Shakespeare – GO Angling

Ugly Stik Elite Boat Rod

Posted on 17th March 2020 by Gethyn Owen

New for 2020 aboard My Way 2, the Shakespeare Fishing Ugly Stik Elite boat rods The Ugly Stik boat rod was first released over 4 decades ago in 1976 and has enjoyed success and a great following around the world ever since. The Ugly Stik Elite rod is the big brother to the popular Ugly Stik GX2, profiting from a more refined action & increased specification components Long tip / Short butt design Ugly Tuff Guides throughout Ugly Tech blank Ugly Stik 7 year warranty Full EVA hande with Ugly Stik logo etched on butt handle Heavier 30-50lb and 20-30lb […]

Watch as Mike Thrussell snr lands a 17lb smoothhound

Posted on 12th June 2019 by Gethyn Owen

Mike Thrussell snr talks us through his 17lb smoothhound capture using a Shakespeare Agility Tipster rod and PENN Spinfisher V fixed spool reel Shakespeare Agility Sea Tipster rods offer all-round versatility for both shore and boat fishing as the blanks incorporate a uniquely designed soft tip to maximise visual bite detection, but carry power in the mid and butt section for casting performance and to handle those fish of a life time. These rods are perfect for searching out tiny pockets of specific fish when boat fishing. However, they are equally this rod is at home on the beach or inside estuaries fishing […]

Need a new boat rod?

Posted on 5th December 2018 by Gethyn Owen

This year thanks to our sponsors at Pure Fishing UK Ltd, amongst the many new goodies for our anglers to test aboard My Way 2 we took delivery of the new Shakespeare Agility 2 12/20lb & the PENN Battalion 20lb boat rods. The Shakespeare Agility 2 has a RRP of £59.99, with the PENN Battalion RRP £159.99 Both rods have been put through their paces over the last 6 months and have received some great feedback from both novices wanting to use our tackle, but also from seasoned anglers looking for a new rod to invest in. The Shakespeare Agility 2 12/20lb […]

Is this a new rod which I see before me …

Posted on 2nd April 2018 by Gethyn Owen

Last year we wrote a review on the Shakespeare Agility range of rods. This year thanks to our sponsors at Pure Fishing UK Ltd, amongst the many new goodies for our anglers to test we have 2 of the new Shakespeare Agility 2 boat rods, both rated at 20lb and already after just one day afloat enjoying a great response from myself and the anglers that tested them out. Pete Minns, tackling a nice 10lb 8oz thornback ray through 80ft of water and 1knot of tide. As can be seen from the photograph, the blank worked lovely, a superb action with well […]

Shakespeare have Agility

Posted on 17th November 2017 by Gethyn Owen

Established in Michigan USA in 1897, Shakespeare has a long-standing tradition for quality fishing tackle and reasonable prices. In 2007 Shakespeare joined forces with Pure Fishing establishing the worlds largest fishing tackle company With tackle for all disciplines including carp fishing, fly fishing and both boat and shore one of the most popular if not iconic products for Shakespeare worldwide is the Ugly Stik range of rods, first manufactured way back in 1976. A few years ago Shakespeare brought out a new generation of this successful series of rods, the Ugly Stik GX2. We have a number of these rods […]

Bright future for UK angling

Posted on 21st April 2017 by Gethyn Owen

Last couple days have been great fun afloat, with My Way regulars and a visit from our Sponsors Pure Fishing. Pure fishing is the worlds largest tackle manufacturer, with the most elite range of products, respected brands such as Greys, Penn, Shakespeare, Abu Garcia, Berkley plus many more. When looking at UK angling, media & product design in particular, two names stand out, Mike Thrussell and Steve Souter. Both have a long history in angling journalism and product design; rods, reels, line, hooks plus more. Steve also having enjoyed a hugely successful career in the UK match angling scene, with […]

Tackle on Test

Posted on 9th April 2017 by Gethyn Owen

Our hire rods & reels are being put to great test of late with double figure spurdogs, tope and huss all fighting hard from Holyhead Deep. With the light boat rods ranging 12-20lb, they have sensitivity and power in equal amounts We have limited spaces for remaining for April Fri 21st Apr – Gen & Spurs – £40pp – 6 spaces Mon 24th Apr – Gen & Spurs – £40pp – 4 spaces Fri 28th Apr – Gen & Spurs – £40pp – 5 spaces Boat available for full charter of spaces, general fishing & spurdogs on: 25, 26, 27 […]

Shakespeare power

Posted on 27th March 2017 by Gethyn Owen

Here’s Asad on his first fishing trip, proving the quality of the Shakespeare Agility 12lb boat rod by taming a good double figure spurdog from 150ft depth in Holyhead Deep. The reel a Penn Squall20 Levelwind Both the Agility rods and Squall reels entering their third season aboard My Way indicating some tremendous value for money.

My Ways sponsored rods & reels

Posted on 10th November 2016 by Gethyn Owen

Great collection of pics showing our rods & reels in action. With My Way Sponosred by Tackle Giants Pure Fishing, we have an assortement of Shakespeare & Penn rods and reels available for use free of charge aboard My Way. 12lb class the heaviest of our general rods, offering great sport to our anglers Please email or call 07971 924046 for further details

Pure Fishing – April 2016

Posted on 17th April 2016 by David

Penn Fathom 30LD twin speed, Planet Sea Fishing first look review. Penn Fathom 30LD twin speed, angler review, read more here As with everything I guess, it’s the test of time following constant use that will judge! But that said, our new rods & reels do receive far more use ( and at times abuse) than a piece of kit bought by an angler for his / her personal use. The Shakespeare Fishing Agility 12lb rods are so far proving to be up to most tasks and performing admirably. These shots are from recent frolics in Holyhead Deep. Gear Review […]

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