Shakespeare Ugly Stik LITES, best rod ever.

[@thorsaquatics6310]

I got my hands on two ultra light lite! can't wait to use them for bass fishing!

[@robertdyal9900]

Been using ugly stiks for years after hearing about them from Capt. Eddie Smith , a fireman friend, but after watching your reviews, I have bought about 6 or 7 more. Hope you get some kind of reward from them. You guys sell a lot of them! Enjoy your videos.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I don't sell any except my surplus: blockurl99.blogspot.com/2019/05/520-rod-sale.html , just educate. Eddie is a really good guy. My reward is here on KZbin. You related to my ole best bud and sea daddy (miss him dearly Randal Dyal), fireman Daryl Dyal?

[@andymetternich7453]

I have a 6ft medium heavy Ugly Stik spinning rod I bought 9/11/01 for bass fishing and it is still going strong👍👍

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

GOOD DEAL!

[@brianhinkle635]

I have 2 GX2's, original ugly stiks, the lites, and the lite pros. Honesty i love all of them, especially the GX2 I've caught big flatheads on them and they stood the test. I don't fish with any other rods.

[@Sparaco487]

I dont like the gx2 at all

[@fn9362]

I agree my favorite rod is a 8”6 ugly lite spinning med heavy I got it paired with a diawa bg 4000 I fricken love it we need to all call Shakespeare and demand the lite come back

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

COMMENTER BELOW YOURS SAID; Corwin Lucky 1 year ago 0 subscribers The elites are the newer lites same rods they just added the E to lite. I have no clue. My new favs are the Striper rods in 'Light action'.

[@davidarwood6264]

When I first buy new equipment after getting back into fishing....trout fishing. Mountain trout fishing. I bought a few Ugly Stik Pro Lites from Walmart for about $20 each . They're awesome. Nothing wrong with Kastking anything. Everything almost is made in China. I have some reels. One ultralight rod that is top notch. Not as light as my Finwick Eagle , but as good build ....maybe quite a bit better.

[@Almirjaffa]

Just got my self UglyStik Lite BC1156-1M Medium 5'6" Casting, with pistol grip. Very nice action and casting just about anything.

[@stripervince1]

Getting a new ugly tiger lite tomorrow. Found a new one in a store for $79. It's the new one with the new guides. These rods are the best ever

[@AfroBassin]

i love the old school ugly stik, i often found all of mine in pawn shops for less than ten bucks! love the channel, just subscribed.

[@SharpRecovery13]

Oh man why didnt i think of pawn shops?!?!? Thank you!!!

[@TresFantasticosMiami]

I am not falling a sleep yet, LOL thank you for your wisdom

[@cswann8]

I run a Shimano Sienna 500fd on a 5'0" Ugly Stik Lite Pro for crappie on East TX lakes and ponds. I cant imagine a rig could be much better for crappie.

[@riverrat988]

I have the the lite pro. 7 ft medium. My favorite River Smallie rod. Great review

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

for the 1000th time that is not the same rod!

[@nashguy2814]

Never got the chance to try the Lite ugly stiks , they came and gone before I even new..lol. But I am using the one's that have replaced the Lite ugly stiks which is the new Elite ugly stiks , basically added 33% more graphite and have the usual cork handle and have the almighty 1 piece stainless steel guides , just a fantastic rod. I did have the GX2 but found that the Elites had a better feel and I like the cork handles over foam plus the gx2 felt on the heavier side so I settled with the Elites , haven't looked back since then, but will look ahead it seems ugly stik comes out with a new rod every year or two. Not sure what else they can do to them without sacrificing the durability of them as they are known for.

[@bobbygreen2291]

Another guide gave me a barrel full of his old used up rods and in that barrel I found one 6 ft 6 inch , ugly stick lite in med heavy with cork handles and to this day I have only found one more like it to buy , and it is my favorite rod of all times ,,wish I knew where to buy more like it.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I HAD ONE....ive had them all

[@HawaiiD]

According to the the description for the ugly stik lite pro it has stainless steel guides with polished stainless steel inserts. "Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite Pro Spinning Rod: Two-piece spinning rod Howald Process, Triple Built, blank design with added graphite for lighter weight and smaller diameter blanks Ugly Stik Clear Tip design for guaranteed strength and sensitivity Top-grade cork handle with rubber-cork butt caps Graphite "Comfort-Fit" twist-lock reel seats with cushioned stainless steel hoods Shakespeare spinning rod, black, stainless steel guides with durable polished stainless steel inserts

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

sorry not the same!

