These are the most AMAZING fishing rods money can buy iCast 2024 Ugly Stik

[@AliexFolgueira]

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[@forrhs8430]

@@AliexFolgueira and they are affordable for the weekend anglers! Great rods!

[@marcalain3729]

At age 58 I still have my ultralight Ugly Stik spinning rod from when I was 16 and it is still going.

[@jonathantorz114]

Been an ugly stik user since I was a kid and broke every other rod I had riding to the river on my bike. 30 years later I’m still team Ugly Stik! I probably have 25 of them, in various sizes and weights. Absolutely loving my new casting elite ultra light!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@jonathantorz114 let's gooo

[@ricktoole9991]

Used Ugly Stick all my adult life , absolutely best fishing rods

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I've used them since I was a kid. Now I use all graphite Ugly Stiks.

[@Gstar5150]

They ain't very sensitive tho.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@Gstar5150 the Inshore Carbon all graphite Ugly Stiks are sensitive.

[@Gstar5150]

@@comfortablynumb9342 your still better off just buying a Daiwa.

[@markrigg6623]

@@comfortablynumb9342 An all graphite ugly stick is not an ugly stick.

[@venom1889]

I got 6 different set ups all running Ugly Stik’s! I have caught 10 - 15kg Spanish Mackerel on 5’6” 8-10kg Baitcaster rods bent past 180 degrees while fighting for over 15 minutes repeatedly and not once have they snapped! Over 25 years using Ugly Stik’s and I will never fish with anything else! 💪

[@kpocala1061]

Been a big fan of ugly stik forever. Best rod for the money period!

[@TylerKTanaka]

A 5’6” Ugly Stik was my first fishing rod and brought me so many smiles and great memories as a kid!

[@lonemindinacrowd]

I swear by Ugly Stik. Have used them my entire life, never broken a single one, only lost or had them stolen when I was younger. The Tiger Elite Heavy is my go to for heavy stuff and frogging, the GX2 line works for everything else

[@Gstar5150]

Gx2s have dog shit sensitivity, it's like a broomstick. Only good thing about them is their durability.

[@RickWeiner13]

@@Gstar5150 and? Its catches fish and usually reasonably priced. Use something else if you dont like it. Not everyone needs to be a pro fisherman. They must bug you since you have commented on every comment. Go fishing and take a breath. Cheers.

[@Gstar5150]

@@RickWeiner13 relaxxx bro I made like 2-3 comments I'm just tryna inform people that theirs way better options out there durability doesn't matter much if you take care of your stuff and buy protection plans. Plus the Elites are like 100 bucks that's not reasonably priced at all when there's way cheaper rods that perform better, I used to use medium Ugly Stiks all the time and they are not nearly as sensitive as my 40 dollar Daiwa. I will say they are good for catfish and carp and still fishing in general, other than that they are very subpar in performance.

[@robertmceuen3630]

Have a Tiger Elite hvy myself. Just got the Inshore Carbon mh. Excellent.

[@lowlifeangler]

Good old Ugly sticks. Alex, I look at them as budget rods...,but I have 2 5' micro Gx2s loaded with Pfluegers. I use them for Lake Erie Perch. I hauled in ton of perch and big sheepheads with those rods. They are unreal. To add about the travel rods, most of Japanese rods are 3 piece with bags due they usually have to travel by bicycle to their fishing spots.

[@scottrudy8127]

I have owned Ugly Stiks since I was a kid. I have one bait cast catfish rod and two GX2’s. I love them.

[@Slabman20]

I have used these awesome poles for years, even gave my granddaughter the pink mini ugly stick years ago when she was just four, she’s almost 17 now! She caught her very first fish on it casting from a dock….I wish every father out there, the love and joy that moment brought to us!Time flies, tight lines, and don’t put off taking a child fishing! { Grampa Tim ❤✝️

[@stephenbeaver2035]

Most of my rods are Ugly Sticks. I have been using the for 20 years!

[@shannonlirette3143]

I have more Ugly Sticks than any other rods. I really like the sensitivity and I can feel grass and rocks when fishing bottom. Amazing Products

[@ProjectReel]

you can never go wrong with an ugly stick!

[@zaneslavin3161]

Yes you can.

