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Brand: Shakespeare Fishing Tackle

Located in: Rods, Salmon-Steelhead Rods, Shakespeare

The Shakespeare Agility IM-8 series noodle rods offer beautiful craftsmanship and quality at a great price. These rods are made with a IM-8 graphite construction to produce a lightweight and sensitive rod. These rods will be perfect when spin fishing for large trout, steelhead and light salmon.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate casting(8), Durable(8), Easy to transport(3), Flexible(8), Good tip action(7)

Best Uses:

Large fish(3), River fishing(4), Small fish(3)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(6)

Great rod for the $$$$$

By JohnnyJohnson

from PA on 9/20/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Steelhead

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

I bought this rod for steel on the Erie tribs, and I love it. The rod is nicely crafted and is strong enough to turn the fish, or stop a runner in it's tracks.

The rod casts great and after a day of fishing a 9 foot rod, I didn't even think about it being heavy.

Considering how inexpensive the rod is, I really didn't know what to expect when I ordered it. I pretty much just hoped for the best since it was within my budget. I am definitely impressed. What made it even better was that I got the rod in the mail two days after placing my order.

Real nice rod.

By danp_052

from Farrell,Pa. on 9/14/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

Real nice rod for the money.High quality,durable.

Quality Rod at a Reasonable Price

By SX170

from Eastern PA on 8/21/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Quality, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Small Fish, Small Lake Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

Can't beat the price point on this line of rods. I have more expensive rods that don't offer this sensitivity and quality. I fish almost every weekend on small lakes in eastern PA.

Great Quality Item for Low Price!

By Trout & Bass Slayer!

from Wi on 8/14/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Steelhead Salmon

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

Casts Great! Also good for fishing spawn from a bobber or river rig!

Power and finesse in one package

By bottom feeder

from Knoxville TN area on 7/31/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

You don't want to quit

Best Uses:

Large Fish, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

Works very well with ultralite to normal size lures,and gives a fun fight be it brim, bass, catfish or trout.

Great Rod!

By Cold

from Pittsburgh, PA on 11/10/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Panfish, Steelhead

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

I purchased this rod from FishUSA in the 9' model. So far, i've used it while fishing for steelhead in the lake Erie tribs as well as fishing for crappie, perch, and other panfish in local water. It has performed great in both situations, with sensitivity to feel a bluegill nibble and backbone to land a steelhead quickly.

It's not a fancy or especially beautiful rod (matte black/charcoal blank, black & gold wrappings), but it seems to be well built, and it gets the job done.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Great rod, used for years

By Joebaker79

from Canonsburg, PA on 8/18/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

I used the first generation of this rod for 5-6 years, the Shakespeare Infinity. I put over a thousand steelhead on it, hundreds of 5-15 lb carp, and even a 7 lb largemouth on it. I bought this version 2 years ago because the old one was finally wearing around the guides. I have already put hundreds of steelhead on it and smallmouth and largemouth, not to mention some worthy carp. Great for using jigs up to 1/16 oz. for steel, tossing spoons and spinners in the lake, great sensitivity on floating eggs and flies, and you can feel every wiggle on a flatfish worked in front of packs of hungry steelhead. With both rods I have rammed them into trees and the ground and never had a break. For the money it beats rods 3 times the price. Backbone is much stronger than other rods the same lenght. Plenty of noodly sensitivity but much more strengh to get them in or fight in the current. Just a great rod by a company overlooked by many fishing for steelhead. Fits plenty of other uses such as crappie and perch, and float and fly bass fishing.

The IM-8 is the best rod you can get.

By Nightcrawler Dave

from Bloomingdale. Illinois on 5/1/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

I like the IM-8, 9 foot long version with a light weight open reel with 4 or 6 lb test line. This set up is perfect for bass ,trout in lakes or streams using live bait and small spinners. This rod is so sensitive that I feel and hook a fish before it can swallow the bait.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

im-8 noodle rod

By madd michigan fisher

from nunica mi on 4/13/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

eyelets freeze easily, Hard To Transport

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:

ive been river fishin with this rod for about a month now. 10', 6" ,2-8lb is the size i got. i already had a 9 footer that i like and have landed quite a few fall salmons and a few spring steel head with. the new one i got is a lil more sensitive, and casts more accurately(think because of the length??) its harder to set a hook though being more sensitive. unfortunately the water has been soo high i havent caught any steelies yet. so i cant tell how good it fights a big guy, but i did catch a nice carp that felt like a monster on this light pole lol. i was able to steer the fish easily and the action worked well with light drag. all in all i love this rod, and the price is right where you can love it too. unfortunately my pole is still a virgin and i tink itll stay that way till salmon season. :(

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