Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

Got this combo for a family vacation to the lake - my kids wanted to learn how to fish and I hadn't picked up a rod in 25 years since I was a kid myself. Ugly Stik was a name I remembered from my childhood, and, while I know they aren't a super premium brand, I trusted them more than the other generic stuff I found online for under $50 so I took a chance and bought it. No regrets. It is exactly what I expected - a very functional, serviceable combo at a budget price. I've had it almost 2 seasons now and have landed dozens and dozens of largemouth on it. As I got back into fishing, I have slowly been upgrading my gear, and I definitely appreciate many of the features that more expensive rods and reels offer. With that said, I don't think you can really spend a better $50 to get started with a combo. This combo had no problem landing me many 1-3 pound fish, and it even landed my new PB bass - a massive 6 and a half pounder!!! For that alone, this combo will always be special to me and I feel satisfied I have already gotten great value from my purchase. Happy with the durability so far, but this isn't a piece I expect to hand down to my children. If it were to break tomorrow, I'm happy with it, anything more is icing on the cake. The real isn't bad in terms of drag, smoothness, casting, etc. The weight of this combo is great and I like the balance. I'm a bank fisherman and need 2-piece rods. This one is as solid as any others I have and the real is better than some generics I have felt on similar combos. I've used lines ranging from 6lb-10lb, mono and braid, and lures tilted to the light side, 1/16-1/2. Not the combo I'd want for throwing half-ounce crankbaits all day, but if you're using lighter lures and you're on a tight budget, idk how you can do much better. Good Luck & Happy Fishing!!!

I have been steady using this rod for 2 years now, all I can say is it’s the best all around rod. I’ve caught perch, catfish,even turtles (unintentionally) (personal fav) bass all kinds. I matched it with the braided line 30lb 150yards, works a charm. Never have any back lash. Anything that gets tangled is easily undone, I’ve used this in ponds, in lakes. You name it I’ve used it. I’ve bought other rods as (play) rods if you will and I always find myself going right back to my gx2 the cast is without a doubt the best in the market. The rod splits into two if I need to take it somewhere. It’s light weight but not the durability this thing can pull some monsters. Biggest I pulled in was an 8lb didn’t need a net anything after you’ll need a net. The rod is all around one of the best things I am literally buying another as we speak hence why I came back to write a review. Beyond amazing between the cast I get about 50 yards (pushing it with a weighted hook and that’s it) so the cast is smooth nice and goes, the flexibility as you get bit, I mean you can feel every chop. And yes you can pull up the cats, picture above is some of many catches with this rod! Save yourself the time and money and buy this rod you’ll thank me later!!

What can I say that has not already been said about this great outfit? I got the 6' medium for bass/walleye and I fish it with 12 lbs braid. I have only been using this outfit for a few months now so I cannot speak to durability, but as far as performance I am blown away. I can be a bit of a snob with rods and tend to go "higher end," but I wanted something that I didn't mind getting tossed around and maybe even broken. I can say with confidence that this rod performs similarly to some of my more expensive rods and I've been very impressed! You can cast forever with this thing. It's handled a few gigantic largemouths, whitebass/hybrids, lake trout, and some big walleye all with ease. It's not the most sensitive rod so until you get used to it, you might miss some subtle hits at first. As an aside, I wouldn't even consider this an ugly rod! It's a nice, matte black and has pretty red accents. The reel is not in the same class as the rod but the drag works and for this price, I cannot complain about the reel, or compare it to brands that cost >4X the price. It's definitely better than your average $20 reel but don't expect too much out of it. I am usually hesitant to give 5 stars, but at this price point I would say this rod/reel combo preforms excellently!

The rod is fine - an Ugly Stik: durable and exceptionally useful for bait fishing where a bit more strength is needed. The reel was terrible. I had intended to make use of the reel till it gave out but I'm aware of it's reliability as it's making a strange crackling noise. Looking around and comparing it to my many other reels, I had noticed that the noise was from the right side of the handle. It seems to be missing a bearing or whatever is used by Ugly Stik reels (not labeled shakespeare). The video demonstrates the reel producing crackling noises when reeling at medium intervals - this isn't the drag that is clicking. The bearing may seems to be missing a seal, damaged or something. Four stars since the rod was good. Minus one star as the reel has got some complications.. I intend to keep the combo though and hopefully find some alternative parts (for this rod and perhaps my other Ugly Stik or Shakespeare reels.

Muy buen combo, mi primer equipo de pesca y estoy muy contento ya tengo casi el año y esta de lujo, aguanta bastante y es muy liviano...

This is the second one I get and will get a few more. They are nice and smooth casting.

Havent had a chance to use them yet. But they appear to be the same quality as the other Ugly Stiks I use.

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Not tried yet but looking forward to. This was late arriving due to an issue with the original courier, however the seller was quick to repond when contacted and sorted it all out from their end. Took just over 2 1/2 weeks to arrive. I would buy from them again though. Checked it all over and no issues. UglyStiks are built to last though.