Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Big Water Spinning Rods
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Built to handle the challenges big water presents, the Ugly Stick Big Water Spinning Rods feature Shakespeare's exclusive Howald Process™ construction which incorporates an inner spiral of graphite for superior hoop strength, covered by an outer layer of glass fibers for even flex distribution. Ugly Stick Big Water Rods are outfitted with Fuji® double footed stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts, Fuji graphite-reinforced reel seats with stainless steel hoods and blank-thru-handle construction for maximum strength and sensitivity. Complete with the exclusive Ugly Stick Clear Tip® (clear, solid fiberglass tip, painted over on some models), the strongest, most sensitive tip to top off a rod. All Ugly Stiks come with the "Ugly Back" 60-day/5-year limited warranty.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by mel920 boyfriend loves it
Boyfriend loves this rod. Works well for saltwater fishing, salmon fishing and catfish. Very versatile! Great purchase.
April 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by patbigcat Bigwater 15' spinning
Beast of a rod.If you're lookin for a rod to really get it out there,this is the one.I've never had a problem with any of the bigwater uglies.I've owned a dozen or so.They hold up and get the job done effectively and reasonably.I like bigwater uglys for all my flathead fishing.I feel unless you're going to go with a full blown custom,the bigwater is the tool for the job.I,m usually casting 6-12 oz plus bait,they handle the job perfectly.
April 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by IABOWHNTR Love ugly sticks!
I have a 10' that I acquired striper fishing last year when I snagged a line with my hook and when I pulled the line in not only did I find the ugly stick and a nice okuma fishing reel, but I also pulled up a 36 pound striper still hooked on the line. I was impressed with the rod so I bought a 9' bigwater ugly to get some extra distance on my cast's. Im running an okuma trio 80 bait feeder reel and use it for plugs as well as bottom fishing, only caught a few small skates with the new rod but with weather warming up and bass getting bigger I can't wait to see how it will handle the 40# stripers up here.
April 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by undies33 Holys..t that Rod is huge!
Sorry but i sent that enormous 11' big water rod back too BPS. It would take two people to use it. I would had loved to have caught a monster fish on it though ! ;(
February 28, 2013
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Is the BWS1100 9' rod 2 pieces or 1? BPS shows as 1, but Shakespear seems to indicate on their website that it is a 2 piece rod.
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I'm a big fan of ugly stiks and fish mostly freshwater but am looking to purchase a saltwater set up. ill be doing mostly surf fishing and fishing from other places along the shore. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions about this rod and if it fits my needs for what im looking for, also what length do you think would be best. I'm also looking to get a solid reel and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on one that would match up good for this pole and also the fishing ill be doing not really trying to break the bank on this setup though, so something that is inexpensive. ThanksAnswers
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I dont know about the reel but I just bought the 9-2" Ugly Stik medium-heavy for the surf. I can easily throw 3-4oz lures about 150 feet. It is 2-piece, easy fit in the car. Im using an old spinning reel wit 20 lb test line.Im happy with it.
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I am a big fan off the Inshore Select Rods by Ugly Stik....I own 7 foot med and 7 foot 6 med. heavy. I also like Shimano reels...most all of them can be used in saltwater. As with ANY saltwater fishin it is always best to rinse of all your equipement with freshwater..for the money the Shimano Sienna 2500 or 3000 would be a good start.A:Â
i would use bws1100 11ft and a diawa Emcast6000 its has 10 stinless steel ball bearings and tough holds 350yds 65ld braid which is size of 14ld mono,catch everything anything you wont to and bring em in fast.Answers
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The BWS1100 10' rod is 2 pieces.
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Yes, the BWS1100- 10' rod is two pieces.Answers
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the 12-30 is going to give you more choices.
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You should match up with the 12-30 because that will handle the heavy line better.Details:Â
What would be the best reel and line type to match with the 6'6" 2-piece, mainly saltwater use...Answers
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I bought the Socorro 8000F to go with this rod for saltwater fishing, haven't used it yet but will on Vaca.A:Â
I use those rods a lot in salt water. They're very good rods for the $$, but if you'll be doing a lot of casting I recommend the one piece rod.It depends on what you mean by "inexpensive". For a real good quality, nice looking reel for that rod that will last a long time, resist corrosion well, cast well with mono or braid, that has a good drag & cost less than $100.00 I recommend a Penn Sargus 5000 or 6000. Any reel cheaper than $80-$100 you won't be happy with for very long, it'll give you problems.
