Shakespeare Crusader Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

I wanted to take my kids fishing, but those crappy disney rods won't cut it if you want kids to actually fish, so I found these and they worked great for us all summer. One of my kids even caught his first trout on one! He was excited but the reel was easy enough that he was able to reel it in just fine, and the action was perfect for the size of fish. The adjustments such as drag were very easy to use and figure out, and we haven't had any tangles yet. It's really hard to find something high quality for a low cost in 2019, but this is one of those few, remaining products that are great and not too pricey. I highly recommend this one.

Did some practice casting in the back yard. I am ready to put it to the test soon. This rod has a nice, smooth release and can fling a lure a long way. It's light and perfect for a quick trip for some bass or crappie fishing on a pond or lake. A nice rod for teaching a young angler some of the basics of casting.

I bought the 6'6" medium length pole. I have had this reel for several weeks and on the first outing a pin fell from the handle of the crank making the handcrank unable to engage with the shaft of the reel and unable to pull in line. I used a fish hook as a temporary measure and then a paperclip as a final fix. Amazon worked well with me on whether to return of keep this reel (i opted for partial refund.) The only other thing that hasn't worked as well as hoped is the line off the reel. Its very sensitive and when casting i can potentially dump out an extra 2 yards of line off the spool before engaging the reel. this has caused a couple of times where knots have been accidentally placed in the line. For under twenty bucks I have really felt like the pole and the cork and the whole set up are very good for what i'm fishing for. I have been using a sabiki rig and catching perch and shad. To date I've been able to lift out of the water simultaneously 3 hooked fish at about a pound and a half each. The line has been really good, i snagged a tree and it broke with probably 35-40 pounds of sustained tension. I can feel bites and the bottom of the river quite easily and there is plenty of play with the end of the pole when fish are fighting. The drag setting on the reel is inherently easy and fast to use also. Overall i would buy this again in a heart beat but i can't give it a fifth star with the two problems i've encountered.

First time I ordered this it arrived missing the top part. The second time I ordered it the top part had fiberglass broken off the bottom and could not be attached.

I love this rod 10/10 just would Up the pound weight a little

I can bomb casts with it. Easy to use on the river and compares on cast distance with some high dollar bait casters. Solid purchase

this rod is very flimsy and can only catch about 2-3 pound fish and not very good for salt water only to go pond fishing

I bought this to replace another lightweight rod I broke ! This is superb for small lakes ans streams ! Great for trout in the high country ! Cast an amazing distance. Great addition to my 7 other poles !