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Predator tackle · Landing nets · Our take
Fox Rage Speedflow II Net
Speedflow II range — rigid Compact, Large and X-Large, plus foldable Medium and Large models
A smart range of lure-fishing nets with fish-friendly rubber mesh, clever folding options and a flattened front lip that makes landing a lively pike, perch or zander a lot less clumsy.
- Available as rigid Compact, Large and X-Large models, with approximate frame diameters of 59cm, 74cm and 90cm.
- Rigid versions have retractable handles for easier transport and storage.
- Foldable Medium and Large models use a hinged rim, push-button folding system and rubberised mesh.
- The flattened front lip and rubber-coated mesh are designed to make predator netting safer and reduce hook snags.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Rage Speedflow II Net range. Fox Rage offers both rigid-frame and foldable versions, so check the size and product code carefully before buying.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-thought-out predator net range with sensible options for both roaming anglers and bigger-fish work.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.1/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Mobile lure anglers. The Compact rigid or Medium foldable gives you a more manageable net for walking swims, canal towpaths and snaggy little margins.
- Pike, zander and perch anglers. The larger versions give a predator plenty of room, while the rubberised mesh and flattened lip make the final part of the landing job more controlled.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting one net for every style of fishing. This is a predator-focused range, and its rubberised mesh and frame designs are more specialised than a general coarse landing net.
- Anyone fishing very tight, overgrown spots with a large frame. The Large and X-Large models offer useful capacity but can be a bit of a faff in bushes, reeds and narrow margins.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Speedflow II Net
A smart range of lure-fishing nets with fish-friendly rubber mesh, clever folding options and a flattened front lip that makes landing a lively pike, perch or zander a lot less clumsy.
- Available as rigid Compact, Large and X-Large models, with approximate frame diameters of 59cm, 74cm and 90cm.
- Rigid versions have retractable handles for easier transport and storage.
- Foldable Medium and Large models use a hinged rim, push-button folding system and rubberised mesh.
- The flattened front lip and rubber-coated mesh are designed to make predator netting safer and reduce hook snags.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Speedflow II is a cracking predator net range that gets the important bits right: fish-safe rubberised mesh, a landing-friendly flattened front lip and sensible carry-friendly designs. The rigid versions suit anglers who want a quick, open net, while the hinged foldables are handier when space is tight.
There’s no one-size-fits-all winner here. Pick the Compact or Medium for mobile lure work and smaller venues, step up to Large for general pike and zander fishing, or go X-Large when a proper lump could be on the cards. The only real faff is choosing the right style for your fishing.
A well-thought-out predator net range with sensible options for both roaming anglers and bigger-fish work.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The rubberised mesh, secure grip, retractable or folding designs and flattened lip all point to a properly purpose-built bit of predator tackle.
Rigid frames and a landing-friendly lip should make it quick to present under a fish, while the choice of sizes helps match different venues.
Fish-safe rubber-coated mesh and reduced hook snagging support cleaner, less stressful landings around lure trebles.
Retractable handles and push-button folding are handy, although larger frames can still be awkward in tight swims.
The range offers useful choice and predator-specific features, but you’ll want to select carefully so you don’t pay for a size or format that doesn’t suit your fishing.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Speedflow II Net
A decent predator net isn’t just a bit of kit you chuck in the rucksack and forget about. When a pike rolls beside the bank or a perch comes charging in at your feet, the net has to appear quickly, open properly and give you enough room to guide the fish in without turning the whole thing into a three-ring circus. That’s where the Fox Rage Speedflow II range makes a fair bit of sense.
It’s built specifically around lure and predator fishing, rather than being a general-purpose coarse net with a fancy badge. You get fish-friendly rubber-coated mesh, a flattened front lip and a choice of rigid or foldable designs. In plain English, it’s aimed at making that last bit of the fight calmer, quicker and less likely to end with trebles buried in the mesh. Always a bonus, mate.
