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Predator tackle · Mainline braid · Our take
Fox Rage Predator Braid
Fox Rage Predator Braid — 40lb / 18kg and 60lb / 27kg options
A proper predator mainline with a round 8-strand build, high abrasion resistance and handy 150m markers. Here’s where it fits on your pike gear.
- 8-strand braided construction with a round profile.
- Floating braid with a Microbond weave.
- Dark green finish and high abrasion resistance for predator fishing.
- Supplied on 300m spools, with a 150m line marker; available as 40lb / 18kg in 0.34mm or 60lb / 27kg in 0.41mm.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers Fox Rage Predator Braid, supplied on 300m spools in dark green, with product codes FBL003 and FBL004.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A proper, purpose-built pike braid with useful practical touches and a clear predator focus.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing lures or deadbaits around weed and rough features. The high abrasion resistance and floating build are well suited to demanding predator situations.
- Anglers who want one big spool to fill or split across reels. The 150m marker takes a load of guesswork out of dividing the 300m spool.
Maybe skip if
- Ultra-light lure anglers chasing a very fine, low-visibility mainline. Both options are built with pike strength and durability in mind, not finesse.
- Anyone looking for a pike-safe end connection without extra tackle. You’ll still need a proper wire or suitable bite-off trace between braid and lure or bait.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Predator Braid
A proper predator mainline with a round 8-strand build, high abrasion resistance and handy 150m markers. Here’s where it fits on your pike gear.
- 8-strand braided construction with a round profile.
- Floating braid with a Microbond weave.
- Dark green finish and high abrasion resistance for predator fishing.
- Supplied on 300m spools, with a 150m line marker; available as 40lb / 18kg in 0.34mm or 60lb / 27kg in 0.41mm.
Quick verdict
A cracking pike braid with a clear job to do
Fox Rage Predator Braid looks like a sensible choice when you want tough, floating braid for predator fishing rather than an ultra-fine lure line. The round 8-strand construction should behave neatly on the spool, while the high abrasion resistance is bang on for rough banks, weed and snaggy margins.
The 150m line marker is a dead handy touch on a 300m spool, making it easier to split the reel fill properly. Just match the breaking strain to your pike setup and don’t forget a proper bite-off trace. This is mainline, not a substitute for wire or another pike-safe leader.
A proper, purpose-built pike braid with useful practical touches and a clear predator focus.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The 8-strand round build, Microbond weave and abrasion-focused design point to a well-specced predator mainline.
Floating behaviour, sensible diameters and two strong breaking-strain options give it plenty of practical versatility.
Better control and abrasion resistance can keep your presentation fishing properly, though the braid won’t replace sound rig work.
The round profile and 150m marker should make spooling and day-to-day line management pleasantly straightforward.
A 300m spool with two useful strength options offers good flexibility for anglers running one or more predator reels.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Predator Braid
Fox Rage Predator Braid is aimed at one job: giving pike and predator anglers a tough mainline that can handle proper fishing. This isn’t a wispy little lure braid for dainty perch work. It’s dark green, floating and available in 40lb or 60lb, so there’s plenty of muscle on tap when a lump heads for the cabbage.
The construction is 8-strand, with a round profile and Fox Rage’s Microbond weave. In plain English, that should give you a braid that sits neatly on the spool and behaves more predictably than a very flat, scruffy line. A round braid is also a nice match for fixed-spool reels and baitcasters, where tidy line lay makes the whole session less faffy.
That floating property is the big talking point. Most mainline braid is chosen for strength, thinness and casting, but a floating braid can be useful when you want better control over what the line is doing on the surface. For float-led pike work, shallow swims or presentations where you don’t want the line sinking into weed, that can be a proper advantage.
It won’t turn a messy swim into a bite-time banker, mind. Line behaviour still depends on wind, surface drift, weed and how you’ve set the rod. But having a line that wants to sit up gives you another tool. That can be especially handy when fishing the margins or trying to keep line away from a weedy top layer.
The 40lb version comes in at 18kg and has a 0.34mm diameter. That’s the sensible all-rounder for plenty of pike lure and general predator setups. It gives you a robust mainline without jumping straight to the chunkiest option. For many anglers, this is likely to be the bob-on starting point.
Then there’s the 60lb version: 27kg and 0.41mm diameter. That’s the one for heavier lure work, more awkward snags and situations where you’d rather have extra reassurance than shave off a little diameter. It’s not subtle, but subtlety isn’t always the priority when a big fish is trying to bury itself in a reedbed.
Both versions are supplied on 300m spools, and each spool has a 150m line marker. That’s a cracking little practical touch. You can fill one reel, split the spool between two setups or keep a decent reserve without guessing where halfway sits. No measuring tape, no daft faff on the bank.
The dark green colour should blend sensibly into a lot of predator venues, particularly when you’re fishing reed edges, weedbeds or darker water. Don’t expect it to vanish completely, though. Good rig mechanics and a suitable trace matter much more than arguing over a shade of green when pike are on the munch.
