COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fishing doesn’t have to be complicated, and neither should choosing the right gear. Shakespeare is expanding its lineup of accessible fishing gear with the new Navigator Series, a versatile collection that combines style, practical features and an approachable price. From first casts to weekend trips on the water, the Navigator series is designed to make getting out and fishing easy.
The lineup includes spincast and spinning reels, along with casting and spinning rods and complete combos, giving anglers plenty of options to build the setup that works for them. Each is available in three distinct colorways: Grey, Camo and Blue-Green, bringing a fresh look to dependable, everyday fishing gear.
Navigator reels come pre-spooled with Stren line, so anglers can spend less time setting up and more time fishing. Custom soft-touch handle knobs provide a comfortable feel in hand, while spinning models add a one-ball-bearing system and stainless-steel bail wire for increased strength. Rods and combos feature tubular glass blank construction, stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts and high-density EVA handles, delivering the durability and essential features anglers need without unnecessary complexity.
SHAKESPEARE NAVIGATOR SPINCAST REELS
Simple, dependable and ready to fish right out of the box, the Navigator Spincast Reels come pre-spooled with Stren line, cutting out an extra step before getting on the water. Each reel features a stamped steel handle arm along with custom soft-touch handle knobs.
KEY FEATURES:
- Reel pre-spooled with Stren line
- Stamped steel handle arm
- Custom soft touch handle knobs
MSRP: $14.99
Available: September 2026
SHAKESPEARE NAVIGATOR SPINNING REELS
Built for smooth, reliable performance, the Navigator Spinning Reels feature a one-ball-bearing system for smooth operation. A stainless-steel bail wire provides increased strength, while custom soft-touch handle knobs round out the reel.
KEY FEATURES:
- Reel pre-spooled with Stren line
- 1 ball bearing system for smooth operation
- Stainless steel bail wire for increased strength
MSRP: $14.99
Available: September 2026
SHAKESPEARE NAVIGATOR RODS & COMBOS
Across the Navigator Rod and Combos, tubular glass blank construction provides the foundation. Each is outfitted with stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts and high-density EVA handles. The series includes both casting and spinning rods in a variety of lengths and powers, along with complete spinning and spincast combos.
KEY FEATURES:
- Tubular glass blank construction
- Stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts
- High density EVA handles
MSRP: Rods – $14.99 | Combos – $24.99
Available: September 2026
From standout style to practical, value-driven features, the Navigator Series gives anglers a versatile lineup of rods, reels and combos at an accessible price point. With multiple casting and spinning options, three distinct colorways and ready-to-fish features throughout the series, Navigator makes it simple to find the right setup and get on the water. The new series continues Shakespeare’s long-standing focus on making fishing more accessible with dependable equipment designed to help anglers spend less time worrying about their setup and more time fishing.
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About Pure Fishing
Pure Fishing is a collection of the world’s favorite fishing brands. Every day, all around the world, someone experiences the joy of catching a fish with one of our products. From gear for epic battles at sea to a relaxing day with family at the lake, our portfolio includes the most recognized and admired brands in fishing tackle, lures, rods, reels and storage. Abu Garcia, Berkley, DAM, Fenwick, Fin-Nor, Frabill, Greys, Hardy, Hodgman, Johnson, JRC, Madcat, Mitchell, Penn, Pflueger, Plano, Prologic, Savage Gear, Shakespeare, SpiderWire, Stren, Ugly Stik and Van Staal.
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