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Shakespeare · Spinning Combos
Shakespeare Crusader Spinning Combo, Light Power, 7 ft
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Options
Style: New Model
- New Model
Size: 30 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 2pc
- 30 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 2pc
- 25 Size Reel - 5' - Light - 2pc
- 30 Size Reel - 6'6" - Medium - 2pc
- 30 Size Reel - 6' - Medium - 2pc
- Item weight
- 4 lb, 6 lb
- Product dimensions
- 44 x 5 x 3.5 inches
Quick take
An entry-level Shakespeare spinning combo with cork grips and convertible retrieve for light lures in ponds and small streams.
This Shakespeare Crusader pairs a 7-foot, two-piece medium-power rod with a size 30 spinning reel in one ready-to-fish set. The tubular glass rod has cork handles, the reel has a graphite spool and a 5.2:1 gear ratio, and it comes spooled with 6 lb monofilament. The reel converts for left or right hand retrieve, which suits first-timers rigging up for bass and panfish.
Best for
- Beginning anglers learning spinning
- Panfish and small trout fishing
Skip if
- You want to fish larger bass or pike
- You need a 1-piece rod
Strengths
- Cork handles feel comfortable and classic
- Convertible left or right retrieve suits any angler
- Pre-spooled with line ready to fish
Trade-offs
- Glass rod blank is heavier and less sensitive than graphite
- Beginner-grade reel may have stiff drag and rough rotation
- Light power limits lure weight and line strength
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | light spinning rod and reel combo |
|---|---|
| Rod lengths | 5 ft to 7 ft in various powers |
| Line rating | 4-6 lb |
| Reel size | 25 or 30 |
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 |
| Hand orientation | Convertible |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Size Reel - 5' - Light - 2pc | Light power for panfish, trout and small lures. |
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| 30 Size Reel - 6' - Medium - 2pc, 30 Size Reel - 6'6" - Medium - 2pc, 30 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 2pcThis one | All-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Rod length | Rod power | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Crusader Spinning Combo, Light Power, 7 ft | Rod length:7 ft | Rod power:Medium | Suits:— |
| Shakespeare Crusader Spinning Combo, 30 Size Reel, 6'6", Medium, 2pc | Rod length:— | Rod power:— | Suits:— |
| Shakespeare Crusader Spinning Combo, 25 Size Reel, 5', Light, 2pc | Rod length:— | Rod power:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Rod length | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
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