The important bit is at the business end. This is mainline braid, not a bite-proof pike trace. Pair it with a reliable wire or suitable predator leader, check every knot and inspect the line after dragging it through rough stuff. Do that, and Fox Rage Predator Braid looks like a straightforward, hard-working option for anglers who want strength, control and less nonsense from their mainline.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Construction
- 8-strand braid with Microbond weave
- Profile
- Round
- Buoyancy
- Floating
- Colour
- Dark green
- Spool length
- 300m, with a 150m line marker
- Options
- 40lb / 18kg, 0.34mm (FBL003); 60lb / 27kg, 0.41mm (FBL004)
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big angle: a pike braid built for control and punishment
The floating construction gives this braid a useful edge for predator presentations where you want the line sitting up rather than sinking into the water. It won’t magically sort every bit of line management, but it suits float-led approaches and pike work around weed or surface disturbance.
The choice is pleasingly straightforward: 40lb for lighter predator outfits and general pike work, or 60lb when the water is rougher, the lure is heavier or the snags look particularly grim. It’s not the daintiest braid around, but pike tackle is rarely about being dainty, mate.
Closer look
What you’re buying
Fox Rage Predator Braid comes on a 300m spool in dark green, with a 150m marker built in. The line uses an 8-strand construction, a round profile and a Microbond weave. That combination is aimed at tidy handling, useful strength and a more consistent feel on the reel than a rougher, flatter braid.
There are two versions. The 40lb / 18kg option measures 0.34mm, while the 60lb / 27kg version measures 0.41mm. The first makes sense as a general pike mainline; the second is the beefier choice for bigger lures, snaggy swims and anglers who like plenty of pulling power.
Worth knowing. Floating braid can help with line control, but it doesn’t replace good positioning. Keep the rod angle sensible, manage belly in the wind and use a proper bite-off trace. The braid is there as mainline, not as pike-proof armour.
Who it suits
A good fit for practical predator anglers
This should suit pike anglers who fish lures, floats or deadbaits around weed, reeds and rough features. The abrasion resistance is the key attraction here. You’re buying a line designed to take some punishment, not win a beauty contest on a finesse setup.
The 40lb option is the easier all-round recommendation. Move to 60lb when your lure box gets heavier, the snags get nastier or you simply want more confidence when a fish turns hard. Both are sensible choices for anglers who’d rather avoid being undergunned.
It’s less suited to ultra-light lure fishing, where the diameters may feel a bit agricultural. If you’re chasing perch with tiny lures, there are more delicate lines out there. For pike, though, a bit of extra beef is often a very small price to pay for control and security.
FAQs in full
The questions anglers actually ask
Not for pike. Use a reliable bite-off trace or wire leader between the braid and lure. Pike teeth are no joke, and no amount of confidence in a strong mainline changes that.
Pick 40lb / 18kg for a versatile pike setup and 60lb / 27kg for heavier lures, snaggy swims or extra pulling power. Think about your rod, reel, lure weight and venue rather than automatically grabbing the biggest spool.
It marks the halfway point on the 300m spool. That makes it much easier to split the line between two reels or fill a 150m setup without trying to judge the amount by eye.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Tough, high-abrasion braid aimed squarely at pike and predator fishing.
- Round 8-strand profile should sit neatly on a properly filled spool.
- Floating construction can help with line control in suitable predator situations.
- 150m marker makes splitting a 300m spool much less of a faff.
- Two useful breaking-strain options, including a serious 60lb version.
Worth knowing
- The heavier diameters aren’t subtle, so this isn’t the pick for ultra-light lure work.
- A floating braid won’t suit every presentation or every angler’s preferred line behaviour.
- You still need a reliable bite-off trace for pike; the braid alone isn’t pike-proof.
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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.
01Is Fox Rage Predator Braid suitable for pike fishing?
Is Fox Rage Predator Braid suitable for pike fishing?
Yes. It’s designed for pike and predator fishing, with high abrasion resistance and 40lb or 60lb options. Use it with a proper pike-safe trace, as braid itself shouldn’t be treated as bite-proof.
02What’s the difference between the 40lb and 60lb versions?
What’s the difference between the 40lb and 60lb versions?
The 40lb version is 18kg breaking strain with a 0.34mm diameter. The 60lb version is 27kg with a 0.41mm diameter. Go lighter for a more manageable general setup, or heavier when casting bigger lures and fishing nasty snags.
03How much line is on a spool?
How much line is on a spool?
Each spool contains 300m and has a 150m line marker. That’s handy if you’re filling two reels or want to split the spool without a load of faff.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking pike braid with a clear job to do. The strongest reasons to choose it are tough, high-abrasion braid aimed squarely at pike and predator fishing. and round 8-strand profile should sit neatly on a properly filled spool.; the main trade-off is the heavier diameters aren’t subtle, so this isn’t the pick for ultra-light lure work..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Tough, high-abrasion braid aimed squarely at pike and predator fishing.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing lures or deadbaits around weed and rough features: The high abrasion resistance and floating build are well suited to demanding predator situations.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The heavier diameters aren’t subtle, so this isn’t the pick for ultra-light lure work.”
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