Alright, let’s talk about this tiger Shakespeare fishing reel thing. I ain’t no fancy fisherman, ya hear? Just an old woman who likes to catch a fish or two. But I’ve seen my share of reels, and this Shakespeare thing, well, it seems like it’s got some folks talkin’.
First off, what in the tarnation is a “tiger” reel anyway? Sounds like somethin’ you’d use to catch a big ol’ catfish, maybe even somethin’ bigger. From what I hear, this Shakespeare Tiger series is good for all sorts of fishin’, fresh water, salt water, the whole shebang. That’s good, I reckon, ‘cause I don’t want to be buyin’ a different reel for every darn fish in the pond.
Now, these reels, they come in different types, I’ve learned. There’s somethin’ called spincast, baitcasting, spinning, and fly reels. Sounds like a whole lotta gibberish to me, but I guess it matters to some folks. This Shakespeare Tiger, it seems like they make mostly spinning reels and spincast reels.
Spinning reels, that’s what most folks use, I think. You got your rod, and the reel hangs down underneath. Easy to use, even for an old lady like me. The Shakespeare Tiger spinning reel, they say it’s good for catfish and striper. That’s good eatin’, right there. And they got these “combos,” which means you get the rod and the reel together. That’s handy, I guess, saves you from havin’ to pick ‘em out separate.
- Shakespeare Tiger Spinning Combo: Folks say it’s “action-ready,” whatever that means. I guess it means you can just go fishin’ right away.
- Shakespeare Tiger Spincast Combo: This one’s also good for catfish, they say. Spincast reels are supposed to be easy to use, good for beginners.
Then there’s the size of the reel. I see somethin’ about a “size 20” reel. I ain’t sure what that means, but I guess bigger reels are for bigger fish. And they talk about “anti-reverse” and “drag systems.” Sounds fancy. Anti-reverse, I reckon, means the reel don’t spin backwards when you got a big fish on the line. And the drag, that’s how hard it is for the fish to pull out line. You want a good drag, so the fish don’t break your line and get away.
Now, this Shakespeare fella, he seems like he’s been makin’ reels for a long time. I heard tell he invented somethin’ called a “level-wind” reel way back when. That’s the thing that lets you wind the line back on the reel without usin’ your thumb. Smart fella, that Shakespeare. Been makin’ reels since way back in 1906, they say. That’s a long time to be makin’ fishin’ reels, so I guess he must know what he’s doin’.
Some folks say you need all sorts of fancy equipment for fishin’. They talk about 6.6 to 7-foot rods, 4000 size reels, 30-pound braided line, 20-pound leader, bite traces, and all sorts of lures. I ain’t got time for all that fuss. Just give me a good rod and reel, some worms or maybe a lure, and I’m good to go. But I guess if you’re tryin’ to catch a real big fish, maybe you need all that fancy stuff.
But for everyday fishin’, this Shakespeare Tiger reel seems like it might be a good choice. It’s not too expensive, from what I’ve seen, and it seems like it’s tough enough to handle a good-sized fish. And if you’re just startin’ out, they got them “combos” that make it easy to get started. So, if you’re lookin’ for a new reel, you might want to give this Shakespeare Tiger a try. Just don’t get too caught up in all that fancy talk. Just go fishin’ and have some fun.
And if you need more stuff, like hooks and lines and such, you can go to them tackle shops or even some of those wholesale places. They got all sorts of things there, more than you can shake a stick at, I tell ya.
Tags: [Shakespeare Fishing Reel, Tiger Spinning Reel, Tiger Spincast Reel, Fishing Combo, Catfish Reel, Striper Reel, Fishing Equipment, Angler, Beginner Fishing]
