New lures from Fox Rage
If you’re targeting pike, perch or zander this winter, it’s odds-on that you already own a few Fox Rage and Salmo items. After all, the brands cover every conceivable tackle requirement for the serious predator angler.
Since its launch here in the UK, Rage has firmly installed itself as the market leader and this year have added to their expanding range with more must-have terminal tackle and lures, and the rods and reels to go with them.
With Salmo releasing several exciting new lure patterns too, we headed to their Essex HQ to find out more about the kit hitting the shops now...
1) RAGE REALISTIC REPLICANT TROUT & PERCH
THE Fox Rage Replicant family has been further expanded with two incredible new additions. The Replicant Trout, with highly realistic detailing, delivers a swimming action irresistible to predators. Key features include a belly hook rotation system to maintain hook holds. In four sizes – 10cm/20g, 14cm/55g, 18cm/90g and 23cm/155g. The Replicant Perch sees the brilliant characteristics of one of the most successful swimbaits of all time worked into a perch format. The lure uses a super rip-resistant body material and features the proven Replicant swimming action. In three sizes – 10cm/20g, 14cm/55g and 18cm/85g.
2) RAGE CRITTERS
Fox Rage Critters in a range of colours and sizes deliver a crayfish imitation with real predator appeal. Fish them on jigheads, weedlessly Texas-style, or any other way the fish want them.
They feature multiple appendages, including uniquely shaped front claws, and have hook slots for completely weedless rigging. In three colours – Ultra Violet Dark Oil, Lemon Tiger and Natural – and a choice of 7cm and 9cm size.
3) SALMO SQUAREBILL 6CM
THIS is a deep-bodied floating crankbait with a square lip designed to deflect the lure over bottom snags. Its new, larger 6cm size is perfect for all freshwater predators. An extremely durable body helps it to withstand damage from underwater structures.
4) SALMO SLIDER 16CM
A LARGER, limited edition version of the legendary Slider, perfect for big predators. This 16cm sinking version is perfectly suited to heavy-duty casting and trolling.
5) SALMO PIKE FLOATING 9CM
THIS classic Salmo crankbait with an incredible action is now available in a smaller 9cm length. In Hot Pike and Pike colours, its floating body is perfect for shallow running from 0.5m down to 1m.
fox rage's range of replicant lures for pike fishing
Every predator angler will recognise the Fox Rage brand – after all, the company’s iconic Replicant lures have been seen around banks and boats for decades.
The lifelike, soft plastic swimbaits have caught countless large pike and zander here at home and all across Europe.
The great news is that the latest Wobble, Shallow and Realistic Replicant models are better than ever, with more colour choices, more baitfish imitations and an improved ‘wounded’ movement in the water. Basically, if it has teeth and is of a predatory disposition, something in Replicant’s extended family will be mistaken for an easy meal.
Price: £4.99-£9.99
fox replicant shallow
A innovative take on the original Replicant, the Shallow model takes lures into uncharted territory. With its balanced soft body and weighted harness arrangement, it can be worked just beneath the surface.
Presented super-slowly, it has a hugely seductive swimming action.
When a fish is hooked the harness detaches from the lure body, transferring the weight of the soft plastic away from the hookhold so the fish can’t use the mass of the lure to throw the hook. This also protects the lure from being damaged by the fish’s teeth. In 10 colour options, including the exciting Super Natural.
Sizes: 18cm/65g 23cm/130g
Replicant jointed
This jointed swimbait will get you strikes when other lure types are struggling. In two sizes, it delivers a wide swimming, S-shaped action on the retrieve, which is all down to its segmented body design.
fox replicant wobbles
The new generation of Wobbles comes In 10 colours, with the same belly hook rotation system as the Shallow. A large paddle tail creates loads of vibration.
Upgraded body material will withstand the most violent attacks
Sizes: 14cm/55g 18cm/90cm 23cm/155g
realistic roach replicant
This brilliantly lifelike lure is based on the ultimate prey fish and uses Fox Rage’s new super-resistant lure material.
A belly hook rotation system and high-end hooks make for a formidable combination when a fish hits. Three colour options (Super-Hot, Super Natural and Super Wounded) mean you can ring the changes to get predators interested.
Sizes: 14cm/45g 18cm/85g
Realistic pike replicant
Pike eat pike, there’s no denying that, and that’s exactly what the Rage Realistic Pike Replicant takes advantage of.
In 20cm and 25cm sizes, the lure is highly realistic in profile, while its large paddle tail delivers a thumping, rolling action that pike find almost impossible to ignore.
Sizes: 20cm/100g 25cm/155g