COLUMBIA, S.C Shakespeare, a long-recognized name in the fishing industry, has won the Best Fly Combo category at the ICAST 2024 New Product Showcase for its Cedar Canyon Fly Combo.

Shakespeare's mission is to provide anglers of all levels with the gear and support they need to succeed on the water. The brand is dedicated to supporting both avid fishermen and newcomers to the sport, regardless of age. The Cedar Canyon Combo comes ready to fish right out of the box, setting up its angler for success whether fishing in lakes, rivers, or streams.

“We are incredibly honored that the fishing community values what the Shakespeare brand offers to the industry,” said Marc Kempter, VP Marketing Communications for Shakespeare. “This ICAST category win symbolizes the importance of supporting new anglers entering our sport. At Shakespeare, we invest a lot of thought and time into designing gear that helps anglers advance and succeed. We are honored to receive this New Product Showcase award from ICAST.”

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 with the ideal balance of power and flex for smooth casting. The Cedar Canyon Carbon Combo kit is perfect for anglers seeking an affordable yet quality setup. This graphite 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 includes a selection of flies and casting instructions to help beginners hit the water completely ready to fish.

The Cedar Canyon Combo will be available in September 2024. For more information about Shakespeare, please click here.

CEDAR CANYON CARBON COMBO
? Light & durable 8ft, 4pc carbon composite fly rod
? Lightweight graphite Cedar Canyon click fly reel
? Fitted WF fly line & backing
? Supplied with fly selection & tapered leader
? Includes casting instructions and diagrams

SIZES: 5/6 wt (MSRP: $64.99) • 7/8 wt (MSRP: $69.99)