If you found this review useful, you might also want to check out my review of the Diawa Presso 6'6" Ultralight Travel Rod czcams.com/video/bdOidw0XrMo/video.html It's not as durable as the Ugly Stik, and it's more expensive, but it has lots positives for a light-duty all-purpose rod as well.
I have been trying to figure out whether to go with a medium or light GX2 for my canoe trips (mainly targeting trout and walleye), the lure ratings being almost identical wasn't making my decision any easier. I figured I'd be good with the light, but your video helped convince me. I appreciate the the time you put into presenting all the info, thank you!
I totally agree with you my favorite rod is my 6 foot ugly stick I landed mini 30-35 and a 40 pound blue catfish and handled it well The only problem is casting distance with 2 ounce lead and cut bait was having trouble casting further than 50 yards Nicely done my friend👍🏼😎
Thanks for dropping a comment, Elstan. I don't get a chance to fish for fish that big too often so I have to extrapolate a bit from the medium size fish I catch. I'm glad someone who has actually caught fish that big can share their experience. A couple weeks ago I tossed 2 oz plus bait into the Iowa River and 50 yards was about the max I could go, too. I have a few more light powered rods I'm testing and then after that I'm going to try to find an all purpose 'big' rod. Ideally, it could toss 5-6 oz fairly well and handle up to a 100 lb fish. Around here I would mostly use it for river fishing for flatheads and musky fishing, and also 'punching and flipping for bass, but ideally it would work from bridges and piers as well, salt and fresh water. I've started looking around and I think a medium heavy 7-7 1/2 foot is probably where I'll start.
My newest favorite is the gx2 elite 9'. I use it in the back bays and even on the north jetty in Ocean City MD. I've heaved 30" stripers over the rocks. I agree it's almost like a fly rod, I throw 1/2 to 1 1/2oz and slay stripers, Redfish, Trout, blues etc. I love it , very sporty, sensitive and durable as Ugly Stik is known for. I have ugly sticks still that are well.over 30 years old that I had rebuilt and use today in the surf. I've yet found a fish that has beaten the gx2. I normally use 20# braid w/ a 20-40 lb flouro leader. Best day: 38 stripers in 2 hrs wade fishing in the back bay
Nice vid! I actually like the ugly stik elite more though and think it's significantly better. The gx2 is on the heavy side and doesn't have the best action and sensitivity, but the elite is made with over 30% more graphite and it's noticeably lighter and more sensitive but still ridiculously durable. I also like that it has a cork handle and they come in 1 piece rods as well. It costs $50 but that's only $10 more than the gx2. Totally worth it.
I have a 7' elite and I''ve been using it as my extra carp fishing rod. They are really nice rods, and much lighter than the gx2. I was thinking that I paid more than $50, but I you're right, I just checked amazon and they are only $50. I've really been focusing on the 6' light and medium light rods, and it looks like there is a 6' medium elite that could potentially work.....hmmmmm.....I might have to check one out eventually. Great comment.
At least I'm not the only one! :) I think I've found a way to break all of my non-ugly stik rods at one point or another. That goes for ice fishing rods, too.
I just ordered a couple 6'6 GX2 Lights and 6'6 Elite Ultra Lights. Going to see which one I look better. I am picking these up as a general purpose trout rod: trolling, shore fishing in lakes and streams.
I target mostly speckled trout 12”-25” long but will be in areas that hold large redfish. This rod seems to fit my needs and because you did my homework it will be the one I purchase. You did a great job, thanks.
I bought a 6'6" medium power 2 piece GX2 combo at Walmart for $29. I already have a nice daiwa 6'6" light action. The GX2 fills the gap between my light action and my medium heavy gear. I agree with your analogy.
I have a medium heavy 6ft Ugly Stik spinning rod which I have used for both fresh and saltwater, although it was meant for bass fishing. I think(just my opinion of course)that the Angler himself is the most important component in fishing. One time I was fishing with my 12 foot surf rod/Penn Baitcaster/50lbs Ande line combo when I ran out of bait. I forgot to bring my bait fish rod, so I took off my sinker/leader, put 6lbs test line on my T piece and caught a bunch of finger sized bait fish. I probably looked like an idiot fishing for bait with that massive rod tho😎😁😂
What a funny story, Andy. I think you're totally right about the angler being the most important component in fishing. Things like bait, time of day, and technique are always going to put more fish in the boat relative to specific gear. When it comes to gear, a lot of has to do with convenience and comfort. Generally speaking, I think most anglers over-size their gear, when they could have more fun with lighter, easier to use gear. Obviously, there are situations where you need the heavy-duty stuff, but for most folks they would be better off on the lighter end of the spectrum, IMO. At least for me, it's more fun that way.
I think you nailed it with your chart. The GX2s are great rods for a wide range of fishing within reason. Obviously, you would not take a 7' GX2 to the mountains to catch a 10" native brook trout and you wouldn't take the ultra light GX2 to catch a 100 pound blue cat. I fish almost exclusively for catfish. Depending on where I go, I can predict fish in 3 ranges 10 - 50, 30 - 70, and 60 -100. I only fish 4 rods at a time, so depending on where I go I either take the light and medium rods or the medium and heavy rods. Of course, there will be the odd small and larger fish, but I have a 50/50 chance of catching a fish that will give the right performance. If I were to equip my boat with identical 7.5' medium - heavy rods because I want to handle a 100 pound cat, I'll spent a lot of time winching in 20 pound fish with broomstick-like action. In the last 10 days I caught two 40 pound Blue Cats with my light 6.5' 1 piece GX2 spinning rods and several 30 pounders. They did just great. I didn't need to use performance up to the breaking strength of the rod so the action of the rod was properly stressed and the fish put up a great fight. I'd like to think the action could handle a 50 pound fish, but we haven't got that data to prove it yet, Certainly, the rod won't break because I'm not dead lifting 50 pounds. That proves little. The GX2s are my light rods. The medium and heavy rods I use aren't GX2s, but they are Ugly Stiks. Having a varied battery of rods and knowing the likely size of the fish that are going to be caught helps match performance to a good time on the water without over doing it,...or under doing it. I don't need to demonstrate lifting a child, or reeling in my kids go-cart. This does little to compare rod action to what you'd expect when fighting a fish....However, it was funny.
