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Brand: Shakespeare Fishing Tackle

Located in: Rods, Spinning Rods, Shakespeare

The Shakespeare Agility IM-8 series spinning rods offer beautiful craftsmanship and quality at a great price. These rods feature IM-8 graphite blank construction, quality stainless steel guides and ultra comfortable cork handles.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 25 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate casting(20), Durable(17), Easy to transport(12), Flexible(16), Good tip action(18)

Best Uses:

Large fish(9), River fishing(16), Small fish(15)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(20), Casual fisher(5)

GREAT ROD

By BassAckwards00 NAFC LM

from Williamsport, PA on 10/28/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Large Fish, 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 Spinning Rods:

I have an 8'6" Medium Action Model And I used it to land 20lb Salmon and had no problems at all great rod at a great price.

Excellent rod for trout fishing

By Fishcatcher

from San Jose, Ca on 10/12/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, 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 Spinning Rods:

Ultra light and the 7 foot lenght really helps

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A great rod for the money

By Jim B

from Muskegon, Michigan on 10/11/2009

Pros:

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

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

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 Spinning Rods:

These are great rods for the money. You will not see rods at this cost with extra guides and quality cork handles. A lot of bang for the buck and I will buy more.

Still sold on them

By fleabit

from east central IL on 9/29/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Easy To Transport, 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 Spinning Rods:

Since my last Agility IM-8 review, I took advantage of a FishUSA weekly sale and picked up the two piece 5' ultra light rod. Perfect with a small Pflueger ultra light Trion or President reel. Broken down, the whole package is very light and 2 1/2' so I always have it in the car with me. I keep a couple of 1/16 Rooster Tails and 1/12 Kastmasters in the glove box so I'm ready to play whenever the opportunity presents itself.

In the short time I've had the rod I've only fished for small bass and gills with it but it doesn't take a monster to put a good bend in it. You can't go wrong for the money.

Reasonable Price for a very good rod

By tryn2lrn

from Eastern PA on 9/10/2009

Pros:

Durable, Good Build Quality, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Feel every bump, Great trolling rod, 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 Spinning Rods:

I use the 7' medium actions for trolling and can feel every bump or instantly know you picked up the slightest weed. I have about 8 rods in this product line and love each one.

I hought another one!

By Capt'n Ron

from San Jose, Ca on 9/1/2009

Pros:

Perfect for downrigging

Best Uses:

Large Rainbows

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

In using down riggers for big trout and browns, we use just bare lures so ultra light is the way we fish, so having a long rod, that is limber enough to put a big bend in to help take up the slack when a fish hits, but with enough backbone to still set the hook, this rod works perfectly. It has more guides then the normal rod and the cost makes it a great deal for the quality! I have bought two and bought one for my buddy so he will quit using mine!!!

SO FAR SO GOOD

By FLIPPER

from SPRING LAKE, MI on 8/25/2009

Pros:

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

Cons:

Hard To Transport, TOP HALF TOO LONG WHEN SP

Best Uses:

Large Fish, 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 Spinning Rods:

This rod is well constructed

An affordable gem

By fleabit

from east central IL on 8/17/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, 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 Spinning Rods:

I wade rocky midwest streams in search of bronzebacks. The 7' two piece medium action Agility fits the bill perfectly for my uses. Stiff enough for bottom bouncing jigs in current but sensitive enough to detect subtle mouthing.

These rods are a great bang for the buck. My two 7-footers have NINE line guides (counting the tip) made of stainless steel and titanium. I challenge you to walk through any big box store and count the guides on any similar priced rods. The cork handles are comfortable and apparently durable, as mine have not chipped at all. These rods are light enough to carry for hours. My spinning outfit is very well balanced. And it's IM-8 graphite. It's a nice piece for the money.

great quality

By paris

from alabama on 8/3/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible

Best Uses:

River Fishing, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

the rod combo is both efficient and effective.

Good Rod....Great Price

By tryn2lrn

from Eastern PA on 7/27/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Sensitive

Cons:

Handle a bit too long

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 Spinning Rods:

I really like these rods. They are an excellent value. I have much more expensive rods and these compare to rods of more than twice the price. The 7' ultra lite is awesome except for the handle being about 3" too long. I cut off the 3" and put a new butt cap on and it works great.

Best rod value ever.

