The Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod feature Ugly Tech Construction with 35% more graphite than the GX2 Ugly Stiks to 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 though 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. Exposed blank style reel seats with cushioned stainless steel hoods hold reel in place securely, while increasing anglers’ contact with the blank. The Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod uses premium cork grips to provide a comfortable and sure hold, even in wet conditions. Incredible strength and reliability. 35% more graphite than the GX2. Exposed blank style reel seat. Ugly Tuff 1-piece guides.
Product Features
- Incredible strength and reliability
- 35% more graphite than the GX2
- Exposed blank style reel seat
Great update to a classic, questionable quality control with blanks Great all around freshwater and light surf rod. Got the 7′ 2pc medium, decent tip (I’d say moderate action) with huge backbone, enough to lift a wobbly 10lb cat into a boat. I like the solid 1pc guides, cork grips (main reason why I opted for the Elite) and snug reel seat. I paired it to an Abu Revo Sx 40, beautiful and lightweight combo that is a hoot to cast and whip.
Best lightweight rod! This rod is awesome! I bass fish and I used to mainly use a 6′ Ugly Stik GX2 with Okuma Helios HX-30 reel & 30lb braided line. That setup works awesome, however, I wanted to have more fun by using a smaller pole, which in turn makes even smaller fish feel like big fish. This 4.6′ rod paired with an Okuma RTX-25S reel & 20lb braided line is just awesome! Catching bass is even more fun now! The 1lb fish feel like 3lb fish, and when you catch a nice 4 or 5 pounder it’s a blast…
Don’t spend more, try this fishing rod. I returned a defective Ugly Stik GX2 and ordered this. This is definately an upgrade. It is lighter, more sensitive, and just a tough as the fishing rod it replaced. I feel it is as good or better than some i have looked at in the $100+ range. Definately a good value.