Ugly stick spinning rods: Many of you have “stuck up” for the Ugly Stik rods. Based on those recommendations, I looked at their two models of spinning rods. As I dug deeper to see the...

Old75 Loc: Broken Arrow, OK

Many of you have “stuck up” for the Ugly Stik rods. Based on those recommendations, I looked at their two models of spinning rods. As I dug deeper to see the specifications if the rods, I found that both were said to be for saltwater. I was surprised but also perplexed/confused. My question is ‘couldn’t a saltwater rod be used in freshwater?’ I could see why one might not want to use a freshwater rod in saltwater. (to avoid corrosion) I look forward to your comments.

Foodfisher Loc: SO. Cal coast

Short answer-yes! Saltwater rods are 'probably ' built stronger to handle a potententialy larger catch. Not to mention corrosion. May be too stiff for ultra light gamefishing.

wellfield Loc: Long Beach,California

The GX-2 spinning rod is a newer addition to the 'Ugly Stick' line,I have one,it's 'very' flexible.I also have a baitcaster 'Ugly Stick' 'tis a wee bit stiffer......I use them for saltwater,and of course they can be used for freshwater....it would be bad business if a company like 'Shakespeare' made rods for one use only.....I like my Ugly Sticks.

Old75 Loc: Broken Arrow, OK

wellfield wrote:

The GX-2 spinning rod is a newer addition to the 'Ugly Stick' line,I have one,it's 'very' flexible.I also have a baitcaster 'Ugly Stick' 'tis a wee bit stiffer......I use them for saltwater,and of course they can be used for freshwater....it would be bad business if a company like 'Shakespeare' made rods for one use only.....I like my Ugly Sticks.

I was just mentioning what their specs say. Drill down on them and you will see what I mean.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Old75 wrote:

I was just mentioning what their specs say. Drill down on them and you will see what I mean.

Well, they are durable, but don’t float worth a darn. Ask my oldest Son as he and his fiancé (now Wife) found out a couple years back when they flipped my canoe. They lived to tell about it and stayed together which is all that matters. My rods and go-to tackle box have been replaced and it just adds another chapter to the story.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

OJdidit wrote:

Well, they are durable, but don’t float worth a darn. Ask my oldest Son as he and his fiancé (now Wife) found out a couple years back when they flipped my canoe. They lived to tell about it and stayed together which is all that matters. My rods and go-to tackle box have been replaced and it just adds another chapter to the story.

Put a reel on ANY rod and I don't think it's gonna float. NONE that I've ever owned would. Just sayin.

Egghead

Have you ever used a cresent wrench for a hammer? Or used a screw driver for a pry bar? ? Fishing poles can be used for alot of stuff. Salt water, fresh water, even wackin a kid across the head that out fished ya. If ugly sticks were around when I was a kid my dad wouldn't have had to kill the Willow tree. If you know what I mean , like all salt water stuff a little cleaning goes a long ways.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

You can do all sorts of things with what's considered salt water gear. My 10 year old granddaughter insisted on using her surf rod to go trout fishing. Itworked.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Old75 wrote:

Many of you have “stuck up” for the Ugly Stik rods. Based on those recommendations, I looked at their two models of spinning rods. As I dug deeper to see the specifications if the rods, I found that both were said to be for saltwater. I was surprised but also perplexed/confused. My question is ‘couldn’t a saltwater rod be used in freshwater?’ I could see why one might not want to use a freshwater rod in saltwater. (to avoid corrosion) I look forward to your comments.

I’ve been using ugly Styx for all my fishing applications, I just go down in size in order to match it up to the fish I hope to catch. As far as corrosion, I have the same rods I did 30 years ago and they seem to be in fine condition.

hoagie2161

They been around since the mid 70s , so either you an old timer , or should I say an older timer than myself , and I can remember the weeping willow tree very vividly,

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

hoagie2161 wrote:

They been around since the mid 70s , so either you an old timer , or should I say an older timer than myself , and I can remember the weeping willow tree very vividly,

I enlisted at the age of 17 with my parents permission. My mother was sitting on the dock fishing while I was still in her tummy.
Does that give you a hint ??

Ronniejw Loc: West Point MS

I have 2 ugly stiks, one I use for catfish being a little heavier, the other is my spincaster, nice flex and coupled with a Mitchell reel and 15lb braid have caught numerous bass to 3lb so far this month. Was in Walmart earlier today and they have some nice light ugly stiks, plenty flexible for light freshwater fishing.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Ronniejw wrote:

I have 2 ugly stiks, one I use for catfish being a little heavier, the other is my spincaster, nice flex and coupled with a Mitchell reel and 15lb braid have caught numerous bass to 3lb so far this month. Was in Walmart earlier today and they have some nice light ugly stiks, plenty flexible for light freshwater fishing.

I’ve got some heavy duty Ugly Styx for salt and some ultra light for trout. One of my trout rods is so light, I use 4 lbs test on it. My heavy rods are loaded with 60 lbs test, one spinning rod and one for deep wreck fishing. I can get an honest fight from a tiny sunny all the way up to a hundred pound tuna.
Ugly Styx have my vote.

Ronniejw Loc: West Point MS

Many years back I was offshore fishing a reef. I had a 15lb ugly stik and Penn overhead reel, 30lb braid, 3/0 hook with a small live fish for bait. The tide runs there and had the line out 30 to 40 yards. The rod was in one of the holders and shortly after the rod bent and the reel was screaming as the bait was taken. I fought the fish for over 1/2 hour and it almost spooled me. All I could do to slow it was bend the rod back which worked then played it back. This fish was a 50 lb northern bluefin tuna. The ugly stik was fantastic. I will post a pic of it when I get on my pc.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Ronniejw wrote:

Many years back I was offshore fishing a reef. I h... (show quote)

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