Built for casting large swimbaits and heavy lures at pike on open water, the Fox Rage Warrior Pike Cast EXT sits at the entry level of the Warrior baitcasting range. It is one of the most affordable dedicated baitcasting pike rods in the UK market.
The rod is 230cm long and rated for lures from 60g to 140g, which covers the big shads, heavy jerkbaits and weighted rigs that account for serious pike fishing on large stillwaters and reservoirs. The fast action means the blank bends primarily in the upper section, recovering quickly to help place heavy lures accurately and drive the hooks home on the strike.
A trigger grip reel seat is fitted throughout, designed for baitcasting reels rather than standard fixed-spool spinning setups. Fox Rage pair it with their own Warrior and Prism X casting reels, though any comparably sized baitcasting reel will seat correctly.
The rod breaks into two pieces and packs down to around 120cm for transport. A rod bag is included, which is a practical addition at this price point. Fox Rage publish very little component detail beyond the trigger seat and action, but the Warrior range is positioned as entry-level with an emphasis on value and usability for anglers new to baitcasting pike fishing.
| Lengths | 7ft |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Length: 230cm (approx. 7ft 6in) | A 230cm baitcasting rod gives you enough reach to work large swimbaits and weighted lures across open water for pike without the blank feeling unwieldy. It packs down to around 120cm for transport. |
| Casting Weight: 60-140g | A 60-140g rating covers large swimbaits, jerkbaits and weighted rigs used for pike on bigger open waters. This is a heavier lure range than standard pike spinning, suited to casting sizeable baits with a baitcasting reel. |
| Action: Fast | A fast action bends primarily in the upper section of the blank, recovering quickly after the cast. This helps with accurate lure placement and aids a firm hookset when pike take big baits at range. |
| Reel Seat: Trigger Grip and Multi-Reel Seat | A trigger grip reel seat is designed for use with baitcasting reels rather than a standard fixed-spool spinning setup. The trigger allows a natural thumb position when casting, which is the conventional hold for multiplier-style baitcasting reels. |
| Sections: 2-Piece (1+1) | Transport: approx. 120cm | The two-piece construction breaks the rod roughly in half for transport and storage. At around 120cm packed down, it fits in most rod bags and the boot of a car without issue. |
| Included: Rod Bag | A rod bag is supplied so the rod is protected in transit straight from the box. Good to have at this price point, where many entry-level rods are sold without one. |
| Compatible Reels: Fox Rage Warrior and Prism X Casting Reels | Fox Rage pair the EXT with their own Warrior and Prism X casting reel ranges, which are sized to match the trigger reel seat. Any similarly sized baitcasting reel in the same size class will fit the seat. |
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60g to 140g. This covers large swimbaits, heavy jerkbaits and weighted pike rigs. It is heavier than the standard Warrior Pike Cast, which is rated to 80g, making the EXT the rod for bigger lures on larger open waters.
A baitcasting reel, fitted via the trigger grip reel seat. This rod is not designed for a standard fixed-spool spinning reel. Fox Rage pair it with their Warrior and Prism X casting reels, though any appropriately sized baitcasting reel will fit the seat.
230cm, which is approximately 7ft 6in. It is a single-length rod with no shorter or lighter variant in the EXT line. The two-piece blank packs down to around 120cm for transport and storage.
Yes, specifically for pike fishing with large lures on open stillwaters and reservoirs. The 60-140g rating suits big swimbaits and heavy jerkbaits, and the fast action helps with hooksets at range. It is an entry-level rod, so component specification is basic.
A rod bag is included. Fox Rage supply it as standard, which is a practical addition at the entry-level price point. No other accessories are listed in the specification.
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