TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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63 results
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.
Shimano
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel
Properly light, silky-smooth and packed with Shimano cleverness, the Vanford FA is a cracking predator reel when balance and refinement matter.
86%Abu Garcia
Right-hand retrieve
A tidy little baitcaster with a decent drag, sensible capacity and enough control for everyday predator fishing. Proper handy kit when you want low-profile casting without spending silly money.
89%Daiwa
23 Tatula 100
Compact, punchy and properly tuneable, the Daiwa 23 Tatula 100 brings serious casting manners to predator fishing without turning every session into a faff-fest.
Shimano
Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel
The Shimano Miravel keeps things light, smooth and nicely balanced, making it a cracking choice for lure fishing when you want less clobber and more time casting.
88%Abu Garcia
Current Abu Garcia Max Pro Spinning Reel range
A sharp-looking fixed spool with a quick retrieve, smooth drag and plenty of useful line-management kit. The Max Pro is built for lure anglers who want proper performance without going daft on the spend.
88%Abu Garcia
REVO5 X LP-L · Left-handed retrieve
A tidy, capable low-profile reel with sensible gearing, a proper carbon drag and enough control for everyday lure fishing. Not the fanciest Revo, but it looks a bob-on option for pike and perch work.
Shimano
Shimano Stradic FM
The Shimano Stradic FM brings smooth gearing, sensible protection and a cracking range of sizes to lure anglers who want one reel to just get on with it.
Shimano
Sahara FJ front-drag spinning reel range
A tidy, versatile spinning reel with Shimano tech in the right places. The Sahara FJ looks a cracking shout for lure anglers who want smooth, dependable tackle without spaffing a fortune.
86%Shimano
Sienna FG
A cracking little predator reel for lure anglers who want Shimano reliability without rinsing the tackle budget.
87%Daiwa
23 Exceler LT range — 1000D to 4000D-C models
A lightweight predator reel with a ZAION V body, AIRDRIVE rotor and a sensible spread of sizes. A cracking shortlist option for perch and zander work — just pick the spool and size for your fishing, not the biggest drag figure.
87%Daiwa
UK range: 2500, 3000-C, 4000-C, 5000-C and 6000D
Lightweight construction, AIRDRIVE features and a useful spread of sizes make this a cracking prospect for roaming predator anglers. Just pick the size for your rod and lures, not the biggest drag number.
87%Daiwa
Ninja LT spinning reel range; size not specified
A lightweight-minded spinning reel with useful gearing, an ATD drag and no need to get carried away with fancy tackle. Just choose the size to suit your rod and lures.
88%Shimano
Nasci FC range — size-dependent features
Proper gearing, useful size choices and a straightforward front drag make the Nasci FC a strong shout for predator anglers. Just don’t assume the tiny 500 gets all the same kit.
84%Fox Rage
Left-hand wind · NRL061
An aluminium-framed, left-hand-wind round baitcaster with a measured retrieve, centrifugal brakes and a long handle. A sensible match for heavier predator outfits, rather than delicate perch work.
81%Fox Rage
Prism X Casting Reel · NRL044
An aluminium-bodied baitcaster with a manageable 212g weight and a 6.8kg maximum drag. A tidy option for predator lure fishing, provided you want casting tackle rather than a do-everything fixed spool.
86%Fox Rage
TR 1500 and TR 2500
A magnesium-bodied lure reel with two genuinely different size options. The neat twist? The smaller TR 1500 picks up more line per turn than the TR 2500.
83%Fox Rage
1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000
A front-drag spinning range covering light lure work through to heavier setups. The trick is picking the Warrior that balances your rod, rather than simply buying the biggest.
89%Shimano
Vanford F-generation range; C3000F and C3000 HG referenced
A lightweight predator reel that puts easy start-up and tidy lure control ahead of brute force. Cracking for keen lure anglers, but make sure you’re buying the right size and generation.
84%Abu Garcia
UK pre-spooled version with Abulon braided line; sizes 2000–4000
A budget-minded spinning reel with a useful spread of sizes and a braid-loaded UK option. A tidy starting point for predator fishing, provided you pick it to suit your rod and lures.
86%Savage Gear
SGS6 front-drag spinning reel; listed sizes include 4000, 5000 and 10000
An aluminium body, sealed carbon drag and saltwater-resistant build give the SGS6 plenty of appeal for lure anglers who split their time between freshwater and the coast. Just pick the size for your fishing, not the biggest number on the box.
81%Fox Rage
Range overview: C1000, C2500 and C4000
Three sizes, sensible weights and a straightforward predator-fishing brief. The Prism makes most sense when you match it to your rod and lures, rather than automatically buying the biggest.
86%Daiwa
300 size · PXXR300HLA left-hand wind / PXXR300HA right-hand wind
A 300-size baitcaster with an aluminium body, a roomy spool and adjustable Magforce braking. The Prorex XR makes most sense when your lure box leans towards pike rather than tiny perch plastics.
86%Abu Garcia
2000S, 2500S, 2500SH, 3000H and 4000MSH
An aluminium-bodied spinner with sensible size options and two gearing choices. A tidy shout for lure work, provided you choose the version that fits your fishing.
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