TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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92%Shimano
ST2500HGFM
The Stradic FM 2500 HG is a smart, tough little spinning reel with a quick retrieve, silky gearing and the sort of build that makes lure fishing feel properly sorted.
92%Daiwa
20BGMQ3000D-XH
A tough, quick-geared 3000-size spinning reel with a sealed-up monocoque body, serious drag and enough line capacity for lure fishing, dropshotting and lighter pike work.
91%Shimano
Right-hand retrieve · CUMGL150
The Curado 150 MGL brings Shimano’s slick casting tech, tough aluminium body and a very useful 6.2:1 retrieve into one cracking right-hand baitcaster.
90%Daiwa
Prorex XR Pike Spinning Rod range, including 7'1", 8' and 8'2" models
A sharp, lightweight pike rod range with proper Daiwa carbon tech, sensible lure options and enough choice to match your fishing. Pick the right model and it’s a cracking tool for modern lure work.
89%Savage Gear
SG4 Medium Game Spinning Rod range
A sharp, versatile predator rod for medium lures, with the casting manners to handle soft plastics, hard baits and a bit of proper bank-side graft.
89%Savage Gear
100-size baitcasting reel
A compact baitcaster with a cracking feature list, strong drag and useful retrieve choices. The SG8 BC 100 looks built for lure anglers who want quality without faffing about.
90%Abu Garcia
Abu Garcia Revo5 SX Low Profile Reel
A proper predator-workhorse of a baitcaster, with serious drag, adjustable braking and the sort of handle that makes casting lures all day far less of a chore.
88%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Warrior 2 Spinning Rod — available in 210cm, 240cm and 270cm models, with casting weights from 5g to 60g depending on the variant.
A cracking carbon lure rod family for predator anglers, with sensible lengths and casting ranges for everything from light perch work to proper pike gear.
89%Nash
Titan Hide XL
Big enough for a chair, kit and a bit of wriggle room, the Nash Titan Hide XL is a fast-erect shelter aimed at anglers who want serious weather cover without lugging a full bivvy system.
Westin
8ft / 240cm, 40–150g casting weight
A high-end XXH casting rod for big lures, hard pulls and serious predator work. The W10 Powercast-T looks built for anglers who want grunt, control and a top-drawer finish.
88%JRC
JRC Defender 2G 2 Man Bivvy
A roomy, properly weather-ready shelter with useful front options and a sensible spec. The Defender 2G 2 Man Bivvy looks like a cracking choice for longer sessions, especially when you want space without dragging a palace to the lake.
88%Daiwa
Daiwa J-Braid Expedition X8 150m
A smooth, fine-braided mainline with a clever water-repelling coating. Here’s where the J-Braid Expedition X8 makes sense for predator anglers — and where you might want something tougher.
89%Savage Gear
20cm · 93g · Slow sinking
A proper pike-sized trout imitation with a clever Line Thru setup, realistic movement and enough tweakability to earn a place in the lure box.
90%Trakker
Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy
Big, dark, quick to build and loaded with the right details, the Tempest RS 200 is a high-end bivvy aimed at anglers who want room to settle in properly.
92%Shimano
Left-hand retrieve, 7.4:1 high gear
A cracking left-hand baitcaster with Shimano’s I-DC4 digital braking, strong gearing and a quick 7.4:1 retrieve. It’s built for lure anglers who want fewer overruns without losing that proper connected feel.
89%Daiwa
Tatula 150 baitcasting reel — classic TATU150 and 25 Tatula TW 150 variants covered
A solid baitcaster with a tough aluminium build, handy T-Wing line guide and plenty of pulling power for serious lure fishing. Just make sure you know which Tatula 150 you’re buying.
Shimano
CU200M · Right-hand retrieve
The Curado 200 M CU200M brings Shimano’s usual smooth build, sensible capacity and tidy casting control together in a reel that’ll handle a cracking range of lure fishing jobs.
Nash
Nash Indulgence Air Lite Bedchair
A proper premium sleep system for anglers who want warmth, comfort and a flat bedchair without hauling a brick to the swim.
90%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Warrior Net
A rubberised, easy-fold net built for lure anglers who need something fish-friendly, compact and ready for the next chuck.
90%Westin
W6 Powercast 2nd Generation, W639, 2XH
A serious freshwater predator rod for chucking hefty lures, working hard baits and leaning into a proper lump. The W6 Powercast 2nd Generation brings plenty of power without turning into a broom handle.
88%Savage Gear
SG4 Big Bait Specialist — 8ft 1in BC and 8ft 6in Trigger models
A proper heavy-duty predator rod for chucking big baits, big plugs and anything else that needs a bit of welly behind it.
90%Daiwa
25 Tatula TW 200
Big, tough and nicely put together, the Daiwa Tatula 200 is built for lure anglers who want serious line capacity without hauling a brick around all day.
85%Fox Rage
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.
90%Daiwa
Multi-colour 150m spool
A cracking Japanese-made braid for predator anglers who want a neat profile, low stretch and a bit more confidence around snags and rough cover.
89%Savage Gear
15cm, 35g — available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions
A realistic 15cm trout imitation with a Line Thru Y-system, two sink rates and enough wriggle to tempt the lake’s biggest predators.
90%Savage Gear
Savage Gear Revenge SG6 Medium Game Spinning Rod
A sharp, light and properly versatile predator rod for softbaits, hard lures and all the little jobs in between.
89%Shimano
Available in 2.20m 20–60g and 2.50m 30–90g models
A sharp, fast-action pike rod range with proper lure control, a tidy split-grip build and two useful casting options.
89%Westin
8ft / 2.40m, 7-25g or 15-40g, two-piece medium-heavy model
A sharp, versatile lure rod for pike, zander and perch, with enough backbone for proper predators without feeling like a broom handle.
89%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Warrior 2.4m Net
A big, rubberised landing net with a long 2.4m handle, shaped arms and a foldable design. Handy kit for lure anglers who like moving light and landing fish safely.
91%Deeper
Castable triple-beam fish finder
A tiny castable fish finder with proper CHIRP firepower, three beams and enough range for serious predator work from the bank or boat.
94%Shimano
ST4000XGFM
The Stradic FM 4000 XG is a serious bit of spinning kit for lure anglers who want speed, smoothness and enough grunt for hard-fighting predators.
90%Delkim
Single alarm
A compact, feature-packed digital alarm for anglers who want proper bite indication, remote security and a cracking bit of kit on the bank.
88%Fox
Fox Rage Predator Carryall FLU008
A big, practical carryall with tackle boxes included, useful dividers and enough room for a full lure-fishing setup. It’s made for organised anglers who like having everything ready to hand.
87%Savage Gear
3D Duckling range: Small Hollow Duckling, Large Hollow Duckling and Suicide Duck
A pair of seriously different duck lures. One collapses over weed and cover, the other makes a noisy, tempting meal of itself on top.
89%Westin
Finesse predator rod
A sharp, lightweight predator rod built around Texas and Carolina rigs, with the fast action and lure control finesse anglers want.
87%Savage Gear
6.6:1 gear ratio, size 250
Light, punchy and properly well-specced, the SG8 BC 250 is built for lure anglers who want control, tidy casting and a bit more feedback from their reel.
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