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Product Description
Spectrum 5'6" two-piece M action rod
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2289 in Sports & Outdoors
Size: 5-Feet 6-Inch two-piece M action rod
Brand: Shakespeare
Model: SPECTRUM56SCCBO
Released on: 2010-01-08
Dimensions: 2.00 pounds
Features
Spincast Combo
5'6" two-piece M action rod
E-Z Cast 8 reel
Tubular glass rod with comfortable EVA handle
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Forget the others--Try this one!!!
By Andrew J. Riemer
Before I begin to gush about how much I love these Shakespeare combos, let me present a bit of personal history. I was first taken on a fishing trip when I was only three months old. I didn't fish that year, of course, but it was the first of many annual trips to the lakes near Sioux Narrows, Ontario. My dad had five sons, and started us each on a Zebco 202 combo. It was considered the default starter combo of the day.
Why am I mentioning that here, in a review for a Shakespeare combo? Well, because my dad spent more time trying to keep those Zebco reels in working order than I can remember. Time and time again he was dealing with tangled line on the spool, problems with the drag, or gears that would just fail. Casting distances weren't great, and the frequent tangles in the spool added to that problem. You're probably thinking, "anyone fishing with young kids will have those problems--it's not the gear, it's the kid who was mucked it up." Well, I thought that too, until I purchased our first Shakespeare combos.
Why did I opt for the Shakespeare? Well, I remember all those troubles my dad had, and I must admit that the Shakespeare combo was about a third cheaper than the Zebco combos I saw at that time. So, I thought we would give them a try. I purchased one each for my eldest son and daughter. I already had some rigs, so I stuck with those and shared one with my wife. I expected to spend much of the day dealing with the issues I experienced as a child. To my delight, I didn't have to deal with a single tangle or hardware issue. All I had to do was to keep baiting hooks and unhooking fish. That was enough to keep me from getting my line wet most of the day, but I was happy to have that problem.
Let me fast forward to today. I'm writing this about an hour before my family and I head out for a long weekend of hiking and fishing. We have ten kids now, nine of whom are old enough to fish. I have Shakespeare combos for each of them. As I put fresh line on a few of the rigs this evening, I realized I still have those two rigs I purchased more than 13 years ago, and they are still in great mechanical shape. In fact, the only problems we've ever had with our combos started only after my boys were old enough to bike off and fish on their own after school, and those were all related to learning how to bike while holding a fishing pole (if my #3 son snaps off the tip of one more rod!...).
I kid you not--these are simply the best starter combos for anyone who wants to fish, and they are at a great price, to boot! I've been extremely impressed with the quality, durability, and the fact that the reels haven't caused me any trouble over the years. I couldn't ask for a nicer starter combo, and I strongly recommend giving one a try.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Stop reading through reviews and BUY IT.
By Troy A Vogt
Trust me, this is all you need. If you're looking for a fantastic rod, the smoothest casts, and a rod that, for me, absolutely never tangles...then this is what you're looking for. The price is unbeatable, the rod is made of reliable materials, and the rod tip is plenty sensitive.
I've had great experiences with this rod and I highly recommend it.
Arrived promptly and in mint condition.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for non-Fishermen types
By William D. Hughes
I know nothing about fishing. But my son has joined the cub scouts and we've had some camping and fishing trips and needed some rods. After reviewing a bunch of them on Amazon.com I went with this one and ordered three. It was the perfect choice. Easy to cast, the line stays neat... basically all you have to do is put a hook and weight on it and start fishing. My six year old son, nine year old daughter, and my wife and myself had no trouble at all with this rod.
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