Thanks for the comment, John. This year I'm planning to both do some more micro-fishing and do some fishing for bigger river fish like flatheads and muskies, (closest place with blues around here is the MIssissippi river, which 3-4 hours away) so I'm on the hunt for something that can throw some weight for fishing rivers with more current, but then can double as a muskie/northern rod, so, not too cumbersome if I'm casting and retrieving. I have one traditional baitcasting setup right now that I'll probably use this year for the bigger fish since I'm not sure how many outings I'll get, but next year I'll be shopping more closely. Mostly I just want to have fun catching whatever it is I'm likely to catch, and to not have my gear be too cumbersome so that it's uncomfortable fishing or to be so expensive it would ruin my week if something got broken. (Those are some big fish you're catching, BTW. )
Dear Mr. Cramer, I understand that you're on a quest for the best all-in-one wonder rod. I know of a rod in which you might be interested. It is called the CR5 and is made by a company called Cadence Fishing. Their power differentiations are similar to Fenwick's. The one, that I would mention is the medium-light version which uses 4-to 10-lb. mono and is 6' long with a moderate fast action. It also has a cork handle. You might also be interested to know that this company gives back by donating a rod & reel combo to an underpriveledged youngster upon the purchase of one of their rods and/or reels. Thanks for your cool videos. I have greatly enjoyed them. I like the way that you present them, especially the product reviews. As a matter of fact I bought a Fenwick Eagle medium-light rod a couple of weeks ago and love it; now if I could just catch something with it
I got the medium heavy with the GX2-50 reel is just right for me for Bass and big catfish with no problem. I've broke a Lew's cat daddy pole buy it just being in my truck but the other ones didn't but that's not the first Lew's Xfinity medium pole the tip off. I don't think they used enough fiberglass in it like Ugly Stick.
I'm not partial to the GX2, I prefer the Ugly Stik inshore selects, intercoastal and Tigers. Maybe it's because the GX2 hasn't been around the block long enough to convince me that they're better than the ones I mentioned...time will tell. Awesome review on the GX2 though.
I think the main restrictive factor for me with the rest of the the Ugly Stik line-up is the 6' foot (maybe up to 6'6) length I prefer. Since I do a lot of shore fishing in tall weeds and under trees, walking through forests up creeks etc, and since I move multiple rods in and out of the house and car almost every day (sometimes for four people), that 6' foot size is really important in terms of usability. And the GX2 and Elite seem to be the only ones that come in that size.
That's a great point that folks should consider. I've actually been moving more towards 3 and 4 piece rods because of their portability. I should have some reviews of them coming out at the end of the summer. I haven't used the ugly stik travel rods yet, though. Since the gx2's in this video are only 6 ft, they do break down fairly small, but not as small as a true travel rod. I think a 3 piece 6ft (if they make them) would be even better in most cases, as you say.
Recently took the GX2 light 6 ft along with a Fenwick HMG AND St Croix Premier in the same class and size to a local park to compare casting distance .... each was equipped with an Abu Garcia SX10 with 4 lb Stren mono. Consistently the GX2 casted farther using a 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz kastmaster !!
Thanks for the info, Marty. I bet with 1/8 oz the flexible tip on the GX2 was really able to load up and fling that lure. I should probably get them all out at the same time to get a better comparison like you did.
-- Nice analysis. Although like comparing apples to oranges, I guess I would consider this brand akin to the Glock semi-auto pistols.....Not the priciest or shiniest, but more consistently getting the job done ???
So really the new GX2 light has the same ability as the old medium. My new GX2 is far more rigid than the medium from 10 years ago. I don't like it so much. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry I just noticed this comment, Troy. The GX2 light is somewhat rigid, but I've found that the blank is thin enough that even small fish will put a good bend in the rod. The new elites are even more rigid than the GX2s.
I just bought my first rod and reel combo ever. Only rod I have. It’s an Ugly Stick Gx2 6’ medium, split grip. I hope I made a good choice. Because trying to get into fishing is so frustrating.
That's a great combo to start with. You can do just about anything with it and you don't have to worry about breaking it. The basics of fishing are actually a lot simpler than it appears at first glance because a lot of the marketing is geared toward competitive bass fishing. But most people are not competitive bass anglers so they don't need all of that stuff to catch fish. If you take your combo and look up how to rig a Carolina rig, and use a #6 Aberdeen hook with half of a night crawler threaded on it, you can catch about 85% of the fish swimming in whatever body of water you fish. It's really that simple to get started. It's also a great way to learn where fish are and when they feed. After that, it's just finding ways to deal with specific issues like vegetation, or current etc, or targeting bigger fish.
Team Cramer Fishing Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for your feedback, I wasn’t sure I bought the right one, plus it was a gift from my daughter, so I had to pick the right one.
I have a 6 ft medium casting Gx2 which is very thin. More like a medium light rated for 6-12 lb line . I was thinking of putting a BFS reel on it . Looks like it might be able to throw 1/8 lures.
Maybe they have changed the gx2 since you uploaded this, but the 6’ L feels way too whippy to throw normal bass lures. The 6’ M seems to have enough tip to cast light lures and catch panfish as well as big bass.
looking at GX2 and Elite models I noticed the 6'0 medium is way thinner than the 6'6 medium. The 6'0 looked more like a Light. GX2's and Elites were like that. The Elite rods are lighter, probably doesn't matter if your looking at the small rods but the big rods are noticeably lighter than GX2. They had a (one piece) 6'6 Elite medium and I really wanted it because I've been wanting a one piece rod until I noticed that it was thicker and stiffer than the 2 piece in the same size.
I have a 7' medium Elite that I've had for several years but have just started using regularly this year. It's a two piece and much lighter than a comparable GX2. The Elites tend to be just a little bit stiffer and lighter in my experience, but the one I have I really like. The only thing I don't like about it are the exposed threads on the reel seat, but other than that it works great. I'll probably post a review of it later this year.
You're welcome. That's a big consideration depending on how much weight you plan to throw. With anything else you can kind of make any rod work okay, but it's hard to throw light weight lures on a stiff rod and it's hard to throw heavy wieght on a flexible rod.
@@teamcramerfishing8441 i'am planing to buy GX2 9ft medium power and use it with 3/4 - 1 1/2 once lures on a big river from shore. Fishing mostly with jig lures and voblers. I'am thinking it is a good rod for this task, because i recently broked my cheap rod.
@@zdrgdr Well, breaking is something you probably won't have to worry about with the GX2 and medium sounds about right to me for what you're fishing. 9ft is pretty long though. I suppose if you need to cast a long way you might need it long, though. I have an 8ft ugly stick salmon rod, but hardly ever use it because it's so big. But now that I'm thinking about it, I am going to the river this weekend, I should probably take it :)....
