TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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311 results
91%Daiwa
Daiwa Prorex XR Spin Rod range
A sharp, lightweight predator rod range with the tech to make lure fishing feel properly crisp — from tiny spinners to hefty pike plugs.
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.
86%Daiwa
Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad
A proper meaty soft lure with a lazy rolling action, the Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad is built for slow retrieves, shallow rigs and predators that fancy an easy-looking meal.
91%Fox Rage
FLU003
A proper predator mat for pike and zander care, with thick foam, raised sides and a fish-friendly setup that packs away without a load of faff.
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%Savage Gear
Savage Gear Pro Landing Net — available in Large, XL, DLX, fixed-handle and telescopic-handle variants
A predator-friendly net with a folding frame, rubber mesh and enough size options for perch, zander and proper pike. Here’s where it fits on the bank.
89%Deeper
Predator
A proper bit of kit for mapping depths, locating features and checking what’s going on beneath the surface — without lugging a boat around.
86%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Voyager Lure Bag — NLU028
A neat little lure carrier for keeping your predator gear tidy, protected and ready to grab when the fish are on the munch.
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.
87%Savage Gear
Savage Gear 3D Smashtail Minnow
A floating baby-trout imitation with a plopping tail, a cracking wake and sizes for everything from pike days to big-fish hunting.
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.
88%Westin
Available as the 7'9" / 233cm 3XH model rated 60-150g, and the 8'3" / 248cm XXH model rated 40-130g.
A proper heavy-duty baitcasting rod for lure anglers chasing big predators, with the grunt for chunky lures and the control to keep a hard-fighting fish out of trouble.
89%Savage Gear
SG2 Power Game spinning and travel models
A proper big-lure tool for predator anglers who want fast recovery, plenty of backbone and a travel option that won’t be a nightmare in the car.
89%Fox Rage
Compact 59cm model · NLN004
A proper predator net for the mobile angler, with a tough rigid frame, fish-friendly rubber mesh and a retractable handle that keeps the faff down.
Shimano
Yasei AX Pike H Spin and XH Spin
A sharp, lightweight pike rod range with the right mix of casting grunt, lure control and proper predator-fishing manners.
Westin
W4 Powercast-T 8'6" / 40–130g
A beefy baitcasting rod for hard lures, soft plastics and spinnerbaits, with the casting weight to handle serious pike gear without turning every session into a workout.
88%Savage Gear
18 cm, 25 cm and selected 32 cm variants; slow-sinking and moderate-sinking options
A big, bendy predator lure with a proper roach-like glide, built for anglers chasing a serious pike bite rather than picking away at jacks.
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.
88%Westin
Shadtail and R2F versions
From the flexible Shadtail to the wire-through R2F, Ricky the Roach gives pike and perch anglers a convincing baitfish profile in several cracking sizes.
Airflo
Forge Pike Fly Line
A proper predator fly line with the punch to turn over bigger pike flies, without making every cast feel like hard graft.
90%Shimano
Big Softbait Spinning
A high-end pike stick with serious casting tech, a crisp extra-fast action and enough muscle for proper big softbaits.
86%Fox Rage
Pike Trace Kit
Want to make tidy, reliable pike traces without buying every little bit separately? The Fox Rage Pike Trace Kit gives you the core components to get cracking, with less faff at the bank and more control over your terminal end.
88%Daiwa
Daiwa Prorex X Spin Rod range; check the exact length and casting weight before buying.
A lively, well-specced predator rod with proper Daiwa carbon tech, Fuji fittings and a useful spread of lure-weight options.
89%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Speedflow II Foldable Net — Medium or Large
A folding, floating net with fish-friendly rubberised mesh and a flattened front lip. Handy for roving lure anglers, boat work and any predator session where space is tight.
89%Savage Gear
SG4 Power Game spinning rod range
A proper big-lure predator rod with the backbone for swimbaits, jerkbaits and hefty spinnerbaits, without turning every session into a gym workout.
88%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Rucksack FLU007
A smart bit of luggage for deadbait anglers who like to stay mobile, with room for bait bags, terminal tackle and a cheeky unhooking mat on the front.
89%Fox Rage
NTL041 20cm/8in or NTL042 30cm/12in
A proper bit of pike kit: long, angled and built to give you a safer, more controlled way of dealing with nasty trebles.
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.
89%Fox Rage
FRR029
A pre-tied 40lb wire paternoster rig that keeps the faff down when you’re chucking deadbaits or livebaits for pike.
87%Dynamite Baits
XL Liquid Predator / XL Predator Pike Attractor Liquid, 250ml, XL860
A blood-red predator attractant for pimping deadbaits, lures and pretty much anything else you’re chucking for pike, perch, zander or catfish.
89%Abu Garcia
Reviewed as the Abu Garcia Vendetta Pike Spinning Rod range, with particular focus on the 2.13m/7ft 3-15g model and the wider pike-suitable line-up.
A light, lively predator rod range with enough choice for perch and zander work, plus heavier models for proper pike gear. Pick the right casting weight and it looks a cracking option.
Shimano
Yasei Predator Spin range, including Zander River Jig M Spin, Zander River Jig H Spin, Pike H Spin, Pike XH Spin and Aspius Spin
A versatile two-piece lure rod range with proper predator credentials, from finesse zander work to big-bait pike chucking.
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.
Fulling Mill
Pike Predator Streamer Assortment
A handy box of pike flies for predator anglers who want a few proven-looking streamers ready to go, without tying a full selection from scratch.
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