These Ugly Stick rods are really unbreakable
Florida Fishing
Dec 1, 2022 08:03:15 #
KG
Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we encountered (the kind of fish that swallaws the fish that swallaws your bait). And the braid eventually broke, once I tightened the drag past the braid's rated strength. But the rod held up better than I expected it would.
On a somewhat related note, what kind of strong and short rod would be appropriate for inshore fishing for fish that can fight?
I don't need a long rod, since there is no casting. We fish directly under the boat. And setting the hook (or responsiveness) isn't the primary concern, so the rod's action can be somewhat slow, if that helps prevent breaking, and as long as it has sufficient power. What's a decent and not too expensive rod for such purposes?
Do they make 5-foot rods? Or shorter?
On a somewhat related note, what kind of strong and short rod would be appropriate for inshore fishing for fish that can fight?
I don't need a long rod, since there is no casting. We fish directly under the boat. And setting the hook (or responsiveness) isn't the primary concern, so the rod's action can be somewhat slow, if that helps prevent breaking, and as long as it has sufficient power. What's a decent and not too expensive rod for such purposes?
Do they make 5-foot rods? Or shorter?
Dec 1, 2022 08:18:37 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
KG wrote:
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we... (show quote)
KG look up boat rods. Short n stiff may be what you're looking for 👍🎣 You're right about ugly sticks.. As close to bullet proof as possible
Dec 1, 2022 08:32:41 #
I believe they make 5’6” Heavy Action rods, but not sure about shorter than that…
Great testament to the Ugly Stik with your pics, though!
Great testament to the Ugly Stik with your pics, though!
Dec 1, 2022 08:49:48 #
KG wrote:
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we... (show quote)
They make Medium and Heavy Stand-up rods down to 4ft 6", but they're for conventional reels. I don't know of any thing that short, made for Spinning reels. The fish would be much easier to reel in on a conventional setup anyway.
Dec 1, 2022 09:00:31 #
KG
Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida
Fredfish wrote:
but they're for conventional reels. I don't know of any thing that short, made for Spinning reels. The fish would be much easier to reel in on a conventional setup anyway.
Yeah, that's the thing too. I like spinning reels. But it does look like most heavy and short rods are for baitcasters/conventional.
Not sure if I should switch and re-learn.
Dec 1, 2022 09:04:41 #
KG wrote:
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we... (show quote)
Ya, they make 5' boat rods for 12/0 Penns, if that is what you want. What the devil are you trying to catch, sharks? Good luck there.
Dec 1, 2022 16:47:18 #
KG wrote:
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we... (show quote)
Ugly Stick Tiger Shark Is just right for what your doing. It won't break. They always use to cost $60 for metal eyes. $70 with porcelain lined eyes.
Dec 1, 2022 18:01:05 #
Jeremy wrote:
Ugly Stick Tiger Shark Is just right for what your doing. It won't break. They always use to cost $60 for metal eyes. $70 with porcelain lined eyes.
I have an Ugly Stick I found at a garage sale years ago that is ~5’ long. I think I gave $5 for it. It looks like it’s been broken and some DIY’er repaired it. I don’t think it was originally a 5’ rod, but it works great when I fish from a bank with lots of tree limbs and little room to cast. I’ve never had any problems with it and the price was right! 😄 It’s a bait caster rod…
Dec 1, 2022 18:17:58 #
KG
Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida
Jeremy wrote:
Ugly Stick Tiger Shark
Yeah, I just bought one at Bass Pro Shops for $79.95. It's 5'8" long, stated to be optimal for 100-200lb braid. But it's a conventional rod. So I'm going to look into switching to baitcasters.
Dec 1, 2022 20:47:19 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
KG wrote:
Yeah, I just bought one at Bass Pro Shops for $79.95. It's 5'8" long, stated to be optimal for 100-200lb braid. But it's a conventional rod. So I'm going to look into switching to baitcasters.
KG if you're just dropping down the round reels will be easy to use. Free spool to depth n flip the switch.
Dec 1, 2022 20:52:15 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
KG if you're just dropping down the round reels will be easy to use. Free spool to depth n flip the switch.
Just make sure to keep your thumb on the spool!!!!!!
Dec 1, 2022 21:02:30 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Fredfish wrote:
Just make sure to keep your thumb on the spool!!!!!!
Be a good idea or set the tension knob tight. 👍👍
Dec 1, 2022 21:10:49 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Be a good idea or set the tension knob tight. 👍👍
If you're dropping heavy lead, you'll kill the bearing trying to control the drop with tension alone. It will also make it harder to reel.
Dec 2, 2022 00:45:14 #
Dec 2, 2022 01:42:20 #
KG wrote:
I was severely outgunned given the kind of fish we... (show quote)
Well for starters it looks like the rod and reel you're usin would be more suited for TROUT.
You need to pair up your rods and reels(and line) to the fish you are fishin for. Just Sayin.
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