Predator Rods

Classed as one of the toughest and sensitive rod ranges on the market. The Shakespeare Ugly Stik has built its reputation on their unique rod construction that provides them with their extreme durability and robustness. Constructed from a unique blend of graphite and fibreglass that is unlike any other rod on the market. The Ugly Stik is renowned for its virtually unbreakable construction, making it an ideal choice for novice anglers or anglers looking for an affordable and reliable spinning rod. The Ugly Stik GX2 is the next generation of Ugly Stik spinning rod range and comes with a full makeover with modern and eye-catching cosmetic upgrades. Not only does the GX2 look the part but Shakespeare have even improved the rod blank itself. Making it lighter and more sensitive than ever, the lighter rod blank will reduce casting fatigue while the improved sensitivity will allow you to feel the subtlest of bites. The rods hardware has also been vastly improved, with the introduction of the Ugly Tuff guides and Ugly Stik clear tip. The Tuff guides are made of a one-piece, stamped stainless steel construction that provides maximum durability and no ceramic inserts that could accidentally pop put. The Ugly Stik Clear Tip technology is taken from the original Ugly Stik range but the advancement in blank technology improves the overall sensitivity of the rod tip ensuring you feel every bump or hit on the rod tip. The rod comes with a sleek and refined reel seat which improves the overall comfort of the rod in hand and the full EVA foam handle provides a comfortable and low maintenance handle that finishes off the overall new look of the Ugly Stik GX2 range. To reinforce the Ugly Stik GX2 spinning rods reliability, Shakespeare offers a staggering 7-year manufacturer warranty, ensuring you have total peace of mind. Coming in various lengths and casting weights, there is a rod in the range to target most UK species. From Ultra light and light lure rods for targeting perch and trout to medium-heavy to heavy spinning rods for targeting salmon and pike.

The PENN Conflict Inshore series is specifically designed for targeting inshore species such as Seabass and Pollock. They are absolutely unrivaled in their price class due to the utilization of the best carbon materials combined with carbon X-wrap technology.

SGS6 ALL-AROUND, designed by Savage Gear to be the rod that will answer nearly all of your sea fishing questions in the coming seasons – a real team player. The All Around series offers flawless performance in a whole manner of different fishing situations.

Unleash your casting power with the Prism X Heavy Shad Cast 20-100g - the ultimate casting rod for catching big predators with big shads. With its perfect balance of form and function, this impressive rod will have you hooked from the first cast.

The Prism X Versatile Soft Cast 15-60g rod allows you exceptional versatility and ability to handle a variety of medium weight lures, spinners, spoons, and crankbaits. Ideal for taking on big perch, zander, and pike, its lightweight yet strong design will give you the upper hand in taming big fish.

The PENN® Retaliate X Slow Pitch Jigging cast rods are made in a one-piece design to ensure perfect feel with no interruptions. These rods are made give you complete control of your jig – even at several hundred meters of depth. The butt section is almost completely stripped from EVA to enable you to be able to feel every bump on the jig when down deep. Due to the use of carbon components, the rod is very low in weight but extra sensitive, enabling you to fish all day long with no fatigue.

The PENN® Retaliate X Slow Pitch Jigging cast rods are made in a one-piece design to ensure perfect feel with no interruptions. These rods are made give you complete control of your jig – even at several hundred meters of depth. The butt section is almost completely stripped from EVA to enable you to be able to feel every bump on the jig when down deep. Due to the use of carbon components, the rod is very low in weight but extra sensitive, enabling you to fish all day long with no fatigue.

The PENN® Retaliate X Solid Jigging Cast rods are designed to offer perfect control over your jig. The unique Solid Spiral Armor technology uses reinforced spiral shaped fibres in the blank, which creates a blank with never-seen-before strength in a carbon rod. Due to the high density of carbon, you still have a rod with great sensitivity and with light Fuji Alconite guides, it remains extremely lightweight.

The collection of Ryokan SW spinning rods from Sakura represents a revolution in the range of rods for lure fishing, specifically designed to meet the demands of sea fishing. These rods stand out not only for their lightweight construction but also for their cutting-edge equipment, thus surpassing previous models.

SGS6 ALL-AROUND Meet the rod that will answer nearly all of your sea fishing questions in the coming seasons – a real team player. The All-Around series offers flawless performance in a whole manner of different fishing situations. Featuring a specially designed casting-distance-to-casting-accuracy ratio, these high-spec rods are a versatile tool for the modern angler who is constantly changing fishing spots in search of their target.