I have two of the Gen2's and find my Gen1's are better rods. The Gen2's seem a little inferior, the eyelets are smaller, the wrapping around them are also smaller. They also seem stiffer than my Gen1's. I'm a short guy. So, I use smaller, light rods. My favorite is the 5 1/2' Ugly Stik or the 6'. I also pick a favorite reel and buy an extra spool so I can load both with different lines giving me the option of switching weights without different reels.
I haven't tried the Gen 1s. I really like the 6' version of this rod, though and still use mine a lot. I have also picked up extra spools for several reels so I don't have to change reels. It's really nice if you want to change things up from the original plan and target something different.
I just got this rod a week ago at Cabela's Outpost. What size reel do you think is the ideal size for this rod? I plan to use it for multi-species fishing like you say here. Everything from panfish and crappie to bass and small to medium size catfish. I did pick up a cheap Quantum 30 (forgot the letters part) just to have something to use it to fish with. I spooled it with 6 lb monofilament Stren. Just the standard stuff.
If you are using 6 lb mono you could go as small as a 1000 series, but probably a 2000 (or 20 with some companies) is close to ideal. On my 6 lb mono reel I use a KastKing Sharky 2 1500. For my bigger fish set up (same rod) I use a Penn Fierce 2 2500 Live Liner, and it has great balance with the rod. A Quantum 30 would probably a similar size as the Penn, and it should work fine. You'll probably just have some extra line capacity and a little more weight than you actually need most of the time.
Thanks for the feedback. Just ordered a KastKing Sharky II 2000 size for it. Debated between the 1500 and the 2000 sizes but in the end I went with the 2000 size. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I have a 2000, too. I think it will probably balance better if you are using a 7 ft rod. With the light 6ft rods I usually use I like the 1500 better, but it's all just personal preference.
I did go ahead and order a Sharky II 1500. I got it today. I took the 2000 off and put the 1500 on and I think I am going to like it much better. This and my GX2 Ultra Light combo are going to be my 2 multi species rods. I bought a Diawa Laguna medium action and put the 2000 on it. I am going to use it as my finesse rod for bass fishing.
I have two of the 6'rs and they are both 2-pieces. Having the two-piece comes in really handy when we are camping because we have to fit fishing and camping gear into our SUV for a family of four. In fact, my last purchase was a Diawa Presso 6'6 ultra lite travel rod, and it breaks down to 4 pieces. Our last trip, which we just returned home from a couple of hours ago, I had the Presso, my fly rod, and 4 different 2-piece Ugly Stiks. I like the Ugly sticks because I don't have to worry about them breaking when I'm stuffing all sorts of gear in the back of SUV.
Great video. I’m thinking of getting either the rod you talk about or the Elite 5’6” Light power mod fast action rod. I mainly fish retention ponds and get a lot of brim carp and bass. Which rod would you suggest? It would be my first real fishing rod so I would really appreciate any advice. I have mainly been using beetle spins (1/16-1/8), strike king mini king spinnerbaits, Texas rigged worms with 1/8 oz bullet weights. Also any advice on a reel would be appreciated too. Would like to stay under $100 total. Thanks for the great info!!
I've been thinking about a new Elite, too. I expect they are similar to the Pro Lite, which I really like. I would consider going with a 6' instead of a 5'6". I have a 5'6" ugly stik crappie rod light action and it doesn't have near the casting accuracy as the 6' GX2 light. That size would work great with the lures you are throwing. As for a reel, the Penn Fierce II 2000 is a little over $50 on Amazon and it's a very dependable reel (I've used a 2500LL for the past three years with great results). I've heard from credible sources that the Diawa Legalis (probably 2500 size would be the most versatile) is the best reel around that $50 price point but I haven't tried it yet. The great thing about the Penn's is they are pretty bulletproof, and if I only had one reel and needed it to last, it's hard to go wrong with an ugly stik and Penn.
Team Cramer Fishing thanks I really appreciate the advice:) it’s weird the only light action 6’ ugly stick is the GX2 so I guess that is the best option unless there’s another rod you would suggest? I was actually looking at the Daiwa Exceler is that as good as the Fierce and the other Legalis
Team Cramer Fishing thanks for all the help I picked up the 6’ ugly stick today and paired it with a Shimano sienna 1000 FE:)) can’t wait to try it. Thanks again for the great review!!!!
I'm not a fan of the GX2, I like the old Ugly Stik, The Ugly Stick Tiger, Tiger Elite, & Lite Pro models. I will probably try the Elite and the Carbons next when I need a replacement but the aesthetics of them are simply horrible IMO. The best looking Ugly Stick is the original black with the clear tip and the Tiger Mustard Yellow ones IMO. I mostly bank fish for bluegill, trout, bass, striper, catfish. I use the 6'6" Spin Rod in Medium and the same in Casting of the Original Ugly Stik and Tiger models respectively. I wish they'd make the Carbon in the Tiger Mustard Yellow scheme I'd be all over that. They seem to be stuck on the color red for some reason not a fan. That being said, you can't beat the value of an Ugly Stik for a multi-species rod. They come in so many flavors, they're economical and you can have full confidence you'll pull that hog off the bottom of the river with the Ugly Stik. I like your video and your DIY graphics, some good ideas in there. Tight Lines.
Thanks for the great comment, Enrique. I have a 7' Lite Pro medium and I agree that it looks better and is probably a better all around rod than the Gx2 because it's lighter. Plus, it's a blast to catch just about anything with it, too. The lighter version of the Gx2 in this video 6' light version, strikes a good balance still, but I have a 7' medium heavy that I almost never use because it's so heavy it's simply overkill for 99% of fish I catch.
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What’s the lightest rod you would recommend for fishing small Texas rigged soft plastics and medium sized spinnerbaits? Also what type of braid do you use? I understand that power pro maxquatro and vicious also are 6/30 braids!
Well everything's bigger in Texas, so a medium-light 6'6 is probably the light end of what I would use for multi-species fishing in Texas. For braid, I like Spiderwire (which is sort of love it or hate) if there aren't too many abrasive things in the water. And I also like Diawa J-Braid for heavier applications.
You could go either way. If you plan on throwing baits over 1/8 oz on a regular basis, then you probably want the medium. Over 1/8 oz and the hooks are so big that you need more backbone to set hooks well.
Do you think the Ugly Stick 6' medium power with a ceymar spining reel c-30 is a good pair for a beginner fisher for anything from small ponds to big lakes? Or should I get an ugly stick light powered 2 piece.
It could handle a pike size fish, and would be pretty fun to catch using a light power, but I don't usually throw lures bigger than 1/8 oz on the light power. So it mostly depends on the lure size in this case rather than the fish itself. If I was specifically targeting medium and big pike, I would use something with more backbone than the light power.