[@Dave30867]

I own 4 Ugly sticks and they are made well and hold up for many years . 😊👍

[@fierceflyer5]

I have broken an ugly stick, but that was the first year they were released. They replaced it without hassle & I still have it. They are the best value rod out there…

[@dougstiehl3133]

I used expensive rods for a long time but went to Ugly Stiks and never going back to expensive rods. Love my Ugly Stiks.

[@AliexFolgueira]

did you miss anything from the expensive rods ?

[@dougstiehl3133]

@@AliexFolgueira Only thing I miss was not going to Ugly Stiks earlier. Could have saved me a lot of money 💰🤑

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@dougstiehl3133 yup

[@mikeogden5256]

Pistol grip is My favorite

[@konman181]

Just bought my first fishing pole. Ugly stick. Can't wait to learn how to use it and learn how to fish

[@AliexFolgueira]

That's awesome!!

[@johnny51984]

Been using Ugly Sticks for a while now and they are great for the money. The only issue that I’ve ever had with mine was that I had the reel seat nut wear out. Slapped on a zip tie above it to lock it in place and been rocking out ever since

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Ugly stick.makes wonderful rods and they have great sensitivity on the rods and super strong. Love their rods!!

[@SilverReed-d1b]

I’ve got an OLD ugly stick ultralight I use to catch crappie off our dock at Lake of the Ozarks. I’d be willing to bet that old ugly stick has reeled in more crappie than most people have caught on all their rods combined. Freaking thing is indestructible. Surprisingly sensitive too.

[@billyrhone7491]

Best Rod ever hands down

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Ugly Stik is my favorite catfish rod. Hands down. Theres nothing better on the market.

[@upintheair-runoutdoors]

I've used them all my life for crappie & catfish first really ever catfish rods besides ocean rods...

[@Mile-High-Denver]

Always used ugly stiks from the older spl models to the GX2, always held up to trophy Colorado trout, going to get the newer one now... 👍

[@Frank-st6gd]

Love the new materials they use for the newer Rods. Great Job. Make the top eye with better stainless steel. I cut groves in mine with braided line. 😂

[@kenz1031]

Had my xh tiger elite for 5 years now. It has seen so many fish and never broke

[@Steez0099]

My dad told me to buy an ugly stik & I’ve been slamming bass all year round, gotta 6’6 and 7ft and their phenomenal - it’s all preference 🤝🏾

[@wegottafishdude]

They should rename them to pretty sticks because they’re pretty awesome

[@stevef4304]

I have two that are about 40 years years old. Still good action and sensitivity.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@stevef4304 look at that a 40 year rod still going! The best

[@jamescolvin575]

I bought into the hype of G Loomis rods years back. Snapped it first time out. Ugly Stik rods are affordable AND tough as hell.

[@kevinwiseman5313]

Been using ugly sticks since my teens, late 50's now and I buy nothing else

[@bahmak2003]

@@kevinwiseman5313 been using since 1 month old and still using it, I m at 100 now!

[@chrism2042]

I have 12 Ugly Stick striper rods that I have been using for 12+ years trolling for striper, mackrel, bonita and other critters. 4 Ugly Stick heavy jigging rods that I use for shark fishing. I have not broken an Ugly Stick rod yet.

[@Azaroski]

The Ugly Stik Carbons are badass!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@Azaroski the truth!

[@carlericpickett597]

Great video. Ugly Stix and Sougaliyang reels. Great combo.

[@JuanPerez-rn8mu]

Love my 8-year-old mh gx2! It's not as sensitive as $$$ rods, but I rely on its backbone, landing bull reds and big uglies with ease.

[@reykennedy5716]

I love GX2s. They really do come in all sizes too. Sure they aren't the lightest or most sensitive, but good do alls.

[@escapetherace1943]

I hate rods with low sensitivity

[@andretaskmaster4101]

Ugly stick should have there own stand along stores

[@teter129]

I have one of the GX2’s and its pretty nice, especially for the price.

[@WDL2020]

SOLD me on getting my new rods, thank you

[@3thingsfishing427]

The 6'6" light power spinning rod is a sleeper awesome multi species rod.

[@erikjensen6503]

Love my ugly stick rods! Some are going on 30 years and still gtg!

[@mudbutton2]

My favourite kayak rod, the Ugly Stik Gold.

[@ItsNitchR6]

ugly stiks is my fav rod ♥️♥️♥️♥️ even my dad use ugly stiks rod

[@WD-41469]

Confirmed. My 2 most favorite freshwater rods are Ugly Stik. Perfect action. That said, I’ve seen some pretty noodly larger rods at places like Walmart, which do feel junky.

