TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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84%Snowbee
13ft #8/9 and 14ft #9/10 double-handed models
The Spectre double-handers pair a powerful progressive action with a travel-friendly six-piece build. Pick between the 13ft #8/9 and 14ft #9/10 to suit your river, rather than simply buying the bigger stick.
85%Fox Rage
Jointed range; size, weight and finish vary
A jointed shad with serious presence, several weight options and a chin loop for adding ballast. Just make sure your lure outfit is up to the job.
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%Savage Gear
SG4 Fast Game two-piece range; multiple lengths and casting weights
A fast, powerful predator rod for anglers who want to work their lures rather than just chuck and wind. Pick the casting range carefully, though — the Fast Game name covers several different jobs.
85%Airflo
Sightfree G3 Fluorocarbon · 50m and 100m spool options
Airflo’s Sightfree G3 gives fly anglers abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon with a little stiffness to help turnover. A handy option for nymphs, buzzers and wet flies — just don’t confuse low visibility with actual invisibility.
87%Airflo
#7/9
A #7/9 cassette fly reel that makes plenty of sense for reservoir anglers juggling floating, intermediate and sinking lines. Just check the spool count before parting with your quid.
87%Savage Gear
8cm Cannibal Shad, covering the LB single lure and mixed-colour kit options
A handy soft lure for searching out perch, zander and pike. Just keep an eye on which version you're buying: the single LB lure and mixed-colour kits aren't the same package.
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.
85%Westin
ShadTeez Slim range, 7.5–14cm
A slim-bodied paddle-tail for freshwater predator fishing, with sizes that cover light perch work through to a bigger mouthful for zander and pike. Straightforward kit — but getting the rigging right matters.
86%Airflo
Superflo 40+ Sniper · WF8–WF10 · Floating, Fast Intermediate, Di3 and Di7
A short-headed fly line for shifting bulky flies, with floating and sinking options to cover different depths. Just match the head weight to your rod before getting carried away.
86%Greys
Wing range overview: Stillwater, Streamflex and Double Handed
Powerlux carbon, four-piece convenience and some properly useful finishing touches. The trick is choosing the Wing that fits your fishing — Stillwater, Streamflex and Double Handed aren’t interchangeable.
86%Snowbee
Classic Fly Reel · #3/4, #5/6, #7/8 and #9/11
A lightweight composite fly reel with a large arbour, proper adjustable drag and useful everyday features. A tidy option for getting your fly outfit sorted without chasing showroom sparkle.
87%Airflo
Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper Floating
A versatile floating fly line with a longer rear taper, a textured finish and slim running line. A cracking fit for anglers who want control as well as shooting potential.
87%Greys
GR80 Streamflex range; length and line weight vary by model
A four-piece fly-rod range with thoughtful fittings and options for very different rivers. The trick is buying for your water, not just the name on the blank.
87%Savage Gear
Range overview; sizes, weights, colours and sink rates vary
A jointed soft trout imitation with a lovely S-curve action and a line-through rig that lets the body slide away from the hook. Just pick your size and sink rate carefully, mate.
86%Matrix
Range overview: 3.7m 80g, 4.0m 130g and 4.2m 150g
Long blanks, fast-tapered actions and three useful casting ratings make the Ultra-D a feeder range for anglers who need a bit more reach and carrying power. Pick the right version, though — bigger isn’t automatically better.
86%Guru
Eyed or spade-end; sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20
A wide-gape, barbless hook with eyed and spade-end options, giving you plenty of scope for natural baits, pellets and hair-rigged offerings.
88%Preston Innovations
ICS In-Line Method Feeder
A tidy flat Method feeder with room for your hookbait and the handy ICS changeover system. Proper useful when the swim wants a different approach halfway through a session.
86%Guru
Clear mono · 100m spool
Clear Japanese co-polymer for hooklengths and pole rigs, with a useful spread of diameters. Just don’t mistake the 100m spool for a bulk mainline buy.
