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.

Returning this product, it broke when I was stringing it right at the eyelet I’ve never received such garbage from Shakespeare in my life. I’ve had Shakespeare most of my life. I got a 5054 year-old fly rod. I’ll be glad to send you a picture of it if you wanna see it. Going to call Shakespeare and ask for a replacement.

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

This rod is just right for crappie. It has a soft action that allows more hook sets for crappie than all my other rods. The price is right also.👍

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.

I have two Shakespeare Micro rods - a 7'6" Ultralight and a 7" Light. They are extremely fragile and the upper section is prone to breakage if you are not careful. I think this is owing to the rod being a hollow CF tube rather than a solid blank. However, if you are very careful with the rod, they do work very well. The tip of my UL rod did break (overbent it by accident while testing the drag) but I was able to salvage the last line guide and refit it to the rod, so now it's closer to 7'3". Still works great for light lures 1/4 oz and under. Between the two, I prefer the light action as the ultralight is a bit too wobbly for my taste.