Shakespeare Micro Spinning Rod

I bought this due to some reviews on YouTube in particular. They suggested it as a fantastic twitching rod and I have to say that I was so happy with this purchase. It is by far my favorite rod for twitching small K tails, as well as jerk baits when fishing for largemouth. The rod has plenty or backbone & stiffness when you are fighting a fish, but great action on the tip for setting hooks and getting the lure you are using to get the desired action.It is comfortable to hold and use for longer days and pairs really well with a Daiwa Revros 1000. The actual price is just a huge bonus given the the ability of this rod when using lures. The 2 piece design also makes it more functional for transportation when needed. I would recommend the 7' light power rod as the action on it is ideal and not noodle like

We’ve been catching bass all summer with Micro series 4.6” , 6.6” and 7’. With no issues at all.In fact I decided to buy 2 more 7’ because we like them so much rigged with spinning reels.Great casting and fish fighting. If you are new to Graphite rods remember that the tip is the most fragile. Never grab the rod by the tip or catch it in the car, step on it or whatever. Other than that I can only recommend it for the price you can’t beat it .

I got the 7' light version. The older models of this line of rods had an additional line guide (7 instead of the current version's 6) and that's a bit of a disappointment - the 7 guides seem to give a more even pressure spread than the 6. This rod, while listed as "light" works for ultra-light applications and has both a parabolic curve to the action and enough stiffness to work for "twitching" applications as well as simple retrieve and float fishing, making it a very good, inexpensive multi-purpose rod.Inexpensive rods usually suffer in the "feel". They frequently lack sensitivity, taking away the fun of the fight. Not so with this one - it's a lot of fun to use.

Awful. The first rod was delivered without the top piece of the pole. I returned the bottom half and ordered the rod again. The second one showed up with one of the rod pieces snapped in half.

overall happy with rod, light, sensitive, durable if handled correctly. I pair it with a 1500 series spinning reel for trout and pan fish

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.

For the price and what I wanted I am more than pleased. For years I had my fishing poles custom made by a guy inSan Gabriel, Ca. For many career reasons I stopped sport freshwater fishing and eventually most of my gear was given away. SAD! I had had an ultra-light pole out of a Finwick blank that had been broken. Brought me a lot of great fun. I do not have access to a custom wrapper so I bought this Shakespeare rod. Like the feel. Like the action but it is a bit to long but that is what you get with OTC. Would not hesitate to buy another Shakespeare rod.

Rod was shipped in an 8'x10"x10" box loose. Delivered with the box bent and half the rod sticking out through a hole in the end. The rod tip and two guides damaged plus a lot of damaged epoxy along the rod guides.