[@Tread_six]

Just got the uglystik lite pro for 15 dollars at walmart with a decent reel. I knew they were good brand but this pole is awesome so far. Wish I could have caught something with it by now.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

they are not the same...everyone keeps saying that. the casting intercoastal and THE OLD ''Lite'', not lite pro, they are really freshwater rods.

[@timothyrose7581]

I don't hate the gx2. It's just not a do everything rod. I mainly use top water lures on it. It's got good back bone for sticking bass with a frog. I've also got a ultra light lite rod that's so noodle like a blue gill will double it over. I lost a lot of trout on that lil whip, but it's a blast.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I'M NOT A FAN! They really should ask people like me about a new rod before going full-bore with marketing it. I would have told them to go back and re-do the GX2's, that I have held in my hands. I'm a major user, you'd think they ask and recruit my opinions.

[@19RedRhino89]

I have a 5'9" lite pro, medium light action. It was given to me, I use it for bass, pike, bowfin, perch and whatever else. I don't think it has metal insert guides though, the one in the tip broke and fell out.

[@wyattburkel3519]

I have an ugly stik lite 7’ casting and a 6’ gx2 spinning and I love the gx2 because it is so sensitive and practically indestructible I tried a gx2 casting rod but it was so heavy compared to other brands of rods so when I saw cork handle ugly stiks like the lite and elite I had to get one and the lite was $20 cheaper and I couldn’t be more happy

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

They're forcing those terrible GX2's down everyones throat, being in all the stores. those GX2's won't ever adorn my tackle room.

[@wyattburkel3519]

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters they might be trash compared to other ugly stiks but compared to other brands of rods they are way more durable and sensitive, for example I’ve seen them ran over by pickups and slammed in tailgates and all u have to do is bend the eyes back straight

[@bladerunner1131]

I picked an ugly stik lite pro 6'6 medium heavy triple built blank, it looks different in that it does not have a black butt cap but it looks to be cork butt.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

everyone thinks I'm talking the PRO, but it's not a HD saltwater type. Tired about hearing about them really. Its NOT what i'm talking about. Doesn't matter the rods featured here just were discontiuned, and a dumbed down version was at WallyWorld called the Intercoastal, now it was discontinued for some CRAP that looks like and feels like a bass rod! UGLY STIK DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU OR ME, JUST MAKING $$, AND CHEAPENING THINGS.

[@stumpysongaming729]

I have one and I love it. i will never use any other rod.

[@brandonsprong9852]

my favorite rods were my ugly stick customs 7.0 medium heavy action but they were stolen. Now I'm trying out what I call my Wal-Mart special the GX2 6.6 heavy action with a Zebco 888 and 80 lb spider wire low-vis line and it works great for catfish over 30 lbs. I know it's not conventional but it reminds me of the old combos my dad. overall the GX2 (bigboy) is a pretty good rod. please comment is anyone has tried this combo or wants to. i have $94.00 in it with the braid.

[@CApixie22]

hi im getting the 7ft ultralight ugly stik elite is the shimano sedona 2500 ok with it for trout

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

speckled sea trout? (I'm a saltwater fishing guide in Florida)

[@lesenfantsterribles6898]

Sarah Cool Yeah you should be straight. I have a 6' Shimano Sojourn with and Shimano Slade 2500fb (a predecessor to the Sedona i believe) and an original 6'6 Ugly Stik baitcaster with a Shimano Citica. The Sedona and ugly stick elite would be a nice combo. Shakespeare rods and a Shimano reels, best of both worlds ☺

[@margaro2610]

so today I bought a original classic 6'6" ugly stik lite casting rod...I consider myself fortunate to be able to buy one...no longer made..sold out on ugly stik website.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

THE REASON IS THEY WERE NOT AS POPULAR, BEING SO SHORT. 7 FOOTERS ARE THE NORM.

[@caseylrand]

Jessie Ventura. But you know this. Grew up fishing my dads ugly's and purchased yet another tonight. Can't beat em'

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

My new Fav's now are the Ugly Stk Striper med. lites. Love the action and the new all SS one piece Ugly Stik guides.

[@yamansshmeat399]

I have the ugly stik intercostal rod 6.6 but the inserts are stainless steel inserts. They are just coated with something. I found that out because I was cleaning my rod from the salt water and the coating was coming off and there it was the stainless steel insert.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Just a guy_That loves Guns_and fishing Yep........but not now, The newest Intercoastals I have, have regular ceramic guides, Good for you, you got a gem.

