Shakespeare Salt Boat Spinning Rod 602 1.8m 20–30g

Shakespeare SALT Boat 602 — versatile mid-weight performer for small-boat saltwater fishing

The SALT Boat 602 blends 1.8 m reach, 20–30 g casting power and a compact 95 cm transport length into a balanced package for inshore and near-coastal species from dinghies, kayaks and modest-sized craft.

Powerful yet sensitive composite blank

The graphite composite construction delivers enough backbone to punch lures into wind and haul hard-fighting fish from depth, while retaining the sensitivity to detect tentative bites. The moderate-fast action loads progressively on the cast and cushions sudden head-shakes without sacrificing hook-setting authority.

Saltwater-ready hardware built to last

Stainless-steel guides resist corrosion in the spray, the DPS reel seat locks your reel securely, and the split-grip EVA handle sheds slime and salt with a quick rinse. At 270 g the rod stays light in hand through long sessions, and the gimbal butt lets you brace against bigger adversaries.

Choose the right variant

The SALT Boat range covers everything from ultra-light kayak work to deep-water bruisers:

• SALT Boat 502 – 8–12 lb (1.5 m, 8–12 g) – lightest option for sheltered bays, bream, small bass and mackerel from kayaks

• SALT Boat 502 – 12–20 lb (1.5 m, 12–20 g, 170 g, 79 cm) – ideal for small boats and kayaks targeting wrasse, schoolie bass and pollack

• SALT Boat 602 – 12–20 lb (1.8 m, 12–20 g, 250 g, 95 cm) – balanced all-rounder for medium inshore species on lighter lures

• SALT Boat 602 – 20–30 lb (1.8 m, 20–30 g, 270 g, 95 cm) – this model; versatile choice for cod, medium pollack and coalfish in moderate depths

• SALT Boat 702 – 12–20 lb (2.1 m, 12–20 g, 330 g, 110 cm) – extra length for open-water casting from larger vessels

• SALT Boat 702 – 20–30 lb (2.1 m, 20–30 g) – stepped-up power for deeper drifts and bigger predators

• SALT Boat 702 – 30–50 lb (1.8 m, 30–50 g, 280 g, 95 cm) – heavy-duty workhorse for conger, large cod and deep-water pollack

Facts

• Rod length: 1.8 m

• Casting weight: 20–30 g

• Line rating: 20–30 lb

• Rod weight: 270 g

• Transport length: 95 cm

• Number of sections: 2

• Rod action: moderate fast

• Material: graphite composite

• Handle: split-grip EVA

• Guides: 5 (including tip), stainless steel

• Reel seat: DPS type

• Butt: gimbal

• Supplied in cloth bag