If you're referencing the small vs big fish data, it's not official data, but I think it's common sense once one thinks about it. I believe I was first introduced to the idea by the Nick, the "Informative Fisherman" here on CZcams.
I have one of those and it's pretty heavy duty for most fishing situations. I would probably get something lighter unless you are in a situation where you really need it.
If I knew I was going to be targeting fish that big, I would use a bigger rod than this. My big fish set up is a 7ft Whisker Seeker rod with a Diawa Lexa 400 (with a clicker) and 60lb Diawa J-Braid for the line.
Flourocarbon line is nowhere near as fragile as braided line. Main reason people use flourocarbon or monofilament line, is because both of the mentioned leaders are more abrasion resistant than the braided mainline, personally i only use flourocarbon leaders because theyre close to invisible, as they have a very close refractive index to water, making it almost invisible underwater. Monofilament is more abrasion resistant than fluorocarbon, but flourocarbon and braid arent even comparable, test it out by rubbing them both on rocks and/or coral.
Flouro might be more abrasion resistant, but, at least for me, I've noticed that it snaps easier, especially if it gets knicked, relative to the line diameter of braid. I'm planning a trying a new braid to flourocarbon set up this year for my bigger set-up and see how it does.
The reel size is probably perfect. If I use braid, I usually don't use under 20lbs because it doesn't have any stretch and it can snap if you're in a situation where you need to lift fish out. So, I would use 20# and then attach whatever size leader you like.
For the Penn I would say yes for sure. The GX2 I'm less sure about for saltwater because it's not great at throwing heavier weight. I think there are probably better choices out there. (However, if you want to see someone saltwater fishing with GX2 check out Key West Kayak's channel. Steve has a whole playlist of him catching big saltwater fish with his GX2. But, he is in a kayak. I don't think it would work well from a Pier or from the beach unless you were throwing medium-sized lures and bait.)
I had about a 40" one on my 7' medium ugly stick Pro and got it within 5ft from shore before it got off. Judging from that experience, I would say that it's possible to do it with this rod but certainly not ideal! The bigger problem with a big muskie would likely be having a big enough net handy to handle it if you weren't targeting it once you got it in.
Bass rods are medium and don't bend properly like that⁉️ not just one brand just think about what you sed on the bend I've seen people try that and bend there rod and brake the rod. Not if it has a lot of carbon. Or that just me I guess.
Just don't use braided line on any modern Ugly Stick, you will ruin the guides in a year or 2, worst guides made. I have vintage Ugly sticks with insert style guides that do not have this problem. I use to use Ugly sticks exclusively....got tired of ruining guides. For Regular mono or fluro line they are fine. I personally like the E-lite model 7' foot Medium spinning, usually $50. I switched companies. Braided line is not fragile...it's one of the strongest lines made. 20lb test with a 6lb mono dia.great for spinning reels. Fluro snaps easily, it's advantage is it's invisible underwater. My set up was 7'meduim Ugly E-light spinning rod, 20 lb Power Pro super slickV2 line, Pfluger Supreme 35 spin reel. It will cast a mile, I've landed 20 lb channel catfish, 40+"pike, Millions of big bass both Largemouth and Smallmouth. Plus finesse enough for Bluegills or Perch. But the guides suck with braids. Another plus it's a 2 piece rod that's as tough as nails, plus E-light had more sensitivity than a GX2 or other U.Stick. Cheers!
Wow the pro light only good if you only fish from a boat. Put a 2 ounce weight on bottom hit some structure and you think the weight is a shark. If you only fish with lures it's your rod other than that gx2 all the way. Most people don't have a boat if you fish from the banks snag ing is a problem. I own one I use it for lures and small bait fish but it stayes at home home most of the time I hate this rod I fish top to bottom rod has to much flex and don't get me started on the tiny hand grips hurts my big hands . I regret buying this rod for how I fish . The hand grips grrrrr I can't cast it right . The grips are for a small child. Grrrr
If you found this review useful, you might also want to check out my review of the Diawa Presso 6'6" Ultralight Travel Rod czcams.com/video/bdOidw0XrMo/video.html It's not as durable as the Ugly Stik, and it's more expensive, but it has lots positives for a light-duty all-purpose rod as well.
I have been trying to figure out whether to go with a medium or light GX2 for my canoe trips (mainly targeting trout and walleye), the lure ratings being almost identical wasn't making my decision any easier. I figured I'd be good with the light, but your video helped convince me. I appreciate the the time you put into presenting all the info, thank you!
I totally agree with you my favorite rod is my 6 foot ugly stick I landed mini 30-35 and a 40 pound blue catfish and handled it well The only problem is casting distance with 2 ounce lead and cut bait was having trouble casting further than 50 yards
Nicely done my friend👍🏼😎
Thanks for dropping a comment, Elstan. I don't get a chance to fish for fish that big too often so I have to extrapolate a bit from the medium size fish I catch. I'm glad someone who has actually caught fish that big can share their experience. A couple weeks ago I tossed 2 oz plus bait into the Iowa River and 50 yards was about the max I could go, too. I have a few more light powered rods I'm testing and then after that I'm going to try to find an all purpose 'big' rod. Ideally, it could toss 5-6 oz fairly well and handle up to a 100 lb fish. Around here I would mostly use it for river fishing for flatheads and musky fishing, and also 'punching and flipping for bass, but ideally it would work from bridges and piers as well, salt and fresh water. I've started looking around and I think a medium heavy 7-7 1/2 foot is probably where I'll start.
My newest favorite is the gx2 elite 9'. I use it in the back bays and even on the north jetty in Ocean City MD. I've heaved 30" stripers over the rocks. I agree it's almost like a fly rod, I throw 1/2 to 1 1/2oz and slay stripers, Redfish, Trout, blues etc. I love it , very sporty, sensitive and durable as Ugly Stik is known for. I have ugly sticks still that are well.over 30 years old that I had rebuilt and use today in the surf. I've yet found a fish that has beaten the gx2. I normally use 20# braid w/ a 20-40 lb flouro leader. Best day: 38 stripers in 2 hrs wade fishing in the back bay
Nice vid! I actually like the ugly stik elite more though and think it's significantly better. The gx2 is on the heavy side and doesn't have the best action and sensitivity, but the elite is made with over 30% more graphite and it's noticeably lighter and more sensitive but still ridiculously durable. I also like that it has a cork handle and they come in 1 piece rods as well. It costs $50 but that's only $10 more than the gx2. Totally worth it.
