How strong is an Ugly Stik Fishing Rod? (Part 1)

UPDATED:bit.ly/2xCqkJp The Ugly Stik fishing rod is supposedly one of the most durable fishing rods out there. Today we test the Ugly Stik GX2 fishing rod to see just how tough it is. We are equipped with the 6’6” Ugly Stik GX2, a Shimano Baitrunner and 80 pound monofilament fishing line. This week put this fishing rod to the test, here is the line up:
Ugly Stik VS BBQ grill @1:10
Ugly Stik VS Kira Dog @2:43
Ugly Stik VS Longboard Dan @4:25
Ugly Stik VS Danny Boy @5:04
Ugly Stik VS Suitcase Erin @6:15
Ugly Stik VS Big Wheel @7:26
Will the rod survive all of our tests? You will just have to watch to find out.
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Senko Skipper bought one 2months ago in Castlebar Co.Mayo,well pleased with it good casting range easily handled all I could throw at it!

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Senko Skipper would you try to make a review on shakespeare catch more fish rod? Many says of promising words on this one, I already believe on ugly stick. But not so sure with the Catch More Fish. By the way, #suitcaseerin is so cute. 😅👍🏼

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I have an ugly stick & my wife still loves me.

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Awesome video, that was great to watch. Danny "the Destroyer" was a horse on that trike.

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CATFISH AND CARP

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[@John94709]

"I could build you a rod that you couldn't break, but you wouldn't want to fish with it" ~Gary Loomis

[@HeySkipper]

+John94709 love that quote. Thanks for sharing

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

Don't get me wrong, I love Shimano, but its sad that G Loomis was bought out by Shimano.

[@peggylamb2546]

that was awesome

[@bubbafisher8783]

Saltfisher 14 so true

[@SmallmouthCrush]

Awesome Quote, The best rod is the one you can afford to buy that you feel comfortable fishing.....not everyone can afford expensive rods and even though expensive rods are great there is a lot of mid range priced rods on the market that are suitable and can get the job done!

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Who remembers when his yt channel used to be called senko skipper

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yeah i do

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Me

[@XtremeH18]

That's amazing how it held up and it was only a medium. Imagine if was a medium-heavy... unbreakable?!?! Ugly Stiks For The Win! 👍

[@anthonydean1194]

I lived out in Washington state for several years and mostly fished for halibut and king salmon. I always used a Shakespeare 6.6 intercostal medium 2 pc and I now use an intercostal medium heavy 1 pc. I have other high end poles and reels, I currently fish for nothing but walleye, catfish and paddles when in season. I use the okuma stratus 35 and 55 on my poles and have caught some big flats, blues and paddles. I love this set up.

[@intakegrasshopper]

Love this video and the humor put into it!

[@bqoutdoors2334]

Suitcase Arron lol. Awesome 👏

[@HeySkipper]

+BQ Outdoors 😂😂 she is great❤️

[@CTCLures]

They are only as strong as a car door or truck tailgate.

[@HeySkipper]

+Abel Esparza 😂😂

[@klou812]

i bass fished with my first ugly from when i was 12 til about age 16. mine broke about 12 inches from the top in a tailgate and i cried like my dog ran away. :(

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

i broke my rod in the car door aswell. :(

[@krandomness8]

i feel you bro i had my 7 foot medium heavy 1 piece rod ugly stick since i was 7 i had fished it salt water fresh water i lost it at the bottom of the kemah bridge and got it back and still caught fish then 1 day i was throwing a catfish leadr and 4 inches from the top just broke and i cried for ever

[@klou812]

lol reminds me of a time a buddy of mine had his ugly stick propped on the side of the boat with a live shrimp on the other end. i turned my head when i heard some commotion, just in time to see it flip over the side... and kerplop it went. We used bottom rigs to troll the bottom, in a half hearted effort to snag the rod and reel or the line it was attached to. After about 10 casts he was lucky enough to snag the line and got the rod and real back minus the fish and live shrimp. :P

[@ddselvig]

I built two boat rods using Ugly Stik blanks back in 2000. They are still going strong. The Ugly Stik baitcasting that I bought in 1977 is still with me and has never let me down. I just can't say enough good things about them.

