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Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,677 ratings
Price: $49.95 $69.95 Free Return on some sizes and colors

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Brand Shakespeare
Material Blend
Color Multi
Number of Pieces 1
Fishing Technique Spinning

About this item

  • UGLY STIK 6’ ELITE SPINNING ROD: 35% more graphite than the Ugly Stik GX2, plus premium cork handles. From the makers of the #1 rod series in the world.
  • 8-17LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM HEAVY POWER, FAST ACTION: Built tough to stand up to what's next. Lure rating of 1/4-3/4 oz. Two piece fishing rod features Ugly Stik Clear Tip design for strength and sensitivity.
  • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from graphite and fiberglass for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining legendary toughness and strength. Ugly Stik Fishing Rods are covered by a 7 year warranty you won't find anywhere else.
  • 7 DURABLE GUIDES: Ugly Tuff one-piece stainless steel guides provide excellent corrosion resistance and durability and eliminate insert pop-outs during rough treatment.
  • REEL SEAT: Exposed Blank reel seats with cushioned stainless steel hoods provide comfort for your hands and protection for your reel. Premium type-C Cork rod handle is lightweight and slip-resistant, so you can hold on when fishing gets tough.

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Ugly won't quit. The Ugly Stik Elite series features 35% more graphite than Ugly Stik GX2 for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik Elite rods feature premium cork handles, Ugly Tuff guides for durability and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design. Fishing has gotten too pretty. Unscratched sparkle barges with nuclear-powered engines. Rods that act like skittish thoroughbreds instead of unshod workhorses. Fish pictures taken for ‘likes' instead of refrigerator doors. It's time to fish the way it's meant to be done, with tough, durable tackle built to provide ten whopper fish pics for every one of some dandy holding a fancy rod and a fingerling. It's time to fish ugly.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,677 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, value, portability, and ease of holding of the fishing rod. For example, they mention it's built well, has a good feel, and is easy to transport. Some are happy with sensitivity. That said, opinions are mixed on size.

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190 customers mention152 positive38 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing rod. They say it's built well, durable, and reliable. Some customers also mention that the reel is a great addition and that the rod should last for years.

"...Nice and afford setup. If you're shopping for a kids pole... save your money and dont buy the junk poles gimmicked to children...." Read more

"This is no way a professional rod but for everyday beater and it is TOUGH they are known for durability and accidents to happen and they make a..." Read more

"...The plus is it is light for her, strongest than most and fishes great." Read more

"Haven't used it yet but I've had a few in the past and always durable and reliable for lake/pond fishing" Read more

63 customers mention62 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the fishing rod. They say it's a beautiful rod for the money, and the best-performing rod for its price.

"...Nice and afford setup. If you're shopping for a kids pole... save your money and dont buy the junk poles gimmicked to children...." Read more

"...I can say it is the best-performing rod for the money. I am happy to spend 25% the money for 95% the performance and at least 100% the durability." Read more

"...I have this one and a GDX2. These are worth the extra 10 bucks." Read more

"...It is light weight, durable and the cost is wonderful. Really was a great buy." Read more

51 customers mention45 positive6 negative

Customers like the portability of the fishing rod. They say it's very light, strong, and easy to transport. Some say it has a cork handle.

"...The plus is it is light for her, strongest than most and fishes great." Read more

"...These rods are very light and very sturdy under load , which they have to be for my flexibility in fishing ...." Read more

"...Said it was made well, easy to use and is thrilled with it. It is light weight, durable and the cost is wonderful. Really was a great buy." Read more

"...It is light weight, sensitive, and relatively a lot cheaper when compared to the competitors...." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like the ease of holding the fishing rod. They say the cork butt and grip feels very good, and the handle is comfortable. They also mention that jigging on the bottom you can feel the bottom easily so you can control the jive. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease and comfort of holding.

"A little heavier action than a normal Ugly Stick. Comfortable, well balanced. Will be great for those larger trout!" Read more

"Rod feels good it’d be a 5 star if the eye holes were aligned but on the 2nd part of the rod I had to bend them into place which made an ugly noise..." Read more

"Paired this with a shimano 2500, 7'MH Ugly stick feels great and has good caster power." Read more

"Perfect rod for jigs and spoons. Love the feel and balance. 2 👍🏼’s up. Definitely would recommend this rod for trout, panfish and crappie 🎣..." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sensitivity of the fishing rod. They mention that it is very strong and sensitive to even the smallest tug. Some say that it's an excellent trout pole and that the tip is very sensitive and flexible.

"...It is light weight, sensitive, and relatively a lot cheaper when compared to the competitors...." Read more

"...We bought the 2 pc medium 7' version. The tip is very sensitive and flexible. The rod itself is pretty light and skinny, if I may use that word...." Read more

"...What an excellent product. This rod is sensitive with enough spije to thow lures a long way...." Read more

"...over a month and am seriously impressed with the feel, balance, sensitivity and quality of these rods...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fishing rod. For example, they mention it's a great rod, works well, and has great sensitivity. Some say it'll work with braid lines just fine.

"...We have 50 pound braid on it. About 2 years now really good rod and no issues...." Read more

"...The eyelets are of high quality and work with braid lines just fine, unlike some comments mentioning that these stainless steel eyelets are not good..." Read more

"...all the eyes are on solidly, the cork is nice feeling and the rod works ok overall...." Read more

"Its's an ugly stik. Works good but came with bent eyelets. Poor packaging." Read more

30 customers mention12 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the fishing rod. Some find all sizes very good and the perfect length, while others say that the handle at the reel seat is a little small and the reel space is small.

