Ultralight ugly stik...

[Jigmaker0421]

I just bought me a 4'8 ugly stik to add to my arsenal of panfishing setups..i havnt used it yet but was looking at some reviews and people were saying they didnt like the action of it and it wasnt very sensitive. I was just wanting some thoughts on it if any of you have used it..Thanks

 

[OhioOuchigan]

I've had a 4'6" ultra light ugly stick since 1993....have caught panfish, bass, and various other finned kind on it.Had to replace the top eye due to a car door....tough rod. While it's not a top of the line rod it gets the job done -n- is durable.

 

[AndyLane]

I have never fished one but my best friend swears by em. I know one thing. They are some tough and durable rods but they sure seem to be plenty sensitive.

 

[mitrisin]

I have several ugly sticks, I use them for live bait (shrimp) when fishing for Red Fish and Specks, and also use them when pushing jigs. They are tough but they have a medium parabolic action and aren't that sensitive for fishing jigs etc.

 

[LedHed]

Haven't used one in years. Big bang for the buck. I prefer a long UL rod for longer casts.

 

[Shoemoo]

I've never used the ultralight version, but I do have some heavier Ugly Stiks for catfish and sturgeon. They're heavy for their size and don't have much backbone for hard hooksets, but for a panfish rod you're not going to have to worry about that. 4'8" seems a bit on the short side, but it might be good for dock shooting. Not as sensitive as a full graphite rod, so if you need to feel light bites, look elsewhere. I own four, and I've never regretted buying them. Hard to beat the price and durability.

 

[Pup]

I, too, own a 4'6" Ugly Stick. Never use it anymore, though I tried to on tailwaters. Its tip is very whippy, making my personal casting accuracy much more challenging. It's probably fine for still fishing though.

I own two Ugly Stick Lites that I like. Each has a stiffer tip section. My 6'6" casting rod will be used for musky in the future. The 7' spinning rod I've used for steelhead and coho while pier fishing.

All of them are heavy, relative to other rods, for their length. Though, durability has never been an issue with them.

I bought the casting rod for around $12 and tax. Couldn't pass it up.

 

[Jigmaker0421]

Thanks guys, i saw it and thought heck for $30 it cant hurt to try, i figured i could shoot some docks with it

 

[StumpHunter]

I have maybe 5 of them plus some longer rods. I use the 4-6 rods to shoot docks, awesome rods. My wife uses them when we night fish, she thinks they are the only rods made.

 

[hookup]

I gave my last couple Ugly Stix to kids of either single parents or really poor parents.

They love them and they are durable.

Use to travel allot, so took Ugly Stix to fish. They fit in the suitcase.

 

[deathb4disco]

... they didnt like the action of it and it wasnt very sensitive.

I used to own one, and this was my assessment.

Not a bad rod, just not my favorite.

 

[smalljaw]

It all depends on what you are used to fishing with as the rod is a composite of graphite and glass which makes it heavier than all graphite rods but much more durable. If you are used to fish sub $100 rods then you won't mind it but if you fish mid or top tier equipment you won't care for it, and as someone already said, moving type baits they work well with but if you need to feel light bites, well you may want to use another rod.

 

[Squeakyboatcaptain]

I have a couple of them... I use them for dock shooting Crappie jigs under docks...Thats about all I use them for, but they get the job done.