Shakespeare Micro Series spinning Rod, this is the 7' med/Lt 2 piece 4 to 10 # mono line rated Rod, this a budget Rod and it is worth the price ... Nice Rod for the price.
I just bought a light action pole in the Shakespeare micro series. Good information on the pole and yes I’m a big fan or Shakespeare fishing equipment. Thank you.
these rods are pretty solid. I had 2 micro ultralights and landed 4 lbs catfish with it and a 5 lbs carp at the local pond with the micro ultralight. 👍👍
They call me Nobody I just got the 7 footer about half hour ago, prespooled reel combo for $30, can’t wait to try it on some trout next week, it has almost no backbone at all, which is exactly what I was looking for, I feel like I could tie it in a knot... never had a 7’ UL before, only 5’s.
Thanks for sharing. I have both Shakespeare Micro Series 7' light and ultra light. I really like the ultra light one, it is sensitive and light weight. It is very fun to fight with stockers that are over one pound. I am a big fan of Shakespeare, low priced and good quality. You seem to use several brand name rods. I am thinking to buy Fenwick and Okuma brand rods, hope to see you review more trout rods.
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask this ultralight series has pretty much no backbone at all, I feel like I can tie the 7’ I just got in a knot, can’t wait to catch a fish, never had long of UL before
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask ultra light refers to the power/action of the rod, so to answer your question directly, it is “flimsy”all the way down to the handle, whereas rods with a medium or heavy or even light power/actions have some stiffness in the lower sections of the rod, how much and how high up depends on the rating. If you look at a rod, it will say something like “medium fast”, that means medium power and fast action(the tip) so it would have some strength/stiffness about the bottom 1/3 of the rod and the tip would be really light and twitchy. The “ultra light” doesn’t really refer to how much it weighs in your hand, tho ULs are, by definition, a bit less weight than the same length rod in a heavier power/action. Hope that all makes sense.
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask lol Nd to confuse you a bit more, use those rating as a reference, because each series is different...I have a 5’ uglystik ultralight(made by Shakespeare, same company) that is stiffer and weighs more than this series, and I have a 6’ shimano medium fast rod that feels almost as flimsy as this series....But all that should give you a good idea how to read the info on rods and help with choices, I alway use the ol manual pull/bend test too, gently without breaking ;)
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask no problem, and yes it most definitely does! But I wouldn’t use a UL in heavily weeded waters, something to keep in mind...
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask lol and I just now picked up a Berkeley 8’ UL rod for only 17$(+tax) while doing the last of my Xmas shopping, just couldn’t pass it up...told my GF not to even take me with her or to let me go anywhere near the fishing aisle...her fault ;) This Berkeley rod bslr802ul feels the best to me, even chose it over the same size/power uglystik, which is my brand of choice... but that rod doesn’t come as a combo(with reel), I have an old 2000 series spinning reel to use with it tho...small, light, twitchy..perfect for planter trout or any sunfish or anything really...
Funny thing, I have both of these rods (except my Stimula is a 7" Medium) and I hate the Shimano. The Micro series feels like a $75 dollar rod in action. The Shimano is a floppy tipped, Ugly Stik feeling nightmare. I own three of the Micro series in various sizes and grab them more than almost any of my other rods, even ones that are much more expensive. The 7" light is a dream. I own two. They are perfect for stream and river fishing. I would not recommend them for largemouth or catfish.
Anything that feels like an Ugly Stik is wonderful. There is no better, and certainly no stronger, rod on the market than an Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik comes in many sizes, and at every sensitivity level.
You never know man. I caught a 9 pound bass on a 5'6" ultra light Shakespeare rod. It was not the Micro series, it was a nicer one but I bet you could get something decent on this. My micro series is my dedicated panfish rod so I haven't tested how far it could go but I have faith.
Good video, I own the 7 ft light rod microseries paired with an okuma alaris 2000 both cost around 45 bucks and works really great, I fish a 5.8 lbs Snook with that check my channel there is a good video :)
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I just bought a light action pole in the Shakespeare micro series. Good information on the pole and yes I’m a big fan or Shakespeare fishing equipment. Thank you.
I just got mine too 6'6" light tackle thanks fir sharing
Searching for something to cast my really light spinners and trout lures.
