The Shakespeare Oracle: Let the Bard Predict Your Future. Image – Amazon
If, whilst in pursuit of Salmon, you are looking for divine intervention, consult the Shakespeare Oracle. Well that is what has been said about the “The Shakespeare Oracle” tarot cards and accompanying Shakespearean orientated book. No doubt a touch of inspiration here for one of the best selling double hander ranges on the market.
“Synopsis: The best of two worlds – divination and Shakespeare – are brought together in this illustrated tarot deck. “The Shakespeare Oracle” capitalizes on the great bard’s prophetic wisdom, as well as the archetypes that populate his work (for example, Puck as Magician, Romeo and Juliet as Lovers).”
So here we are wishing for a tight line, often believing in superstition to help our cause, wanting to know our destiny on the river, and the tool we are using is named after tarot cards and a period were myth ruled. Our hat is truly dothed to the Shakespeare brand for bridging these subjects.
Shakespeare Oracle Skagit 12′ 9″, #9
Introducing the newest to the range, the SHAKESPEARE ORACLE SKAGIT. Highlighting its shorter length and the quality of carbon used, we explain to our customers why this is a great choice for those who wish a Skagit outfit, be it high or over grown bankings, or heavy flies and fast tips. Read why here.
Shakespeare Oracle Spey. (Many sizes available).
The SHAKESPEARE ORACLE SPEY rod offers traditional action over the more modern fast action rods available. This rod is the next best step if you are ready to replace an older salmon rod, or you feel like upgrading, or even having a backup just incase, learn why here.
Shakespeare Oracle Scandi. (Many sizes available).
The SHAKESPEARE ORACLE SCANDI fly rod offers all the qualities of the Spey version, though this time the rod is a faster action, designed for Scandi style casting. Scandi casting is all about short and sharp movements, this rod meets the demands of this ever-growing casting style. Understand why this rod has been developed in this way by reading more here.
Shakespeare Oracle Switch. (Two sizes available).
The SHAKESPEARE ORACLE SWITCH fly rod comes in 7/8 and 8/9 weights ideal for low water conditions, grilse or even seatrout fishing. See many more of the switch rod’s advantages by visiting the rod description here.
Shakespeare Oracle Explorer (EXP) Range.
For the explorer…
There are travel versions of the Oracle Spey and Switch rods available. These break down into many more sections ultimately to fit inside your suitcase or strap to your backpack, or simply keep hidden in the boot of your car. Counter to popular belief, the strength of these multi-piece rods is not diminished by the addition of more joins.
Shakespeare Oracle EXP Salmon. (Many sizes available).
Shakespeare Oracle EXP Switch. (Two sizes available).
Lastly, the SHAKESPEARE ORACLE EXP SWITCH fly rod…
So you want a light rod that you can use for seatrout or grilse, or even to single hand fly fish for trout… and you want to fit it in your suitcase and you don’t want to spend over £100 – problem solved with change to spare, read more here about this high value, low cost switch rod.
To conclude, the Shakespeare Oracle range has caused quite a stir within the salmon fly community. The price point screams out as the main advantage, but we sometimes hear of customers buying them as a backup rod just incase they break their favourite (more expensive) rod and then end up switching to the Oracle because they just love it. Watch out Salmon fly rod manufacturers, these rods are setting a benchmark that is very attractive to the educated angler.
Watch Gary Scott, product designer for Shakespeare at the opening of the River Tay here:
