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Shakespeare · Spinning Rods
PopularShakespeare Micro Spinning Rod, 5'6", Light
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Style: 2024 Model
- 2024 Model
Size: 5'6" - Light - 2pc
- Item weight
- light
- Product dimensions
- 34.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
A 5 ft 6 in light-action spinning rod with a cork handle, designed for casting small lures and light line.
Best for
- Trout in streams with ultralight lures
- Panfish in ponds and lakes
- Learning to cast with light line
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover; this breaks easily
- You fish large saltwater species
Strengths
- Lightweight graphite blank loads on ultralight lures
- Full cork grip stays comfortable all day
- Stainless guides resist corrosion
Trade-offs
- Light power breaks easily on large or powerful fish
- Short length limits casting distance
- Not for heavy structure fishing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spinning rod |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 ft 6 in |
| Power | Light |
| Line rating | 4-8 lb |
| Guides | 6 stainless steel |
| Handle | Full cork |
Facts
| Rod length | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Light |
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