Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod - Multi-Use Rods for Lure or Bait Fishing From Shore, Boat, Kayak - Mackerel, Bass, Wrasse, Pollack

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The eyelets might begin to corrode after a couple of years of usage in saltwater but it is nothing to worry about as you can always wipe them clean. Price The Ugly Stik GX2 series has been a rage among anglers ever since its inception. Rightly so, their faith is not misplaced in this Shakespearean wonder (just like the great playwright) and it continues to garner attention in the fishing community with its lovely performances. The old guides were tough, but they featured the traditional pop-out ceramic insert that had the potential to get broken. The guide is now a one-piece stamped stainless steel design that makes it extremely durable and one would almost say, near impossible to destroy. For those wanting a more general purpose inshore option there are 6 popular medium power rods at 5’6”, 5’10”, 6’, 6’6”, 7’, and 9’. The front grip (in front of the reel) is a little softer, yet has no impact on performance and fishing comfort.

There’s enough power and leverage in this model that you have plenty of support should a fish of size take your bait. For those chasing a heavier class of fish, there’s a 4’9” and 6’ which are great for saltwater kayak and boat applications, both in and outside the heads.To further bolster its durability and performance, the rod comes equipped with Ugly Tuff guides. These guides are not only resilient but also facilitate smooth line movement, preventing snags and friction that could compromise your fishing line’s integrity. The lightweight graphite reel seat is another thoughtful addition, providing secure and stable reel attachment while maintaining a light overall weight for comfortable handling.

For my money, it’s the 9-foot medium with its 4 to 20 lb line rating and 1/8 to 3/4 lure rating that works for me. Irrespective of whether you are a fresher or a seasoned angler, it can never hurt to have an Ugly Stik GX2 by your side. ​Our readers often shared the anecdotes regarding how carefree they are while lending these rods to even the clumsiest of friends as they know they will be safe.​ Power settings also vary according to rod length. Once you are through with the choice of power rating, you can move forward and find the desired length.Be it braided, carbon or monofilament lines, the guides are perfectly fine for all. Here the big guide remains on the main blank, unlike the earlier version where the blank carried all the guides. Functioning

Technology is at the forefront of this product’s excellence, incorporating the globally renowned Ugly Stik blank technology. This innovative feature guarantees a rod that withstands the tests of time and the rigorous challenges of kayak fishing. It's resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it remains a vital part of your fishing gear collection for years. Rod Blank–First off this new generation of technology is called Ugly Tech™and features a new blank through reel seat design that is a combination of traditional fiberglass with the addition of a touch of graphite. Heavy power – Available In 2 Models: Large pikes, salmons, and even some saltwater fishes can be your game now.

Introduced in 1976, the Shakespeare Ugly Stik is something that most of us anglers are familiar with. During our growing up years when we saw the Ugly Stik being used by our fathers and grandfathers, we developed a kind of attachment to it. They come in both casting and spinning variants and we have reviewed both of them. You can see below that we found them equally good. Being serious about angling doesn’t really mean spending hundreds of dollars unnecessarily. ​ ​The expensive rods are good indeed but this isn’t bad either.​ ​ The clear-tip provides the sensitivity which makes it possible to feel even the lightest strike of the most stealthy fishes. We are free to use a lot of retrieval techniques The Daiwa BG and medium or medium-heavy Ugly Stik GX2 combination is more versatile and durable than anything else in the same price range. Spending less means losing out on long-term durability; spending more means you’re paying for features designed for specific kinds of fishing, or lighter-weight materials that are nice to have but unnecessary for a general-purpose fishing setup. (Daiwa’s 1500–2500 models are ideal for small trout streams but can also handle light inshore fishing for spotted seatrout and flounder, while the larger 5000 and 8000 models will handle larger inshore species and perhaps even small tuna and dolphinfish.) Baitcasters are predominantly designed to throw heavy lures at considerable distances and therefore we have limited power-settings.

This is one of those rods that I have no problem lending to a friend as I know that he or she is not going to mess it up. I keep a few extra GX2 rods on the boat for when I have company come from out of town. One of the first things that come to mind for most experienced fisherman when they think of an Ugly Stik is durability and value.The one-piece rods are great. The joins/ferules of the 2 pieces aren’t bad but can be prone to movement.