My favorite line for the past 10 yrs is Power Pro braided line, but be careful, it can cut you bad it you try to hold it tight & it slides through your hand.
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I use 50lb. braided lineDetails:Â
Do u think this rod culd stand up 2 any sharks, nd if so whts tha max size of sharks this rod culd bring in?Answers
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No,too much give in the 12 ft H spinning I have for sharks.A:Â
The biggest I have caught is about 5' but I feel it would handle 7 to 8' all right.Q:Â
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I already own a Pflueger Medalist 6080, is this a good choice for a rod? I'm fishing in Saltwater off rocks and piers.
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This rod will make any reel the perfect combo expecially if it is light weight. I can't say enough about this rod.A:Â
I would definitely choose an ugly stick, but would look for something in the 9+foot range for the shore unless you are just fishing for schoolies great value for the moneyA:Â
I use this rod for live lining for Rockfish (Striped Bass) in the Cheasapeake Bay. It used from the boat and from shore. I love this rod
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I would say Penn. Something like the Penn Spinfisher V 6500 to 8500, Penn Fierce 6000 to 8000 or Penn Pursuit 6000 to 8000. I have the 12 foot with a Penn Pursuit 8000 and P Line 40 lbs mono perfect set up. I am soon going to upgrading to a Penn Spinfisher V 8500.A:Â
with the 8' lengh, you can get by with the 4/0 size. I also use a Newell 229 on it as well because it is so light weight, you can stick a small reel on it.
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I PERSONALLY LIKE THE PENN REELS THE 850SS OR 950SS ARE BEUTIFUL REELS THEY HOLD ABOUT 250 YDS TO 300YDS OF 25 LB TEST LINE REAL SWEET FOR THE SALTWATER FISHING..AND ARENT A BAD PRICE ..A:Â
I pair mine with Stella 10000's or you can also use Cabo 60 or 80.Answers
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I get about an extra 10-15 yds with my 15 versus my 12.I use both.A:Â
It will cast about 20% further.You need long arms to really get the most out of the 15 footer though,it has a very long handle in comparison to the 10 ft,er.A:Â
it should as long as you can handle the extra weight and length. Mathimatically it should but who likes math.A:Â
THE LENGTH ISNT SO MUCH AS IMPORTANT TO THE CASTING OF THE ROD AS IT IS TO SURF FISHING ,THE LONGER THE ROD THE HIGHER IT PUTS YOUR LINE UP IN THE AIR OVER THE WAVES BREAKIN ON THE SURF SO THE WAVES DONT DRAG YOUR RIG IN ....A:Â
yes by arc of your cast it sould however some more skill is involved
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I suppose it would in theory yesDetails:Â
Im looking for a good rod and reel combo for pier or inshore fishing. Wondering what length and action I should get.Answers
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I fish both pier and inshore and I like the 8' lenght the best. I have some super light weight BPS rods that are 6'6" that do a good job to buy my favorite is the 8' length.
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if you mean freshwater or saltwater either way you seem like you want an ugly stikgood choice I have much respect for these rods and their reels
get a 6 foot 6 it is a comfortable and multipurpose length than get a
medium M-for freshwater
or MH medium-heavy for saltwater
depending on which yuoll be fishing more
get the ugl stik regular spinning rod or ugly stik lite spinning rod
the reel I highly highly recommened the pflueger gx-7 reel for freshwater get the right size reel
and it comes with an extra spool
or for saltwater just get an ugly stik combo
hopefully i have helped
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I would strongly recomend the ugly stick. I use medium action. at the lake i fish at they have a large variety of fish and i use the ugly stick for all of the types of fishing i do. i dont exactly know the length but i think anything will do.
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I like BWS1102 which is 7' and handles 1oz to 6oz lures and big live baits. It also handles the huge fish that hit lures and baits that big. You would love the Ugly Stik big water rod for in shore fishing, and 7' is a good length to start with.
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