[@yamansshmeat399]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters I guess I got a gem but this was in 2015 in the summer time. The reason I got the rod was because I like cork handles. Secondly my other rod which was a combo for the penn fierce 6000 and one of the eyes got busted. So I got the ugly stik intercostal. I loved the rod. The thing is my reel was too big. So later in I got a smaller reel. The penn fierce 4000. Now it works great. I do plan on getting more of those rods. I just need to look for the good one. Because my birth day comes up tomorrow. So I am looking for another rod I can use for speckled trout,red fish,flounder, and maybe Black Sea bass if I can find them. You may ask what I will do with the other one. Now that is gonna be the sheepshead set up. What size hook do you use for sheepshead?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Just a guy_That loves Guns_and fishing I hardly fish for sheepshead on purpose......I'm a trout fisherman. But I catch Bull reds to Sheepshead all on a 2/0 Matzuo. Your intercoastal at 6'6" may be actually a different model than mine. Slight handle diferences.

[@saadchuck6379]

merry Christmas and happy new year

[@Pencil-b4m]

My local Walmart has Ugly Stik Lite Pro's but they're blue and gold. I just bought one of the older Lites off of eBay. It's 7' medium heavy casting.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

walmart ''used'' to have intracoastals. same as the old Lites, with predecessors of the 'ugly tough', guides. the lite pros are cheapy freshwater types.

[@Pencil-b4m]

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing I just bought one of the lite pro’s after I posted 3 weeks ago and I like it. It’s similar to my lite. Im just using it for channel cats with a Ambassadeur 5500c3.In fact it “looks” almost identical to the Intracoastal in this video.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@Pencil-b4m looks.....but its not. never seen one with this style handle. should have kept these rods, just for god times sake, as they were ugly stik we'll never see again. the ''blanks'' were so thick, and heavy. NOW. THEY MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF THOSE GX2's, that feel cheap and look cheap in my opinion. don't and won't ever use any.

[@Pencil-b4m]

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing I don’t care for the GX2 either. The Lite Pro so far has worked fine so far.

[@pamela8570]

Awesome video as always. I love all the info you share. I'm Learning slowly. Good luck on your remodeling job. "Fish On"

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Pamela Girlfish stand by.........that video is coming with in hrs. I couldnt help videoing the last part of a 3 part destruction, a ;this ole house episode is what I feel like I have been living, for real.

[@MikeDiFronzo239]

Available on Amazon -about a dozen left

[@Sth-qd2xn]

I’ve got a lite casting rod 7’ with my jdm calcutta conquest which I would imagine is like silverado vs f150... Nice rod love it

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Yeah if you like Chevys

[@Sth-qd2xn]

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing ford for life

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@Sth-qd2xn I used to be able to afford a ford. Not any more....😆

[@Sth-qd2xn]

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing Ford cheap here but expensive to fix.. When they break

[@nixcuyugan3510]

Unfortunately here in Philippines ugly stiks are hard to find. I want to buy GX2 and and tiger medium light. But When u buy on ebay or amazon it will double the price.

[@bingostar9207]

I have 2 of these I used only a few times… I don’t catfish anymore… 7’ MH. Where do ya think would be a good place to sell em and what would ya guess they’re worth?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

ebay????? $30 bucks?

[@mojondro]

I use to have one and love it

[@nchemi5135]

I love all the original ugly stiks. I agree the lites are the best made

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Like a Timex watch.....the "inshore" standard.

[@jasonlopez4855]

The ugly stick Dock runner looks like that🧐 the ugly elete. Is not the GX2 rod got 4 of them and the ice fishing rod also. They need the carbon fiber ice fishing rods. I want one of these next in medium light power rod.

[@Hegelmaus81]

Would you recommend putting the Shakespeare ATS-15 reel on this Intercoastal rod, especially for light to medium jigging or float fishing? Thanks, Captain Dave!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Float Rig fishing and some bottom fishing they're not super Caster reels

[@alvinwine5665]

I gave up on shimano and diawa they disappointed me at one time in the 1970's I was a diawa person I've used them all and I mean all I own a ugly stick pro lite and I have no problem with the rod I refuse to use junk reels on my rods I'm picky about my reels I want high performance high bearing count great gearing at an affordable price and I get that from kast king the 4 strand is good the 9 strand diamond pattern is fantastic 24.95 on Amazon

[@nickmarangos2475]

Please give me your knowledge of the ugly stik elite spinning rod. What is the max kilo weight it can handle? Can it also be used on a boat?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

have no knowledge of it, never used one. I don't do spinning tackle. Every rod can be used on a boat. I'm sure it's like this rod. A light rod, light action, for casting lighter weights.

[@charleshendrick7266]

well.... except for my long buggywhip crappie rods the rest are are Ugly Stiks of some sort.. most are 7 ft lites methinks. Not sure what guides are on em but will take a look tomorrow. Only issue I have is the sun gets to the epoxy and the surfaces start peeling pretty quick, but it does not seem to effect how tuff they remain. I fish hard and the rods see a lot of use/abuse and honestly I have never broken one... not even a guide. Thanks for the vid!!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Hmmm, mine sit in the florida sun for hours and hours day after day and never ever have I had the epoxy peel on any Ugly Stik. I finally put a top on my boat(s) after 18 years, last July.

