What is the best value in rod and reel for trout fishing? Opinions on Shakesphere and Eagle Claw brands?

Question

Thank You.

Answer 1

I'm guessing you mean "freshwater" Trout?

Ugly Stiks have their place in the fishing "scene",(in my opinion). But, I think for small to medium sized Trout, I would want to get a better, more sensitive, fishing rod than either a Ugly or a Eagle Claw. (Eagle Claw rods are very "slip-shod" rods, in my opinion. Eagle Claw makes excellent hooks, but rods......)

There are Fenwicks, Shimano, Daiwa ,Okuma, Quantum, Pflueger,St. Croix reels and rods that will out-perform, and "last" longer, than your typical "cheapy" Rod & Reel. And many of these company's "low-end" Rods & Reels won't be MUCH more than what you pay for a Shakes or Eagle Claw,(and you get better quality!).

I guess the Q is , Are you gonna use this combo alot? Do you want to buy a "cheapy" rod/reel combo & buy another one in a couple years? Would you prefer a "mid-priced" combo that will last for years & years? Are children going to be using it,(if so then an Ugly Stik WOULD be the way to go)?

A good idea is to spend about $60-75 an outfit. Most combo's in that "price-range" will last a bit. You CAN spend less but you might be spending that twice or 3 times in a 2 year period; best to go with name-brand, high-quality, outfit's! Who wants to lose the "Trout of the decade" because your drag is "stuck"?!!!!

Answer 2

Best Value is Daiwa... you can pick them up at Walmart as cheap as those two brands and the quality of the reel is much better. If I had to choose though i would probably opt for the shakespeare. The main thing for trout fishing is to get a light to medium action rod with a reel that has a reel good drag. You dont want the drag to be jerky - try to find one that is smooth as you pull on the line that way the trout wont break the light line you have to use for trout fishing.

Answer 3

Shakespeare reels are actually not of excellent high quality. they have poor layout with the aid of fact the reel would not paintings interior the main suitable interest of the fisherman and not appropriate sensible. Shammono and Phleuger rods and reels are of some of the main suitable high quality and toughness for the main low priced fee. The reels are particularly good and correctly theory out to date as function and simplicity of use and function a tendency to final plenty longer than the different manufacturers. gruesome stick rods are good, yet lack first rate precision while in comparison with Abu Garcia and Phleuger. If I have been you, for the main inexpensive setup that stands out as the main good and helpful, i might decide for a Shammono reel with an unpleasant Stick rod. Medium heavy 6'5 or 7 foot. If fee isn't an argument, i might pass to Phleuger reel and Abu Garcia rod 7ft Medium Heavy. The final combination even though it particularly is extra costly supply you a extra precise placement and further solid.

Answer 4

It just depends on quality, price, stores, etc. Do you want the best or just economy ? We've used Mitchell-Garcia rods and reels for years and years that cost quite a bit. But you can catch fish with low-cost equipment just as well. Knowing your fish and their habits will almost make a stick, string, and bent pin equal a top-end rod and reel as far as catching fish.

Shakespeare is a good brand as far as I know, but I've only used Eagle Claw hooks. They get the job done.

Answer 5

I would go with the ugly stik 4'8" ul or up to the 5'6" lite for your needs of the 2 rods mentioned.There are better rods that would fit your needs but the one I mentioned will do you just fine!
Eagle claw rods are low to low/med class rods and they will work but not to durable!