[@HeySkipper]

+Dan Selvig wow! Good to know!

[@rydertilidyer1136]

I knew I loved my combo for a reason! Thank you for making me even more proud of my tackle! 🙂

[@lucas3252]

RyderTil IDyer hello, is the ugly stick gx2 6 ft hold a 8000 size reel or is better another size?????

[@freshstart5804]

Another fun video guys thank keep them up

[@HeySkipper]

+fresh start thank you:)

[@jalmaguer11]

Left a like for suitcase Erin 👍🏽 I'm glad I got to see something that compares to a fish actually running and taking line like with the big wheel. Looks fun! I enjoyed it

[@HeySkipper]

+Jonathan Almaguer 😂❤️suitcase Erin. Yea, the dog was a good test, she loves the game too haha

[@kevinashley478]

You know what the best part of this video is? Besides Suitcase Erin. It's that you had your little cousin involved. Making memories like this and involving him is gonna stick with him for life. Kudos to you, Erin, and the superhero Dan the Man!

[@cecilcampbell937]

Love it ,that was awesome guys

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this video should blowup with views!

[@HeySkipper]

+Josh Mitchell dude you were right!

[@voxel5359]

8:26 what a great place to stand

[@austinbender4394]

Shutup

[@Barneyrubble241]

I have several 7ft Ugly Stik GX2's. They are paired with Pflueger President reels and I love them for light salt water action. The reels are smooth as butter and the rods are tough as nails. That combo was strong enough to pull in a 48 inch redfish a few years back.

[@VCProductions]

This was by far my favorite video. Liked!!!

[@HeySkipper]

oh man, thank you! We had a ton of fun!

[@pitdawg6418]

notice where it broke at? right at the part where it had a hard edge if not it would have kept flexing.

[@HeySkipper]

+Pit Dawg yea man. It's a friggin beast rod.

[@hawghounders4558]

7:28: Sliding into those dm's be like. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@planecrazyish]

WoW, VERY impressive rod!

[@Angel268201]

One of the funniest and cutest videos I’ve seen. Thanx 🙏🏻♥️

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momma stopped em and said "y'all better put a damn helmet on!" 😂😂😂

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[@68baby1]

that was awesome, you two are fun to watch

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+Alicia Alvarez thanks for watching us, Alicia! :)

[@krismoors2377]

Im learning alot from you ! Thx from belgium

[@jungblud59]

What a great video! The Kira game was awesome. I've got several ugly sticks, and I was always impressed with them, never broke one yet, of course I've never had a tug of was with a kid on a big wheel either lol, excellent touch!

[@HeySkipper]

+jungblud59 haha well I've learned from making this video that they are pretty darn tough haha! Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@OGsaintCC]

That 80lb mono is tough holy crap lol Iv busted 130lb on sharks that seemed easier than busting that 80lb, Great job loved the video!

[@biamfromphrog6890]

Suitcase Erin is like the weirdest foreplay I've ever seen

[@robmckendrick306]

Love your helper for the second test. I never thought of that way to give my Weims a work out. It would be nice to see her help out more if possible.

[@diddy6823]

really love your channel erin and brandon and really like your content keep going ✌✌

[@robarreaga847]

lol I streaming this on my tv and my mom asked what I was watching cuz of the noises in 5:15

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LOL I

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Me to lol

[@JeanMendy]

lol

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Lmao

[@jamesstjohn7489]

I've been using ugly sticks for 30 years. Love them

[@stevielaing6366]

I've just bought the Ugly Stik 9ft 15 60g elite because I thought I needed more grunt. I'm sure I have more than enough. Superb video

[@ce102690]

LOL on her "Action Body! can't stop laughing! #suitcaseaaron #webleedforthis

[@HeySkipper]

+Cris Escobedo LOL #webleedforthis 😂😂 But actually

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Aaron suitcase that was grate

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haha thank you!

