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from Shores of Lake Superior on 5/9/2011
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
This is the second Shakespeare Agility IM-8 I have purchased. I use the 9' rod for fishing whitefish, I need a sensitive tip and long rod to play the fish using 4lb test line. The rod works beautifully and matches perfectly (weight, size, balance) with my Pflueger President reel. I could not ask for a better rod for fishing whitefish.
from Kennewick, WA on 10/26/2010
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Haven't been able to use the rod yet but know its going to be awesome for drift fishing steelhead on the Snake and Clearwater Rivers!
from Oregon on 10/4/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Excellent feel. Fist fish on this rod was a 20 pound salmon. Landing it was really no more diffucult than on my heavy poles. Bite detection on this pole is great. The slow action is wonderful for delayed hook sets.
Awesome rod.
from bowling green ky on 9/16/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Used in Cahada walleye fishing love this rod.
from Amagansett, NY on 7/6/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Used it in the back bays for stripers. Casts well but perhaps a little too flexible at the tip. A medium action might have been better.
from Tulso Ok on 6/22/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Great rod for small fish below 5 pounds very sensitive.
from Halifax, Pa. on 1/25/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Great rod for fishing Eries Tributaries.
from Sault Ste. Marie, MI on 1/8/2010
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Love the length of the pole
from WENATCHEE,WASHINGTON on 1/6/2010
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I BOUGHT THIS POLE TO USE FOR STEELHEAD,YOU CANT ASK FOR A SIMPLER POLE TO USE. IT CASTS EASY AND WHEN YOU HOOK A STEELHEAD ITS A BLAST TO REAL IN,WILL RECOMMEND THIS POLE TO ANYONE,
from Berlin, MA on 1/1/2010
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
I fish the Wachusett Reservoir in Central MA. No boats allowed, shore fishing only. Big browns, salmon, lakers & bass. This rod is perfect for long casting to get you out there and in the game. Rated to 3/8 oz lures but can handle a 1/2 oz. Kastmaster with good accuracy. Took on a 9 lb. northern in Maine with no problem. Also use a St. Croix Wild River 9 foot steelhead rod with a little stiffer action. The Shakespeare compliments the setup with a little lighter action....at 1/3 the price ! A terrific value for the money.
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from PA on 9/20/2009
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.
from Farrell,Pa. on 9/14/2009
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Real nice rod for the money.High quality,durable.
from Eastern PA on 8/21/2009
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.
from Wi on 8/14/2009
Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Agility IM-8 Noodle Rods:
Casts Great! Also good for fishing spawn from a bobber or river rig!
from Knoxville TN area on 7/31/2009
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.
from Pittsburgh, PA on 11/10/2008
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.
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from Canonsburg, PA on 8/18/2008
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.
from Bloomingdale. Illinois on 5/1/2008
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.
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from nunica mi on 4/13/2008
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. :(