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Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,665 ratings

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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
1,665 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of holding, and portability of the fishing rod. For example, they mention it's a beautiful rod for the money, and the cork butt and grip feels very good. Some appreciate the sensitivity, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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189 customers mention151 positive38 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing rod. They mention that it is built well, durable, and reliable. Some say that it should last for years.

"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

"Never had a problem with ugly sticks. Very durable rod stands up to abuse." 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

62 customers mention61 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.

"...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

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

51 customers mention45 positive6 negative

Customers like the portability of the fishing rod. They say it is very light, strong, and easy to transport. Some mention that the rod is thin for a medium action, but it is durable.

"...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

31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

Customers like how easy it is to hold the fishing rod. They say it has a good feel, the cork butt and grip feel very good, and the handle is comfortable. They also mention that jigging on the bottom, they can feel the bottom easily so they can control the jive.

"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

"...6'6" med and 5'0" UL for just over a month and am seriously impressed with the feel, balance, sensitivity and quality of these rods...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the sensitivity of the fishing rod. They say it's very sensitive to even the smallest tug, and is strong enough to handle larger fish. Customers also mention that the tip is very sensitive and flexible, making it an excellent trout pole. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and sensitivity.

"...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. They mention that it works well, has great sensitivity, and is of high quality. Some say that it performs flawlessly, is perfect as expected, and works great to haul in solid 8lb fish.

"...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

28 customers mention10 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the fishing rod. Some mention that all sizes are very good, and the perfect length. They say that it can deal with medium size fishes, and has nice long handles that fit nicely into boat rod holders. However, others say that the handle at the reel seat is a little small, and that the reel barely fits the reel foot. They also say that this rod is lighter and smaller than expected, and doesn't fit their Penn Spin fisher reel.

"...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

"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

"...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

"...Now the negative. The handle at the reel seat is a little small. I am sure I will get used to this. The reel seat is not lined up with the guides...." 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 looks strange where you mount the reel.

"...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
4 Stars
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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