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Hilarious, creative, informative, great entertainment...thanks bro...made my day

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Hey i ve been watching your channel and i love it. Everything looks real. In other channels, they do all kind fancy stuff which a lot of people cannot afford like offshore fishing, nice boat, nice spot...etc. What you guys have done is realistic, and it is exactly i have been through... i dont have a boat to go catch big giant fish... all i have are rods and a casting net..... btw, who is skipper and who is senko... you guys are very humble too. .. thank you

[@fisher28303]

Erin in a suitcase! LOL!

[@HeySkipper]

+fisher28303 haha! If the suitcase fits, wear it!

[@Trentsmotorsports]

U should try a St croix triumph spinning rod

[@lonewolf025]

Wow! I'd never dare do these, but I feel a lot better about the rod now!

[@inezgadula8949]

You really tested that to the limits. Very convincing.

[@northcarolinabassin7643]

Somebody needs to do this challenge with the hardest part fist to see if hold up from the start, Bc all the testes wear it kid so we can't tell how it reallly handles the hard test

[@RedLightning]

I did it for suitcase Erin.

[@HeySkipper]

LOL the best reason to do anything.

[@randyr6610]

I just seen your video and glad someone did a test like this now I don’t have to weary about my 7 footer breaking on a salmon. Thanks for this awesome video and glad no dog,kid, or girl got hurt, sorry about your hand.

[@kenwalter3892]

Liked for suitcase Erin(sp?) and followed for your overall enthusiasm and attitudes. Well done!!!

[@doug42780]

i love my uglysticks. i have the new ones and the old ones.

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Can u sen me one uglystick

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

I’ve got one of those rods. Bet my friend I could attach 75lbs on the end of it and it would easily handle it. He said there’s no way that floppy thing will hold 75lbs off the ground. Won a bet that day.

[@Shurmash]

You lifted 75lb with the medium ugly stick?

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

Shurmash yes. You underestimate those rods. They are stupidly strong

[@Shurmash]

@@yeeturmcbeetur8197 Guess I'll have to get one then. Appreciate the reply!

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Shurmash np!

[@Shurmash]

@@yeeturmcbeetur8197 I'm reading that some people are having problems with the guides rusting, have you ever experienced that?

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You guys are great!!

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watch 5:05 - 5:22 with your eyes closed

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Brad Kruzan LMFAOOO BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

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They’re going at it hard. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahajahahahahahahahah

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Why just why

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Bastard xD

[@SattaBoysOutdoors]

how am I suppose to watch with my eyes closed?

[@dexterclayton]

man i want a damwich now :P

[@HeySkipper]

+Dexter Clayton the new and improved manwich

[@handcannon1388]

More spicy, maybe?

[@amt3735]

Ugly stick GX2 rods with Shimano sienna reels are the only setup I use. Tough, reliable, cheap, yet performs pretty well. Sufix elite mono on panfish and bass rods, berkley X9 braid and steel leader on large catfish and pike rod. Can't go wrong with the setup. Been using Ugly Stiks and shimano spinning reels since I was a teenager in the late 90's. My panfish rod and reel is over 20 years old and still works great, even with no maintenance.

[@igormonteiro7585]

How strongggg this thing is … crazyyy !!! Very Nice video 😂😅 Good job 👏🏻

[@dsmtnr95]

Sensitivity > strength. Can't beat an ugly stick for a first rod though, those things are crazy strong.

[@HeySkipper]

+dsmtnr95 agreed. My ugly sticks are rods for my "noob friends"

[@dsmtnr95]

haha perfect use for them

[@Pharmacopia_]

dsmtnr95 good catfish rods

[@thomasmacdonough288]

I like the casting ugly stik, feels pretty good.