I have a 7' elite and I''ve been using it as my extra carp fishing rod. They are really nice rods, and much lighter than the gx2. I was thinking that I paid more than $50, but I you're right, I just checked amazon and they are only $50. I've really been focusing on the 6' light and medium light rods, and it looks like there is a 6' medium elite that could potentially work.....hmmmmm.....I might have to check one out eventually. Great comment.
I’ve broken $500 worth of rods this year. I’m over expensive rods and are replacing mine with Ugly Stik Elite and GX2s. Nice video!
At least I'm not the only one! :) I think I've found a way to break all of my non-ugly stik rods at one point or another. That goes for ice fishing rods, too.
another well thought out and intuitive video
Thanks.
I just ordered a couple 6'6 GX2 Lights and 6'6 Elite Ultra Lights. Going to see which one I look better. I am picking these up as a general purpose trout rod: trolling, shore fishing in lakes and streams.
Yes sir that ugly stick has been getting it done!Shades are on, Cory means business!
Ha! Those lights get bright, man :) I think I should start wearing them all the time.
The ugly stik is the Chuck Norris of fishing poles. Close car door on ugly stik. Car door falls off.
Hello happy Sunday I have this ugly stick GX 2 spinning rod in a 6 6 medium havey one piece rod and I have a 2 piece 7ft and I enjoy fishing with them
Thanks for sharing.
I target mostly speckled trout 12”-25” long but will be in areas that hold large redfish. This rod seems to fit my needs and because you did my homework it will be the one I purchase. You did a great job, thanks.
Thanks. This should work well for that. Catch bigger fish on this rod is so much fun.
I bought a 6'6" medium power 2 piece GX2 combo at Walmart for $29. I already have a nice daiwa 6'6" light action. The GX2 fills the gap between my light action and my medium heavy gear. I agree with your analogy.
Thanks.
I have a medium heavy 6ft Ugly Stik spinning rod which I have used for both fresh and saltwater, although it was meant for bass fishing. I think(just my opinion of course)that the Angler himself is the most important component in fishing. One time I was fishing with my 12 foot surf rod/Penn Baitcaster/50lbs Ande line combo when I ran out of bait. I forgot to bring my bait fish rod, so I took off my sinker/leader, put 6lbs test line on my T piece and caught a bunch of finger sized bait fish. I probably looked like an idiot fishing for bait with that massive rod tho😎😁😂
What a funny story, Andy. I think you're totally right about the angler being the most important component in fishing. Things like bait, time of day, and technique are always going to put more fish in the boat relative to specific gear. When it comes to gear, a lot of has to do with convenience and comfort. Generally speaking, I think most anglers over-size their gear, when they could have more fun with lighter, easier to use gear. Obviously, there are situations where you need the heavy-duty stuff, but for most folks they would be better off on the lighter end of the spectrum, IMO. At least for me, it's more fun that way.
I think you nailed it with your chart. The GX2s are great rods for a wide range of fishing within reason. Obviously, you would not take a 7' GX2 to the mountains to catch a 10" native brook trout and you wouldn't take the ultra light GX2 to catch a 100 pound blue cat. I fish almost exclusively for catfish. Depending on where I go, I can predict fish in 3 ranges 10 - 50, 30 - 70, and 60 -100. I only fish 4 rods at a time, so depending on where I go I either take the light and medium rods or the medium and heavy rods. Of course, there will be the odd small and larger fish, but I have a 50/50 chance of catching a fish that will give the right performance. If I were to equip my boat with identical 7.5' medium - heavy rods because I want to handle a 100 pound cat, I'll spent a lot of time winching in 20 pound fish with broomstick-like action. In the last 10 days I caught two 40 pound Blue Cats with my light 6.5' 1 piece GX2 spinning rods and several 30 pounders. They did just great. I didn't need to use performance up to the breaking strength of the rod so the action of the rod was properly stressed and the fish put up a great fight. I'd like to think the action could handle a 50 pound fish, but we haven't got that data to prove it yet, Certainly, the rod won't break because I'm not dead lifting 50 pounds. That proves little. The GX2s are my light rods. The medium and heavy rods I use aren't GX2s, but they are Ugly Stiks. Having a varied battery of rods and knowing the likely size of the fish that are going to be caught helps match performance to a good time on the water without over doing it,...or under doing it. I don't need to demonstrate lifting a child, or reeling in my kids go-cart. This does little to compare rod action to what you'd expect when fighting a fish....However, it was funny.
Thanks for the comment, John. This year I'm planning to both do some more micro-fishing and do some fishing for bigger river fish like flatheads and muskies, (closest place with blues around here is the MIssissippi river, which 3-4 hours away) so I'm on the hunt for something that can throw some weight for fishing rivers with more current, but then can double as a muskie/northern rod, so, not too cumbersome if I'm casting and retrieving. I have one traditional baitcasting setup right now that I'll probably use this year for the bigger fish since I'm not sure how many outings I'll get, but next year I'll be shopping more closely.
Mostly I just want to have fun catching whatever it is I'm likely to catch, and to not have my gear be too cumbersome so that it's uncomfortable fishing or to be so expensive it would ruin my week if something got broken.
(Those are some big fish you're catching, BTW. )
Dear Mr. Cramer, I understand that you're on a quest for the best all-in-one wonder rod. I know of a rod in which you might be interested. It is called the CR5 and is made by a company called Cadence Fishing. Their power differentiations are similar to Fenwick's. The one, that I would mention is the medium-light version which uses 4-to 10-lb. mono and is 6' long with a moderate fast action. It also has a cork handle. You might also be interested to know that this company gives back by donating a rod & reel combo to an underpriveledged youngster upon the purchase of one of their rods and/or reels. Thanks for your cool videos. I have greatly enjoyed them. I like the way that you present them, especially the product reviews. As a matter of fact I bought a Fenwick Eagle medium-light rod a couple of weeks ago and love it; now if I could just catch something with it
I'll check it out Dennis.
I got the medium heavy with the GX2-50 reel is just right for me for Bass and big catfish with no problem. I've broke a Lew's cat daddy pole buy it just being in my truck but the other ones didn't but that's not the first Lew's Xfinity medium pole the tip off. I don't think they used enough fiberglass in it like Ugly Stick.
Those GX2's are pretty nice. I won a GX2 before they were released from an Ugly Stick giveaway on their site.
It's just a great 'get the job done well' rod at a reasonable price. I feel like everyone should have one.
I'm not partial to the GX2, I prefer the Ugly Stik inshore selects, intercoastal and Tigers. Maybe it's because the GX2 hasn't been around the block long enough to convince me that they're better than the ones I mentioned...time will tell. Awesome review on the GX2 though.