[@viktor34567]

love these for friends and family!!

[@woodystemms3799]

The smallest Ugly Stik, a one-piece rod only 4 ft. 6 in. long is perfect for Trout when using 3/4 lb. "invisible thread" line in extremely clear spring-fed streams. It's a species and water specific technique that uses 3/16 oz. Maribou jigs. ( with feather shortened to just beyond the hook ) The combination was developed in Missouri, by St. Louis County park rangers, but it works in Trout parks anywhere, and on Panfish generally. A small, but Not tiny, spinning reel is backed with 4. lb. mono and filled with clear or pale Brown mono sewing thread. The small jigs, White or pale Blue, are cast and slowly retrieved, or allowed to drift in current on a tight line. At the same time, the index finger is tapping on the rod, which causes the Maribou to "pulse". Keeping a very close eye on the jig ( the reason for light colors ) at all times. When the jig disappears, a fish has it, and a quick strike is needed. This isn't bait ... they won't hold it long. Good luck.

[@TyCampbell666]

here in australia i use the exact same rod for thick timber fishing for australian bass in my kayak.

[@jonathantorz114]

They make a 36” dock runner. Perfect for creeks and bait fishing.

[@woodystemms3799]

@@TyCampbell666 It's a tough little sucker. I'm not surprised it's used for larger fish.

[@TyCampbell666]

started learning how to use a overhead with a ugly combo. one of my thick timber kayak rods is a 4ft spin ugly 👍👍

[@geoeconomics5629]

All around rod 6'6" Ugly Stick Elite 2 piece paired with Pflueger president 30

[@ahabsbane]

The gx2 is used to be my go to stick, i still keep a couple around as loaners at the cabin, but for my money I'm going with limit creek. It's a bit more sensitive than StCroix for half the price, plus they are local to my area.

[@WisGuy4]

Limit Creek rods look like they start at $109 if bought straight from the manufacturer. That’s about the same price as the budget line St. Croix Triumph rods that are made in Mexico. Above the Triumph line, the rest of their lineup is made in Wisconsin.

[@ahabsbane]

@@WisGuy4 if I recall I paid 89 bucks for my 6'9 medium-heavy fast spinner the St Croix I was looking at was 180 and felt a bit squishier. I didn't say they were cheap, just better and for less money. It has generous polished eyelets and has held up very well over the years, I even cracked the epoxy near the hook keeper (careless during a hike) the blank was still good, and a bit more epoxy fixed it right up.

[@ssrc30]

I've fished with a GX2 for a long time. Best rods on the market.

[@darrinminkiewicz6714]

I've used ugly stick spinning rods my entire life pretty much. I bought a bait casting one and it snapped about half way down when I got snagged on a tree the very first day I had to return it. and hardly even put any pressure on it. I don't know what went wrong or if it was weakend from the store or shipping or something. But I still own 3 ugly stick spinning rods and have had them for many seasons

[@carlgwizdala-ps8wj]

Good evening 🌆 my Fellow Fisherman, I have 20+ Ugly Stick Rods, original, Lite Pro, and GX2. I Most Definitely will be purchasing the Carbon Series here in 2025! "Happy New Year 🎊🕛 Ugly Stick! Sincerely Yours CJG Sr.😊

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@carlgwizdala-ps8wj happy new year!

[@michaelkolanda8712]

I would love to see ugly stik make centerpin or float fishing specific rods!!! I almost religiously fish them for everything including their 9' medium action with my center pins due to durability reasons.

[@pakaburl1235]

I tell friends of mine all the time..."Dude...just get an Ugly Stik and you will be much happier"... You will never have to worry about your pole breaking....!!! I think Ugly Stik should bring back all the Originals ...in the Lite...Medium...Heavy....and etc....Rods...!!!! Bring them back....UGLY STIK...!!!!

[@dmsentra]

I went looking online for an Uglystik a couple weeks ago. After reading one review after the another from pissed people with broken rods settled on an Okuma. I wonder if the new crop of manufacture has issues.

[@isaacBhall]

Ive been dying for them to make a 7'6 inshore or 8ft even! Definitely grabbing the 7'6 inshore now. An 8ft inshore would be a teramar killer

[@techguyMD]

I've got a few ugly sticks. Got a GX2, a Carbon, and one of the new inshore Carbons.

