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  • Shakespeare Fishing has 2.2 star rating based on 28 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

  • 100% of users would likely recommend Shakespeare Fishing to a friend or colleague.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Use to be a good stuff, Very sturdy rods, Excellent gear.
    Cons: Horrible reels, Jammed eays, Little on the low end.

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Top Shakespeare Fishing Reviews

Positive Review

"A replacement spool for a Alfa70 large, spinning reel."

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It was extremely hard to get someone to speak to. I spent about an hour on and off the phone trying to navigate the telephone prompts. It was very frustrating...

Critical Review

"Missing spool tensioner ***"

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Bought this 75 dollar combo today and missing the spool tensioner *** not good I need to see if yall can mail me one I cant use it and the store dont have any...

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Anonymous
map-marker Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Replacement spool

Im needing a replacement spool for a catch more fish catfish combo ... cf2sp50 could you tell me where i can get one thank you

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Denney Mmd

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| map-marker Lake Charles, Louisiana

Missing spool tensioner ***

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Bought this 75 dollar combo today and missing the spool tensioner *** not good I need to see if yall can mail me one I cant use it and the store dont have any more in stock

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Karinne C Tka

Ive tried to call 5 times now and have gotten no where

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My husband got a micro rod thats 4 foot and he has had it for about 3 weeks so we dobt have a reCepiet and im trying to figure out how to go about gettin a replacement he loves the rod and doesnt want to have to get something he doesnt like im very upset for him that this has happened

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Loss:
$11

Preferred solution: A new micro rod

Joe F Wgu

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| map-marker Danville, Illinois

Crusader model casting horribly

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I am very disappointed with this issue where I cast it about 50 yards and it just stops, I have tried EVERYTHING from changing the drag to putting new line on and it still just stops. I would like a replacement reel sent to me if possible as I am very dissatisfied with this product

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Loss:
$30
Pros:
  • Good rod
Cons:
  • Horrible reels

Preferred solution: Replacement reel

User's recommendation: Don’t buy crusader model.

Resolved
Christopher F Xmk

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| map-marker Blackpool, Blackpool

Resolved: Snapped section

Updated by user Jul 24, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology.

Original review Jun 24, 2024

Hi i was wondering if you can help, i have the agility 2 10ft 3wt and have snapped the 3rd section up, 2nd from the top, i know they discontinued, was wondering if there was any spare sections, as i have falling in love with the rod and i prefer it over vision hero etc .

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Anonymous
map-marker Melbourne, Victoria

Quality of Shakespeare GX230 reel.

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Shakespeare Fishing - Quality of Shakespeare GX230 reel.

Absolute garbage, after a month from purchase bailarm and winding guide lost chrome paint to reveal non metal construction. Line caught on it and cut into guide rendering it useless. Paint on everything thing peeling off as per photo.

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User's recommendation: Don't waste your money.

Christopher F Xmk

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Snapped section

Hi, I was wondering if you can help. I have the Agility 2 10ft 3wt and have snapped the third section up, second from the top.

I know they discontinued it. Was wondering if there were any spare sections, as I have fallen in love with the rod and I prefer it over Vision Hero etc.

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Pros:
  • Good value for money

Preferred solution: Replacement part, I will even pay.

Timothy S Ngv

Relacement parts

My call did not go through. I need to order a bail for a GX250.

I don't know where to order from. Thanks.

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Preferred solution: Order a bail for a GX250

William S Buo

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| map-marker Louisville, Kentucky

Question about getting a replacement part

I need a crank arm for a Shakespeare's Intrepid spinning reel. The arm that connects to the reel body has broken.

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Anonymous
map-marker Union City, New Jersey

A replacement spool for a Alfa70 large, spinning reel.

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Shakespeare Fishing - A replacement spool for a Alfa70 large, spinning reel.

It was extremely hard to get someone to speak to. I spent about an hour on and off the phone trying to navigate the telephone prompts.

It was very frustrating but I know once I get a hold of someone at Shakespeare I use to get exactly what I want. She tried to send me a schematic of exactly the part I was processing, but I never got the email for about 20 minutes on the phone with her back-and-forth.

Im sure to correct products and if not, Ill make arrangements to return it. Its funny though that the pipes easy cheaper than the shipping and handling lol, thank you very much for everything you do for the public

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User's recommendation: Just be patient and you’ll be satisfied

Matt E Ggy

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| map-marker Cherry Valley, Arkansas

Rod replacement

Got a 7 foot casting rod from Walmart snapped while setting the hook on a pound an 1/2 *** largemouth. Kept my receipt and Walmart still wouldn't replace it . It was a medium heavy fast action the rod is pretty legit i have two i think i just purchased a lemon

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Loss:
$21
Pros:
  • Great affordable products
Cons:
  • Little on the low end

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Don't buy from Walmart

Khyler Vvw
map-marker Hickory Hills, Illinois

Looking for replacment parts for my pole

Shakespeare Fishing - Looking for replacment parts for my pole
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the guides on my ugly stik BWS11008C 2M

8' were broken and i want to find the original guides for replacment

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Anonymous
map-marker Little Rock, Arkansas

Rod replacement

My rod broke I want my new one I'm still under my one year warranty!!! I have had it six weeks..

I've never hade to have the receipt to get new free rod st Walmart especially Shakespeare.. never for twenty years has Walmart turned me down. On replacement rods of same brand or equal value . Now my rod had a Shakespeare one year warranty.

Ille send the rod to us no biggie or pics whichever u want but by law Shakespeare's rods factory owes.

Me their part of your on label no questions asked. Limited one year warranty

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User's recommendation: Good luck

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It's understandable that a receipt is needed for warranty. Be it Walmart or Shakespeare.

Anonymous
map-marker Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Broken rod base

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Good afternoon I have an ugly stick GX two that broke at the joint from the base of the rod to the next section up. I was wonder if I can get a replacement I got it at bass, pro sporting goods.

Let me know if you can get me a new base. Thank you Steve Costalas.

No answer from company directly or on FB.

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Jay S Wbp

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| map-marker Columbia, South Carolina

My rod

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Shakespeare Fishing - My rod

Hi I bought a A rod and I put it together and it worked great for the first week or two but then I decided to pack it up to go on vacation and when I did one of the pieces would jam together.

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Loss:
$60

Preferred solution: Help

User's recommendation: Be careful

Cameo Dpi

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| map-marker Jesup, Georgia

Broken rod

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I've sent pictures of my broken rod as instructed haven't heard anything back from you would like to know what the status on my replacement 0

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Summary

Shakespeare Fishing is a very old company producing goods for tackle industry. Since 1896 it has been engaged in improvement and selling of fishing reels. Shakespeare Fishing has various models of fishing rods designed for ladies specially. There are also fish-rods for kids, which are smaller in size and lighter in weight. Rods to use in the ice, reels, and combos – these all are visit cards of Shakespeare Fishing. The company has wide service area which includes consultations at frequently asked questions, recommendations about manual, warranty. As for the warranty it is different for each product and can last from 1 till 7 years. Among other things, the company invests in youth and arranges competitions among young fishermen. The full list of Shakespeare rods counts more than 3000 units and can be downloaded as the electronic document from the official site.

Shakespeare Fishing reviews and complaints

Shakespeare Fishing is ranked 72 out of 618 in Hunting, Fishing and Camping category

Area Served

USA

Payment Methods

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