Shakespeare Tiger Blue Spinning Reel

During the 1930s Shakespeare produced a reel designed by Ralph W. Miller called the “Shakespeare Miller Autocrat”. Miller had tested the reel on the west coast of the U.S. and also in the waters off Australia and New Zealand. Rod Power describes rod strength, which correlates directly with recommended line and lure ratings. Slow – The… Continue reading Shakespeare Tiger Blue Spinning Reel

Shakespeare Rods and Reels

For example, a Medium Heavy inshore rod is different than a Medium Heavy surf rod. Fast – The rod will bend in the top third or less of the rod blank. Moderate Fast – A blend between Fast and Moderate actions, the rod will bend between the top third and half of the rod. Moderate – The rod will bend in the top… Continue reading Shakespeare Rods and Reels

William Shakespeare Jr Co. Fishing Reels and Boxes

The Shakespeare SALT FD reels are available in several different sizes, covering the most popular sizes for SW fishing styles, from inshore LRF to boat fishing styles. The Autocrat was produced in a 4/0 and 6/0 size and came in a small suitcase style case with instructions and tools. To put the Autocrat in free-spool… Continue reading William Shakespeare Jr Co. Fishing Reels and Boxes

Shakespeare Fishing: Rods, Reels & Combos

Freshwater fishermen from around the world hold this one rod, and now a family of rods, in the highest of regards. The Ugly Stik line started in 1976 with the introduction of the very first Ugly Stik fishing rod. Shakespeare utilized the groundbreaking process called the ‘Howald Process’ and was the first to feature a… Continue reading Shakespeare Fishing: Rods, Reels & Combos

Shakespeare Fishing: Rods, Reels & Combos

In 1999, Ugly Stik became the first and only 100% graphite rod, to be offered on the market and the success from that name alone makes Shakespeare a living legend, in the world of freshwater fishing. The success of the Ugly Stik line has been profound and stands shakespeare fishing reel as the most successful… Continue reading Shakespeare Fishing: Rods, Reels & Combos

William Shakespeare Jr Co. Fishing Reels and Boxes

The reel was extremely well made and considered one of Shakespeare’s finest reels. To best understand the size of a spinning reel or casting reel, refer to the line capacity rating for the reel. The Autocrat was also the most expensive reel Shakespeare ever produced. Rod Power describes rod strength, which correlates directly with recommended line and lure… Continue reading William Shakespeare Jr Co. Fishing Reels and Boxes