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FREE OFFER Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Lite Spinning Rods
- Exclusive quick-taper Clear Tip® design
- Blank-thru-handle construction
- Top-grade cork handles
- Graphite-reinforced reel seats
- Stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts
- "Ugly Back" 60-day/5-year limited warranty
- Exclusive quick-taper Clear Tip® design
- Blank-thru-handle construction
- Top-grade cork handles
- Graphite-reinforced reel seats
- Stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts
- "Ugly Back" 60-day/5-year limited warranty
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I think it's about personal preference, but ugly stiks are insanely tough rods so I'm sure they will hold up. You'd need a quality reel though.
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I've used the Johnny Morris 7 ft Med weight spinning rod for salmon fishing -- however, I prefer the additional power provided by the Medium Heavy model when targeting fish of this size -- specifically 5 - 40 pounds.Details:
This stik is only one piece or we can divide or separate it in different pieces?Answers
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I think they mostly come in 2 pieces - although some do come as one piece. Check the website
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When purchasing the rod, it will say in the description if it is one or two piece. I'm pretty sure all Ugly Stik's are two piece, but I could be wrong.Details:
i want a longer rod that has sensitivity and also backbone. any suggestions?Answers
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Depends on your preference really. If you like to see your rod bend when landing big fish I say go for it. Ugly Stik's are super tough rods..I wouldn't worry about breaking it. Invest in a good reel and set your drag properly and you can land almost any fish up to a reasonable size. I landed a 5 FT Sturgeon on a 6'6 Light rod and size 20 reel.
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No - get at least a medium to set the hook properly.Details:
I am interested in a 5'6 to 6' rod. I want the strength level to be strong enough for lake bass, but our lake also has trout so I want it sensitive enough to enjoy catching good sized trout. What Ugly Stik "action level" would you recommend?Answers
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I'd go for a 6'6 Light if you're not interested in horsing those bass in. It's light enough for trout, and Ugly Stik's are always tough as nails. If you can't get a Light, a ML will do as well.
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Well a medium/light ML would be great. It can handle about any size bass. I have never heard of or seen an ugly stick breaking. Even a light action rod would probably be fine.
Top 500 Contributor
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I'm a fan of Ugly Stiks. But for most fishing over the last two years, I've actually moved on. I didn't realize the difference in feel of the more expensive graphite rods as compared to Ugly Stiks until I tried some out. I haven't looked back...That said, an Ugly Stik LITE in a medium to medium heavy will be your best bet. The more noodle-like the rod (whippy), the less hook-setting power you'll have, and the lesser sensitivity as well.
You'll have plenty of backbone in the MH, a little less in the M to horse in big bass, lake trout.
Hope this helps.
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i bought a 6'6" rod medium sensitivity rated for approx 12lb I think and it was quite sensitive for bass and pike of all sizesDetails:
What is the best reel under $100 for the 5'6 light action rodAnswers
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BPS Micro Lite reel and rod is a real good choice for a sub $100 setup, go check out the reviews.
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Got to be honest, you can go wrong with the Bass Pro extreme reel. It is really solid and that would keep you under $100A:
i put a quantum nomad on mine it cost around 30 and was quite pleased with it
Top 250 Contributor
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Any reel in ultralight to light will work just fine a Pflueger President is a quality reel under $100.A:
I paired this rod with the Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Spinning Reel, and the combo works perfectly.Inexpensive as can be, but it doesn't look or feel inexpensive.
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Another retailer sells the ugly stik lite pro spinning rod, with the blue finishing. What is the difference between that rod and this one?Answers
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Could be different model year.
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None really, they are both the same rod with the same features. I think they have discontinued the blue rods.Details:
Could someone please tell me the purpose/importance of this tiny guide near the handle of the rod? I have the 6'6" M 2pc.Counting the guides, including this tiny one, I would have 9. If I only counted the main guides starting with the largest base one going towards the tip, I would only have 8.
Thank you.
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That is not a line guide. It is a place to hook you lure when you're done fishing.A:
Its to put your hook on during storage, so you don't eat up your guides.A:
Boy don't I feel stupid.Never had a rod with a hook holder like that.
I slipped line through this while putting line on my spool and it helped keep the tension tight, so after my reel was spooled I just took it back out and re-guided.
Thanks guys.
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That is to fasten your hook or lure to when you aren't using your rod.Do not run your line through it as doing so will restrict your casting distance.
Top 25 Contributor
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It's a hook holder, not a guide.Details:
Just received Ugly Stik Lite,SP 1166 2M 6'6" rod. How on earth does the spinning reel mount on this particular rod????Answers
Top 10 Contributor
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Just spin the top cork hand
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The top of the handle should spin to pen and close on the reel.Q:
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I am considering 6' 6" 2 piece vs. 6' 1 piece. Will I lose much sensitivity with 2 piece rod?
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Pflueger President 8035 reelAnswers
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I always fish with a 2 piece rod because I like to take them apart to travel. I have fished with one piece rods and I cant tell the difference
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You could go with a 6'6'' one piece, they do make them and I personally don't care for 2 piece rods because your always straightening out the tip or pushing it down so it doesn't fly off on the next cast.. Either way Ugly Stick Lites are the best rods under 40$$A:
1) Their Ultra Light Rod, is heavier than most Ultra Light Rods, not that good for Trout Fishing!2) Don't accidentally DROP it, the ceramic eyelets will break and fall out!
3) The ceramic eyelets fall out even if you don't drop the rod!
4) Having bought 3 of these rods, Abu Garcia Rods, and other products owned by the Pure Fishing, company, All I can say "Pure Fishing" = Pure JUNK, that includes Shakespeare and Abu Garcia Rods, and Reels under that cooperate brand name.
5) Loose Sockets on 2 piece Rods. allow the top to rotate when casting
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NO!...it will break, if it flexes too much the ceramic eyelets will fall out. this has happened to me 6 times, before I finally tossed the rods in the trash.
Top 250 Contributor
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Yes. I have an ultra lite and a light action 2-piece ugly sticks and they can both touch end to end.Images for this Answer
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Top 10 Contributor
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yes i have one and in my opinion the bend is better because of its light feel and this one is 2x sensitivity...its a much better upgrade and in my regular fishing rotation...i wouldn't go bending it around though to touch the other side -_-
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