[@BobBohner4851]

Always wondered about those. Thanks

[@randymiller5008]

I'll be buying one 🎣👍

[@AliexFolgueira]

as you should! :)

[@yetiguy1714]

Definitely getting one

[@fishingmaster99]

The carbon and crappie rods are AWESOME! very sensitive

[@madtownangler]

I went up to Canada like fifteen years ago and all my rods except one Cabela's rod broke either on the way up or like the first cast. So I broke down and bought one bait caster and two spinning rods from Ugly Stik and they have lasted me ever since then. I have bought a couple musky rods and made a couple rods but I don't use them like four days a week all summer like I do my Ugly Stiks. Plus after watching Luke at cats & carps KZbin channel reel in his children on trikes or big wheels and not break an Ugly Stik.... They are heavier than really nice rods but I don't cast like crazy...

[@madtownangler]

I'm definitely gonna buy a blue saltwater rod for catfishing at night when they come out.

[@brianlewis6444]

Yes ugly sticks are reliable. But compared to whats available they are heavy and not as sensitive. Starter sticks.

[@johnlonsinger5725]

Bullet proof if your on a budget buy one if it's a kids first rod buy one if your fishing from kayak in saltwater buy one they last forever will not break

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff, dude I need some new ones too. Mine are getting old. Hey Aliex I went to say the name of this product and the second word started with a D I didn’t catch it. I posted it but then I corrected it. I apologize you think that I said that on purpose I didn’t just letting you know, dude.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

The regular Ugly Stik composite rods are fine for bait and for trolling, but they're not very good for jigs. I got 3 different Inshore Carbon Ugly Stiks that are all graphite and they're very good for lures, they're much more sensitive than the GX2 series.

[@jvee4072]

so do the carbon rods come with the "unbreakable" label as well?

[@adamskove]

What’s the braid length and size on the reel with the GX2? Thanks.

[@kendalfrancis8846]

Hi. What's the best ugly stick for offshore fishing near the coast and on rocks?

[@krispyk.1786]

@@kendalfrancis8846 assuming your talking saltwater- that would be their ugly stik carbon “inshore” rods with more moderate actions and heavier powers, perfect for fish that run hard and give a real kick to your gear.

[@pnw_element9822]

I love my ugly stick simple ain’t gotta spend hundreds of dollars to go fishing

[@SariahSariah-h5f]

Hi if I want to buy a 10ft for how do I go are about it

[@lmRolex]

They break if you get made an wack the ground with it. Speaking from experience!

[@Edgar-u8v9m]

Love it Aliex

[@SariahSariah-h5f]

Am from Trinidad

[@Baykid707]

Can't beat an ugly stick.

[@AliexFolgueira]

they cant

[@707SonomaComa]

What is the difference between the combos, GX2 and Ugly Tuff? Is the Ugly Tuff rod & reel combo just a GX2 rebranded rod with a different reel? I noticed the Ugly Tuff rod cannot be purchased separately.

[@fishingwithbepis8518]

my ugly stick is still good. i want it but i have no need. still might pick one up tho'

[@atleastmypalmsarewhite9960]

Are the new/24 models out now?

[@kabanchan5768]

any new cool ultra light ? bait caster rods/ ugly stick ?

[@jefferylorance7988]

I really like my ugly stick 12foot medium duty..dunking for shoreline fish ,….but I wish it was a stiffer rod..a bit to soft for our purpose…still breakable…

[@WillyK51]

They are some of the best for the money. Rings a bit shabby. Have had to replace several

[@AliexFolgueira]

what happened to them?

[@WillyK51]

@@AliexFolgueira In use. I also got Exelent Okuma Nomad Travel rods sets. Med-Heavy Spining and Trolling for boat fishing. Absolutely recomended. I pack tem in one case protected with Air conditioning pipe neoprene insulation

[@ahabsbane]

The older style had guides with plastic inserts, if a monster burns a bunch of drag the line would cut through it like a hot knife.

[@WillyK51]

@@ahabsbane I'v had Ugly stick's since the 1980's, No plastik. Other rods from the 1950's 1960 I'v used had Chromed or SS guides. A few years back restored My Dad's DAM Fiberglass Surf Rod from the 1960's, with SS guides, New seat, Cheated with the cork, used neoprene. It still casts a mile

[@ahabsbane]

@@WillyK51 I just checked my old 5'6 ugly stick, it definitely has nylon inserts in the eyelets. I bought that one specifically for a trip to the boundary waters in 99, because I was a broke highschool kid and needed a rig. So yes some of them have nylon eyelets.

