Any thoughts on the Ugly stick?
I’m a beginner and I don’t care to become an avid fisherman. Basically looking to just drop a line and hang out with friends. I don’t need the latest and greatest gear. But does it work? I like by a small lake and canals off the bay on Long Island. Thoughts?
Posted by Ajdelay13
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Ugly sticks are great. I lost mine in the river last weekend along with an abu Garcia black max. That rod was faithful for over six years and always broke me out of slumps
Ugly stick is a good tough rod although if you buy a combo the reel that comes with it is usually pretty cheap. Buy the rod and reel separately and you should have it for years.
It’s good for fishing with bait, but that’s about it.
I have had bad luck with them… But I might be the problem
Bit heavy, low on sensitivity, priced right, built to last, almost indestructible
Good for a cheap strong setup but its not super sensitive
People will hate on this but I’ve been fishing for 20 years now 1-2 times a week. I’ve bought all sorts of fancy pants rods and reels and here’s my take:
Spend money on awesome reels
Pair them with the Uglystik that makes sense for your target fish.
best rods
If fished for close to 40 years now and caught 6 bass with my ugly stick last night.
They’re work horses.
Ugly sticks are the bomb. My buddies are constantly snapping their st.croixs and I’ve yet to break an ugly stick.
They are very durable. Borderline bullet proof. I find them to be too whippy and flexible for my taste. I like a rod that had a stiffer action. Personal preference
I have two dock runners and absolutely love them. They are perfect for the kids and just screwing around at the docks or a small pond.
Have two of them and love them both. Very durable, great starter rods!
A rod that just fucking works. For the price there’s pretty much no beating it.
They’re great but once you reach a level of fishing where you’re casting a lot, give yourself some love and ditch this rod.
I use my 24” Ugly Stick when tossing a wacky rig into shade trees from the kayak. It’s perfect for short casts and can stand up to a fight from a five pound bass even in the thickest weeds. The reel, however, sucks. Toss the generic or use it for respooling lines. I put on a $30 Abu Garcia spinning reel and some Big Game line. A con however is that I just discovered the cork handle is fake, but that’s what keeps the cost so low for a $25 combo.
As a fisherman for over 30 years ugly sticks are just ok.
As a beginner just getting the rod and a separate reel is the way to go to begin with but what you make up in back bone in the rod your gonna loose out on sensitivity and finesse not to mention casting a broom stick all the time gets tiring and it wears out your arm and shoulders a lot quicker than something lighter.
They are also not very durable when it comes to braid and trees I’ve broken a few.