I think the main restrictive factor for me with the rest of the the Ugly Stik line-up is the 6' foot (maybe up to 6'6) length I prefer. Since I do a lot of shore fishing in tall weeds and under trees, walking through forests up creeks etc, and since I move multiple rods in and out of the house and car almost every day (sometimes for four people), that 6' foot size is really important in terms of usability. And the GX2 and Elite seem to be the only ones that come in that size.
Team Cramer Fishing as they say, size matters. ☺👍
Ha! That's the truth :)
Just picked up a 5 foot Lite Moderate 2 pc GX2. Think it will be alot of fun chasing catfish candy.
Thanks for the review! Would be great if you can review ugly stik Elite.
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The GX2 4pc & 3pc pack rods are even more versatile than the 2pc model. For the same price.
That's a great point that folks should consider. I've actually been moving more towards 3 and 4 piece rods because of their portability. I should have some reviews of them coming out at the end of the summer. I haven't used the ugly stik travel rods yet, though. Since the gx2's in this video are only 6 ft, they do break down fairly small, but not as small as a true travel rod. I think a 3 piece 6ft (if they make them) would be even better in most cases, as you say.
Recently took the GX2 light 6 ft along with a Fenwick HMG AND St Croix Premier in the same class and size to a local park to compare casting distance .... each was equipped with an Abu Garcia SX10 with 4 lb Stren mono. Consistently the GX2 casted farther using a 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz kastmaster !!
Thanks for the info, Marty. I bet with 1/8 oz the flexible tip on the GX2 was really able to load up and fling that lure. I should probably get them all out at the same time to get a better comparison like you did.
-- Nice analysis. Although like comparing apples to oranges, I guess I would consider this brand akin to the Glock semi-auto pistols.....Not the priciest or shiniest, but more consistently getting the job done ???
That's a great way of putting it. It's kind of a 'working-man's' rod. There is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done at a reasonable price.
So really the new GX2 light has the same ability as the old medium. My new GX2 is far more rigid than the medium from 10 years ago. I don't like it so much. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry I just noticed this comment, Troy. The GX2 light is somewhat rigid, but I've found that the blank is thin enough that even small fish will put a good bend in the rod. The new elites are even more rigid than the GX2s.
I just bought my first rod and reel combo ever. Only rod I have. It’s an Ugly Stick Gx2 6’ medium, split grip. I hope I made a good choice. Because trying to get into fishing is so frustrating.
That's a great combo to start with. You can do just about anything with it and you don't have to worry about breaking it. The basics of fishing are actually a lot simpler than it appears at first glance because a lot of the marketing is geared toward competitive bass fishing. But most people are not competitive bass anglers so they don't need all of that stuff to catch fish. If you take your combo and look up how to rig a Carolina rig, and use a #6 Aberdeen hook with half of a night crawler threaded on it, you can catch about 85% of the fish swimming in whatever body of water you fish. It's really that simple to get started. It's also a great way to learn where fish are and when they feed. After that, it's just finding ways to deal with specific issues like vegetation, or current etc, or targeting bigger fish.
Team Cramer Fishing Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for your feedback, I wasn’t sure I bought the right one, plus it was a gift from my daughter, so I had to pick the right one.
Good choise i have the same rod with a penn fisher reel i landed 7 fooT sharck easily
@@luuyvituz96 I bet that was a fun fight!
I have a 6 ft medium casting Gx2 which is very thin. More like a medium light rated for 6-12 lb line . I was thinking of putting a BFS reel on it . Looks like it might be able to throw 1/8 lures.
Sir please tell me ugly stick gx2 made in China good or bad quality a confused please solution
cool review, just snapped a rod yesterday and need to buy a new stick.....
Hopefully it was a 'reeling in a big leopard shark' snap, and not a 'slammed in car door' snap.
it was something big, i should have back off a bit.... lost my patience & pulled too hard. it was a cheap rod
Whoa! Well that's a good way to break a rod :)
Maybe they have changed the gx2 since you uploaded this, but the 6’ L feels way too whippy to throw normal bass lures. The 6’ M seems to have enough tip to cast light lures and catch panfish as well as big bass.
looking at GX2 and Elite models I noticed the 6'0 medium is way thinner than the 6'6 medium. The 6'0 looked more like a Light. GX2's and Elites were like that. The Elite rods are lighter, probably doesn't matter if your looking at the small rods but the big rods are noticeably lighter than GX2. They had a (one piece) 6'6 Elite medium and I really wanted it because I've been wanting a one piece rod until I noticed that it was thicker and stiffer than the 2 piece in the same size.
I have a 7' medium Elite that I've had for several years but have just started using regularly this year. It's a two piece and much lighter than a comparable GX2. The Elites tend to be just a little bit stiffer and lighter in my experience, but the one I have I really like. The only thing I don't like about it are the exposed threads on the reel seat, but other than that it works great. I'll probably post a review of it later this year.
17:31 thank you for explanation about lure weight that helped me to decide to buy ugly stick
You're welcome. That's a big consideration depending on how much weight you plan to throw. With anything else you can kind of make any rod work okay, but it's hard to throw light weight lures on a stiff rod and it's hard to throw heavy wieght on a flexible rod.
@@teamcramerfishing8441 i'am planing to buy GX2 9ft medium power and use it with 3/4 - 1 1/2 once lures on a big river from shore. Fishing mostly with jig lures and voblers. I'am thinking it is a good rod for this task, because i recently broked my cheap rod.
@@zdrgdr Well, breaking is something you probably won't have to worry about with the GX2 and medium sounds about right to me for what you're fishing. 9ft is pretty long though. I suppose if you need to cast a long way you might need it long, though. I have an 8ft ugly stick salmon rod, but hardly ever use it because it's so big. But now that I'm thinking about it, I am going to the river this weekend, I should probably take it :)....
@@teamcramerfishing8441 Thank you for your advises i realy appreciate it. Your videos is informative and very helpful.
I have two of the Gen2's and find my Gen1's are better rods. The Gen2's seem a little inferior, the eyelets are smaller, the wrapping around them are also smaller. They also seem stiffer than my Gen1's. I'm a short guy. So, I use smaller, light rods. My favorite is the 5 1/2' Ugly Stik or the 6'. I also pick a favorite reel and buy an extra spool so I can load both with different lines giving me the option of switching weights without different reels.
I haven't tried the Gen 1s. I really like the 6' version of this rod, though and still use mine a lot. I have also picked up extra spools for several reels so I don't have to change reels. It's really nice if you want to change things up from the original plan and target something different.
