I purchased a Shakespear Agility LP, baitcast reel, at a local Walmart. The reel seemed very smooth in operation, while I was spooling line on it. However, after the first of time fishing with it, there were several backlashes. The backlashes weren't due to improper adjustments on the magnetic spool or the cast control. The reel was making some really bad clicking sounds...like the gears were stripped or something was dragging on the spool.
Anyway, I took it back to Walmart, got a full refund and purchased a Pinnacle LP100C. The Pinnacle was a little more money, but it casts very smooth and I've had no issues with it, so far.
Prior to this experience, I've never had any bad experiences with Shakespear reels.
Has anyone else had any issues with Shakespear baitcasting reels?
Thank you, Bowhunter57
Anyway, I took it back to Walmart, got a full refund and purchased a Pinnacle LP100C. The Pinnacle was a little more money, but it casts very smooth and I've had no issues with it, so far.
Prior to this experience, I've never had any bad experiences with Shakespear reels.
Has anyone else had any issues with Shakespear baitcasting reels?
Thank you, Bowhunter57