[@joeyl6911]

About time you guys start targeting salt water guys!!!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@joeyl6911 for real

[@deebz22]

If they made a bfs rod that was "unbreakable," they would make so much money and change the game

[@jonathantorz114]

I got an ugly stik elite ultra light in a casting rod. It’s decent. Not perfect but works well for trout/smaller salmon.

[@CrazyCranker]

A 10 year warranty at this price point? What's not to like? :) By the way, Awesome interview! Keep up the good work bro! :)

[@WisGuy4]

What’s not to like is that UglyStik won’t stand behind that warranty. I had a defective four-piece, 6 foot six travel rod, wrote to their customer service three times, and they refused to respond.

[@RM-gg8nb]

I use these rods only nothing else 7 foot medium heavy

[@Edgar-u8v9m]

That's the best fishing rod

[@Anti_ZionisNKRI]

I used Ugly stick reel... It Almost as good as Penn. And cheaper so its a win

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yup and they are nice

[@David.A1215]

Who's better, Ugly Stik, Zebco, or Lews rods?

[@Jigging-steve]

Are these new models that are coming out or are they already out ?

[@AliexFolgueira]

usually in the fall

[@TommyK-dj7on]

Did they finally make a 8ft gx2?

[@patrickmurray8304]

Are they still make by Shakespeare ?

[@jamescooper2618]

I own 25 different casting and spinning rods. Every one of them are Ugly Sticks. The only fishing rod I will buy.

[@savagekeyboardtrooper]

9:15 - but u just left without buying any which one of the rod! 😹🤭

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@savagekeyboardtrooper not a store

[@savagekeyboardtrooper]

@@AliexFolgueira true hardcore fan don't care about that! If i were u, i will roughly grab it & pay by cash on the spot. Then, let him handle the transaction at his own risk! 🤣

[@lazerithlazerith4012]

I can totally agree on this one Ugly sticks I been using my entire life. I do not care what people say about there expensive shit rods. I can bet I caught everything you can almost think of on those rods.

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tmwtv_]

If they don't start making those rods have some give, they are gonna end up as the Pontiac of fishing poles. Work good, and last forever, you only have to buy one. 😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

The inshore carbon bend like crazy, super Extra sensitive

[@bucklundie]

Liking the travel rod 🎉

[@WillyK51]

Also check Santiam travel rods. Fenwick very nice also(Own at leat 1 of each)(I always get Salmon 8.5 Ft rods to reach out a bit) very well made. Have used Shakespeare for many many years, work horses..

[@WisGuy4]

AVOID the UglyStik travel rods. I bought a four piece 6’ 6” travel rod, like the one in the video and discovered that the rod tip section would constantly fly off, no matter how tightly it was inserted into the section below. This is a chronic defect with these four piece, travel rods - look around for customer reviews and you’ll see many other people having this exact same Issue. To add insult to injury, UglyStik refuses to enforce their warranty with this rod. I contacted the company’s customer service department three separate times asking them to cure this defect under the product warranty, and they refused to respond. I bought an EOW telescoping travel rod off Amazon and it is a vastly better product, better made, it has a better cork handle, it stays together properly when extended and is a surprisingly rigid, genuinely fast action rod. It cost me only about $30. I recommend that one over the UglyStik any day.

[@WillyK51]

@@WisGuy4 There are a few things to check, clean well for some kind of oily on mating surface, sand a bit inside(Steel wool?) and out, Spread a bit of superglue on male after cleaning. Don't have a travel Ugly Stick, but several others. In general have fared well with Ugly Stick's since the 1980's. Some Rings fall appart now and then. But they are not 200-300$$ rods

[@WillyK51]

@@WisGuy4 One more, The male might not be round, After You sand it a bit. spin it arround in the female, high spots will shine and sand them down till you get a uniform fit. When the rod flexes, the high spots will make it come loose

[@WillyK51]

@@WisGuy4 I have 4 Travel rods, 1 Fenwick ligh 8.5' salmon. 1 Santiam 8.5' med/light salmon and 1 Okuma Nomad Med/Heavy Spining and the same Conventional/Trolling Med Heavy for boat fishing. Craftmanship outstanding. No regrets on several Ugly Sticks

[@YSo_Joker]

I need a telescopic ungly stick