By Mo

from Akron, OH on 8/26/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Large Fish, 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 Spinning Rods:

Great quality for the price. It is equal to much more expensive rods. I do a lot of bass fishing with this. Better than an ugly stick.

"So far so good"

By thekuldad

from North Huntingdon, PA on 8/19/2008

Pros:

Easy To Transport, Flexible, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Large Fish

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I used this rod over the weekend drift fishing in Lake Erie; the Walleye didn't cooperate but I did catch a 6# Sheephead that really tested the rod. Great action and durability, no problems.

Can't beat the price!

By Tony

from Ohio on 8/18/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

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 Spinning Rods:

Medium wt rod that feels like a medium lite.

Sensitive for a two piece rod.

Great Buy

By Tony

from Columbus, Ohio on 8/12/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

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 Spinning Rods:

You will not find many IM8 rods for this low price. It is sensitive for a two piece rod. This medium rod feels like most medium lite rods which I love about it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I just bought five more Ugly Stiks

By Disable Vet but can still fish

from Keller, TX on 7/4/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Lake Fishing, Large Fish, 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 Spinning Rods:

I bought my first Ugkly Stik in 1980, while on leave from the Military, to go fishing with my Dad. I have used this one rod until my two boys were big enough to start "borrowing" it. I bought them and myself some cheaper rods and started getting a collection of broken rod. So when I went to replace 5 broken rods, I looked at the rod I have used for over 28 years and said to myself, "I am only going to buy Ugly Stiks".
Thank you very much Shakespeare, for the fine rods. I am not buying any other.

Nice Rod

By papag

from tobyhanna, pa on 6/17/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Large Fish, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Nice Rod. First time in use caught about 6 bass with it, largest being about 4 or 5 pounds and handled it like nothing.

a fine rod for the money

By retired jon

from Girard, PA on 5/8/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Flexible, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Mainly trout, 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 Spinning Rods:

I purchased a 7foot ultra light and it is an excellent rod for trout and crappies

Great affordable rod

By Bully

from Ohio on 5/4/2008

Pros:

Easy To Transport, Flexible, 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 Spinning Rods:

Great feeling rod at a modest price. The 2 piece design allows for easy transportation.

Great trout and panfish rod

By fisherman Pat

from Chicago on 4/7/2008

Pros:

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

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

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 Spinning Rods:

I bought this rod primarily for trout and panfish. I used it already for trout and loved it. I bought 2 already and now will be ordering another one for my son. He tried it and loved the action as well.

Excellent rod

By Little Bear

from organtown, WV on 2/20/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Great for Trout, 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 Spinning Rods:

Great large stream tout rod

Good, affordable rod

By alabamahunter

from Central Alabama on 2/12/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Bass, Light saltwater, 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 Spinning Rods:

I bought three or four of these rods in various actions and lengths almost a year ago. I've used them for everything from panfish all the way up to redfish and snook. I think these are one of the best values out there. There pretty sensitive and have a very good action with no flat spots. They are very durable and I will probably buy more.

"Makes you want to yell fish on"

By Bob

from Hollidaysburg, PA. on 2/11/2008

Pros:

Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing, Salmon Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I use my IM-8 for Salmon fishing at Lake Erie and trout fishing in the local creeks. It's a very tough and versatile rod.

Great rod at a great price.

By ShoreRat

from Northern ILLinois on 1/25/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Good Tip Action, Great fun to fish with, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Great for Trout, Great Panfish Rod, Large Fish, 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 Spinning Rods:

Great rod for Trout and Panfish. I primarily bought this rod to fish for Trout using a bubble and fly combination. Great fun to use.

A GREAT PROTUCT

By BIG BASS BILLY

from SPENCER WV on 1/24/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, 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 Spinning Rods:

I USE THIS ROD FOR DROP SHOT/SHAKEY HEAD JIG/GRUB FISHING, I LOVE FILL AND ACTION OF THIS ROD.ICOUGHT LOTS BASS,CRAPPIE,WALLEYE,AND BLUE GILL ON THE LAKE I FISH.THANKS ALOT FOR A GRATE PRODUCT.

I would buy this product over and over

By Bass billy from Spencer wv. on 11/10/2007

Pros:

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

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 Spinning Rods:

I use this rod for drop shot and with a shaky head jig.Best rod i every used for this type of bass fishing,Icought lots of bass on sutton lake wv with this rod.

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