Predator tackle · Fish care · Our take
Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat
FLU003
A proper predator mat for pike and zander care, with thick foam, raised sides and a fish-friendly setup that packs away without a load of faff.
- 50mm foam base helps protect fish from the ground.
- Raised sides help contain large predators during unhooking and measuring.
- Open size is 142 × 46 × 26cm; packed size is 74 × 52 × 8cm.
- Includes a fish-safe protective cover and carry bag.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat, product code FLU003, with 50mm foam padding, raised sides, printed measuring scale, carry bag and the stated 142 × 46 × 26cm open size.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-thought-out predator mat with the key fish-care features in place and only a couple of practical size limitations.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.2/10
- Ease of Use9.5/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing from the bank. The thick padded base and raised sides give you a safer place to unhook, measure and organise your tools.
- Mobile predator anglers. It’s lightweight, packs down quickly and comes with a carry bag for moving between swims.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers with very limited storage space. The 74 × 52 × 8cm packed size isn’t tiny, so it’ll need a proper spot in the car or tackle storage.
- Anyone regularly handling exceptionally wide fish. The 46cm width may be a little tight when dealing with a genuinely massive, broad predator.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat
A proper predator mat for pike and zander care, with thick foam, raised sides and a fish-friendly setup that packs away without a load of faff.
- 50mm foam base helps protect fish from the ground.
- Raised sides help contain large predators during unhooking and measuring.
- Open size is 142 × 46 × 26cm; packed size is 74 × 52 × 8cm.
- Includes a fish-safe protective cover and carry bag.
Quick verdict
A sensible mat for predator anglers
The Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat gives you the soft, contained surface you want for pike and other big predators. The 50mm foam base and raised sides are the big wins here.
It’s light, quick to set up and easy to carry, with a protective bag thrown in. Not the most compact bit of kit when packed, but for proper fish care on the bank, it’s a cracking shout.
A well-thought-out predator mat with the key fish-care features in place and only a couple of practical size limitations.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.2/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.5/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The 50mm foam, flexible frame, raised sides and protective cover make it feel properly designed for predator fish care.
It should provide a stable, padded and contained surface for unhooking, measuring and short fish-care jobs.
It doesn’t catch the fish for you, but it supports safer handling and quicker returns, which is exactly its job.
Rapid setup, flexible construction, printed measuring scale and a carry bag keep the faff down.
The useful fish-care features and included cover make it a strong option for anglers wanting proper predator kit without overcomplicating things.
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 Unhooking Mat
When you’re predator fishing, a proper unhooking mat isn’t a nice extra. It’s part of doing the job right. Pike are long, powerful fish with sharp teeth, and a wriggling lump on bare gravel is asking for trouble. The Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat gives you a soft, organised place to get the fish under control and back where it belongs.
The main attraction is the 50mm foam base. That’s a decent chunk of padding between a fish and whatever horrible stuff is underneath you. Stones, sticks and hard grass can all cause damage, especially when a fish decides it’s had enough and starts kicking off. A thick, cushioned base gives you a much more forgiving surface.
It’s not just a flat slab, either. The raised sides help contain larger fish while you’re getting the unhooking tools in position. That matters with predators, because they can twist and launch themselves when you least expect it. The sides won’t replace sensible handling, but they do give you a bit more control and stop the fish sliding straight off the edge.
The flexible frame is another bank-friendly touch. You can get the mat opened up quickly, lay it out beside your chair or rucksack, and have your tools ready before the fish comes out of the water. When the rods are off and the pike is resting in the net, you don’t want to be faffing about with a complicated frame or fiddly clips.
Once the fish is on the mat, the printed measure on the padded base makes a quick length check nice and simple. It’s handy for keeping things calm and efficient. Measure the fish, sort a quick photo if needed, and get it supported back into the water. No dragging out a separate tape while the fish is having a proper strop.
The open size is 142 × 46 × 26cm. That gives you a long working area for pike and other sizeable predators, while the raised sides add a little extra containment. The width is sensible for most bank-caught fish, though a very broad, heavy specimen could make the mat feel a bit snug. That’s something to bear in mind if you’re chasing absolute lumps.
It also comes with a fish-safe protective cover. That helps keep the mat’s surface protected between uses and makes the whole thing easier to manage in the van or tackle room. As always, give the mat a good soak before the fish goes on it. A wet, soft surface is kinder to the fish and helps keep everything cool.
For a mobile predator angler, the lightweight design is a proper bonus. The mat folds down to 74 × 52 × 8cm and comes with a protective carry bag, so moving from swim to swim isn’t a massive chore. It’s not pocket-sized, mind, and that packed footprint will still take up a fair wedge of room in a day bag or car.
The Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat is best viewed as practical fish-care kit rather than flashy tackle. It gives you the important stuff: proper padding, raised edges, a useful measuring scale and quick setup. Keep your forceps, cutters and long-nose pliers ready, support the fish properly, and this mat makes the whole predator-handling process safer and a lot less stressful.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- FLU003
- Open dimensions
- 142 × 46 × 26cm
- Packed dimensions
- 74 × 52 × 8cm
- Base padding
- 50mm foam
- Design
- Flexible frame with raised sides
- Included
- Fish-safe protective cover and carry bag
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this mat makes sense for predator fishing
Predator unhooking isn’t the place for a bare bank or a thin carp mat that lets a lively pike flop about. This one gives you a padded, fish-safe working area with sides that help keep everything where it should be.
The printed measure is dead handy for a quick length check, while the flexible frame means you can get it out and packed away without wrestling a rigid lump of kit.
The important bits
A padded, contained workspace for predators
The 50mm foam base is the heart of the mat. It gives a thick, cushioned surface for pike and other predators, while the fish-safe protective cover helps keep that contact surface protected. The raised sides are useful when a fish starts wriggling, giving you more chance of keeping it safely on the mat.
The flexible frame keeps setup straightforward. Open it beside your net, wet the mat thoroughly and have your unhooking gear within reach before lifting the fish out. The printed measuring scale is built into the padded base, so you can keep the process quick and calm.
Worth knowing. The open size is 142 × 46 × 26cm, while the packed size is 74 × 52 × 8cm. It’s lightweight and rapid to pack away, but it still needs a decent amount of room in your tackle storage.
On the bank
Ideal for mobile predator anglers
This mat makes most sense for pike anglers who move between swims, fish canals and rivers, or carry their gear on foot. The carry bag keeps it tidy, and the flexible design means there’s less faff when you’re packing up after a short session or a bite-time evening stomp.
It also suits anyone who wants a clearly defined fish-care routine. Net the fish, wet the mat, place it down, unhook with the right tools, measure quickly and return the fish. That’s much better than kneeling on rough ground and hoping the predator behaves itself.
It may be less appealing if every centimetre of storage space matters, or if you regularly handle extremely broad fish. The 46cm width is useful, but not enormous. For normal pike and zander work, though, it’s a very sensible size.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
Is it suitable for zander and other predators? Yes. The padded, fish-safe surface is useful for any predator that needs to come out of the net, although you should always match your handling to the species and conditions. Keep the fish wet and minimise time out of the water.
Does it include a bag? Yes. A protective carry bag is included, which makes the mat easier to transport and keeps it from getting battered by the rest of your tackle.
What should you use with it? A proper unhooking setup: long forceps or pliers, cutters, a landing net and a decent pair of hands. Set everything up first. When you’ve got a screaming take and a lively pike on the bank, you don’t want to be hunting for tools.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Thick 50mm foam base gives proper protection.
- Raised sides help stop a big predator sliding off the mat.
- Printed fish measure is handy for quick, sensible measurements.
- Lightweight, flexible and rapid to set up.
- Protective cover and carry bag are included.
Worth knowing
- The packed size is still fairly chunky for a compact predator setup.
- The 46cm width can feel a bit snug with a seriously broad fish.
- You’ll still need to keep the mat wet and handle the fish properly; the mat can’t do that bit for you.
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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 the Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat suitable for pike?
Is the Fox Rage Predator Unhooking Mat suitable for pike?
Yes. It’s designed for predator fishing, with a 50mm foam base, raised sides and a fish-safe protective cover. Keep it wet before placing the fish on it and have your forceps and cutters ready before unhooking.
02What size is the mat when open?
What size is the mat when open?
The open dimensions are 142 × 46 × 26cm. The raised sides help contain the fish while you’re working, measuring or getting a quick photo sorted.
03How small does it pack down?
How small does it pack down?
Packed dimensions are 74 × 52 × 8cm. It’s flexible and designed for rapid pack-away, with a protective carry bag included.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a sensible mat for predator anglers. The strongest reasons to choose it are thick 50mm foam base gives proper protection. and raised sides help stop a big predator sliding off the mat.; the main trade-off is the packed size is still fairly chunky for a compact predator setup..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Thick 50mm foam base gives proper protection.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing from the bank: The thick padded base and raised sides give you a safer place to unhook, measure and organise your tools.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The packed size is still fairly chunky for a compact predator setup.”
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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