Product Review: Ugly Stik GX2 - 4 piece travel rod

[@mortonmorton6083]

Whats the lenght of the set up broken down im trying to find a rod tube that will fit

[@differentfins]

I knew I measured this before for another commenter. I had to search for that reply but I found it. The case itself is 23" and the longest of the 4 pieces is 21.5". Hope this helps. Also I pinned your comment so i can find that answer faster in the future lol.

[@SaskFisher]

Love the ugly sticks.....the name does it for me haha. My son has one and he like it too. Great rods, we like them!

[@differentfins]

Yup hard to beat! If that is even possible. I feel their negative reputation stems from the fact they dont cost $400. Pretty sure it's an elitist thing. I've owned expensive rods and none of them I would say is better than any of my ugly sticks. Just because they are like $50 doesnt mean they suck.

[@OnlyFinsTcona]

Great video. Seems like a decent rod. I didnt even know uglystick made 4 piece rods! Nice rig setup. Ill try it next time i hit the river, thanks!

[@differentfins]

I didnt know either until I was searching travel rods on the Cabelas website. And it was on sale! I didnt hesitate to get it lol. Seems like a good rod to keep in your vehicle or to take on vacation.

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

The rod works! Man, that redhorse was feisty!

[@differentfins]

They are super fun to catch and bait fishing man... sometimes you just gotta do it! I've had some expensive high end rods but I always seem to be drawn back to the Ugly Stiks and Berkley rods, and more recently the 13 fishing rods. When I saw this 4 piece travel rod I just had to get it. With the construction of modern day ferrules there is no reason companies don't make 4, 5 even 6 piece rods. They will be solid. So good for travelling!

[@jimamccracken5783]

Their are people who complain about products they have never purchased. Amazon pays for negative comments as they do good. I know a couple who are low income the husband does not fish but he complains about fishing products. Sorry to see things like that. I have used Shakespere rods since the 1950s never any problem.😊 That travel rod is a must have soon for me. Thanks for the great review.

[@differentfins]

People these days love to complain and don't even need a legitimate excuse. I love all the Ugly Stiks I have. They may not be the lightest or most sensitive but they are tough and I put them to work. I've owned expensive graphite rods like St. Croix and they worked amazing until they had to take a hard bend them they exploded like a dry twig. Durability is most important for me, the composite rods may be cheap but I feel the small bites just fine and I can handle a couple ounces extra weight. Cheers

[@WisGuy4]

When you cast with this rod, what you’ll have at the end of your line is the rod tip section. This is a chronic defect with this four-piece travel rod, that the tip section will not stay connected and flies off the rod. Go do a Google search for reviews of this rod and you’ll find many other customers experiencing the exact same thing. Even worse, the manufacturer will not honor its warranty and doesn’t respond to warranty claims from consumers. I wrote to them three separate times and never got a response. Avoid this piece of garbage product.

[@hr8835]

I ALSO have never had an ugly stick break. They are my rod of choice followed closely by the eagle claw ultralight collapsible pole. (Yellow in color). You may be interested in that rod as well Joe Another great video!

[@differentfins]

Never heard of the Eagle Claw rod, if I see one maybe I'll check it out. I have one telescopic rod I've used for years. It's the Shakespeare Excursion. I use that rod when I go on hikes with the dog. I like tossing that in the backpack and people having no idea I am walking to a fishing hole lol. But it's very whippy and it says medium but I would call it medium light. I did however catch a few 5 pound bass and some big suckers on it this spring. It doesnt have backbone but is surprisingly tough. Cheers

[@StinkyCheese477]

I just saw this in Walmart I’m getting that one or the ugly one

[@ncoutdoors2710]

Awesome video Joe!! Loved the ugly stick review. What an awesome rod. I would absolutely love to try fishing like that one day. Worm fishing for absolutely anything that swims. So exciting to not know what you are going to have at the end of the line!! Reminds me of my carp fishing in Toronto HAHA. So much fun to catch fish like carp, red horse and suckers. So overlooked. Can’t wait for the next one!!

[@differentfins]

Yeah the variety is nice. I haven't yet caught a carp. It's on my hit list. There are spots with carp in Manitoba. I just haven't tied in to one yet. Tight lines Nick!

[@WisGuy4]

When you cast with this rod, what you’ll have at the end of your line is the rod tip section. This is a chronic defect with this four-piece travel rod, that the tip section will not stay connected. Go do a Google search for reviews of this rod and you’ll find many other customers experiencing the same thing. Even worse, the manufactured will not honor its warranty and doesn’t respond to warrantyclaims from consumers. Avoid this piece of garbage product.