This definitely looks like a winner, especially with regards to the price.
these rods are pretty solid. I had 2 micro ultralights and landed 4 lbs catfish with it and a 5 lbs carp at the local pond with the micro ultralight. 👍👍
The 7-foot version of that Rod is awesome for Crappie, it cast well and is very sensitive
They call me Nobody I just got the 7 footer about half hour ago, prespooled reel combo for $30, can’t wait to try it on some trout next week, it has almost no backbone at all, which is exactly what I was looking for, I feel like I could tie it in a knot... never had a 7’ UL before, only 5’s.
It’s good for steelhead too, I caught a 7lber in the 7 foot rod.
nice vid... love my rod!
Thanks for sharing. I have both Shakespeare Micro Series 7' light and ultra light. I really like the ultra light one, it is sensitive and light weight. It is very fun to fight with stockers that are over one pound. I am a big fan of Shakespeare, low priced and good quality. You seem to use several brand name rods. I am thinking to buy Fenwick and Okuma brand rods, hope to see you review more trout rods.
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask this ultralight series has pretty much no backbone at all, I feel like I can tie the 7’ I just got in a knot, can’t wait to catch a fish, never had long of UL before
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask ultra light refers to the power/action of the rod, so to answer your question directly, it is “flimsy”all the way down to the handle, whereas rods with a medium or heavy or even light power/actions have some stiffness in the lower sections of the rod, how much and how high up depends on the rating. If you look at a rod, it will say something like “medium fast”, that means medium power and fast action(the tip) so it would have some strength/stiffness about the bottom 1/3 of the rod and the tip would be really light and twitchy. The “ultra light” doesn’t really refer to how much it weighs in your hand, tho ULs are, by definition, a bit less weight than the same length rod in a heavier power/action. Hope that all makes sense.
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask lol Nd to confuse you a bit more, use those rating as a reference, because each series is different...I have a 5’ uglystik ultralight(made by Shakespeare, same company) that is stiffer and weighs more than this series, and I have a 6’ shimano medium fast rod that feels almost as flimsy as this series....But all that should give you a good idea how to read the info on rods and help with choices, I alway use the ol manual pull/bend test too, gently without breaking ;)
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask no problem, and yes it most definitely does! But I wouldn’t use a UL in heavily weeded waters, something to keep in mind...
The Man in the Motorcycle Mask lol and I just now picked up a Berkeley 8’ UL rod for only 17$(+tax) while doing the last of my Xmas shopping, just couldn’t pass it up...told my GF not to even take me with her or to let me go anywhere near the fishing aisle...her fault ;)
This Berkeley rod bslr802ul feels the best to me, even chose it over the same size/power uglystik, which is my brand of choice... but that rod doesn’t come as a combo(with reel), I have an old 2000 series spinning reel to use with it tho...small, light, twitchy..perfect for planter trout or any sunfish or anything really...
Ordered one off eBay today
hi.. nice video.. that rod are fast taper or medium taper? thank you
I got it at Walmart yesterday it's sweet
How much are the lures weight?
Funny thing, I have both of these rods (except my Stimula is a 7" Medium) and I hate the Shimano. The Micro series feels like a $75 dollar rod in action. The Shimano is a floppy tipped, Ugly Stik feeling nightmare. I own three of the Micro series in various sizes and grab them more than almost any of my other rods, even ones that are much more expensive. The 7" light is a dream. I own two. They are perfect for stream and river fishing. I would not recommend them for largemouth or catfish.
Anything that feels like an Ugly Stik is wonderful. There is no better, and certainly no stronger, rod on the market than an Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik comes in many sizes, and at every sensitivity level.
What kind of reel is that?
Chase Ruiz the reel is a quantum EXO size 30 it's been a great reel I also like the Quantum Smoke ... they have been great reels ..
What size fish could I catch with the micro series
Tyler Pinkston small
You never know man. I caught a 9 pound bass on a 5'6" ultra light Shakespeare rod. It was not the Micro series, it was a nicer one but I bet you could get something decent on this. My micro series is my dedicated panfish rod so I haven't tested how far it could go but I have faith.
Where did you get it at for $10?
dsgbqc .. bargain isle at Walmart ... if I can find a deal that saves me $ I'm all over it... lol, good fishing to you
dsgbqc 16.99 at Wal-Mart 3 days ago. I picked up the 5'6.
Good video, I own the 7 ft light rod microseries paired with an okuma alaris 2000 both cost around 45 bucks and works really great, I fish a 5.8 lbs Snook with that check my channel there is a good video :)
If you ever want to use braid, stainless steel guides are better.
U should wet ur hands or else u mess with the trouts slime that keeps them protected from disease