86%Preston Innovations
Absolute 36
Chunky 36 mm legs, useful drawer storage and a padded seat make the Absolute 36 a serious match-fishing base. Just don't mistake it for something you'll fancy carrying miles.
84%Guru
GFB01
Adjustable inserts, six supplied trays and a water-resistant seal make this a tidy option for feeder anglers carrying more than a handful of feeders. Just keep an eye on the extras.
86%Korda
Basix Lead Clip Action Pack · KBX021 · Camo green
The Basix Lead Clip Action Pack bundles clips, tail rubbers, quick-change swivels and sinking tubing. Add your own rig and lead, and you've got the makings of a straightforward carp setup without the shopping-list faff.
86%Mainline
Hi-Viz / High Visual Pop-Ups range
Bright colours, boosted attraction and a super-buoyant hookbait give these Mainline pop-ups a clear job: make your hookbait stand out, then let a properly balanced rig do its thing.
87%Trakker
Levelite Oval MF-HDR
Memory foam, adjustable lumbar support and a changeable sleeping-bag inner make this a comfort-first option for longer sessions. Just make sure your transport plans can handle its roughly 17.5 kg weight.
86%ESP
Red/Orange, White/Pink or Yellow/Fluoro Yellow
Permanent buoyancy, four sizes in a packet and a rubbery build that resists crayfish attention. These are handy hookbait options for carp anglers who like to get their rig balance bob on.
85%ESP
Camo Brown, Weedy Green or Silt Grey
Heavy, supple rig tubing with a dull finish and useful mainline protection. A tidy choice for carp anglers who want the line above the lead sitting less conspicuously.
89%ESP
Micro-barbed · Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
A beefy-looking carp pattern with a fine point, enlarged eye and useful in-between sizes. The Slammer gives you plenty to work with, provided you match it to the bait rather than just reaching for the biggest hook.
87%ESP
Barbed · Sizes 4–8 · 10 hooks per pack
An out-turned eye, heavy-forged construction and a refined point make these a tidy choice for stiff pop-up presentations. Just check your venue allows barbed hooks before you fill the rig wallet.
88%ESP
Micro-barbed and barbless versions; sizes 4–8
A wide gape, subtly curved shank and fine needle point make the Trig-Hammer an interesting choice for Ronnie rigs and bottom-bait presentations. Just give that longer profile room to work.
89%ESP
Soft and Semi-Stiff
A heavy-sinking coated hooklink with a choice of Soft or Semi-Stiff, easy stripping and no need for steaming. Proper useful stuff for building tidy carp rigs without turning rig prep into a palaver.
88%ESP
Syncro XT Loaded · 1,000m bulk spool
Supple off the spool, abrasion-resistant and designed to sink faster than original Syncro XT. This dark olive carp mainline makes a strong case for keeping things simple.
85%Fox Rage
Ultra UV Micro Grub · 4cm · 8-pack
A 4cm soft grub with a curly tail and UV-reactive colours. A handy little option for picking apart perch swims with light tackle, rather than chucking big lures and hoping for the best.
86%Daiwa
Prorex Classic Shad / Duck Fin
A Duck Fin paddle tail, flanking body action and scope for slow or lively retrieves make this a handy soft plastic for your predator box. Just leave room in the budget for the rigging.
86%Daiwa
Range overview; 9 cm Spotted Mullet pack details highlighted
A soft shad with a distinctive tail, rolling action and useful rigging options. A cracking fit for pike and zander fishing when you want to change your approach without changing the whole lure box.
87%Fox Rage
4cm mixed-colour pack · 8 lures
A 4cm soft plastic for perch and light lure work, with a spiky body and oversized paddle tail that give you something lively to fish slowly.
86%Fox Rage
Zander Pro Shad range
A robust soft shad with a wobbling tail, plenty of size choices and colours for everything from clear canals to murky rivers. The trick is matching the rigging to your swim.
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