This page indexes 78 Shakespeare fishing rods across 18 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.
18 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.
Shakespeare's October 2026 Micro light-tackle relaunch: nine spinning rods from 4'6" to 12', two casting rods and two three-piece travel rods, all UL or L and $24.99 to $34.99
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Spinning9 models
Nine spinning rods from 4'6" to 12', UL or L power, moderate-fast action. The 9', 10' and 12' Light rods are new lengths for the line and list at $34.99; the rest at $24.99.
How many Shakespeare fishing rod models are in the Fishing Rod Database?
Fishing Rod Database currently indexes 78 Shakespeare rods across 18 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 Micro 2026 (13 rods), Wild Spinning (10 rods), Contender Spinning (8 rods), Tiger Spinning Rod 2026 (7 rods), Micro Series Spinning (6 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 bass fishing?
Shakespeare's bass-relevant series include Agility Casting, Excursion Casting, Sturdy Stik Bigwater Casting, Contender Casting, Tiger Casting. Each covers a different mix of techniques and price tiers; the specs (length, power, lure rating) on each series page tell you which is built for the technique you fish most.
Does Shakespeare make ultralight or trout rods?
Yes. Shakespeare's ultralight, trout, and panfish-applicable series include Micro 2026, Micro Series Spinning, Crappie Hunter Spinning. Lure-weight floors and length data on each series page narrow the choice further.