Shakespeare are a good firm for back up with equipment faults but theresthe
problem ,they sell budget gear so you get budget quality.

I beg to differ, their rods are superb, their 5 metre Titanium beach rod is a
winner, used by champions. Their Albacore lever drag reel is better than a Penn
and dearer. I agree their after sales service is better than the others but
their top of the range and midrange gear is better than other, dearer stuff and
I know because I get it to review. Cheers, norman.