[@charleshendrick7266]

Indeed? I wonder then if its from stress from fishing then. Routinely catch 5-15 lb stripers on these rods. Most of the peeling seems to take place in the lower 2 ft thicker section. Surely your rods see more use than mine.... leaves me scratching my head a bit. Still.... I have loved these rods for probably over 20 years

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

cleaning agents? Freshwater only hits mine after each trip and air dried. You could get GX2's with NO finish, I think....hahahahaha

[@charleshendrick7266]

Nah..they get cleaned when I fish in the rain. Just looked at what I have....its the original ugly stiks.. same design from mid 70s. Could be my rods are older than I realized or they used a dif coating on older mods. STILL... never an issue with these rods.....like the name says...spose to be ugly, fish don't care if it shines or not hah

[@josevelasquez4478]

I looked one up on ebay like you said and I think I found a ugly stick lite rod for $54 now I do alot of trout fishing, the one I found is a 6'6 2 piece ultra light with ss guides is that the one you have in your video? And is the 6'6 the one I want? Thank you in advance

[@KyleSavage-uu3tm]

Daiwa aird x and the shimano metanium mgl is the most amazing combo

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

okay....whatever. Stay calm....

[@stephenpaget8228]

Can you tell me if the ugly sticks rods do a rod for cat fishing what I can use in the uk

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

www.uglystik.com ....the catfish rod? I don't fish for ANY freshwater fish

[@jeremy98269]

just caught my pb bass on one and I wish I could find another couple.

[@tw4143]

Capt thanks for ALL the authentic info. So just for my clarity. Which would you recommend, the Ugly Stik Select w/ the new guides or the intercostal from walmart? Thanks, Jax saltwater fisherrman

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

i'm fond of the new Ugly Tuff guides, but for ease of purchase ya can't beat that intracoastal at wallys world, if they have any.

[@worthdoss8043]

I have a Shakespeare rod almost as old as you are with a wood handle made in the USA.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

what you think you're the lone ranger? So do I. It's prominently displayed with my MirrOlure collection starting back in the 40's.

[@Everything_Andy]

I just picked up a ugly stik lite pro spinning medium heavy rod 6' 8-17lb line rating and matched with a penn pursuit II with 10lb hybrid mono flor line and LOVE IT. What's your input? And also will add I'm in FL now and will be using this combo 98% in saltwater fishing and will be using the reel and line for Freshwater when it's brought to NY with me to use for salt and freshwater due to its build and quality and wish I could with rod but is a 1pc but that's fine.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Andrew Collins I'm a 7' rod one piece only guy with baitcasting reel filled with light braid, so I have no experience with that rig.

[@Everything_Andy]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters ok thnk you for response.

[@bwillis3264]

Hard to beat the ugly sticks! I've had a bunch of them over the years.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Dilly Vue problem is...we dont know what that means. typos??? LOL

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Dilly Vue I'LL HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Dilly Vue I knew you were playin'.....

[@bwillis3264]

+Dilly Vue Not familiar with the rocket rod, but I use my ugly stick lites to catch 30-50lb red drum quite regularly. Never had a rod failure that was not human error.

[@keithparr8483]

Hey Captain Daves! First of all, thanks for your practical advise and tips on inshore fishing, your a Godsend! I'd like to know if you have tried the Ugly Stik E lite rods, and if you have used them what are your personal thoughts? My sons, daughter and I love to fish and find it a great way to bond. I have to keep cost to a minimum because gearing up five people to go fishing hits the wallet rather hard. So I want to say thank you for showing your viewers that you don't have to break the bank to have a great time. Thanks, God bless & tight lines!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Keith Parr NO, the "Elite" series I have held at a tackle shop thats it. But as I said to another guy, it's probably just the GX2 blank and I very much dislike the GX2's.......and the why is way longer than I can write in this comment section. GO to wally'sworld.com and order up some intracoastal rods, cheaper and perfect for "most" inshore fishing........BUT I have no clue where you are. So that doesn't mean much.

