Shakespeare Micro Spinning Rod

I haven’t fished it, yet, but it seems promising. After reading the horror story reviews, I was relieved that it arrived without the tip poking through the box. Upon opening the box, I found the rod securely wrapped in bubble-wrap, with dead air space filled with wadded paper.One reviewer commented on the lack of a lock piece for the reel seat. I figured out where the threads would rest when tightened, and put a couple of turns of Teflon tape around the area. I’m betting it never moves.My impression of components used is favorable...I’m impressed by the price, so I ordered a 7’ light action model. (This one is a 2-piece 5’ rod). I’m looking forward to using them, soon.I have received the 7’ two piece Light rod, and the packaging was solid.

If you want to be able to tell if that's a branch your lure just passed over or a big branch then you don't want this rod . It's sensitive but not ultra sensitive. Using braided line helps but there are others out there that are much more sensitive . I can tell the difference between a bite and a rock but I probably have missed many fish because I misread the feel .If you want to cast your 1/16oz lure 50 yards you don't want this rod . If 15 yards will do this is a real bargain and this thing is a real treat .I paired my 1st one with a Zoom by Piscifun in a 500 size and it's balanced nicely . Not quite as balanced as my 4'6" ultralight Uglystik G2 with Lews Laser Lite size 20 but not bad at all .I have 2 of these and both seem to be about the same in quality and both arrived safely .The one in the photo is paired with a different brand reel but looks and feels about the same in hand .I plan on using this combo along banks that are difficult to get a decent cast with my baitcasters due to brush and cover .I like this rod so much I ordered a 4-6 ultralight for when I go wading in Swift Creek and such .Edit I took the day to go fishing just to compare rods . Baitcaster vs spinner reels but all the spinner rods being Micro Series be it 5'6"light vs light baitcaster or 4'6" ultralight vs 6' ultralight baitcaster .All 3 of the Micro Series that I own held their own against their contenders . The lights worked apples to apples except in sensitivity where the others won by a huge margin . Distance , accuracy , flex were ties . With the ultralight contest the Micro came within a couple of yards in distance cast but giving up 18" I actually give that win to the Shakespeare . Accuracy and flex were close but the much shorter one was harder to get as accurate but I'm sure in a few more trips that'll be equal as well .I'll be honest out of the plethora of rod and reel combos I have my new favorite is the 4'6" ultralight Micro Series rod and the reel I put on it . That thing will work anywhere I decide to go fishing and will cast anything I normally use as I very rarely go above 3/16 oz on my lures.

Good rod for the price, a little on the fragile side though. Got a touch rough with it unloading it with other rods & the tipped snapped. Most definitely my fault for just yanking everything out of the trunk. Just be warned its not the strongest rod in the world. Good for panfish or small stocked trout & the like.

ordered 3 separate times and all 3 times it is missing pieces. it only comes with the bottom piece of a 2 piece rod

Have been using the Shakespeare for years. This 6'6 one broke once during the first usage. The replaced one is really sensitive and sturdy. Caught a 5.5 lbs largemouth using wacky rig with no issue.

Great product

muy buen producto

I put 6 pound braided line and took it out fishing. A turtle went for my top water lure and the rod snapped trying to retrieve it. I’m sure this rod will hold up on small fish species and small bass, but didn’t get the chance to try.