TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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89%Daiwa
3000-CXH
The Legalis LT 3000-CXH is a light, fast-retrieve spinning reel built for lure anglers who want nimble handling, a useful spool size and enough drag for serious fish.
94%Shimano
C5000 XG
A cracking high-speed predator reel with the drag, gearing and line capacity to handle big lures, hard runs and a fair bit of rough stuff.
89%Shimano
NAS2500FC
The Shimano Nasci FC 2500 brings smooth gearing, a sensible 2500 size and plenty of useful features without turning your lure setup into a wallet-buster.
89%Abu Garcia
REVO5 WINCH LP
A proper low-profile baitcaster for anglers who want slow, powerful retrieves, a cracking drag and enough capacity for serious predator work.
89%Abu Garcia
SP30 / size 3000 variant
A fast, feature-packed predator reel with a proper punchy retrieve, smooth gearing and a useful braid-ready spool. But is the Rocket too specialised for everyday coarse fishing?
90%Shimano
Shimano Ultegra 5500 XTD
A big-capacity, long-cast Shimano reel with proper drag power, a spare spool and enough line capacity for serious predator work.
89%Daiwa
Left-hand retrieve
A compact, left-hand-retrieve baitcaster with a useful lure range, smart braking and proper aluminium build. A cracking option for pike, perch and lure anglers who want a dependable all-rounder.
89%Savage Gear
SG8 4000H FD
The SG8 4000H FD brings a quick retrieve, serious drag and a useful spare spool to the predator bank. Here’s where it fits — and where it might be a bit much.
95%Shimano
STC3000XGFM
A rapid, refined predator reel with proper guts, a cracking retrieve and the sort of smoothness that makes lure fishing feel effortless.
91%Daiwa
BLSMQLT3000D
Light in the hand, packed with smart Daiwa tech and backed by a serious drag, the Ballistic MQ LT 3000D looks a cracking choice for lure anglers who want finesse without flimsy tackle.
92%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
The Revo Toro Beast 51 is built for anglers who need serious cranking power, a hefty drag and loads of line. It’s not a dainty little lure reel, mate — this is big-fish tackle with a proper job to do.
Shimano
Left-hand retrieve
The left-hand Shimano Tranx 301 A is a strong, sensible baitcasting reel for pike, zander and big lure work. Not the lightest bit of kit, but it’s built for getting stuck in.
90%Savage Gear
SG6 3000H FD / 74737
A fast, light predator reel with a sealed carbon drag, spare spool and enough poke for lure fishing when the bites get lively.
90%Abu Garcia
Revo5 Premier LP-L / LP-HS-L
Light, rapid and packed with control, the Revo5 Premier is built for anglers who want a cracking low-profile reel for lure fishing, big baits and hard-pulling predators.
89%Daiwa
2500D
Light in the hand, properly well equipped and built for lure work, the Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 is a smart choice for perch, chub and lighter pike fishing.
87%Abu Garcia
Low-profile baitcasting reel
Compact, well-specced and built for proper lure fishing, the Abu Garcia Zata brings a useful mix of casting control, drag power and sensible line capacity without making the whole job a faff.
87%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
A punchy left-hand baitcaster with plenty of drag, a quick retrieve and the muscle for proper predator work.
88%Daiwa
4000-C
Light, sensible and built around the stuff that matters when you’re chucking lures for perch, pike and zander. The Prorex V LT looks like a cracking all-rounder, with a few details that make life easier on the bank.
90%Daiwa
23 Daiwa Ninja LT spinning reel
Light, smooth and properly versatile, the 23 Daiwa Ninja LT covers everything from perch and chub work to heavier pike spinning without making your rod feel like a fence post.
90%Shimano
SLX DC 71 HG A / SLXDC71HGA — left-hand retrieve
The Shimano SLX DC 71 HG A gives lure anglers a compact left-hand reel with digital braking, a brisk retrieve and enough drag for serious predator work.
89%Savage Gear
2500H FD
A sharp, fast little predator reel with a cracking drag, sensible spool design and enough refinement for lure work without turning your kit bag into a tackle shop.
91%Shimano
Right-hand 200HG / 200XG
A cracking low-profile reel for predator anglers who want smoother casting, fewer overruns and enough muscle for chunky lure work.
89%Abu Garcia
Right- and left-hand retrieve options; available in 6.7:1 and 7.3:1 gear ratios.
A punchy, tough baitcaster with serious drag, tidy braking and enough spool capacity for most lure fishing jobs.
90%Daiwa
23 Legalis LT
The Daiwa 23 Legalis LT brings a surprisingly posh feel to predator fishing, with a lightweight Zaion V build, a smooth drag and sensible lure-friendly features.
89%Daiwa
3000-C
Light, smooth and properly easy to live with, the Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-C is a smart choice for lure fishing, feeder work and lighter coarse tackle.
87%Shimano
CDF201A · Left-hand retrieve
Compact, tidy and properly fishable, the left-hand Shimano Cardiff 201A brings a classic round-profile feel to lure and bait work without turning the bank into a faff-fest.
88%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve · C4-5601
A cracking Swedish-made round reel for predator anglers who want solid gears, a sensible retrieve and plenty of control without faffing about.
89%Abu Garcia
Available in sizes 10, 20, 30 and 40
The Revo X keeps things nicely straightforward: sensible gearing, a braid-ready aluminium spool and plenty of useful features for lure fishing without getting daft with the price.
88%Shimano
SLX MGL 70, 6.3:1 gear ratio
A tidy little predator reel with a lively MGL spool, useful braking and enough drag for most lure work. It’s not a brute, but it’s a cracking all-rounder.
87%Abu Garcia
Abu Garcia Max STX low-profile baitcasting reel
The Abu Garcia Max STX keeps things compact, capable and refreshingly straightforward. A cracking choice for lure anglers who want baitcasting control without hauling a brick around all day.
90%Shimano
Nasci FC spinning reel range
A smart, nicely balanced spinning reel with proper Shimano tech, sensible sizing and enough drag for most lure work. Here’s where the Nasci FC earns its keep — and where the cheaper options start to look tempting.
88%Abu Garcia
40LP/41X
A cracking low-profile baitcaster for predator anglers who want proper drag power, a handy retrieve and enough line capacity for big lures, hard-charging pike and chunky perch work.
89%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
A tough, powerful low-profile reel built for big lures, hard takes and fish that don’t fancy coming quietly.
89%Savage Gear
2500 FD
A light, properly specced predator reel with a sealed carbon drag, spare spool and enough grunt for everyday lure work.
Shimano
Curado MGL 150 — right-hand 150 or left-hand 151
Light, refined and properly versatile, the Shimano Curado MGL 150 brings serious casting manners and smooth gearing to lure fishing without turning the whole thing into a faff.
90%Daiwa
Daiwa Tatula SV TW 103 (TTUSV103)
A neat, capable predator reel with Daiwa’s SV spool, T-Wing line guide and a cracking little frame. It’s built for accurate casting without turning every session into a thumb-management faff.
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