Shakespeare Fishing Rods, Reels & Tackle

At the end of the day, be sure to give everything a solid rinse with freshwater and loosen the drags (to relieve straining pressure), whether your rig costs $20 or $2,000. If you take this step, our recommended Ugly Stik GX2 and Daiwa BG combo will serve you well for years to come. The rest, including the grip material and the number of pieces the rod itself breaks down into, is up to you. I will suggest that, if you can accommodate it, a one-piece rod will almost always outperform a two- or three-piece rod.

shakespeare fishing rods

This is the most inexpensive quality rod option there is and the performance is far better than simply adequate. I strongly recommend these Ugly Stick casting rods for anglers who are harsh and careless with their fishing rods. Unless you drop it in the drink, it’ll last you a lifetime of countless trophy fish.

Every angler needs a general-purpose fishing rod in their arsenal. Whether it’s your go-to every session rod or part of an arsenal, your GP should be shakespeare fishing reel performance-driven. We’ll look at fishing rods the average angler and weekend dangler will likely seek to cover their general fishing applications.

I beat up these rods and reels, from the mouth of the Hudson River in New York to the Cook Strait of New Zealand. Shakespeare has been producing rods, reels, and combos targeted toward shakespeare fishing beginning anglers for over 100 years. Their affordable prices and functional, durable rods make them a popular choice for those just hitting the water, including young anglers.

And there’s no doubting that shakespeare fishing rods get you out on the water with quality and performance for less. Since 1977, freshwater fishermen have been thrilled by using the Ugly Stik rod and this has made Shakespeare, the number one choice for fishermen throughout North America. Regardless of what freshwater species is being targeted, ten times out of ten, there will be an Ugly Stik Freshwater rod model, which will fit that fishing need. A good example of this is any type of trout fishing in North America and Canada, can be handled with the 6’6” Ugly Stik CAL 1102 Model.