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The Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Elite Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod feature lengths and actions tailored specifically for salmon and steelhead fishing. Ugly Tech™ Construction with 35% more graphite than the GX2 Ugly Stiks give anglers a lighter weight, more sensitive rod, while retaining the strength and reliability Ugly Stik fishing rods are famous for. The Ugly Tuff™ 1-piece stainless steel guides are super slick so line flows through smoothly, while providing maximum durability and eliminating insert pop-outs. The Elite rod blank is finished off with Ugly Stik's signature Clear Tip® fiberglass tip that delivers extra strength right where you need it. Conventional style reel seats with cushioned stainless steel hoods hold reel in place securely. The Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod uses premium cork grips to provide a comfortable and sure hold, even in wet conditions.
Perfect lengths and actions for salmon and steelhead
Incredible strength and reliability
35% more graphite than the GX2
Conventional style reel seat
Ugly Tuff 1-piece guides
Clear Tip fiberglass tip
Premium cork grip
Web ID: 1407050611372
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Jack Bsm from
Strong RodI purchased the 9ft medium rod which is about 310g, a little bit heavy for me. And it is a little bit tip heavy. I think I should purchase the medium light instead of medium, for lighter weight. The medium is very strong, which can handle a big fish easily. The tip is very soft, which can be good or bad. The guides of the Ugly Stik Elite Salmon / Steelhead are much stronger than the normal Ugly Stik Elite spinning rod, because each of the guides has two stainless steel legs, instead of single leg guide of the normal Elite spinning rod. This is very good for catching a big fish. If you are not going to catch a very big fish I recommend the normal Elite spinning rod, for light weight.
Date published: 2018-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hikenmiken from
Wonderful Rods!These rods are tough to beat for the money...strong, sensitive and feel great in action. I have fished with many of the pricier name brands, but none, especially with Ugly Stik's newer design, have prompted me to fork out the extra cash when these Ugly Stik Elite's are available. I have also read where some of the old-school Ugly Stik fans are complaining about the new design, but they need not worry...these rods are tough as nails, and will still take twice the abuse of more expensive rods.
Date published: 2018-01-09
Rated 1 out of
5 by
BGGUY from
Guides got GROOVED using monoI got 6 of the 9ft, MH, USESSP902MH, rods. I used them with 14lb mono with the drag set to 3lbs. After about one week of light surf fishing and a few fish (none bigger than 6lbs) the guides had grooving in them!!! I could't believe it at first since this is the first time in my 35+ years of fishing that I have had grooving in my guides!! And it wasn't just the top guides either but all of the guides!! On ALL of the rods!! Also, the finish on the guides was peeling off.
I quickly returned the rods and will spend my money elsewhere. At this price point (or just a bit more) there are several other options all with proper guides.
Date published: 2017-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tumorxx from
Ugly Stik not so Uglythis was my gift to myself for Chum Salmon season here in WA state, I matched this rod with a baitcasting reel and put 15 pound mono on, my son and I caught more than a dozen fish over two days and I even had to fight off a seal for one of those fish; though it all the rod performed beautifully. I wish I could attach the video of the rod almost bent in half while fighting a seal with my salmon in its mouth, everyone we were fishing with was either laughing or cringing that the rod would break. Score was 1 for fisherman...0 for seal, catch your own fish, silly seal.
Date published: 2016-12-29
Rated 4 out of
5 by
AMog from
Good RodCabela's Canada sold me a rod with a crack . over an internet.
Date published: 2016-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5 by
flyman39 from
9' 1/2 to 1-1 1/2 oz casting rodGot this at my local store and used it for the first time today chasing steelhead with spoons. Great rod, back bone while still having a sensitive tip. Felt every spoon vibration. Highly recommended. Only weird thing, the back grip is about two inches too long for my casting style. But love the rod, so can learn to live with it.
Date published: 2016-02-03
Rated 4 out of
5 by
hotrod9mm from
Great rodIt is a ugly stik what more needs to be said
Date published: 2015-09-30
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RM66 from
A Great Rod!I purchased this rod and matched it with a Penn, Battle II, 4000, fishing reel, using 15 lb test braided line. The one thing I like the most is how lightweight it is. I have used it now three times, haven't caught anything yet, but I still like this outfit. The rod is well made, in my estimation, have not found fault with anything. I expect many years of use.
I would like to know the length of the rod and would this rod be good for large salmon 40 lbs. and casting from shore.
and what size or type of spinning reel would that would be best for this type of fishing. I'm in Washington State and the Salmon ON!
Asked by: Aubrey 68
What is the weight of the 9ft medium, and also 9ft medium light? Thank you!
Asked by: Jack Bs
What is the USESSP862M rod weight?
Asked by: Jaydenkayden
Can I use this rod with braid line?
Asked by: Jaydenkayden
Is this rod one piece or does it break down
Asked by: Joeroo
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. You can click on the arrow next to action and it will bring up more information for each model. These are all showing as 2 piece rods.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-09-27
Can I use this rod for saltwater fishing?
All the saltwater fishing I do is off the shore so would this rod work.
Asked by: 1990f350
Thank you for your question about the Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod. According to the manufacturer, this rod and be used for saltwater fishing.
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2017-06-01
What is the lure weight rated for on this rod?
Asked by: Keter
Thank you for your inquiry. The lure weight for this rod will depend upon the model you are purchasing. The models and their lure weights are as follows:
Model: USESSP862M (8'6" Medium) Lure weight: 3/8 - 3/4 oz.
Model: USESSP862MH (8'6" Medium Heavy) Lure Weight: 1/2 - 1-1/2 oz.
Model: USESSP862H (8'6" Heavy) Lure Weight: 1/2 - 1-3/4 oz.
Model: USESSP902M (9' Medium) Lure Weight: 3/8 - 3/4 oz.
Model: USESSP902XH (9' X-Heavy) Lure Weight: 3/4 - 3 oz.
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