushing the retrieve.

• 17cm version: 50g with size #1 hooks.
• 25cm version: 109g with size #2/0 hooks.
• Slow-sinking design with 3D-scanned detailing.

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Reels

81%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Prism Spinning Reel

Range overview: C1000, C2500 and C4000

Three sizes, sensible weights and a straightforward predator-fishing brief. The Prism makes most sense when you match it to your rod and lures, rather than automatically buying the biggest.

• C1000: 205g, 5.6:1 gearing and 150m of 0.18mm line capacity.
• C2500: 240g, 5.1:1 gearing and 150m of 0.22mm line capacity.
• C4000: 260g, 5.1:1 gearing and 150m of 0.28mm line capacity.

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Rods

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Warrior Spin Rod

7ft and 8ft; 10–30g and 15–50g casting-weight options

Cork grips, a through-action carbon blank and a choice of lengths and casting weights. The Warrior Spin keeps things straightforward for predator anglers fishing from the bank or a boat.

• Lightweight carbon blank with a through action.
• 7ft and 8ft lengths available.
• Both lengths offered in 10–30g and 15–50g casting weights.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Replicant Jointed

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.

• Multi-part jointed shad body with lead balancing described in the original listing.
• 15cm weighs 60g, 18cm weighs 80g and 20cm weighs 120g.
• 23cm weights vary: Original Stickleback is 130g; Silver Halo and Slick Scale are 150g.

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Reels

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Daiwa

Daiwa Prorex XR Baitcasting Reel

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.

• 300-size baitcaster with an aluminium body.
• 37mm high-capacity spool and adjustable Magforce magnetic casting control.
• Six corrosion-resistant ball bearings with specially treated stainless-steel balls.

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Rods

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Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG4 Fast Game Rod

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.

• Two-piece construction with Japanese 30T Toray blanks.
• Fast, powerful action with a 1DFR rod tip.
• Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings and a Seaguide lockdown reel seat.

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Lures

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Savage Gear

Savage Gear Cannibal Shad

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.

• The LB single-lure version measures 8cm and weighs 5g.
• Firetiger and Clown are listed colour options for the LB single.
• The 8cm mixed-colour version has a paddle tail, scent and UV-active features.

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Reels

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Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Reel

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.

• Five variants, with listed weights from 201g to 228g.
• 5.1:1 gearing on the 2000S and 2500S; 6.2:1 on the other three variants.
• Aluminium body and extra-rigid aluminium bail.

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Lures

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Westin

Westin ShadTeez Slim

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.

• Freshwater soft lure with a slim body and easy-action shad tail.
• 7.5cm: 3g, four per pack; 10cm: 6g, three per pack.
• 12cm: 10g, two per pack; 14cm: 17g, two per pack.

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Lures

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Savage Gear

Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Trout

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.

• Jointed soft trout imitation with a realistic S-curve swimming action.
• 4D Photo Chrome skin print and added strike-triggering scent.
• Enlarged line-through channel with a pre-rigged Carbon49 wire trace and line modifier clip.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Ultra UV Grub

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.

• Ultra UV Micro Grub variant, product code NMC010.
• 4cm curly-tail soft lure aimed at perch fishing.
• Supplied in packs of eight lures.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Micro Spikey Shad

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.

• 4cm soft-plastic lure aimed at perch and light lure fishing.
• Mixed pack contains eight lures across four colours.
• Spiked, deep-profile body with an oversized paddle tail and thin tail wrist.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Zander Pro Shad

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.

• Soft plastic shad designed for zander fishing.
• Made from a robust rubber mixture.
• Available lengths include 7.5cm, 10cm, 12cm, 14cm and 16cm.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Spikey Shad

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.

• Injection-moulded soft-bait shad.
• Super-soft rubber body with 264 flexible spikes.
• Designed for attractive movement at slow retrieve speeds.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Slick Shad

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.

• Available lengths include 7cm, 9cm, 11cm and 13cm.
• Very soft, slender body with a rounded cross-section and small paddle tail.
• Belly and back slots accommodate Texas rigging; jig heads are another option.

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Lures

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Fox Rage Pro Shad Natural Classics

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.

• Soft-plastic shad supplied as a loose body.
• Available in 14 cm and 18 cm sizes.
• Classic, Super Natural and UV finishes are offered across the range.

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Rods

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Warrior Deadbait Rod 12ft

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.

• 12ft 2.75lb Classic (FRD013)
• 12ft 3.25lb X (FRD014)
• 10ft Boat ’n’ Bank is separate

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Terminal tackle

84%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Camo Quick Change Weights

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.

• 5g to 35g
• 3 or 4 per pack
• Locking silicone sleeve

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