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Customer Reviews for Shakespeare Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Shakespeare Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Super-strong, solid glass blanks feature nothing but heavy-duty components. Blank-thru-handle design with EVA foam grips takes the abuse of rod holders and heavy hits. Graphite reel seats with stainless steel hoods resist saltwater corrosion and make a solid connection to your reel. Anodized aluminum Stuart® roller guides and stainless steel top rollers are designed for use with braided lines. Nylon gimbal with rubber butt caps; heavy-duty stainless steel double-bridged guides. SUNR model is a stand-up rod with no rollers. SURR and F models feature Power Butt™ rear grip and no rollers. SURR models feature Stuart roller tops and roller stripper guide. Manufacturer's 5-year limited warranty.Action:M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy H = Heavy
Average Customer Rating:
(7 Reviews) 7
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6 of 7(86%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Review 1 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
The Bomb
,August 20, 2011
By SharkSlaya
from Bunnlevel,NC
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality, plenty of backbone
"I purchased the 30-80 version of this rod for king mackerel and sharks. it is matched up with a 9/0 penn senator. brought in a six and a half foot+ blacktip. we estimated it at 150 to 250 lbs."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 2 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
Dolphin Delight
,August 17, 2011
By TrayNC
from North Carolina
Advantages: Performs well
"I purchased 2 of these recently and used on the annul Keys trip with the guys in Aug. These rods done great on 30-40lb class dolphin. I plan to purchase a couple more."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 3
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 3 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
all good
,July 30, 2011
By Meghansdady
from San Antonio Texas
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Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
Disadvantages: longer would be better
"I have the 5'6" tidwater and love it. I fish GAR with it down here in Texas. I have got my best Gar in with this rod and a 90 Penn on 130lb test. It was 9'8" and 193lb. THE TIME OF MY LIFE."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 4 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
Disappointed
,June 8, 2011
By FLPanangler
from FL Gulf
Disadvantages: Performance, Durability
"Purchased rod about 1 month ago, 2nd trip using it the rod broke reeling in a 30in amberjack.
The rod was med-heavy action rated for line up to 40lb, hardly put to the test by a 30in amberjack. 30 in is the min. requirement for aj's in the gulf. Needless to say...disappointed."
The rod was med-heavy action rated for line up to 40lb, hardly put to the test by a 30in amberjack. 30 in is the min. requirement for aj's in the gulf. Needless to say...disappointed."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
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Review 5 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
Mr
,May 10, 2010
By Tugandtow
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
Disadvantages: Performance, Appearance, Durability
"The product that I purchased from Bass Pro is an outstanding fishing pole in its class.I have been a salt water angler for many years,fished the Atlantic and pacific oceans.These type of poles caught me many of fish to say a few Mahi, yellow fin tuna,and marlin and the price is right thanks another satisfied angler."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 1
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 6 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
Good choice
,June 14, 2009
By leshickman
from Cape Coral, FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, long lasting (from experience)
"BTW 56 SURR. These are my grouper diggers. They just don't break. Well, they will if you do something stupid. Overall, I have not used any other rod I like more. Light weight, strong, long lasting. The price is rather attractive also."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 2
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 7 for Shakespeare® Tidewater® Big Water Rods
Overall Rating:
btw 56 surr rod
,November 9, 2006
By seaspray
from Courtenay British Columbia
"This is an outstanding rod for this price. I have guided for halibut fishing for 9 years on the west coast of Canada. I use this product and have recommended it to many of my friends. The rod has great power yet is still light weight and has a sensitive feel that many other more expensive rods dont."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
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