Fishing styles
Deadbait bits, traces and predator kit worth a closer look. Start with safe rigs, then decide what fits your water.
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Real kit we’ve dug into, each with our score out of 100 and a star rating. The same review can suit more than one style of fishing.
92%Delkim
2-rod and 3-rod sets
A cracking wireless alarm package with serious range, loads of tuning and the sort of night-time features that make long sessions a fair bit easier.
94%Fox
High-value three-rod alarm set
A proper high-end alarm set for anglers who want crisp bite indication, loads of adjustment and a receiver that keeps you in the loop.
90%Savage Gear
SG6 3000H FD / 74737
A fast, light predator reel with a sealed carbon drag, spare spool and enough poke for lure fishing when the bites get lively.
89%Savage Gear
SG4 Power Game Trigger Rod — available in 7ft3in and 8ft6in models, with several heavy casting-weight options.
A proper lure-chucking tool for baitcasters, built for medium to big predators and the sort of fishing where dainty tackle gets bullied.
89%Savage Gear
SG4 Fast Game range — available in several lengths and casting weights
A fast, punchy lure rod range for anglers chucking soft plastics, hardbaits, spinnerbaits and spoons at serious pike and perch.
90%Abu Garcia
Revo5 Premier LP-L / LP-HS-L
Light, rapid and packed with control, the Revo5 Premier is built for anglers who want a cracking low-profile reel for lure fishing, big baits and hard-pulling predators.
89%Daiwa
Range review covering the Finesse, Multi Jig, Power Jig, Street Light, Versatile and Lazy Pike models.
A tidy range of lure rods covering everything from tiny finesse work to proper pike chucking. The Prorex X Spin looks like a cracking option for predator anglers who want crisp handling without dragging a telegraph pole around all day.
89%Fulling Mill
12-fly selection · Product code 995580
A cracking dozen pike flies in one tidy box, with big predator patterns covering bright, natural and flashy water.
90%Shimano
Spinning rod range
A sharp, lightweight lure rod range with the feel and backbone to make perch, zander and pike fishing properly enjoyable.
88%Abu Garcia
Beast X Pike Casting Rod — review covers the 2-piece range, including 702 MH, 662 HP Jerk and 802 XXH variants.
A proper pike stick for big lures, hard hits and anglers who’d rather bring serious power than faff about with an under-gunned blank.
89%Daiwa
2500D
Light in the hand, properly well equipped and built for lure work, the Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 is a smart choice for perch, chub and lighter pike fishing.
89%Fox Rage
Speedflow II range — rigid Compact, Large and X-Large, plus foldable Medium and Large models
A smart range of lure-fishing nets with fish-friendly rubber mesh, clever folding options and a flattened front lip that makes landing a lively pike, perch or zander a lot less clumsy.
87%Abu Garcia
Low-profile baitcasting reel
Compact, well-specced and built for proper lure fishing, the Abu Garcia Zata brings a useful mix of casting control, drag power and sensible line capacity without making the whole job a faff.
89%Airflo
Airflo Pike Fly Line
A proper predator fly line built to turn over bulky pike flies, with four density options and enough grunt for serious stillwater and river work.
88%Daiwa
Daiwa Ninja X Spin spinning rod range
From light lure work to chucking bigger baits, the Daiwa Ninja X Spin gives predator anglers a useful spread of lengths and casting weights in a properly tidy package.
86%Dynamite Baits
XL Liquid Predator attractant
A blood-red predator booster for deadbaits, lures and a fair few coarse-fishing favourites. Handy stuff, but the product name supplied doesn’t quite match the checked details.
87%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
A punchy left-hand baitcaster with plenty of drag, a quick retrieve and the muscle for proper predator work.
88%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Warrior Dropshot Rod — editor notes cover the range, including 210 cm and 240 cm versions; check the exact length before ordering.
A light, properly dropshot-focused rod with the tip control to work small lures and spot shy bites from perch and zander.
88%Daiwa
4000-C
Light, sensible and built around the stuff that matters when you’re chucking lures for perch, pike and zander. The Prorex V LT looks like a cracking all-rounder, with a few details that make life easier on the bank.
90%Daiwa
23 Daiwa Ninja LT spinning reel
Light, smooth and properly versatile, the 23 Daiwa Ninja LT covers everything from perch and chub work to heavier pike spinning without making your rod feel like a fence post.
89%Fox Rage
Elite 42-inch Rubber Triangular Net · FLN001
A proper pike net with the room, reach and fish-friendly rubber mesh to make unhooking a bit less frantic.
89%Fox Rage
Available in 0.75 mm, 0.90 mm and 1.10 mm diameters
A ready-tied fluorocarbon leader for predator anglers who want a tough, tidy connection without faffing around tying up from scratch.
90%Shimano
SLX DC 71 HG A / SLXDC71HGA — left-hand retrieve
The Shimano SLX DC 71 HG A gives lure anglers a compact left-hand reel with digital braking, a brisk retrieve and enough drag for serious predator work.
88%Savage Gear
Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glide
A proper realistic glidebait with a clever V-joint, slow-float behaviour and a tough TPE tail. One for pike anglers who like working a lure properly rather than just chucking and winding.
88%Fox Rage
X-Strong barbed trebles
Proper punchy predator trebles for bait rigs, with a wide gape, sharp PowerPoint points and enough backbone for heavy-duty work.
88%Shimano
Shimano Yasei BB Pike Spinning Rod
A sharp, lively pike rod for lure anglers who want proper casting control without lugging a broom handle round the bank.
88%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Braid — 40lb / 18kg and 60lb / 27kg options
A proper predator mainline with a round 8-strand build, high abrasion resistance and handy 150m markers. Here’s where it fits on your pike gear.
87%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Warrior 2 Spin, with focus on the original 15–40g medium-spin models
A lightweight carbon lure rod for shads, spinnerbaits and medium hardbaits, with useful length and casting-weight choices for canals, rivers and reservoirs.
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.
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