[@keithparr8483]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters Thanks for your answer. My family and I fish the Galveston & Matagorda bay systems here on the Texas coast. Specks, Reds & Flounder are our target species. But at this time of year it's mostly Pompano & whiting, with the occasional big trout in the surf on a catch 2000 with circle hooks replacing the trebles. Thanks again! BTW we use an older Shimano curado bantum. Any thoughts on those? We used your tip of backing out the screws and greasing them. It's helped! Much appreciated!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Keith Parr that couldn't be any different then here,y'all have no idea what current really is, like apples and oranges compared to bazaro world Florida , if saving big $$$ is yer thang, the Walmart intracoastals are $30 some thing and the Elites are $59, shipping on wallyworld.com is dirt cheap if ya order on line. The medium action casting or spinner is lite but handled a 26 pound red in screaming tide on my latest video, I always back up everything with video PROOF!!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters PER UGLYSTIK.COM: ELITE UGLY STIK RODS: Ugly won't quit. Introducing the NEW Ugly Stik® Elite series featuring 35% more graphite than Ugly Stik GX2™ for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik® Elite rods feature premium cork handles, Ugly Tuff™ guides for added durability

[@laiyenma]

Thats kinda odd cause i literally just bought this today without knowing the discontinuity until now, I got the ugly stick lite 7' model

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

YEPPER!

[@Pure4Kicks]

I still know where to buy the old Lites ;) international and fresh water just ordered 2 7 foot mediums cant wait to get them...

[@MrKevinc33]

Pure4Kicks can u tell me where? Can't find these anywhere! Mine was just stolen out of the back of my truck yesterday ..damn thieves!

[@vidacrazy]

WHERE?!?!?!?!?!

[@MrKevinc33]

vidacrazy since he wouldn't share his info with everyone u found some on ebay..I have a 6'6 baitcaster brand new for 50 bucks plus shipping , that's what I paid for , just wanting a 7 ft.

[@mrsnuffles7226]

just come across an 8' 15-50g lite spin and has the same brownish colour at the handle with what looks like steel eyes. do you reckon this is the original and better than the new elite series?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I have no idea...never used any elites.

[@labradog86]

I have the used to be version aka the lite it’s about 10-15 yrs old, it was a barn find for me new in the plastic 2 yrs ago much nicer than the current Walmart version it’s become my favorite rod. The gx2 is crazy overrated the elite is a good rod but the grip/reel seat sucks! Starting to lose faith in Shakespeare. Glad I found this video though👍

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

lost faith a long time ago when they cut costs, and kill perfectly good saltwater rods, and turn them into bass fishing junk.

[@quaphan3334]

Yep all daiwa for me....alot of people i know are disappointed by shimano

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

DAIWA over all is more expensive, because you get more, in my opinion, especially JDM reels. In which I have dozens of

[@boihappy3570]

Nice rod, can you share the actual specifications please..

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Lews for rods and shimano for reels that is 👍🎣 catch em all

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

not me........lews zero, DAIWA & UGLY STIK, Saltwater only! (catches them all)

[@corwinlucky7103]

The elites are the newer lites same rods they just added the E to lite

[@Ufccasual]

Where can I get one of these old rods

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

thats funny......how the hell do I know?

[@davidarwood6264]

😂....I like you. 😅not like that though 😅

[@jayjs9379]

Capt D, do you recommend a 7 ft medium 2pc or medium heavy 1pc (UStik lite) for inshore fishing: stripers and blues?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I use 2 piece..Nuthing!!! Not enough info to answer any more.

[@aundreabenson3401]

Hello sir I just have 2 questions 1- can you please do a video on ugly stik lite pro camo fro Walmart I just bought one for ah roughly $50 (cons &pros) ....and question 2- how and what will u use for rigging up that type of rod i really do hope I got my $$$ worth ....oh yeah by the way only thing I've heard about the kind I just bought is a reel upgrade ....any reason why??? Though.....and Lord knows I didn't know about all the different names ugly stik has behind besides being a top notch brand name hence Shakespeare

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

NO....I'M A FISHING GUIDE in Florida. I do video's on what I buy and use. Bot what you use and buy. See my channel to see. Not just one video!!

[@aundreabenson3401]

Ok smart ass

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

SEND FREE TACKLE....of something I wouldn't ever use. I'll use and and then sell at a garage sale. You need to get smarter. not me!

[@stumpysongaming729]

only thing different is mine don't have the trigger like finger hold. do u know why.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

HMMM... Spinners don't have the trigger is the only one I know of that may not have a trigger. (Hence: Trigger casting model)

[@seagullfisherman5401]

Is MH 7 foot to stiff for freshwater? Love this rod in 8.6 or 9 foot lite. You and I are like friggen brothers and think same. Does UK have casting rod like lite with more length?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+SEAGULL FISHERMAN I have no idea, I don't fish freshwater.....I don't know about the UK. All I know is that the Salmon "LITE" is longer.