I just got this rod a week ago at Cabela's Outpost. What size reel do you think is the ideal size for this rod? I plan to use it for multi-species fishing like you say here. Everything from panfish and crappie to bass and small to medium size catfish. I did pick up a cheap Quantum 30 (forgot the letters part) just to have something to use it to fish with. I spooled it with 6 lb monofilament Stren. Just the standard stuff.
If you are using 6 lb mono you could go as small as a 1000 series, but probably a 2000 (or 20 with some companies) is close to ideal. On my 6 lb mono reel I use a KastKing Sharky 2 1500. For my bigger fish set up (same rod) I use a Penn Fierce 2 2500 Live Liner, and it has great balance with the rod. A Quantum 30 would probably a similar size as the Penn, and it should work fine. You'll probably just have some extra line capacity and a little more weight than you actually need most of the time.
Thanks for the feedback. Just ordered a KastKing Sharky II 2000 size for it. Debated between the 1500 and the 2000 sizes but in the end I went with the 2000 size. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I have a 2000, too. I think it will probably balance better if you are using a 7 ft rod. With the light 6ft rods I usually use I like the 1500 better, but it's all just personal preference.
I did go ahead and order a Sharky II 1500. I got it today. I took the 2000 off and put the 1500 on and I think I am going to like it much better. This and my GX2 Ultra Light combo are going to be my 2 multi species rods. I bought a Diawa Laguna medium action and put the 2000 on it. I am going to use it as my finesse rod for bass fishing.
They also make a 6'6" light.
I think I might like 6'6" even better.
Thanks for the info!
I have the 6'6 Medium. 2 piece. Is your 6'0 Light a one piece? I know they do make some 1 piece GX2's but only a couple specific sizes/powers
I have two of the 6'rs and they are both 2-pieces. Having the two-piece comes in really handy when we are camping because we have to fit fishing and camping gear into our SUV for a family of four. In fact, my last purchase was a Diawa Presso 6'6 ultra lite travel rod, and it breaks down to 4 pieces. Our last trip, which we just returned home from a couple of hours ago, I had the Presso, my fly rod, and 4 different 2-piece Ugly Stiks. I like the Ugly sticks because I don't have to worry about them breaking when I'm stuffing all sorts of gear in the back of SUV.
Great channel!!
Awesome video. Ty
Great video. I’m thinking of getting either the rod you talk about or the Elite 5’6” Light power mod fast action rod. I mainly fish retention ponds and get a lot of brim carp and bass. Which rod would you suggest? It would be my first real fishing rod so I would really appreciate any advice. I have mainly been using beetle spins (1/16-1/8), strike king mini king spinnerbaits, Texas rigged worms with 1/8 oz bullet weights. Also any advice on a reel would be appreciated too. Would like to stay under $100 total. Thanks for the great info!!
I've been thinking about a new Elite, too. I expect they are similar to the Pro Lite, which I really like. I would consider going with a 6' instead of a 5'6". I have a 5'6" ugly stik crappie rod light action and it doesn't have near the casting accuracy as the 6' GX2 light. That size would work great with the lures you are throwing. As for a reel, the Penn Fierce II 2000 is a little over $50 on Amazon and it's a very dependable reel (I've used a 2500LL for the past three years with great results). I've heard from credible sources that the Diawa Legalis (probably 2500 size would be the most versatile) is the best reel around that $50 price point but I haven't tried it yet. The great thing about the Penn's is they are pretty bulletproof, and if I only had one reel and needed it to last, it's hard to go wrong with an ugly stik and Penn.
Team Cramer Fishing thanks I really appreciate the advice:) it’s weird the only light action 6’ ugly stick is the GX2 so I guess that is the best option unless there’s another rod you would suggest? I was actually looking at the Daiwa Exceler is that as good as the Fierce and the other Legalis
@@stevestory8483 Give this video a watch. Victor has great reel reviews. czcams.com/video/4zKDtzfFzX0/video.html
Team Cramer Fishing thanks for all the help I picked up the 6’ ugly stick today and paired it with a Shimano sienna 1000 FE:)) can’t wait to try it. Thanks again for the great review!!!!
@@stevestory8483 We have a Shimano Sienna 1000 FE and it's been great the past couple of years. Those should work well together.
I'm not a fan of the GX2, I like the old Ugly Stik, The Ugly Stick Tiger, Tiger Elite, & Lite Pro models. I will probably try the Elite and the Carbons next when I need a replacement but the aesthetics of them are simply horrible IMO. The best looking Ugly Stick is the original black with the clear tip and the Tiger Mustard Yellow ones IMO. I mostly bank fish for bluegill, trout, bass, striper, catfish. I use the 6'6" Spin Rod in Medium and the same in Casting of the Original Ugly Stik and Tiger models respectively. I wish they'd make the Carbon in the Tiger Mustard Yellow scheme I'd be all over that. They seem to be stuck on the color red for some reason not a fan. That being said, you can't beat the value of an Ugly Stik for a multi-species rod. They come in so many flavors, they're economical and you can have full confidence you'll pull that hog off the bottom of the river with the Ugly Stik. I like your video and your DIY graphics, some good ideas in there. Tight Lines.
Thanks for the great comment, Enrique. I have a 7' Lite Pro medium and I agree that it looks better and is probably a better all around rod than the Gx2 because it's lighter. Plus, it's a blast to catch just about anything with it, too. The lighter version of the Gx2 in this video 6' light version, strikes a good balance still, but I have a 7' medium heavy that I almost never use because it's so heavy it's simply overkill for 99% of fish I catch.
Cool info i need to get me one, but what kind of lures can you use for small species?
Happy Christmas day sir I want one uglystic gs2 but confused these not is made in China I see CZcams video this road is very good so many CZcams videos but I confuse ugly stick gx2 made in China is good or bad please solution this road is very good but I confuse please sir please sir
What’s the lightest rod you would recommend for fishing small Texas rigged soft plastics and medium sized spinnerbaits? Also what type of braid do you use? I understand that power pro maxquatro and vicious also are 6/30 braids!
Well everything's bigger in Texas, so a medium-light 6'6 is probably the light end of what I would use for multi-species fishing in Texas. For braid, I like Spiderwire (which is sort of love it or hate) if there aren't too many abrasive things in the water. And I also like Diawa J-Braid for heavier applications.
Good review and interesting video
It's hard to find a durable rod with such a great range of fishing options.
For bass fishing would your recommendation be Medium instead of light action? I love ugly stiks too by the way..
