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Predator rods · Pike casting · Our take
Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod
225cm · 20-80g · Two-piece
A short, lively pike lure rod with an 20-80g casting range. Handy for chucking proper pike baits without bringing a broom handle to the swim.
- 225cm two-piece pike casting rod
- 20-80g casting weight range
- Lightweight full-carbon construction with Fox Slik guides
- Cork handle; now listed as discontinued
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod: the 225cm, 20-80g, two-piece pike casting model from Fox Rage’s Warrior family.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A capable compact pike lure rod, with its discontinued status the main thing to watch.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.6/10
- Performance8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.5/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money7.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike lure anglers fishing smaller rivers, canals and tight margins. The compact 225cm length is easier to move around bankside clutter and helps keep lure control tidy.
- Anglers after one rod for medium-to-heavier pike lures. The 20-80g casting range gives plenty of room for common hard baits, spoons and soft-plastic setups.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers regularly chucking oversized pike lures. An 80g upper rating isn’t the right territory for the biggest rubber and heavy-duty predator work.
- Anyone wanting a long-range open-water casting rod. At 225cm, it’s more about control and manoeuvrability than maximum casting leverage.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod
A short, lively pike lure rod with an 20-80g casting range. Handy for chucking proper pike baits without bringing a broom handle to the swim.
- 225cm two-piece pike casting rod
- 20-80g casting weight range
- Lightweight full-carbon construction with Fox Slik guides
- Cork handle; now listed as discontinued
Quick verdict
A tidy old-school pike tool
The Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod keeps things simple: lightweight full-carbon construction, a useful 20-80g casting range and a compact 225cm length. That makes it a sensible choice for lure anglers who want enough poke for pike work without a long, cumbersome blank.
It’s now listed as discontinued, with retailer availability looking patchy, so condition and price matter. Find one at a sensible quid and it could still be a cracking little predator rod. Pay silly money and the attraction soon wears off.
A capable compact pike lure rod, with its discontinued status the main thing to watch.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.6/10
- Performance
- 8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.5/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 7.7/10
Full carbon, Fox Slik guides and a cork handle make for a sensible, established tackle package.
The 20-80g range and compact length suit a broad spread of everyday pike lure work.
Short-rod control can help place and work lures accurately around cover, though it isn’t aimed at every lure style.
The 225cm two-piece format is easy to transport and handy in tight swims.
It could be good value at a sensible price, but discontinued availability can make some examples poor value if priced too high.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod
The Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod is a compact predator stick aimed squarely at lure anglers. At 225cm, it’s noticeably shorter than many general pike rods, which makes it a handy option when the bank is tight, overgrown or littered with awkward branches. Less clattering about, more time with the lure in the water. Always a decent start, mate.
Its 20-80g casting range is the headline figure. That puts it in a useful middle ground for pike fishing, covering plenty of the hard baits, spoons and soft-plastic lures most anglers reach for. You’ve got enough headroom for a proper lump of a lure, but it isn’t pretending to be a specialist rod for chucking massive rubbers all day.
The Warrior 2 is built from lightweight full carbon, so the basic idea is clear: keep the rod manageable while still giving it the backbone needed for predator work. That matters when you’re constantly casting, twitching, sweeping and retrieving. A rod that feels like a fence post soon becomes a bit naff when the rods are off and you’re putting in the hours.
The two-piece layout also keeps transport nice and straightforward. It’s easier to get in the car, carry down a narrow towpath and store at home than a longer one-piece predator rod. For the angler who fishes a mixture of canals, drains, small rivers and occasional boat sessions, that shorter package is properly convenient.
Fox Slik guides are fitted along the blank, while the handle is made from cork. Cork still has plenty going for it on a lure rod: it’s light, comfortable in the hand and familiar to anyone who’s spent time with older-school spinning gear. Nothing too fancy or overcomplicated here. It’s a rod built around getting on with the job.
On the bank, the 225cm length should help when you’re working lures close to cover. You can keep the rod tip high over weed, steer a lure alongside reed edges or make short accurate drops into the margins. That sort of control can be more useful than a few extra yards of casting distance, especially on intimate venues where the pike sit under your feet.
The casting range is broad enough to let you switch approaches during a session. Start with a smaller hard bait, move to a spoon, then clip on a heavier soft lure if the fish are sulking. You’ll still want to match your reel, braid and leader sensibly, of course. Pike don’t muck about, and a proper wire or robust bite trace is part of the deal.
There are limits. This isn’t the obvious pick for launching giant shads or heavy lure packages across a big reservoir. The 80g ceiling tells you where it feels most at home. If your idea of a bite-time involves enormous rubbers and brute-force casting, a longer, heavier predator rod will be the better shout.