The TORMENTOR rod series are designed to be affordable, reliable and widely applicable. These spinning rods can be used in many different circumstances for all sorts of lures and techniques, but will perform best with standard spinning technique. Finished with classy dark red blank colour and cork handle grips.

The Cherrywood rod series is one of the best known and most popular in the world. The reason: already for many years, this rod sets the benchmark for affordable spinning / casting rods as the quality is unbelievable for the price. The rods are light, strong, have a beautiful action and are finished beautifully with the typical deep red Cherrywood colour. Simply the best!

The MX2 lure rods are very modern, light and versatile rods with a fast blank action. The M24 carbon blank is light weight and strong, the anti-tangle guides help to cast easy and precise and the open reel seat design provides optimal sensitivity to the angler. Ideal rods for the modern day lure angler: both softbaits and hardbaits can be used. The best part of this all? The rods are very affordable and the looks and quality will surprise you!

This Ryokan SW slow jigging rod is very comfortable and has the perfect action for this type of technique. The Ryokan SW SJ1 spinning model is ideal for practicing on the shores and abroad with jigs up to 150g. Specially designed for slow jigging and vertical fishing with madai or inchiku, this very specific Ryokan SW rod features a semi-parabolic blank that is incredibly sensitive and has a remarkable power reserve. Ideal with the spinning reels, it will introduce you to the slow pitch jigging technique, which is very popular because it is easy to use and incredibly effective.

This Ryokan SW slow jigging rod is very comfortable and has the perfect action for this type of technique. The Ryokan SW SJ1 spinning model is ideal for practicing on the shores and abroad with jigs up to 150g. Specially designed for slow jigging and vertical fishing with madai or inchiku, this very specific Ryokan SW rod features a semi-parabolic blank that is incredibly sensitive and has a remarkable power reserve. Ideal with the spinning reels, it will introduce you to the slow pitch jigging technique, which is very popular because it is easy to use and incredibly effective.

Carnivore offers amazing value for money rods across a wide range of models suited to all types of predator fishing. Designed to be lightweight and feature packed whether you’re after perch, pike, or zander.

Carnivore offers amazing value for money rods across a wide range of models suited to all types of predator fishing. Designed to be lightweight and feature packed whether you’re after perch, pike, or zander.

The Sakura Dark Player spinning rod range is designed for experienced anglers seeking maximum control, sensitivity and power. Built to demanding specifications, these rods deliver top-level performance for modern lure fishing techniques in freshwater and saltwater.

The Sakura Dark Player spinning rod range is designed for experienced anglers seeking maximum control, sensitivity and power. Built to demanding specifications, these rods deliver top-level performance for modern lure fishing techniques in freshwater and saltwater.

The Daiwa B-Cast Combo give you a complete baitcasting outfit loaded with line and ready to go. Supplied with a two piece 8ft baitcasting lure rod with a 20-60g casting weight. Plus a 200 sized left hand wind reel pre-loaded with 0.24mm X4 braided line. A great way to dip your toe into baitcasting without breaking the bank and ideal for beginners.

The next generation of the lauded Ugly Stik range, the Ugly Stik GX2 range of spinning rods have a lighter feel with the same toughness that makes Ugly Stik the workhorse of anglers everywhere. The graphite and fibreglass construction create super strong yet sensitive rods with improved balance.

The STC BB Spinning range is perfect for anglers seeking a travel-friendly rod for holidays or everyday fishing, all at an exceptionally affordable price. With robust composite construction and a moderate-fast action, these rods are versatile enough to handle a variety of lure fishing applications, from lightweight to heavy lures. Modeled after the more expensive STC AX range, the 'BB' version offers outstanding value for money. Looking for a great-value travel spinning rod that won’t let you down? The Shimano STC BB Spinning range is your ticket to adventure without breaking the bank.

Precision for Anglers, inspired by Mike Iaconelli. The GEN IKE combos are developed for the younger angler who is looking for a decent predator fishing set-up for an affordable price. The 24T carbon blank is strong and light weight. A wide range of lures can be fished with this rod. The reel is a reliable and smooth rotating 4+1 bb baitcasting reel with PowerDisk™ smooth drag and Duragear™ durable gearing. This combo will provide guaranteed fishing pleasure for years!

Medium game rods designed for medium lures. Perfectly balanced for the optimal feel with fast yet forgiving actions to play fish safely without hook pulls or line breaks. Designed for soft lures, cranks, spinners, spinnerbaits, twitch baits and Carolina rigs.