Fox Rage PrismX rod review

VERSATILITY can be a difficult feature to find in a lure rod, but Fox Rage’s new PrismX range boasts an option that certainly fits the bill.

Lure fishing with one rod for perch and another for pike is far too much hassle, so hats off to Rage, whose Medium Light Spin can tackle both species without the need for a second set-up.

To put this theory to the test I headed to a predator hotspot on the Nene near Peterborough.

Known locally as The Boathouse, this highly popular stretch is full of fry and, naturally, lots of predators too. Surely the perfect place to put a good bend in this rod…

Being a fan of ‘matching the hatch’ I attached a Fox Rage Ultra UV Slick Shad in Motor Oil colour to a 5g Finesse jighead and cast this alongside some near-bank boards, which I know can be very productive for perch.

At 6ft 11ins long The PrismX Medium Light Spin felt pokey to hand but when I hooked into several small stripeys I was surprised to find that the action was forgiving – I was enjoying fights from fish no bigger than 12oz!

The stiffness meant I could keep a tight line between the lure and rod-tip – very important for imparting action into your lure and detecting bites – but none of the fight’s satisfaction was lost.

After half-an-hour of ‘wasping’ I’d caught a dozen fish, but a large swirl on the surface around 15 yards from the bank signified that a pike was on the feed.

I switched my jighead to a 10g version, attached a Lemon Tiger UV Slick Shad, and within seconds I’d despatched my offering to the area.

A few casts later a hard thud signalled that a pike was hooked, and it was a good one at that. This gave me the chance to really test the rod’s strength as this powerful pike made every effort to shake the hook.

The progressive action and power in the butt section was outstanding, and ensured I remained in control at all times.

When the pike surfaced I could see the hook was just nicked through a sliver of skin, and before I could net it fish and hook parted company – gutted!

Despite losing what was easily a double-figure fish I was reassured that the Medium Light Spin had proved its mettle for predators both big and small.

So if, like me, you’re tired of taking two rods fishing with you, why not give Fox Rage’s PrismX Medium Light Spin a look.

Price: £85