This page indexes 58 Shakespeare fishing rods across 16 series, with full specs for each: length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, pieces, and price where available.
Shakespeare is one of the oldest names in American fishing tackle, founded in 1897 and now part of Pure Fishing. Its rod lineup is built around affordability and breadth, spanning carbon composite, graphite, and tubular glass blanks across freshwater spinning and casting, saltwater (Contender, Tidewater), panfish (Micro, Crappie Hunter), big game (Tiger), and a range of fly rods (Agility, Cedar Canyon).
What Shakespeare is known for
Affordable, broad-range freshwater and saltwater rods; long-running value series and the 'Trusted Since 1897' heritage.
16 series indexed below; the chip clouds organize them by primary use and by technique fit. A series can appear under multiple groups when its rod lineup spans more than one.
How many Shakespeare fishing rod models are in the Fishing Rod Database?
Fishing Rod Database currently indexes 58 Shakespeare rods across 16 distinct series, with full spec coverage on length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, and piece count.
What are Shakespeare's largest rod series?
By rod count, the largest Shakespeare series in the catalog are Wild Spinning (10 rods), Contender Spinning (8 rods), Micro Series Spinning (6 rods), Agility Spinning (5 rods), Excursion Spinning (5 rods).
Where is Shakespeare based?
Shakespeare is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, founded 1897; the brand operates under Pure Fishing.
Which Shakespeare rods are best for inshore or saltwater fishing?
Shakespeare's inshore and saltwater-applicable series include Contender Spinning. Saltwater-rated rods carry corrosion-resistant guides and reel seats; check each series's spec sheet for confirmed inshore/offshore positioning.