Fishing Reels > Shakespeare Fishing Reels

Why pay more?

Advantages: Cheap, Stylish, well made
Disadvantages: None

...I could afford, preferably from Shakespeare (my favourite brand for Rods & Reels, as they excel at making quality rods&reels @ value for money prices). The plan for the reel, was to blow the remaining money on a cheap fly reel..... either the Shakespeare MUSTANG, or the Shakespeare PROFESSIONAL.. then worry about the fly line & backing later in the year when I got my birthday money.... but then the guy in the tackle shop suggested one of these Shakespeare ...
...in the business - The Shakespeare company was founded in the United States in 1897 (109 years ago), and the British operation became the Shakespeare UK operation around 1965 (41 yrs ago) when they bought a company called "TOPP TACKLE", which apparently included the manufacturing operations of 2 even older tackle companies. One of them being "S Allcock & Co. Ltd" of Redditch in Worcestershire, whose origins go back as far as 1880 (that's 126years ...

duck1979 07.02.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Shakespeare Summit Fly

The Shakespeare Ganza rear-drag reel reviewed

Advantages: 2 spools, 2 handles, looks good
Disadvantages: nothing major

...forking out vast wads of folding stuff to get a Shimano, and also Shakespeare are one of the oldest tackle manufacturer's in the business, with 108years of experience under their belts (1897 to present).... so know a thing or two about making tackle, having created many FIRSTS in tackle manufacturer. ...

duck1979 19.02.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Shakespeare Ganza rear-drag reel (2403)

Best Clutch ever

Advantages: front drag clutch
Disadvantages: some may find it slighty heavy

In my opinion this is the best front drag bait runner. I think the line capacity is unbelievable it can handle any big fish in european waters. I like fishing in all weathers (rain, sun or snow) and I find it is a real workhorse. It has a waterproof clutch so no grit or gravel gets in the clutch. In my opinion It is slightly heavier, 790grams which makes the rod feel more balanced. It has a 116cm retrieve,per crank of the handle. This is over one ...
...akward conversion as a big pit bait runner. It is a bait runner with a front drag clutch. This makes it unique and you get a better feel for playing with the fish. I think it has a superb cranking power and a very smooth clutch. ...

samerlin 04.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Shimano Big Baitrunner Reel Lc

Abu Garcia 6500 one of the best reels you will use.

Advantages: Strong and a nice size.
Disadvantages: None really

...The ideal starter is the Abu Garcia 6500. Not only a starter reel but one you will keep for ever. These reels are strong and nice in size without being too big. These reels come in different models but are all very similar. They come with level wind, which loads the line on to the reel in an even way to save you doing it manually. and so the line leaves the reel in an even way to increase distance. These reels can be used on your beachcaster from ...

Bluetoff 25.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500C3 CT Mag Pro

bait runner perfection

Advantages: Smooth, sexy and awsome
Disadvantages: Discontinued

...drive shaft meets the pinion. Shimano designers have overcome this by reducing a large percentage of surface area contact and incorporating bearings on either side of the shaft. The resultant design leaves the shaft in a floating position, considerably improving efficiency and longevity.  Power Roller Shimano's Power Roller dramatically reduces line twist, prolonging the useful life of your reel line and improving casting performance. ...
...Super Stopper II With the reel set in anti-reverse mode you'll find zero free-play on the handle thanks to Super Stopper II. Unerringly positive every time, its practical benefits include micro increment settings of quiver tips or specialist bite indicators and faster hook setting.  Hypergear This precision-engineered main gear transmits more power from the handle to the rotor. Designed to exacting tolerances, it requires less effort but ...

richchappy 08.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Shimano Baitrunner Aero Gte B