"...The casting is not as loose but not tight either my main complaint would be the cork has a 1/16 gap wear it meets the plastic and left ruff with..." Read more

"...Comfortable, well balanced. Will be great for those larger trout!" Read more

"...Oh just FYI I tested my daiwa bg 4000 on the rod and it dose not fit the reel seat dose not spread wide enough." Read more

"Good stiff pole no worries will buy again and again all sizes are very good as well like to match with biggame line 8 to 10 lb works" Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the fishing rod. They mention that it has a bad design, and is ugly. Some say that the blank of the Elite rod is very cheap and poor quality, and breaks easily.

"...This one however looks strange where you mount the reel. There’s a gap and it just looks bad." Read more

"Its's an ugly stik. Works good but came with bent eyelets. Poor packaging." Read more

"...It's an ugly Stik, it speaks for itself." Read more

"...The rest of the rod is great. I am certainly disappointed with new design, as i have a couple of ugly stik bigwater whose eyes look much more solid...." Read more

I like this rod it broke when I was hook on a fish
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I like this rod it broke when I was hook on a fish
I just would like for it to be replaced if there's a warranty on it
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Top reviews from the United States

Anthony J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
Size: 5' - Ultra Light - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Nice pole. Bought this a paired it with a Piscifun spinner and it's been in rotation ever since. Nice and afford setup. If you're shopping for a kids pole... save your money and dont buy the junk poles gimmicked to children. Get this with a 50 dollar or less 1000 series reel and it will last them into adulthood where it can serve as a crappie pole. Always try to buy something once.
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Mister E.
5.0 out of 5 stars great value for a pretty good rod
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
Size: 7' - Medium - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
This is no way a professional rod but for everyday beater and it is TOUGH they are known for durability and accidents to happen and they make a really good product. My wife purchased the gx2 with the foam grips and I love cork so I went with this one and its great. only gripe would be the reel seat and cork had squeaking going onwhen I hooked a fish easy rememdy was some 2 part epoxy and some thread (it was at the bottom of the reel seat and the end cork. fixed the issue very quickly and easily. still I would buy another or another length or size when I feel the need to add to my arsenal of fishing rods. great everyday product!
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blind guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
Size: 6'6" - Medium Heavy - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
My wife wanted a lighter pole for catfishing she is a tiny woman. I own lots of ugly sticks, 12 I think. We catfish and occasionally offshore and pier fish. In general Ugly Stik rods are awesome. This one fit the bill, she has landed a few 30 pounders and set aside a little small for the job it is an awesome rod. We have a Kastking 4000 reel on it, little over kill for the rod but for fish not. We have 50 pound braid on it. About 2 years now really good rod and no issues. The plus is it is light for her, strongest than most and fishes great.
3 people found this helpful
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Jeff G.
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent rod
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
Size: 7' - Medium - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Haven't used it yet but I've had a few in the past and always durable and reliable for lake/pond fishing
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Frankie G
5.0 out of 5 stars Bang for the Buck
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
Size: 5' - Ultra Light - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
I love this rod. It's not the best-performing rod I have ever owned... probably top 10% though. I can say it is the best-performing rod for the money. I am happy to spend 25% the money for 95% the performance and at least 100% the durability.
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Todd Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars A step up
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Size: 5' - Ultra Light - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
A little heavier action than a normal Ugly Stick. Comfortable, well balanced. Will be great for those larger trout!
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Jeff’s
5.0 out of 5 stars Great rod
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Size: 7' - Medium - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Great purchase extremely satisfied
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John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Like most freshwater fisherman
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
Size: 7' - Medium Light - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Like most freshwater fisherman , I catch fish that normally weigh between 9 oz. and 20lbs . I don't target a specific type of fish . I like them all . I fish from a kayak and don't like to deal with more than 2 or three rods at most . I like using lighter gear and don't worry about the size fish as I can play them easily in a kayak . I have 2 of the 7' medium light rods and really like them . These rods are very light and very sturdy under load , which they have to be for my flexibility in fishing . The only thing this weight rod does not do well with is 1/4 oz or less lures . It will cast them quite a distance but is more difficult to get the same precision in casting as a lighter rod will give you . Since my rods have to handle larger fish at times , I'm o.k. with that . To add weight for casting ( especially in windy conditions ) I will add a split shot to the line near the jig or lure to give it the extra weight . One more thing . These rods are listed as moderate fast action as opposed to the large mouth anglers preferred fast action . I like the fact that the top half of the rod has some bend to it so I can use the rod's action to keep tension on the line ( especially using braid ) as opposed to having intervals of some slack . It bodes better also for types of fish that have softer mouths where an excited hook set with fast action rods will cause a big hole in the mouth to lose a fish with .
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Omar
5.0 out of 5 stars Ligera y fuerte
Reviewed in Mexico on April 8, 2024
Size: 7' - Ultra Light - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Muy buena caña a muy bien precio para equipo muy ligero de pesca.
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Hector Jimenez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on November 8, 2023
Size: 7' - Medium - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
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Kevin A
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid 1 pc.
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2023
Size: 7' - Medium Light - 1pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
This is a one piece medium light looking forward to using it
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Kevin A
5.0 out of 5 stars Ultralight 7 ft
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2023
Size: 7' - Ultra Light - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
Cannot go wrong with an ugly stick elite. This is 7 ft ultralight two-piece. Nice cork handle.
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Rikba
1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong product
Reviewed in India on January 29, 2024
Size: 7' - Medium - 2pcPattern Name: RodVerified Purchase
I am a fan of ugly stick, they make the tuffest rods all my fishing rods are ugly stick, but this is a wrong product it's made of cheap materials,anglers pls skip this and an extra info I bought micro spinning and the elite these rod rods are super expensive in amazon guys you can buy these product from jbuy and cabral outdoors.
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