[@skinsandscales1290]

It depends on how your fishing when I am reef bottom fishing I will take a ugly stik over any other rod you never know what your going to hook up with so I will take strength over sensitivity anyday

[@captain8834]

Be cautious about your safety too. If the line broke, you will loose your eyes. Wear safely goggles.

[@MikesManCave]

Just bought the Ugly Stick Gold, 8' long in 6-10kg medium heavy, matched with the Ugly Tuff SP60 reel. Have yet to take it out for a fish. Can't wait to use it.

[@gesiebert1]

amusing and informative, really liked the vid! I would love to see a vid testing the 11 foot ugly stick "big water".

[@nyitcrit]

suggestion, wear protective glasses.

[@rednecklife1580]

put duck tape on it and it will work again

[@HeySkipper]

+luke Jackson lol!

[@rednecklife1580]

Thanks

[@peoplecallmeearl1051]

G0D joined

[@SuzukiRider-jh9mf]

Hey man awesome videos. I met you when you came into hertz in Melbourne. Glad to see you are sticking with the videos. Hope you saved my business card

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Justin Dunno I remember you! Lol

[@HeySkipper]

+Justin Dunno we still got it! You're the man, Justin! Haha happy you found us

[@SuzukiRider-jh9mf]

Senko Skipper enjoying your videos very much. This one kept me entertained.

[@HeySkipper]

+Justin Dunno yess👍👍 then our mission is accomplished. Happy to entertain.

[@deefishingchannel3593]

Nice video man

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

did he just burped at 10:29 ?

[@jinxisaqt8267]

OMG

[@alexanderkonovalov4191]

Disgusting

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

Senko Skipper, Check out the Ugly Stik Tiger Rods have more backbone than a typical ugly stick. Check them out.

[@HeySkipper]

+Saltfisher 14 I'll look them up! Are they newer then the gx2?

[@jamsk813]

Senko Skipper they're a saltwater rod. been around for quite some time now. a friend of mine uses them for catfish and the action and flex is wonderful compared to the gx2. the ugly stick lite pro is also a good one. don't own one myself but have used them.

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

Yeah Senko, They are newer. Definitely superior to the normal ugly stick.

[@edwinguerra5585]

the cat fish uglystik rod is also a great rod! retail goes for 39.99 and the tiger rod is goes for 60 i believe

[@ptw783]

I've used them for salmon downrigger rods, they run really well

[@danielrios531]

Great video.

[@jtowensr]

I have the same rod and love it, you wouldn't break that rod Fresh water fishing, but loved the extreme testing. I have been using Ugly stik rods for over 20 years, and many of my guide captains (use to be the fishing manager at a Gander mountain) from lake Erie would only use them because of there strength. Great Video!

[@tenkara4125]

Caught a 32oz 10lb rainbow trout on a spinner on 4lb fluorocarbon… on an Ugly Stik ultra light didn’t break, caught the fish, and is still my lucky trout rod!

[@princejaxisblack8789]

you and Catfish and Carp are my favorite Fishing KZbinrs.

[@HeySkipper]

thank you :')

[@cadecass1875]

Jrtrain05 you should check out jiggin with jordan on yt he is a pretty great fishing youtuber aswell

[@princejaxisblack8789]

Cade Cass ok i will!

[@thebois7491]

Same!

[@tristenblowgunhunter1780]

I do that with my dogs too, I have 6 dogs!

[@HeySkipper]

+BassinMD holy crap man! Haha. That must be fun.

[@darrenlist903]

I'm laughing inside I can just picture that

[@robertsurprenant1205]

Hilarious! Loved it. I'm a fan of the Ugly Stick.

[@christopherpettersen2359]

Great, fun video!! it's always great to see wives / girlfriends involved with fishing fun! Kudos to Suitcase Erin!

[@HeySkipper]

+Christopher Pettersen tons of fun to film:) glad it was fun to watch too. Thanks for watching

[@oraenor]

I think people need to realise that a strong rod doesn't mean a good rod

[@tylerrandall5119]

Max Turner he needs to realize he's fixing to break that nice reel

[@HeySkipper]

+Tyler DeMasters reel was okay👌🙌 thank goodness

[@trumpforthegrave3846]

Max Turner maybe if he was a white man testing this rod you would give positive feedback?