[@josevelasquez4478]

Just wondering what are the specs for that ugly stik lite that you have in your video? Thank you

[@shawn1869]

Hey Capt. How do you feel about the new bigwater series from ugly stik? I really like the rod feel but didn't match up too well with my daiwa bg 4000. It's so hard to pair that reel!!! Any suggestions?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

The lighter versions are same as my favorite, The white Catfish rods only a different color. I don't play "spinner" reels, so I know zero about spinner rods. Didlike the HUGE so-called offshore guides on the heavy versions. A complete over-do. They don't need those giant guides....."talking only baitcasting/conventional reel rods.

[@shawn1869]

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters+ awesome... Thanks for the response Capt.

[@margaro2610]

the ugly stik "lite" series are a all graphite rod.ultra sensitive but still extremely flexible!!.. now the new Gx2 and Elite series rods are composite rods or mixes of graphite and fiber glass rods..less sensitive but stronger!.. believe me there garbage! had one of both new series rods and got rid of them in the same week ..I love this video because your right..I went back to the old " lite" rods..best ever...ultra sensitive and durable!!! I have a 6'6" ultra light a 5"6' light also a 7'0" medium action rod all in the no longer " Lite" series rods..best bang for your buck, rest of your life rod!!!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+margarito Hernandez I can't imagine using a GX2 in "my" saltwater applications.

[@allanreager3306]

how is that 7 foot medium in casting? is it light enough to chuck all day?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

FOR SALTWATER fisherman like myself, I can. heavy doesn't bother me, because i'm rarely fishing lures like a freshwater fisherman. for some billy-bass guy.....''oh he'd complain.'

[@carlymikemaillet6588]

margarito Hernandez i

[@jonkeil564]

Well my gx2 just landed a 47in red yesterday out of the inlet. So I have no complaints

[@masterpeon9566]

just saw a ugly stick lite pro graphics..id it worth getting?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Master Peon THE PRO..NOT THE SAME.

[@masterpeon9566]

***** thanks

[@ferdzpalaganas9034]

Is the ugly stik lite good for freshwater fishing? Nice video sir

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

could be, depending on size of fish. I'd use it for live bait fishing.

[@allanreager3306]

what do you use those uglystik lites for I used to use them for bass, just wondering

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

right now...........zero. I have a set of 4 original UGLY STIK LITES, 7' casting. sitting in my rod rack in ''limbo'' not being used.

[@allanreager3306]

I'm sure you'll find a use for them one day! Do you think the 7 foot medium can hold up agaisnt 10 to 20 lb fish?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I bet it can handle a 40 pound Redfish no problem. The deal is very good saltwater fisherman can do amazing things that most bass fisherman never do and think can't be done. ESSENTIALLY, these (just the Intracoastal version, less the good guides) already caught a 26 pound Redfish on a float from under a dock, in a raging current, same with a 7'6" Striper rod. Also a 26 pound Redfish in a ripping current and 30' deep. Or a 26# redish on a lure on a striper med. lite rod 7' Here's the video's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKC7loSgirGXfs0 OR kzbin.info/www/bejne/bom9i5h8j9hmo8k OR kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKanm6GYhKmfZ68 US SALTWATER GUYS DO LITE TACKLE!

[@allanreager3306]

dude you are the man! thanks for the tips!

[@nialljamesbuckley]

Love your vids. I'm looking for a 2-piece rod to match with a Penn Clash 3000. I fish NC inshore creeks and ICW and do some dock/pier fishing as well. primarily targeting trout, flounder, sheep etc. Do you think this or the bigwater 7' med would be a good choice for me?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+b "THIS"

[@nialljamesbuckley]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters cool - thanks Captain Dave!

[@doominsaneify]

I have the clash 3000 with the ugly stick elite. Awesome combo!

[@nialljamesbuckley]

+doominsaneify cool - thanks to you both! heck, they're all affordable so maybe i'll do the family ;-p

[@thomas9429]

in your opinion what makes the GX2 inferior?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+Thomas Sweeney GREAT QUESTION! Terrible reel seat trigger that's uncomfortable, and on many models, DEAD SPOTS in the bend of the rod. Cheapy rod finish.....no overcoat, no protection with that crappy matt black finish. But the dead spots in my ole favorite actions are the finale. NO REASON ever to get rid of the ole classic Ugly Stiks....just change the guides, not the rods.

[@navythomas8]

Ya know funny related story, When I lived on Bull Shoals Lake I had spots for Walleye, There was a tournament down there, They were fishing the banks, I was fishing the cliffs, I was catching they were not, The next day, they were on the cliffs, But still not catching! So they asked me what the deal was..... Not telling you shit!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

+navythomas8 NO not you... you'd never say that, Tom. LOL..

