TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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311 results
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.
90%Fulling Mill
Pike Fly Selection · Product 995580
Twelve big predator streamers, six proven-looking patterns and a handy box. A cracking starting point for pike fly anglers who want options without tying a whole drawerful.
87%Fox
FLN001
A triangular 42-inch rubber net with a six-foot pole, EVA rear handle and Pike-friendly thinking built in. Here’s where the Fox Rage Predator Rubber Net fits on the bank.
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%Greys
Prowla Platinum Specialist II predator spinning/lure rods
A sharp, lightweight predator rod range with fast blanks, proper lure control and enough backbone for angry pike, zander and sea-trout work.
90%Korda
30lb, 1m leader
Want a pinned-down helicopter rig without faffing about with leadcore? The Korda Dark Matter Heli Leader gives you a ready-made, abrasion-resistant setup with the No Trace System built in.
89%Savage Gear
Gravity Twitch MR
A cracking suspending twitchbait for covering that middle layer, with a proper darting action, tidy long-cast system and enough sizes to target everything from perch to pike.
90%Savage Gear
Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Perch
A proper lifelike perch imitation with a clever line-through system, slow sink and plenty of little predator-catching tricks built in.
87%Fox Rage
Deadbait rod range
Three deadbait rods, three jobs. The Fox Rage Warrior range keeps things simple, giving pike and zander anglers sensible options for smaller waters, big reservoirs and boat work.
90%Fox Rage
18cm / 7in and 23cm / 9in versions
Need a big bait that keeps ticking over in the top few feet? The Fox Rage Replicant Shallow is built for slow, shallow predator work, with a clever detachable harness to help save the lure when a pike gets its teeth in.
89%Westin
Standard HypoTeez ST, with the R'NR rigged version also covered where relevant
A soft-bodied Westin lure with a cheeky paddle-tail kick, realistic finish and useful size range. Pick the right version and it’ll cover everything from perch and zander jobs to chasing a proper lump.
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.
88%Fulling Mill
Product code 995580
A proper box of pike flies covering perch, roach, baitfish and flashy attractor patterns. Handy for building a predator fly collection without buying twelve different flies one by one.
89%Airflo
Superflo 40+ Sniper Predator Fly Line
A punchy, compact-headed fly line built to turn over big pike flies without making every cast feel like hard graft.
91%Daiwa
PXX802MLFS-DS — 8ft, 5-25g
The Prorex XR Spin range covers everything from light lure work to heavier pike chucking. This 8ft 5-25g model sits right in the useful middle ground.
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.
89%Fox Rage
Medium
A cracking predator carryall with a proper load of boxes, handy tool storage and a cheeky built-in rain cover.
88%Westin
BuzzBite standard and SR models
A compact crankbait with a tight, aggressive action, sensible shallow-to-mid-depth options and a cracking pause game for perch, chub and other predators.
88%Fox
Red / Natural Grey
Want a deadbait sitting proud and pinned neatly? Fox’s Predator Kebab Kit gives you a simple bottom or popped-up presentation without loads of faff.
90%Abu Garcia
Atom Spoon
A proper classic for a reason. The Abu Garcia Atom Spoon gives you a wide, lazy wobble, simple tackle-friendly fishing and loads of scope for pike, perch and other freshwater predators.
90%Abu Garcia
Droppen Spinner — available in 4g, 6g, 8g and 12g sizes
A classic teardrop spinner with a low centre of gravity, useful sizes and enough flash to make perch, chub and trout sit up and take notice.
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.
90%Savage Gear
Available in Medium and Large sizes
A light, fish-friendly landing net for lure anglers who want quick, tidy fish care without dragging a great big carp net around.
87%Savage Gear
Small, Medium and Large
A proper predator-fishing multitasker for split rings, hooks and line work, available in three useful sizes.
90%Savage Gear
SG2 Ultra Light Game Rod
A featherweight predator rod for tiny lures, light lines and proper bite detection — with enough poke to make perch and chub feel like a right result.
88%Savage Gear
Sinking twitchbait
A compact sinking stickleback imitation with a proper shimmy, useful casting weight and enough flash to tempt perch, chub and other predatory fish when they’re keyed onto small prey.
89%Westin
W206
A proper pike casting tool for big lures, shads and spinnerbaits, with three power ratings to match the job.
90%Savage Gear
Gravity Twitch
A suspending twitchbait with a proper darting action, long-cast system and useful shallow-to-midwater running depths. Handy kit when predators want something that hangs and kicks.
89%Fox
Fox Predator Deadbait Pencil Float
A proper pike float for fishing deadbaits over depth, with a slim profile, cracking visibility and a handy starlight option for after-dark sessions.
88%Fox
10m spool · 26lb, 40lb or 65lb
A proper handy spool of coated steel wire for building pike and predator traces, with enough flexibility for bait and lure work without turning into a kinked mess.
86%Westin
9cm / 5g / 6-pack and 13cm / 14g / 5-pack
A flexible, smelt-style paddle tail for predator anglers who want a believable baitfish profile without loads of rod work. Pick your size, rig it straight and let that tail do the chatting.
87%Savage Gear
Fat Minnow T-Tail; RTF options detailed separately
A chunky soft lure with a T-tail that works at slow retrieve speeds. A handy shout for predator anglers who want to cover water without winding like mad.
85%Abu Garcia
Floating range; 11 cm / 26 g version referenced
An adjustable lip gives this floating wobbler its party trick: you can explore different depths without swapping plugs. Proper handy for searching a swim, though it still pays to learn what each setting does.
86%Fox Rage
Speedflow Compact — NLN003
A 60 × 60 cm predator net with an extending aluminium handle, rubber-coated mesh and a shoulder bag. A handy middle ground for mobile lure fishing, provided your fish and landing spots suit its size.
85%Abu Garcia
Spinning version, with casting and deadbait differences explained
The Beast X name covers different jobs. For lure fishing with a fixed-spool reel, the fast-action spinning version has a sensible mix of carbon construction, Fuji guides and practical grips.
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