Product Review                  

Week of February 11, 2008

Shakespeare Reels, Rods

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Agility IM-8 Rod Series

IM-8 Performance at an Affordable Price

From Shakespeare, the unbeatable Agility Rod series is the perfect match of performance and value for these new reels. The 2006 Agility IM-8 rod series is a must have rod for anglers across the country in both salt and fresh water.

 

Available in 35 spinning and casting actions, the Agility rod series is designed to handle virtually any species, technique, and fishery across the country.

 

Features Include:

• 96% IM-8 graphite construction for lightweight, sensitive blanks

• Stainless steel guides, Titanium inserts reduce line wear

• Top grade cork handles with composite butt cap

• Spinning models feature Soft-Touch Comfort Grip reel seat for improved grip and graphite twist-lock reel seat with cushioned stainless steel hood

• Casting models feature Soft-Touch Comfort Grip reel seat for improved grip, exposed blank for added sensitivity and cushioned stainless steel twist-lock hood

• Blank-through-handle construction

• Complete with hook keeper

• Downrigger model features graphite reel seat with cushioned stainless steel hoods and EVA grips

• 8'6 models feature graphite reel seat w/cushioned stainless steel hoods and top grade cork handles with rubber butt cap

• Custom designed inshore and muskie actions available

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Casting Rods - 10 Total

Model #

Lgth

Pc

Actn

Lb test

Lure wt

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC60561M

5'6

1

M

8-15

1/8-5/8

ACA60601MH

6'0

1

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

ACA60661M

6'6

1

M

8-15

1/6-3/8

ACA60661MH

6'6

1

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

ACA60662MH

6'6

2

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

ACA60862M

8'6

2

M

6-12

1/8-5/8

ACA60862MH

8'6

2

MH

8-20

1/4-3/4

ACA60862H

8'6

2

H

10-30

3/8-1

ACA60701MH

7'0

1

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

ACA60702UL

7'0

2

UL

2-8

1/32-1/4

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Muskie Rods – 3 Total

 Model #

Lgth

Pc

Actn

Lb test

Lure Wt

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACAM60631H●

6'3

1

H

20-50

3/8-1

ACAM60661MH●

6'6

1

MH

17-40

1/4-3/4

ACAM60691H●

6'9

1

H

20-50

3/8-1

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Downrigger Rod

ADR60802ML

8'0

2

ML

6-15

DnRigger

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Spinning Rods - 16 Total

Model #

Lgth

Pc

Actn

Lb test

Lure wt

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASP60461UL

4'6

1

UL

2-6

1/32-1/4

ASP60501ML

5'0

1

ML

4-10

1/16-1/4

ASP60502UL

5'0

2

UL

2-6

1/32-1/4

ASP60562L

5'6

2

L

4-8

1/16-3/8

ASP60591M

5'9

1

M

6-12

1/4-1/2

ASP60601MH

6'0

1

MH

8-15

1/4-5/8

ASP60602L

6'0

2

L

4-10

1/16-3/8

ASP60602M

6'0

2

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

ASP60621ML

6'2

1

ML

4-10

1/16-1/4

ASP60662L

6'6

2

L

4-10

1/8-1/2

ASP60662M

6'6

2

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

ASP60702M

7'0

2

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

ASP60702UL

7'0

2

UL

2-8

1/32-1/4

ASP60862M

8'6

2

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

ASP60862MH

8'6

2

MH

8-20

1/4-5/8

ASP60862H

8'6

2

H

12-30

1/4-3/4

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Inshore Rods – 3 Total

Model #

Lgth

Pc

Actn

Lb test

Lure wt

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASPI60661M*

6'6

1

M

8-15

1/8-1/2

ASPI60661MH*

6'6

1

MH

10-20

1/4-5/8

ASPI60701MH*

7'0

1

MH

10-20

1/4-5/8

 

Agility IM-8 Graphite Noodle/steelhead Rods – 2- Total

Model #

Lgth

Pc

Actn

Lb test

Lure wt

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASPN601062L

10'6

2

L

2-8

1/16-3/8

ASPS60902L

9'0

2

L

2-8

1/16-3/8

UL-Ultralight, L-Light, ML-Med Lt, M-Med, MH-Med Heavy,

H-Heavy,BC-Pistol Grip Baitcast, CA-Straight Handle Cast,

DR-Downrigger SP-Spinning rod, SPN-Noodle Rod,

●-Muskie rod, *—Inshore rod

 

About    $29.99 – 39.99

 

800-334-9105   service@shakespeare-fishing.com 

 

www.shakespeare-fishing.com

 

Shakespeare Intrepid Front Drag Series

Quality, features, affordable

Shakespeare has a new spinning reel series for 2008.  The Intrepid Front Drag Spinning Reel Series has the features and smooth operation of reels twice the price.  Available in four models rated for lines between 4 lb and 12 lb test, the Intrepid Front Drag Spinning Reel Series will handle all your light to medium freshwater needs.

 

Features include:

·         3 ball bearings

·         One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

·         Machined aluminum spool

·         Anti-twist titanium coated line roller with Sure-Click bail

·         Machine-cut brass pinion gear

·         Smooth multi-disc drag system

·         Left/right convertible fold-down handle

·         On/off anti-reverse

·         Spare graphite spool

·         5.2:1 ratio

 

Model #

Capacity

Weight

Class

ENT425F

115 yds/4#

7.6 oz

UL

ENT430F

115 yds/6#

9.1 oz

L

ENT435F

145 yds/8#

10.9 oz

ML

ENT440F

1915 yds/10#

11.6 oz

M

 

 

 

 

 

About    $ 18.99

 

800-334-9105   service@shakespeare-fishing.com 

 

www.shakespeare-fishing.com

 

Shakespeare Intrepid Ultralight Spinning Reel

Quality, features, affordable

Shakespeare has a new Ultra Light spinning reel for 2008.  The Intrepid Ultra Light Spinning 3 bearing reel has the features and smooth operation of reels twice the price. 

 

This Intrepid Spinning Reel has a Left/right convertible fold-down handle, a Machined aluminum spool and On/Off Anti-Reverse.  It will handle all your light freshwater needs.

 

Features Include:

·         3 ball bearings

·         Machined aluminum spool

·         Left/right convertible fold-down handle

·         On/Off Anti-Reverse

 

About    $ 15.99

 

800-334-9105   service@shakespeare-fishing.com 

 

www.shakespeare-fishing.com

 

Shakespeare Wild Cat Rod Series

Catfish tough

Shakespeare is introducing the Wild Cat Rod Series for 2008.  Catfish are one of the most prolific freshwater fish in North America and are found from Atlantic to Pacific and Canada to Mexico.  More anglers each year are specifically targeting this fish both for the fighting ability and excellent table fare. 

 

Available in 2 new casting and 1 spinning model, the Wild Cat Rod Series is sure to be a hit in 2008.

 

Features include:

·         High Strength tubular glass blanks

·         2 piece design for stowage and portability

·         Durable stainless steel double footed guides

·         High visibility orange tips and grips

·         Comfortable EVA handles

 

About    $16.99

 

800-334-9105   service@shakespeare-fishing.com