[@outlawshinemaker]

Just purchased today 7 ‘ Med spinning UGLY STIK LITE PRO WITH STEEL INSERT GUIDES 40.00 Walmart

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

yeah, N-O-T the same rods!

[@danoutdoors9411]

i have a 7 6 and it makes a cracking noise when i bend it is that normal.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

is it kinda new? It's the epoxy around the guides creekin'...should be okay. I've had a few that do it, and as they got heavy use it went away.

[@tkcovers4300]

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters thx, that answers one of my questions because I just got a brand new rod

[@joscamwoshezi9964]

how can i get an ugly stick ,size 10 ft?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

EVER HEAR OF WEBSITES LIKE UGLYSTIK.COM?????

[@scottydawg8489]

great job was thinking about subscribing to your Channel

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

10-4

[@cesar-jd9go]

what rod would you recommend for cat fish as all i do is bass fish

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

a ugly stik catfish?......I'm a saltwater fishing guide. I don't know diddly about kittykats in sweetwater.

[@cesar-jd9go]

Oh OK

[@cesar-jd9go]

You don't gotta be a Dick about it buddy

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I'm not.....I just get inundated with catfish questions in which I have never ever fished, when the words Ugly Stik are used. I have many Ugly Stik video's, ""Other fisherman use them too!" But they don't realize that.

[@spincaster1497]

Where i find 3pcs of that rod ?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

no clue.....

[@allanreager3306]

Are the intercoastals on a lower tier than the catfish and strippers in back bone?

[@captdavesipler804]

Allan Reager no, just different.

[@waltercuyugan7015]

Hi CAPT.Daves i have a new UGLY STIK TIGER LITE with PENN SPINFISHER V5500. IM also a ugly stik fan

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

YeeHaw!

[@beeichernwang2955]

walter cuyugan I

[@ra-meme6090]

Dude,ur in luck,they have ugly sticks lite pro for like 37 dollars at walmart,pls review it,should i get it?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

not interested.....thats a freshwater rod

[@seso2010ful]

What website you recommend me to buy an ugly stik from it and ship it to me in Egypt?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I have no clue......look on ebay and see if any there will ship to Egypt.

[@seso2010ful]

ok, thank you very much :)

[@margaro2610]

I find myself to be a little more accurate with the 6'6"

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

understandable.....

[@margaro2610]

does 6" make a huge difference?!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Yep, too many. Thats why they still had the 6'6" rods.....commonly shorter people like short rods, and the reverse also. I don't want 6'6" rods. It doesn't matter if it works for you.

[@bidhanjoshee4542]

what about elite salmon/steelhead rod??

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I am not a store, or a salmon fisherman, I'm a fishing guide in Florida. Not interested in those "Elites".

[@cle569]

Bidhan Joshee good rod

[@thorsaquatics6310]

I try the pro at Walmart and I hit the floor and the guide came flying off.. seems cheap! unless the lite is better than pro, I will search the lite.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

NOT THE SAME ROD...TRY "iNTRACOASTALS" not PRO.

[@thorsaquatics6310]

+Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters same tough guide on them? as the lite? I can't find the lite anywhere so ur intercoastal has to do

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

the reason for the video. there is no more ugly stik lites. want ss guides? get a striper rod or catfish rod. www.ebay.com/itm/272243789568?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=571053442457&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@gokyuzumasmavi5950]

Is that rod suitable to use for sea fishing? Regards

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

depends on the "SEA"? I can.

[@gokyuzumasmavi5950]

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters hi again I was thinking to use Shakespeare ugly stik elite 7foot 18-50 on North Sea for mackerel with 1 oz weight 3 feeder or lure between 18 to 60gr Regards

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

could work. not familiar with that rod, but its probably not much diifferent than this rod in the video, thats caught 30 pound redfish here in florida. sounds like ''commentors'' below says not good things about the ''elite''. just go to my Amazon reccomended items pagge and get a 7' Catfish rod......"they are AMAZING! www.amazon.com/shop/captdavessportfishingcharters here's PROOF: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4i2qY2VebmHd6s

[@gokyuzumasmavi5950]

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters Thank you that answer tells me o can go for mackerel fishing with that rod

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

re-check my "reply".....I edited it and added INFO! check it again.

[@jccoffey23]

Correction my friend, you are wrong there is no lite rods, they have the (LITE PRO) & the (Elite)ELITE. It looks like lite but it has a giant upper case E with lite in front of it resulting in (E LITE)

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

1986 - Ugly Stik Lite rods made using the Howald Process and triple built construction were introduced to the fishing tackle world.

[@jccoffey23]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing well now there Elite

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@jccoffey23 Correction my friend, you must think before you spout off.'