The rigid Speedflow II models come in Compact, Large and X-Large sizes. Their frame diameters are approximately 59cm, 74cm and 90cm, so there’s a proper spread of options. The Compact looks the sensible choice for a mobile perch or chub angler, while the larger hoops give pike and bigger zander more room to turn without scraping against the frame.
Each rigid version also has a retractable handle. That’s dead handy when you’re walking miles of riverbank or stuffing the net into the boot alongside a box of lures, unhooking mat and far too many pairs of forceps. It won’t make a big X-Large net disappear, obviously, but it does make storage and carrying less of a faff.
Then there are the foldable versions: Medium and Large. The Medium measures 50cm wide, 58cm deep and has an 80cm handle. The Large is 70cm wide, 80cm deep and comes with a 101cm handle. Their hinged rims fold inward using a push-button system, which is a bob-on feature when you want a more compact package for canals, urban rivers or boat fishing.
The mesh is rubberised and designed to reduce hook snagging. That’s especially useful with hard lures carrying two or three trebles, where ordinary mesh can grab a hook and make unhooking a proper headache. It’s still worth keeping the lure under control and not dropping the whole lot in a heap, but the Speedflow II’s mesh is clearly aimed at reducing that sort of nonsense.
The flattened front lip is another useful touch. Instead of trying to scoop a lively fish with a rounded, awkward edge, you can present the opening more cleanly and slide it under the fish. That helps from a low bank, beside a boat or when the fish is sitting just off the margins. Keep the net in the water and let the fish swim over the lip rather than chasing it around.
There’s an ergonomic rubberised grip on the handle too, giving you a more secure hold when a lump decides to kick at the exact moment you’re trying to bag it. That doesn’t replace good fish care or a proper unhooking setup, but it makes the net feel more purpose-built for predator work. Just match the size to the fish and venue; too small is naff, too big can be a pain.
The main decision is therefore rigid versus foldable. Rigid frames are quick and open, ideal when you want minimal messing about after a screaming take. Foldables are easier to pack away and carry, especially if you’re covering water. For most general pike fishing, the Large sizes look the safest middle ground. For lightweight wandering, keep things compact. Simple as that.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Use
- Predator and lure fishing
- Rigid options
- Compact, Large and X-Large
- Approximate rigid frame diameters
- 59cm, 74cm and 90cm
- Foldable options
- Medium and Large
- Foldable dimensions
- Medium: 50cm wide, 58cm deep, 80cm handle; Large: 70cm wide, 80cm deep, 101cm handle
- Mesh and handle
- Rubber-coated, fish-safe mesh with an ergonomic rubberised grip
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
Predator nets have a tougher job than a standard coarse net. Hooks can catch in ordinary mesh, lively fish kick off in the shallows, and a rigid frame is often much easier to guide under a fish than a floppy hoop. The Speedflow II range is built around making that moment calmer and quicker.
That matters when you’re fishing lures with trebles. A rubber-coated mesh helps reduce hook snagging, while the flattened front lip gives you a better chance of sliding under the fish cleanly. It’s not magic, mind — you still need to keep the fish in the water where possible and avoid dragging a decent pike up the bank.
What you’re buying
A predator net built around quicker, cleaner landings
The Speedflow II range gives you two basic formats. Rigid models have an open frame with a retractable handle, while the Medium and Large foldable nets use a hinged rim that folds inward with a push-button system. Both styles use rubber-coated, fish-safe mesh, so the choice is mainly about how you travel and how much room your target fish needs.
The flattened front lip is one of the most useful design details. It helps the net slide under a fish instead of catching awkwardly on the bank or surface. Add the ergonomic rubberised grip and you’ve got a setup that should feel secure when a pike gives one last cheeky kick at the net.
Worth knowing. Rubberised mesh reduces hook snags, but it doesn’t make trebles harmless. Keep the lure under control, use proper forceps and deal with the fish in the water wherever you can.
