Ugly Stik Rods For Big Catfish

The rods that were catching Catfish before Catfish were cool.

[@glassontherocks]

I got an Ugly Stick rod for my 14th Birthday. I'm 69 now and I still have it and use it occasionally.

[@stillwater62]

I own six Shakespeare Ugly Stiks. Three assorted Bass rods, and three assorted Catfish rods. I have never had any problems with them over the many years I have used them. They may not be the prettiest, or the most expensive, but they are almost indestructible, priced right, and catch fish. Enjoy all of your videos, thanks for taking us along.

[@jed1166]

“Before catfishing was cool” … I am now 66, and even though I grew up in trout country in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, catfishing was always cool to me! Loved it, and found some good spots, even in the mountains! My father, a devout trout fly fisherman considered me a heretic, but my grandfather, a 6’ 2” , 200lb lumberjack was ok with it, because he loved to eat the smallish cats I would catch in the clean, clear water… catfishing will always be cool!

[@RealMakoi]

When I was first married, I always bought Ugly Stiks because they all looked the same to my wife. For years she thought I only had one fishing pole! Game over when I started taking the kids fishing. Then it was “How many fishing poles do you have?!?”

[@williamcornelison4721]

Those are some good looking Rods......

[@huskergator9479]

I like buying Ugly Stik’s at estate & garage sales. Cannot go wrong.

[@conrailfan6277]

Right on Dave, my Ugly Sticks came

[@kimberlybattle3622]

Love those Ugly Stik Tiger Rods ! (The mustard colored ones) They are great rods ! Better than alot of rods that cost 3 times as much.

[@billjcanada]

I have been using ugly stick rods for years. From ultralight to heavy action. I have never had a issue with them. They just work.

[@qontoh2s872]

Great video Dave. I've been an Ugly Stik user since my dad got me my first in 1974, I was six. I get a lot of heat from friends that use expensive gear for my walmart rods but I consistently out fish em.

[@JarrydMitchell]

I've been loving my medium light tiger rods for channel cats

[@brotherbrian5625]

I was using ugly sticks in the 80's and catfish have always been cool in my world.

[@badhombre8383]

I love my ugly stiks. They’ve been through the woods countless fish kayaks the beds of countless pickup trucks and even beat raccoons with them before 🤦‍♂️ I think I’m up to 6 of them now.

[@vwmountainman9701]

Back in 90 or 91 - I worked at Walmart in the sporting goods dept. My friend Bronson was the dept. manager. He took a big ol' Ugly Stick ( don't remember the model ) after putting on safety glasses & gloves - he bent that rod Tip to Handle. Did NOT break or crack.

[@chetcoggeshall9682]

Dave I've been watching a lot of catfish videos on KZbin and you are definitely my go to. Keep up the good work

[@jacobgomez8233]

I’m from San Diego I came across your channel…. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@flyingfisherman9076]

Dave, Thanks for the focus lately on the Ugly Stik Tigers. There is so much hype on the so-called custom-designed catfish rods, that many of the newcomers to the sport have no idea that the Tigers are already out there. On the other hand, Ugly Stik has so many models it can be tough to weed out their premium rods from their Walmart specials. Ugly Stik just dressed up their own Catfish Special rod, but that isn't what we are talking about here. The Tiger is a premium Ugly Stik rod that comes in various lengths and models. One variation of the rod is the 7-foot bait-casting model with light tips and a stout backbone. I have some of the Med Lt labeled for 12-30 lb line and 1/2-4 oz weight, and some of the Med labeled for 20-50 lb line and 1-6 oz weight. I don't have experience with the Med Hvy that you are using, but obviously, you are demonstrating it works pretty well. Many of the old captains up on the James River are using the Med Hvy with good results, especially when the current/tide is moving hard against a big fish.

[@sha6mm]

For some fishing I believe Ugly Sticks are the best choice in a rod.

[@huskergator9479]

Woohoo!! Overalls made a comeback!! Next it will be Karl Kohlshack’s coat. Love that coat. Looks so comfy.

[@passion4castin]

i absolutely love ugly sticks! they are my favorite rods of all time specifically the ugly stick catfish pro. they have a tip soft enough to detect the smallest channel cat and yet ive caught 30,40,50 lb blues and a 50 lb flathead on it. it's by far my favorite rod.