[@jccoffey23]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing maybe either way like your channel I love fishing godbless

[@davidarwood6264]

If you can still get the Lite Pro . GET THEM . The Elite may be decent. Idk. I know this is a little late. 😅

[@ad78]

im torn about this lite and the penn rampage...

[@brandonyang2203]

I've outfished so many people with my ugly stiks and they have expensive rods compared to my ugly stiks 🙂

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I used to be a G.Loomis pro staff guide, and my customers broke one monthly. MSRP - RETAIL they were $200 each!

[@brandonyang2203]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing Yeah, those are expensive, I got 2 of them for big fish but for panfish/trout Iove ugly stik

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@brandonyang2203 I have about 20 Tiger rods for BIG bull redfish, and sharks. Completely gave up on all other rods, period!

[@andreasmich7835]

why do you not like the GX2?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

uncomfortable trigger on grip/reel seat......unconventionally NOT a ugly stik, many actions with ''dead spots'' in the rod curve. I could see it right in the ad photos, at the very beginning. the blank feels thin and cheap. they dont know what side their bread is buttered on, for sure. If i was a executive there i'd get rid of it and bury the remains! remember.....i'm 55, and been a ole school fan for ''decades''. plus i'm HD Saltwater fishing, ONLY.

[@andreasmich7835]

Thnx for the answer man! There aren't many youtubers that answer their fans! Keep up the good work!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Because they're all so famous making huge YT $$ and out hanging with hot girls, driving Corvettes around, or going exotic places. No, I like to remain "normal"......and only get 300 views per video. And have people give me grief on my video's instead.....LOL!

[@khagsteryang]

Where can i buy this rod ?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

didn't get the video, huh? they are not made any longer....closest is the intracoastal at walmart, if you can find any of those left.

[@asweeters]

Walmart

[@miguelplascencia6093]

@@asweeters for saltwater I recommend the Shakespeare inshore select

[@jccoffey23]

I own them both is how I know...

[@mikemcgee6524]

I have an ugly stik.. It is 6feet 6inch .. it is awesome. A buddy of mine hooked me up with it. Whom is out chasing women.. let me tell ya.. I checked out some previews.. the combo that I have cost $39.99 christmas came early for me. And it was two weeks before my 44th birthday back in October. Folk's how cool is that.. comment back. Thank you.. Tight lines and calm winds.. see you soon. Bye..bye..

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I'm not a ''combo'', kinda guy....but yes I love Ugly stiks. Many fishing guides do, because they are durable.

[@cesar-jd9go]

could you use to cat fish

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I guess....Catfish ain't nothing special.

[@CApixie22]

yeah would medium rod be better

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

more versatile , than ''ultra light''.

[@navythomas8]

They do the damn same thing with Motorcycles. It just amazes me how stupid some of these companies are getting.

[@riley7796]

Hate metal inserts. They are a way that the companies try and copy titatium etc. Guides for cheap costs. Built crappily with crappy metals that will cause you to have knots reeling in braid or mono uder 20 lb. The intracoastal rods are the best because they have the fuji (graphite ) reel seat while the lite ones have an off brand ugly stik on made of fake graphite. Crack super easily. Intracoastals are better than the lite rods. BUT NOW THEY MAKE A NEW LITE ROD and sell it in walmarts called the "lite pro" which is a mix of both and has better guides and reel seats, along with nicer designed cork

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

NOT in my business. I LUV the new Ugly Tuff Guides. This video is OLD. Don't even have any of these rods any more. I'm all Striper and Catfish rods and Tiger Jigging, now. (Tiger jigging with the ole Fugi reel seat and guides)

[@gabrielmendez6260]

after i watch this i got a brand new ugly stik lite pro for 19 dollars

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

the lite pro, isn't a high dollar rod, its a walmart rod.

[@gabrielmendez6260]

thou the guides are really only difference right?

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

no biggy.....the reel seats on those are different, yes the guides are different than the old ugly stik Lites, and different from the new and improved catfish & striper rods, also. fine rod for fresh water. but I dont do any of that. I prefer more H.D. rods, reel seats etc.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

no biggy....the reel seats on those are different, yes the guides are different than the old ugly stik Lites, and different from the new and improved catfish & striper rods, also. fine rod for fresh water. but I dont do any of that. I prefer more H.D. rods, reel seats etc.

[@gabrielmendez6260]

ill be using it for fresh water and thank you for the fast replies

[@plutoplatters]

if these rods were called " Rolls Royce" a billion more rods would be sold and you'd never hear someone putting them down. I think you'll get my drift.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I guess....But what makes Rolls Royce so appealing is; They are built limitedly. (is that even a word?)

[@jccoffey23]

GX2 SUCKS THOSE ARE ELITE NOT LITE GEEZE