Shakespeare SALT XT LRF7ft - 5-15g

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT XT LRF 7ft 5-15g is a two-piece spinning rod designed for Light Rock Fishing (LRF) around rocky shorelines, harbour walls and coastal marks. Built from a high-grade carbon blank with a super-slim profile, it combines an Extra Fast action with Light Plus power for a light yet responsive casting tool.

At 2.13m (7ft) long and weighing just 105g, the rod is fitted with nine zirconium-insert guides and a VSS-style reel seat. An EVA split-grip handle gives anglers a secure, comfortable hold through repeated casting and lure retrieval sessions.

Finished in a navy blue colourway with a high-visibility white tip, the rod is supplied with a cloth rod bag for storage and transport between fishing marks.

Perfect For

This rod suits anglers targeting wrasse, pollack and cod from rocky ground, breakwaters and harbour walls using small soft plastics, jig heads and other light lures within its 5-15g casting range. Its slim, sensitive blank makes it well suited to LRF and light saltwater lure fishing where bite detection and lure control matter more than brute casting distance.

The compact two-piece design, packing down to 110cm, also makes it a practical choice for anglers who want a dedicated light-lure rod that's easy to transport to coastal marks or pack alongside other gear.

Technical Insight

The Extra Fast action concentrates bend in the tip section, helping the high-visibility white tip register movement and subtle takes when working light lures - a key requirement for LRF where bites can be hard to feel. The nine zirconium-insert guides are designed to reduce friction, supporting smooth casting and line control across the rod's 5-15g lure range.

The VSS-style reel seat and EVA split-grip handle combine to keep the rod light in the hand while still providing a stable platform for playing fish, backed up by the carbon blank's backbone when fish are hooked near structure.