Availability is another wrinkle. The Warrior 2 Pike Rod is listed as discontinued by TackleUK, and an Angling Direct listing is out of stock. That doesn’t make the rod useless, but it does mean you’ll want to check the actual condition, section fit and guide health carefully if you find one second-hand. Don’t get carried away and pay collector money for ordinary tackle.
Overall, this is a straightforward, compact pike lure rod with a useful casting window and sensible materials. It suits anglers who value manoeuvrability, easy transport and a rod that can cover plenty of everyday lure work. Find one at the right price and it could be a bob-on bit of kit for exploring predator swims without loads of faff.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 225cm
- Casting weight
- 20-80g
- Sections
- 2
- Construction
- Lightweight full carbon
- Guides
- Fox Slik guides
- Handle
- Cork
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Short, punchy and built around lure fishing
The big appeal here is the balance of length and casting weight. At 225cm, it should feel much less awkward in a tight swim, from a boat or when working lures around snags and margins.
The 20-80g range covers a broad chunk of normal pike lure fishing, from medium-sized hard baits and spoons through to respectable soft plastics and jig heads. It isn’t trying to be a specialist monster-lure broomstick, and that’s part of the charm.
What you’re buying
A compact pike rod with useful reach
The Warrior 2 Pike Rod measures 225cm and comes in two sections. That’s a friendly format for lure fishing from cramped banks, boats and smaller venues, where a long rod can feel awkward. It’s easier to carry, easier to store and less likely to catch every branch on the way to the swim.
Its 20-80g casting weight gives it a broad everyday pike remit. Think medium to fairly heavy lures rather than the biggest, deepest-bodied offerings. The full-carbon construction keeps the rod lightweight, while Fox Slik guides and a cork handle keep the package familiar and practical.
Worth knowing. The rod is listed as discontinued, and one major retailer listing is out of stock. If you’re buying used, check both sections meet cleanly, inspect the guides and make sure the cork hasn’t been badly damaged.
Find your fit
Best for mobile lure anglers
This rod makes most sense for anglers walking stretches of canal, river or drain and making lots of casts. The shorter length helps with accuracy around cover and makes it easier to work a lure through margins, reed lines and little pockets of water.
It also suits anyone who fishes from a boat or wants a predator rod that won’t dominate the car. Pair it with a suitable fixed-spool or baitcasting reel, strong braid and proper pike trace, then keep lure choices within the 20-80g window.
If your normal session means launching giant shads across a wide reservoir, look elsewhere. A longer, more powerful rod will give you better leverage and more confidence with heavy lure loads.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
Is 225cm too short for pike? Not automatically. It’s a useful length when lure control and manoeuvrability matter more than maximum distance. On open water, though, longer rods can help you cast further and move more line.
What can you cast on it? The stated range is 20-80g, so it’s aimed at medium to fairly heavy pike lures. Keep the complete lure package, including any trailer or added weight, within that range rather than just judging the lure body on its own.
Does the two-piece design make it less useful? Not for normal lure fishing. It simply makes transport easier. Just keep the joins clean, seat the sections properly and check them during a long day of casting.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Compact 225cm length is easy to handle in tight swims and from a boat
- 20-80g range covers a useful spread of pike lures
- Lightweight full-carbon build with a familiar cork handle
- Two-piece design makes transport less of a faff
Worth knowing
- Discontinued status can make replacements and availability a bit hit and miss
- The 80g ceiling won’t suit anglers throwing very large pike baits
- Shorter length gives up some casting leverage compared with longer rods
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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.
01What type of fishing is the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod for?
What type of fishing is the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod for?
It’s a pike casting and lure rod designed for predator fishing. The 20-80g casting range suits a broad selection of medium to fairly heavy pike lures.
02Is the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod still available?
Is the Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod still available?
It’s listed as discontinued by TackleUK, and an Angling Direct listing is out of stock. You may need to look for remaining stock or a decent used example.
03Is 225cm a good length for pike lure fishing?
Is 225cm a good length for pike lure fishing?
It can be spot on when you’re fishing tight swims, canals, smaller rivers or from a boat. You get good lure control without the extra faff of a longer rod, although longer rods can offer more casting leverage on open water.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a tidy old-school pike tool. The strongest reasons to choose it are compact 225cm length is easy to handle in tight swims and from a boat and 20-80g range covers a useful spread of pike lures; the main trade-off is discontinued status can make replacements and availability a bit hit and miss.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Compact 225cm length is easy to handle in tight swims and from a boat”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike lure anglers fishing smaller rivers, canals and tight margins: The compact 225cm length is easier to move around bankside clutter and helps keep lure control tidy.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Discontinued status can make replacements and availability a bit hit and miss”
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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