[@gesarts3625]

J.L Hoffy I agree, but the GX2 is actually a lot stiffer than all of the others I've used in the past and currently still use.

[@tylerrandall5119]

Jonnie Allmond that's weird that your mind even goes there. I think you're seeing what you see in yourself. Good luck fixing that lol

[@ChargingActive]

Pin This If You Love Fishing!

[@jackhuckabone942]

Charging Active no

[@ieatcatmeat1130]

No

[@kunalnaidu7648]

that was Soo informative!!!

[@elicchannel2164]

Amazing rod!!!..superb!!!

[@reelcouple1457]

Not a big fan

[@HeySkipper]

of the rod? or us? lol

[@senorgorka440]

Senko Skipper he is just a little fan 😶

[@connorlane1862]

Senko Skipper probably the rod but both at amazing

[@mikaelrantaoutdoors]

I gave this a like because this is hilarious. Keep up the great work

[@HeySkipper]

+Mikael Ranta Outdoors haha glad to have made you laugh today.

[@gattiandrea8076]

Nice example for walking the dog lures...Nice vid!!!!

[@tamilwavesfishing1002]

Amazing video with the best examples of the fishing rod test good keep it up and post videos. Myself from india.

[@pescaoredeconi6879]

Nice, funny and very original video. Congratulations!

[@HeySkipper]

+Manu Dorada thank you:)

[@simontimoney3604]

Great video.. Thank you.

[@joramato1]

I bought two ugly stik..dts y...love u guys...great work

[@rookd1137]

Love my Gx2!

[@nj4x4fever2]

I love your videos, thanks for sharing. How the heck did you find out that Erin could fit in a suitcase that was cool?

[@fisheriesmadeiraisland4191]

Nice way to test 👍

[@HeySkipper]

+Fisheries Madeira Island glad you think so! Any new suggestions?

[@andrewanderson8473]

I have a few of the gx2's. I love them. I use them for striper in the winter

[@tonnyplaysgames220dailygam5]

Great Video

[@WagnerAlcaniz]

You guys rock!!! Suitcase Erin!!!

[@goardyvgo5864]

That was pretty entertaining!

[@HeySkipper]

+Go Ardy V GO haha, hey, thanks!

[@mattmckiernan4020]

Love your videos! Please do a video on surf fishing and strategies like getting a good cast past the waves, and setting hooks with baitfeeder reels since they are very new to the fishing scene I would like to learn more about them, I have a Penn fierce 2 8000 Bait feeder and I just ordered a Okuma avenger Abf 40b reel to pair with none other than this beast ugly stick in the video

[@pradeepswain185]

Awesome video....👍

[@NicolauFerreira72]

Great rod and reel, would love to have o a combo like that here in Portugal 🇵🇹,, great video

[@mrsnuffles7226]

loving yours and catfish and carp doing this. would love to see this done on the ugly stik elite

[@mrsnuffles7226]

Also suitcase Aaron got you a thumb and sub. loving your stuff

[@HeySkipper]

+Mr Snuffles 😍 thanks for watching:)

[@jazhaz1325]

That was a fun challenge 👍

[@izaakvanbeuge6958]

Never seen someone so happy about breaking a rod.

[@darkfalcon75]

Great video.. I love there rods spin error and casting.. and for the price you can't beat it...

[@bygodoutdooradventures2321]

Earned a sub. awesome video.

[@HeySkipper]

+By God Outdoor Adventures thank you:)

[@Kay-dx8vm]

Another subscriber here. Its amazing to know how strong that flimsy looking rod is. By the way, I got the same reel, Shimano Baitrunner 6500 on Jarvis Walker Integra 6' rod for $20. Could not be happier that getting such deal lol

[@HCRFishing]

nice vid dude im getting one today