[@Rayofsunshine11]

I have plenty of rods. Ugly sticks too but I am missing this from my collection. I know where 50 bucks from my paycheck will be going towards this Friday.

[@differentfins]

Great rod to keep in your vehicle or toss in your luggage for travelling.

[@SharpFishing43]

Very intertwining video keep up the work good fellow

[@differentfins]

Thank you!

[@AnglingSpiders]

Almost got the same one and would have if Plusino hadn't come along. Nice way to break it in with some multi-species catches.

[@differentfins]

The Plusino still looks like a decent travel rod. You did manage to get a couple nice fish in the territories using it. I just love the toughness of the Ugly Stik, I am confident it wouldn't snap when I need it to be strong. You know how important confidence is, can't put a price on that. Cheers

[@outfishontario1272]

Cool 😎 you know I didn’t even know we could get 4 piece travel rods. Also some how I haven’t been getting notification of your uploads even tho I’ve had the bell set to all uploads. Tight lines my friend. I will be looking at getting this 4 piece rod.

[@differentfins]

I was pretty stoked to find a 4 piece Ugly stik. It was on Cabelas.ca site. Should still be on there. Cheers

[@WisGuy4]

When you cast with this rod, what you’ll have at the end of your line is the rod tip section. This is a chronic defect with this four-piece travel rod, that the tip section will not stay connected. Go do a Google search for reviews of this rod and you’ll find many other customers experiencing the same thing. Even worse, the manufacturer will not honor its warranty and doesn’t respond to warranty claims from consumers. Avoid this piece of garbage product.

[@HookinDinks]

Nice review. Those redhorse look like fun fish to catch

[@differentfins]

Thanks. The rivers in Manitoba are full of them. Most people dont care for them because they arent good to eat but I think they sure are pretty looking. Cheers

[@donveitch5812]

@@differentfins we have a similar fish here in NH rivers, they're called dace... they get about 12 inches max, fight good, and are supposedly terrible eating.

[@Burkefishingoutdoors]

Can absolutely never go wrong with a ugly stik I’ve never had the travel rod before but looks decent hole you like it buddy 🍻🎣

[@differentfins]

For sure, not the most refined rods out there but they are tough. Sometimes tough is the most important thing lol. Cheers bud!

[@onega2116]

I just swooped this up and a 3ft telescoping profishency rod brandy new at my local thrift store for 35$! Came w a few extras as well seems solid upon "playing w it" lol beat u there twice now 🤣 anyway can't wait to use both

[@gabegonzales6390]

How’s she holdin up? I just picked one up today to do some fishin on the Mississippi down here in La crosse wi. Drive to lake Geneva and Delavan a lot too hence the need for a travel rod. Thanks for the insight!

[@differentfins]

Its still like new Gabe 😉 honestly I only use it for travel so it sees limited use.

[@GK-bh1tp]

Will that thing fit in a Harley saddlebag?

[@differentfins]

Dont really know, I dont ride. My guess is probably. How big is your saddle bag?

[@kylephillip6433]

I have the 2 piece gx2 medium I put 12 pound mono on it I use it as my bank fishing pole I haven't caught anything huge yet but it's a decent pole so far

[@differentfins]

Medium Ugly stick can easily handle 90% of the fish swimming. Tough rods! Cheers!

[@MisterCee41510]

Been on the fence about buying one of these for months now. I want something I can leave in the trunk of my small car but also something I can bring with me when I travel. Have you had any issues with the pieces separating? I see a ton of written reviews with people complaining about separation. But none of the video on reviews mention it.

[@differentfins]

I mention that in this video. I never had any problems with the ferrules separating. I have read those reviews and think it's operator error. I find when I insert them about a quarter turn off and twist them to line them up they lock in nicely. They are the same connections and 2 piece rods, only difference is there is 4 pieces vs 2.

[@atsstockburn]

Honey hole. Very nice. Can you tell me more about your setup on the line? Or get me going in right direction? Gonna try the Columbia river up in in Eastern Washington.

[@differentfins]

Hey there. I show in full detail what I used for my rig later in the video. I've never fished Columbia River before. I guess the rig would depend on what you are targeting. I am assuming trout or salmon? They might take a nightcrawler like I used for redhorse and walleye but maybe something else works better. Best bet would be to ask some of the locals, or bait shop workers. They would have that insider knowledge. Cheers

[@SuRgeMushion]

I plan to purchase this combo strictly to have on my motorcycle. How has it held up for you? Any pros or cons from using it over the year? Great informative video of the new product!

[@differentfins]

Honestly I haven't used it much. I need to blow the dust off it and use it more. Much of my fishing has been close to home so no need for the travel rod. I think it would be a great addition to the bike! Cross country fishing tour!