You could go either way. If you plan on throwing baits over 1/8 oz on a regular basis, then you probably want the medium. Over 1/8 oz and the hooks are so big that you need more backbone to set hooks well.
Do you think the Ugly Stick 6' medium power with a ceymar spining reel c-30 is a good pair for a beginner fisher for anything from small ponds to big lakes? Or should I get an ugly stick light powered 2 piece.
I realize this response is late, but that should work fine.
btw didnt the dude who pulled a boat test exacly this one the 6-15 range one
It was a bigger version.
I just got the rod and its nice
I really like it as an all-purpose rod. Let me know how it works for you. Mine is holding up well.
I love my Ugly Sticks.
Me too.
Thanks for video, does the light power enough for pike or no?
It could handle a pike size fish, and would be pretty fun to catch using a light power, but I don't usually throw lures bigger than 1/8 oz on the light power. So it mostly depends on the lure size in this case rather than the fish itself. If I was specifically targeting medium and big pike, I would use something with more backbone than the light power.
I'd really love to know where you got that data chart toward the beginning.... Not that I think it's wrong, I just find it interesting.
If you're referencing the small vs big fish data, it's not official data, but I think it's common sense once one thinks about it. I believe I was first introduced to the idea by the Nick, the "Informative Fisherman" here on CZcams.
I’m new to fishing and was looking at the 7ft medium heavy gx2. Would you say that one is pretty well rounded also?
I have one of those and it's pretty heavy duty for most fishing situations. I would probably get something lighter unless you are in a situation where you really need it.
fishing rod ugly stik got stuck in the bottom and split in two
You should contact them. They might replace the rod.
20:25 Landing 30-50 pound fish (which reel and line will suit this rod while landing big fishes?). Thanks.....
If I knew I was going to be targeting fish that big, I would use a bigger rod than this. My big fish set up is a 7ft Whisker Seeker rod with a Diawa Lexa 400 (with a clicker) and 60lb Diawa J-Braid for the line.
@@teamcramerfishing8441 Thank you so much 👍👍👍
Whats the difference between the poles with big eyelets and small eyelets?
That's a good question. I would think bigger eyelets would give more casting distance, but I haven't tested it.
Flourocarbon line is nowhere near as fragile as braided line. Main reason people use flourocarbon or monofilament line, is because both of the mentioned leaders are more abrasion resistant than the braided mainline, personally i only use flourocarbon leaders because theyre close to invisible, as they have a very close refractive index to water, making it almost invisible underwater. Monofilament is more abrasion resistant than fluorocarbon, but flourocarbon and braid arent even comparable, test it out by rubbing them both on rocks and/or coral.
Flouro might be more abrasion resistant, but, at least for me, I've noticed that it snaps easier, especially if it gets knicked, relative to the line diameter of braid. I'm planning a trying a new braid to flourocarbon set up this year for my bigger set-up and see how it does.
What size reel do you recommend for a 6'6" light action rod? I'm thinking a 2000 with 8 pound braid to 6 pound flouro leader.
The reel size is probably perfect. If I use braid, I usually don't use under 20lbs because it doesn't have any stretch and it can snap if you're in a situation where you need to lift fish out. So, I would use 20# and then attach whatever size leader you like.
Hi, what is the action (fast/medium/slow) of your 6feet GX2 medium power rod?
I don't think Ugly Stiks list the action, but they are all on the slower side and tend to bend throughout the length of the rod.
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Nice video my friend, do you think the 9ft Medium GX2 is good for saltwater with 4000 penn fierce II?
For the Penn I would say yes for sure. The GX2 I'm less sure about for saltwater because it's not great at throwing heavier weight. I think there are probably better choices out there. (However, if you want to see someone saltwater fishing with GX2 check out Key West Kayak's channel. Steve has a whole playlist of him catching big saltwater fish with his GX2. But, he is in a kayak. I don't think it would work well from a Pier or from the beach unless you were throwing medium-sized lures and bait.)
Good for surf fishing .
Can you bring in a musky though
I had about a 40" one on my 7' medium ugly stick Pro and got it within 5ft from shore before it got off. Judging from that experience, I would say that it's possible to do it with this rod but certainly not ideal! The bigger problem with a big muskie would likely be having a big enough net handy to handle it if you weren't targeting it once you got it in.
Hey man what do you think is this a good option for a penn fierce 3000 reel or should i go with a 2000 reel. The 2500 size is not available in italy.
It shouldn't matter too much between the two. I like smaller sizes, but most people would probably go for the 3000.
Team Cramer Fishing ok thanks man! I ve seen some of your videos really nice channel !
Thanks!
Will the quality be same for the gx2 ultralight ?
Yes.
What is the complete specs of this rod sir? Planning to buy one
This is a 6' GX2 light action.
2 piece
Best
Bass rods are medium and don't bend properly like that⁉️ not just one brand just think about what you sed on the bend I've seen people try that and bend there rod and brake the rod. Not if it has a lot of carbon. Or that just me I guess.
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Just don't use braided line on any modern Ugly Stick, you will ruin the guides in a year or 2, worst guides made. I have vintage Ugly sticks with insert style guides that do not have this problem. I use to use Ugly sticks exclusively....got tired of ruining guides. For Regular mono or fluro line they are fine. I personally like the E-lite model 7' foot Medium spinning, usually $50. I switched companies. Braided line is not fragile...it's one of the strongest lines made. 20lb test with a 6lb mono dia.great for spinning reels. Fluro snaps easily, it's advantage is it's invisible underwater. My set up was 7'meduim Ugly E-light spinning rod, 20 lb Power Pro super slickV2 line, Pfluger Supreme 35 spin reel. It will cast a mile, I've landed 20 lb channel catfish, 40+"pike, Millions of big bass both Largemouth and Smallmouth. Plus finesse enough for Bluegills or Perch. But the guides suck with braids. Another plus it's a 2 piece rod that's as tough as nails, plus E-light had more sensitivity than a GX2 or other U.Stick. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow the pro light only good if you only fish from a boat. Put a 2 ounce weight on bottom hit some structure and you think the weight is a shark. If you only fish with lures it's your rod other than that gx2 all the way. Most people don't have a boat if you fish from the banks snag ing is a problem. I own one I use it for lures and small bait fish but it stayes at home home most of the time I hate this rod I fish top to bottom rod has to much flex and don't get me started on the tiny hand grips hurts my big hands . I regret buying this rod for how I fish . The hand grips grrrrr I can't cast it right . The grips are for a small child. Grrrr
Oh no! Yeah, they don't throw weight very well compared to a stiffer rod.
This dude out here trying to catch bait fish only.
Hehehe. I take what I can get, man.