Shakespeare Beta Put-Over Pole 8m

The Shakespeare Beta Put-Over Pole is designed as a genuine entry-level option for anglers getting started with traditional pole fishing, built on a lightweight, stiff carbon-style blank that offers reliable strength and properly easy handling for a first pole.

The simple put-over construction makes this pole quick to assemble and use, ideal for beginners learning the basics of pole fishing without a complicated rigging system to master first. An anti-slip painted butt section and textured blank improve grip and control throughout, making this pole genuinely practical, durable and forgiving in use, exactly what an affordable introduction to pole fishing should be.

Detailed Specifications

• Length: 8m
• Construction: Carbon put-over
• Blank: Lightweight, stiff, textured for grip
• Butt Section: Anti-slip paint finish

Gerrys Pro Tip

Take your time learning the put-over technique on this pole before moving to anything more advanced, mastering the basics of pole fishing on forgiving, dependable kit like this makes the transition to longer or more technical poles far smoother later.

3 Examples of How and Where to Use It

• Learning Pole Fishing From Scratch: Simple put-over construction and a forgiving blank make this genuinely approachable for beginners.
• General Coarse and Silverfish Fishing: 8m of reach suits typical margin and mid-range pole fishing distances.
• An Affordable Introduction to the Discipline: Dependable performance without the cost of a competition-level pole.

FAQs

Is this pole suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, its specifically designed as an entry-level pole, with a simple put-over construction thats straightforward to learn.

What length is this pole?
8 metres.

What does put-over construction mean?
Sections push over each other from the tip down, a traditional pole design thats simple to assemble and use compared with more complex rigging systems.

What is the butt section finish for?
Anti-slip paint improves grip and control when handling the pole, particularly useful for anglers still building technique.