Shakespeare’s new Contender Series saltwater rods, reels and combos are engineered for surf, inshore, boat or general-purpose applications. The series features heavy-duty, tubular glass rod blanks, aluminum spools, thick stainless-steel bail wires and X-Wrap rod handles for enhanced strength and control.
The spinning reels deliver smooth, dependable performance with three ball bearings plus one roller bearing and soft-touch handle grips. Lightweight aluminum spools and thick stainless bail wires deliver strength without sacrificing ease-of-use. All come spooled with Stren line.
CONTENDER SPINNING REELS FEATURES
• 3 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
• Molded reel foot and soft-touch handle knob
• Spooled with Stren
• Aluminum spool for lightness and performance
• Stainless steel bail wire for increased strength
MSRP: $46.99-$54.99
Engineered for precision and control, Contender conventional reel features a two-ball-bearing design, stainless steel synchronized level wind and an on/off selective bait clicker for effortless casting, smooth line retrieval and the versatility to handle a wide range of saltwater applications.
CONTENDER CONVENTIONAL REELS FEATURES
• 2 ball bearing design
• Stainless steel synchronized level wind
• On/off selective bait clicker
• 30-size conventional reel
MSRP: $74.99
Contender rods and combos deliver strength and comfort, with heavy-duty tubular glass blanks, stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts, and X-Wrap rod handles for exceptional performance and grip. Combos pair these rods with matching spinning or conventional reels for ready-to-fish saltwater setups.
CONTENDER RODS AND COMBOS FEATURES
• heavy-duty tubular glass rod blanks
• stainless guides with aluminum oxide inserts
• X-Wrap rod handles for enhanced grip and performance
• balanced combos for surf, boat, inshore and general fishing
MSRP: $36.99-$41.99 (rods), $74.99-$94.99 (combos)
