Shakespeare Micro Series Review (Best Budget Rod?)

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@philipfalco7304 9 ай бұрын

I currently own 8 of the Micro Series and they're worth at least twice the price. I own the 4'6" UL, 5' UL, 2 of the 5'6" Light, 2 of the 6'6" Light and 2 of the 7' light. I haven't had any problem with my 4'6" UL for Trout in close quarters at all. Whoever wants to purchase these just one big tip: first: Check that the rod is straight with the guides and even more important, most of the rods your choosing from have blank roll so I always Hold the rod from the top of the handle or midway up the blank, grab the tip, pull down on the tip while holding the rod and if the tip is rolling go on the to next rod. An uneven blank will cause the rod to break prematurely. I haven't had any problem with mine.

@Tightt88 9 ай бұрын

Great advice! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@philipfalco7304 8 ай бұрын

@@Tightt88 Enjoy your video's. Keep up the great work.

@brianpoillot6128 8 ай бұрын

I own three of these rods. Perfect for river fishing whenever I'm in the Yosemite area. Had them for several years and still holding up!

@FirstClassPirate 9 ай бұрын

This review pushed me over the edge to get this rod. Nice work and thanks for making it.

@Tightt88 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate it. The rod is a good as I say. For $20, you can’t go wrong.

@dr.jamesyohe6025 7 ай бұрын

Just got this rod to replace my 5'0 Shakespeare Durango UL. Can't find the Durango anymore. Caught a 5 lb largemouths on first cast. Stiff enough to Ser the hook in a big bass. Love it so far.😊

@Tightt88 7 ай бұрын

Heck yeah!

@Tightt88 10 ай бұрын

How’s is it going everyone! I hope you all enjoy this video!

@nealsummerlin9594 8 ай бұрын

I love these rods. I have about 4 of them in different lengths. They are inexpensive but good.

@Tightt88 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree, the more I use these rods the more I love them. I think they are better than far more expensive rods.

@davidarwood6264 10 ай бұрын

I have a couple of these. It's the first rod I bought when I got into ultralight trout fishing. I also bought a Crappie Maxx reel. Its a great combo. I still have it. For the price, there's no competition. It's almost on par with the Ugly Stik Lite Pro that Walmart used to sell. I have 3 of those and I will not get rid of them. Got them for under $25 on clearance. If you can find the Ugly Pro Lite get them , their replacement is not a true ultralight from what I actually seen.

@Tightt88 10 ай бұрын

Oh really? That’s good to know about the new Uglies.

@Tightt88 10 ай бұрын

Also, I didn’t realize Lew’s upped the price on the LZR Pro. That’s a big jump. It’s still worth the prices.

@philipfalco7304 9 ай бұрын

I own 5 of the Ugly Pro Lite, 2 of the 4'6 UL, 2 of the 5'UL and 1 of the 5'6" light. Great rods for the money. their indestructible and the actions are really nice. Just a little on the heavy side.

@davidarwood6264 9 ай бұрын

If you can still get the Ugly Pro Lite , then get it. I believe they have been replaced by the Elites they may be about the same quality for about $50 though . I suppose the handles look better. I don't think they make them anymore. I did a little research. I believe Pro Lite was a Walmart version made for Walmart. I've bought a couple of ultralight reels lately. I believe I'm sticking my older XY 1000 Sougayilang on my 6'. My new Okuma Ceymar odt is more like a 500 size. It was supposed to be more of a 1000. I guess that's how they get that low weight without lower weight materials. Im kinda disappointed. I have a rod for it though . It has a very nice drag. $42 I won't complain too much. It was meant to be a mountain stream rod for trout anyway.

@davidarwood6264 9 ай бұрын

There's nothing wrong when it comes to Shakespeare and their rods. Their Their reels....idk. I believe they have some higher end reels. If you ever think about getting into fly fishing consider looking at Eagle Claw rods.

@bajadan6034 9 ай бұрын

My 5'6" snapped after a year - the smaller ultralight holding up well

@Tightt88 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. I think due to its budget quality / mass production there will be more likelihood of lemons. But hey, it lasted a year and it only cost $20.

@bajadan6034 9 ай бұрын

@@Tightt88 I got it off the clearance rack for $10 would buy again but I would be careful with it next time - caught a lot fish on that rod

@kevinerbs2778 23 күн бұрын

The 5'6" 4 to 8 lbs has issues with breakage at the split where it goes together. There is an updated model it is black, I own both the older & the newer model. I was walking an area where I fish regular, where I noticed a broken one on the ground. Mine broke in the same place like a week later. It broke when I tried to set the hook a small white perch out of Lake Erie which wasn't a big or heavy fish at all. New model rod has different eyelet placement & doesn't stress the point where is usually broke now Old Model number is MGSP 56 2L/ 01L21BK New Model is number MCRSP 56 2L/ 01D24BK

@VictorDominguez-u5w 10 ай бұрын

i have several of these rods. Best bang for your buck no need to spend $100 on a rod these catch fish just fine.

@Tightt88 10 ай бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@davboston 9 ай бұрын

Not sure y I didn’t think of poly but I went with red moose cork renew and really like it. Has held up on my rods and not glossy.

@Tightt88 9 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! I might try that.

@pauleyplay 2 ай бұрын

Great rod for any price I have not seen a 6 6 ft anyehere. Now Amazon has it 20 bucks. Berkley Cherrywood also great value.

@Tightt88 2 ай бұрын

@@pauleyplay funny thing about the Cherrywood, it’s the Micro series lol. Pure fishing owns both Shakespeare and Berkley and they are virtually the same rod. The only difference is the color. I used to own one and I was going to do a comparison it I left my Cherrywood back home in Michigan. Thanks for commenting!

@pauleyplay 2 ай бұрын

@@Tightt88 Nice Try. Not quite the same. Almost. Different Blank. Need a caliper to see it. Seat different Guide placment diff. Just enough to feel . I really can feel the difference between the Cheerywwood medium light & the light. All three are great value. Thanks for your Show & post

@Tightt88 2 ай бұрын

@@pauleyplay well tell the Pure Fishing representative that from the 2018 I-cast lol. There is a KZbin video of him talking about the two rods and how they are virtually the same. Thats where I got my information. There are one or two small differences yes, but they are virtually the same rod. Thanks for commenting.

@hamptonsudduth621 10 ай бұрын

Dude I've bought 3 of those rods because they feel amazing but all 3 have snapped pulling on snags

@Tightt88 10 ай бұрын

How did you try to unsnap the lure? You should never bend any ultralight-light rod at an extreme angle. They will most definitely snap on you. Thanks for watching and commenting!