Shakespeare Travel Mate Spinning Combo
Posted on Sep 29, 2010 under Fishing | 5 Comments
- Travel Kit
- 4’6″five-piece UL action telescopic spinning rod
- Twist-lock reel seat
- 13.5″ collapsed length
Product Description
Travel Mate 4’6″five-piece UL action telescopic spinning rod… More >>
Shakespeare Travel Mate Spinning Combo
September 29th, 2010 at 3:02 am
My wife and I use “telescopic rods” for fishing out of our kayaks. This rod collapses to a good managable size, and is only 4’6″ extended (perfect for our use). The problem is this item is described as having “stainless steel guides with smooth ceramic inserts”! It absolutely does not have inserts, ceramic or otherwise!! This was one of the main reasons for buyingShakespeare® Telescoping Spinning Rod this rod over Eagle Claw’s “Pack it”. Very disapointing as this was bought for specific trip; too late to get something else.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 29th, 2010 at 5:58 am
Even the guides in the picture are not ceramic. They are very thin and look like they would put a lot of pressure on the line. I got an email back and they said I could pay for shipping both ways and they would give me my money back – not worth it.
That was a couple months ago and they have still not changed the description. The rest of the rod is great but the guides ruin it.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 am
this is a good rod but it says it is a med, after using it some i would say it is closer to a light-med. still a good rod and feels like it is strong. is it easy to cast those “little” casts that you need to get around stuff so i do like it.
Rating: 4 / 5
September 29th, 2010 at 8:50 am
The 4’6″ model works real well for kids. Too small for adults. Well made product, stores real easy for travel. Only 1′ long when fully broke down. Bought one of these a couple years ago and like it so I ordered a few more online.
Rating: 4 / 5
September 29th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I bought this rod as a combo about 7-8 years ago. It lived in the glove box of my old truck and now lives in a side pocket in the door of my new truck. I keep it with a small tackle box. I use it mostly for trout and have caught fish to 20 inches with it. This rod has never failed to perform less than perfectly. It casts well and sets hooks well. I love this rod.
Rating: 5 / 5