Are all these rods have a heavy action rating?
1563623
No depending on which specific rod length you are looking for. In the longer surf lengths 11', 12', 15' Mostly Heavy but check the lure- weight spec. Go to the Shakespear web sight and check the rod specs for BWS 1100 series to confirm this answer. These rods are good but the longer ones are a load to carry and cast compared to more costly brands.Good LuckGN
1563624
No, you have to use the number designation on the specific model you are looking at. The Shakespear web site should provide additional info on the models.
1563625
yes these rods do have heavy actions. on the 11 foot surf rod i caught a 45 pound red drum with ease. just remember the small rods are one piece and dont break down into two pieces like the big ones do
1819537
Nope, depending on what you're going after as to the pound test. The rod is light so you can't use a heavy line and target heavy (15lb. +) fish. I put 16 lb. test mono. and getting good results. Much heavier than that you're going to get a real reduction in casting distance and more rig shift with the current.
357710
Yes, the rod comes with a hard case and a cloth case with sections for each piece of the rod. It is a very nice rod. The medium action seems to me to be more of a medium-heavy action. I also have bought a medium-light version but I haven't had the chance to fish it yet.
1524868
Not familiar with that rod...but I know the reels work great so far...but any good 30-50 would work good...I personally like the all roller rods...I bought the davis 30-50
422197
Not at all. It broke before I could make a cast. It was not misused or handled badly- I picked it up by the midsection, and it snapped. I bought an Eagle Claw Pack-It collapsible rod and paired it with a Shimano Sienna 500FD reel ($17 and $29, respectively), and that combination has landed me many trout and stood up to everything I threw at it.
2129240
i have order 7 6.6ft and 7 7ft rods from eagle claw. the 6.6 have been 4/5wt and the 7ft have been 5/6wt. i use 5wt and 6wt line on the two i keeped. i have been selling them to friends, for the same price. these rods are great for close-in fresh water fishing. use good line, like cabelas prestige or sa airweight. you will love the fight. i fish the everglades many times a year. i landed a 4.5lb bass on the 4/5 wt, and several thousand bass, bream, oscars, and mayan childes on these rods.alan sewellalan@yahoo.com
800824
For sure - it is a robust rod. I use it to move a boat dock around with no bends or flexing ever.
701261
The rod is primarily, if not completely, fiberglas. The action is slow, with a bend that extends nearly to the handle. This action does not lend itself to distance, but instead to accuracy of presentation. I have cast a fly out to about 35 feet using 5-weight weight-forward Rio line. Hope this helps.
466699
For this type of rod, it's recommended that you don't go past 30 pounds. A good range will be between 15 to 25 pounds. Remember the stronger the line is, the less further it will be to cast.
175129
I have two 9/0 Senators loaded with 450 yards of 60 lb. mono, so should be no problem with the braid. Rods are very nice and well made.
2086297
They are very strong. I cannot can see how anyone could over torque in normal use. I am very happy with mine
175130
I use both the 9/0 (115) and a 12/0 on this rod. It is built very well. Solid rod for the price. The 9/0 is a bit dwarfed on this rod, you could definitely go with one size down, but for 130lb line, this rod is fine.
1471996
Granite with very nice rugged eye sets I've been using these rods for 30 yrs and always been very happy with them where I fish is near 150 ft clifs and these rods get a lot of abuse I cast 6 oz sinkers and throw as hard as I can these rods have never let me down , the action is perfect for me ,
294917
Yes, but I have had to replace a guide in one that was about a year old. Find the eyes in these rods aren't the best, even when rinsed after each use. I will replace them with better quality guide, the rod has excellent action. I use it for targeting redfish and sea trout.
2239459
No. We have two of these rods and love them. Caught small bull sharks that were over 50 lbs without a problem. If u catch big, loosen ur drag and u will be fine.
1719170
I have a 20 size Trio on one of my ultralight rods. I find it a bit heavy for such a light rod, but manageable. I have a 20 size Avenger on the other and it's better balanced. I still prefer the trio due to it's super smooth drag.
1009182
I have a bait caster on this rod. I don't use it so much for casting but for slow drifting and trolling. I have not used it enough, but it seems to work ok.