Pick your size
Choose for your venue, not just your target species
The Compact rigid model or Medium foldable is the sensible mobile choice. They suit anglers walking canals, small rivers and reservoirs, where a big hoop becomes a nuisance in the undergrowth. They’re also a good fit for perch and smaller predator sessions where speed and low bulk matter.
For general pike and zander work, the Large rigid or Large foldable gives you more useful capacity. The rigid Large has an approximate 74cm frame, while the foldable Large is 70cm wide and 80cm deep with a 101cm handle. The X-Large rigid model, at approximately 90cm, is the one for serious room around big fish.
Think about your swim too. A long handle can be handy from a high bank or boat, but a large frame can be a bit naff in a tight, overgrown margin. If you’re constantly on the move, the foldable format earns its keep. If you’re settled in a swim and want instant access, the rigid style is bob on.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want clear before buying
Is the Speedflow II mainly for lure fishing? Yes. That’s the job it’s designed to do. The rubber-coated mesh is particularly useful around hard lures and trebles, while the rigid frame options suit the quick netting style common in predator fishing. It can handle other fish, but it’s a specialist predator net rather than a do-everything coarse model.
Does the net protect fish? The fish-safe rubber-coated mesh is designed to be kinder than rough knotted mesh and to reduce hook snagging. You still need a wet net, a proper unhooking mat where appropriate and sensible handling. Net choice helps, but good fish care comes from the whole process.
Which version is easiest to store? The foldable Medium and Large pack down using their inward-folding hinged rims and push-button system. The rigid versions don’t fold at the hoop, but their handles retract for transport and storage. If boot space or a small lure bag is your headache, start with the foldable models.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Fish-friendly rubber-coated mesh helps limit hook snagging and is kinder to fins and slime than rough knotted mesh.
- Flattened front lip makes it easier to get the net under a fish, especially from awkward banks or a low boat.
- Plenty of size and style options, from compact mobile lure nets to a big X-Large rigid frame.
- Retractable rigid handles and inward-folding foldable rims make carrying and storage less of a pain.
Worth knowing
- You need to choose carefully between rigid and foldable designs, as the sizes and dimensions aren’t interchangeable.
- The bigger frames will be more cumbersome when roaming, particularly through tight bankside cover.
- A rubberised net can still pick up hooks if you rush the landing or leave lures loose in the mesh.
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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.
01Which Fox Rage Speedflow II size should I choose?
Which Fox Rage Speedflow II size should I choose?
For roaming and smaller predators, look at the Compact rigid or Medium foldable. The Large options are the safer all-round pick for pike and bigger fish. Go X-Large when you regularly target really big predators or want loads of room around the fish.
02Are the Speedflow II nets suitable for pike?
Are the Speedflow II nets suitable for pike?
Yes. The range is designed for predator fishing, and the rubber-coated mesh, rigid options and flattened front lip all make sense for pike work. Keep the fish wet, support it properly and sort the lure out carefully rather than wrestling it in the net.
03Do the Speedflow II nets fold down?
Do the Speedflow II nets fold down?
The rigid models have retractable handles for transport and storage. The Medium and Large foldable models use a hinged rim that folds inward with a push-button system, making them the better shout when pack size matters.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are fish-friendly rubber-coated mesh helps limit hook snagging and is kinder to fins and slime than rough knotted mesh. and flattened front lip makes it easier to get the net under a fish, especially from awkward banks or a low boat.; the main trade-off is you need to choose carefully between rigid and foldable designs, as the sizes and dimensions aren’t interchangeable..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Fish-friendly rubber-coated mesh helps limit hook snagging and is kinder to fins and slime than rough knotted mesh.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Mobile lure anglers: The Compact rigid or Medium foldable gives you a more manageable net for walking swims, canal towpaths and snaggy little margins.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “You need to choose carefully between rigid and foldable designs, as the sizes and dimensions aren’t interchangeable.”
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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