COLUMBIA, S.C. – Shakespeare has been a trusted companion for outdoor enthusiasts, fostering cherished memories and deep connections with nature. The new Cedar Canyon Series of fly rods and combos promises fly anglers and the fly curious, quality gear essentials, all offered at great value.

The Shakespeare Cedar Canyon fly rod series offers quality performance rods perfect for anyone from youth and beginners to intermediate fly anglers looking to advance their skills. Whether fishing with a loved one for the first time or aiming for your first big catch, having the right fly rod can quickly turn the fishing curious into an enthusiastic angler. Shakespeare has meticulously designed three levels of rods to suit various skill levels, ensuring the best experience possible.

The Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Elite fly rod and combo are the most advanced in the series, offering maximum value for the discerning angler. The 4-piece, 9-foot fly rod stands out with its high-performance, medium-fast action blank, and top-quality components. Designed for those who appreciate precision and finesse, the Elite Series combines advanced engineering with premium materials, ensuring a seamless casting experience and exceptional durability. The Cedar Canyon Elite Combo perfectly matches the rod with a fully rigged graphite disc drag reel. The combo comes pre-spooled with line, so anglers only need to add a leader and their favorite fly, and they're ready to fish with a well-balanced setup.

The Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Carbon fly rod and combo features a versatile medium-fast action carbon composite blank, designed to provide both beginners and more experienced casters alike with the ideal balance of power and flex for smooth casting. The Cedar Canyon Carbon Combo kit is perfect for anglers getting started and seeking an affordable, yet quality, setup. The versatile rod is paired with a modern large-arbor click-check reel, which comes fully rigged with backing, a high-quality weight-forward floating line, and a tapered leader. Additionally, the combo comes complete with a selection of flies and casting instructions to help beginners hit the water completely ready to fish.

The Cedar Canyon Select fiberglass rod is perfect for beginners, featuring a user-friendly moderate action that helps new anglers feel the rod load and learn casting strokes easily. Its durability makes it ideal for anglers who are tough on their gear. The Cedar Canyon Select Combo comes in a kit that includes everything you need to start fishing right away, making it the ideal outfit for enjoying your first fly fishing adventures on rivers, lakes, or streams. The easy-casting 3-piece performance fly rod is perfectly paired with a fully rigged reel that includes line and backing, along with a leader and a selection of flies.