Experts prefer Ugly Stik Elite over Shakespeare Micro Series
On 9 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 104 Fishing Rod expert endorsements .
Currently, Ugly Stik Elite received 2 endorsements from Forbes (17 Apr 2023) and OutdoorGearLab (1 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Shakespeare Micro Series did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Apr 2023
Forbes ranked Ugly Stik Elite as #2 Rank Fishing Rod Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Ugly Stik Elite Best Budget Fishing Rod... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com - On 1 Nov 2023
OutdoorGearLab ranked Ugly Stik Elite as #4 Rank Fishing Rod Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 Ugly Stik Elite Great for Small FishSource: www.outdoorgearlab.com
Shakespeare Micro Series 
Ugly Stik Elite Customers like Ugly Stik Elite way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Ugly Stik Elite
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Ugly Stik Elite, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Shakespeare Micro Series.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling fishing rod receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Ugly Stik Elite ranks higher than that and Shakespeare Micro Series ranks lower than that.
| Shakespeare Micro Series | |
| Ugly Stik Elite |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Fishing Rod |
In comparison:
Fiblink 2-Piece Moonsniper ranks #29 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Ugly Stik Elite is more popular than Shakespeare Micro Series
It's fairly safe to say that Ugly Stik Elite is a more popular fishing rod than Shakespeare Micro Series, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Shakespeare Micro Series and Ugly Stik Elite | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits | $25 |
In comparison:
Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits ranks #6 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Plusinno Carbon Fiber Telescopic | $50 |
In comparison:
Plusinno Carbon Fiber Telescopic ranks #30 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Ugly Stik GX2 | $40 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod | $39 |
In comparison:
Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod ranks #10 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Fishing Rod | bestfishkeeping.com  | boatsafe.com  | TheManual  | Field & Stream  | BestReviews  | fishinggearcenter.com  | Forbes | OutdoorGearLab | Reviewed  | wired2fish.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $165 |  St.Croix Triumph | 1 | - | 7 | - | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $40 |  Ugly Stik GX2 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +1 | $50 |  Plusinno Carbon Fiber Telescopic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| 4 | +1 | Check price |  Orvis Superfine | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by fishingisbliss.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by backcountrycariboo.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Graphite composite rods with perfect light and ultralight actions
- Full cork handles
- *Micro SeriesConventional reel seat with cushioned hoods Spinning Rod 6'6"
- Stainless Steel guides with stainless steel inserts
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- UGLY STIK 7’ ELITE SPINNING ROD: 35% more graphite than the Ugly Stik GX2, plus premium cork handles. From the makers of the #1 rod series in the world.
- 6-14LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM POWER, FAST ACTION: Built tough to stand up to what's next. Lure rating of 1/4-5/8 oz. Two piece fishing rod features Ugly Stik Clear Tip design for strength and sensitivity.
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Shakespeare Micro Series is a popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Shimano Solara or Goture Breeze Stream .
Shakespeare Micro Series is $40.77 cheaper than the average fishing rod ($60.76).
Ugly Stik Elite is a very popular option in the middle of the fishing rods price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod or Shimano Saguaro .
Ugly Stik Elite is $10.81 cheaper than the average fishing rod ($60.76).
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