[@SuRgeMushion]

@@differentfins fair enough, thanks for the info.

[@wendellfishing]

nice catches!

[@differentfins]

It was a slower day but those redhorse are super pretty.

[@wendellfishing]

@@differentfins for sure

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Nice rod Joe, what is the casting weight, and how long is it buddy?

[@differentfins]

That's a good question! It's not listed on the rod lol. I dont hear about people in North America talk about casting weight often, only when I watch KZbinrs in Europe. It is rated for 6-15 pound test and is 6'6" (1.98m). The weight I was casting this video was 2 ounce (56 grams) and had no problems tossing that.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Ok, not bad👍👌

[@mattspence2059]

looks like a great travel rod, have you ever used a telescopic one? been trying out a few and they were pretty junk right out of the box, may have to give this one a go.

[@differentfins]

I actually have an old telescopic rod I still use today. It is a Shakespeare Excursion (they probably dont make them anymore). It is very whippy but I've caught some 5 pound bass on it and a few strong suckers. It has stood up to them fish. But I mainly use that rod to target sunfish, perch, etc...

[@WisGuy4]

When you cast with this rod, what you’ll have at the end of your line is the rod tip section. This is a chronic defect with this four-piece travel rod, that the tip section will not stay connected and flies off the rod. Go do a Google search for reviews of this rod and you’ll find many other customers experiencing the exact same thing. Even worse, the manufacturer will not honor its warranty and doesn’t respond to warranty claims from consumers. I wrote to them three separate times and never got a response. Avoid this piece of garbage product. I replaced this travel rod with a telescoping one I got from Amazon, an EOW Xpedite. That rod, in 7 foot six, is a nice rod that stays extended, has surprisingly fast action, and is well-made.

[@basilisk122]

How long is the rod? Is it 6’6”?

[@differentfins]

Yes it is. 6'6" medium

[@basilisk122]

@@differentfins nice

[@fishingwithbepis8518]

Does the poich it come with store the reel aswell?

[@differentfins]

Yes there is a pocket inside for the reel

[@lennyboy57]

What is the length when then down

[@differentfins]

You made me get the tape out lol. The case is 23" but the longest piece of the rod is 21.5" if you want to store it in something else.

[@LuisRivas-op5gc]

I have two times exactly the bad experience with this specific ugly stick. Pros: #1 . Easy to set up and carry mean transport. #2. Nice design Cons: #1. Super fragile, breakdown without to much power. #2. Easy to separate during your angler cast. Super frustrating when you throw the bait and came apart. 😳 In one month I broken down 2 of them on the exact connection attachments. The glass just got cracked easily. Looks solid, unfortunately it is not how looks. God bless everyone.

[@ToothyWally]

The Ugly Stick looks familiar!

[@differentfins]

It's a pretty solid travel rod. I have another old one that is telescopic that I take everywhere travelling, I've caught some nice fish on it but it has almost no backbone. The Ugly Stik has a lot more hooking power. I would love a 4 piece rod like this that is MH or H power.

[@the-stickman]

I think I need one 😂

[@differentfins]

I think every angler needs at least one travel rod 😉

[@TheBiko]

a year later does the rod hold up?

[@differentfins]

To be honest I don't use the rod most days so it sees very little wear and tear. It is my travel rod to toss in the car on a road trip or place in my bag when flying. I am in the Arctic right now and it is up here with me... maybe I'll have an update later this week. It is an Ugky Stik though and they seem to last forever.

[@BlackHoleSun970]

So update?

[@differentfins]

Rod still works but I only use it when I travel. Doesn't get the use my other rods do.

[@rupdenlepcha7849]

From ( india) I want to buy this product .......but how ....❤️👍

[@differentfins]

I have no idea friend. Search it online is my only guess. I do not know what companies ship to India. Good Luck!

[@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg]

I can afford more expensive rods than ugly stik however I dont see the point in spending the extra money because I am hard on my gear. Im not a professional fishermen and I have kids rhat are harder on my gear haha. Ugly stik has never failed me however st croix has amongst others and I was not rough on them by any means.

[@differentfins]

Oh 100% the St Croix 4 piece rod I had before was lighter and more sensitive. But like every other expensive rod I've owned it eventually broke. If you are one of those guys who takes 12 rods to the lake you can afford to have one or two break but the warranty doesn't comfort you when you are fishing in the backcountry and your only rod breaks. Even if they were the same price I would take an Ugly Stik over the St Croix. Honestly the new Ugly Stiks are getting much better yet still keep their rugged toughness

[@bigtex2761]

Gx2 reels are good reels not great