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Customer Reviews for Shakespeare Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Shakespeare Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Exclusive quick-taper Clear Tip® designBlank-thru-handle constructionAluminum oxide inserts and stainless steel frames on guidesDurable EVA foam gripsComes with "Ugly Back" 60-day/5-year limited warrantyBlanks made in USAThe Ugly Stik's exclusive Howald Process™ Double-Built construction features a graphite inner core with an outside layer of E-Glass, to create a rod with superior strength and sensitivity that's guaranteed to last!
Average Customer Rating:
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Rating Snapshot (166 reviews)
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156 of 166(94%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Review 1 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Doesn't get any better than Ugly Stick
,May 10, 2011
By Will84
from Chicago, IL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality, reliability
"I've been using Ugly Stick rods ever since my mother has been using them and I have NEVER used another rod. Don't need to. Ugly Stick rods are so tough, I have a heavy action one that I use for catfish fishing, and that coupled with 40lb spiderwire, I have pulled an entire tree stump up out of a lake. I've never broken one and the only reason i've needed to replace one is because my brother stepped on the eye of one of my rods and broke the ceramic ring inside.
This is a good quality rod that is well worth the money and the light action one I just bought is proving to be sensitive enough to feel those timid bluegill and crappie bites that I need without being too powerful to snatch them out of the water. A GREAT rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 2
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Just can't beat an Ugly Stik!
,August 23, 2006
By CNYfisherman
from Liverpool, NY
"I'm amazed by people that go out and buy $200 rods. Heck, I'm amazed that someone would even spend $100 on a rod! Most rods have one thing in common: They catch fish. The Ugly Stik does just that, and BIG fish! A lot of people I know have this rod, but one of my friends, who doesn't care about the price of his rod, has a lot of Ugly Stiks. His rods get thrown around, fall on the ground, and have been attacked by Bullheads with attitudes! Some of his rods broke after a while, but his Ugly Stik just bounced back. The point of this little story: they're tough!
When you're fed up with your $100 rod, pick out an Ugly Stik or an Ugly Stik Lite. They're great rods, and they catch fish."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
8 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Ugly Stik
,April 22, 2006
By Tim
from West Virigina
"I've been using Ugly Stiks for 22 years.I have 6 Stiks-3 ultras,1 med.heavy,1 bait casting all 1 piece and a 2 piece ocean stik.Two stiks I've had for 22 years and still catching fish. I just bought my 7 year old son (Ryder) his 1st ugly stik.In 4 days of fishing we caught over 300 fish all on Ugly Stiks, The action and the feel of the rod is the BEST. I wouldn't own anything but a Ugly Stik."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Dependable
,April 26, 2012
By buddyt
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money
"the most dependable rod i ever used, the lite tip is great, can feel every bite. Good casting distance with as spinning reel. Strudy and rugged."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 3
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 5 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
GREAT Value
,April 23, 2012
By FloridaMike67
from Miami, FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money
Disadvantages: a little heavy
"I have always had an ugly stik or two as backups. I have had several rods over a $100 fail on me but have never had an ugly stik fail. I still prefer the feel of a higher end stick but if you want something that will take a beating and still hold up the stik is the way to go. The low price makes this the best value in it's price range."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 6 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Most versatile, durable rod ever made
,April 22, 2012
By WhiteRockFisherman
from Dallas, TX
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"This is a terrific quality rod, especially for the price. I have the 6'0" 1102 model. It has caught me various species of bass, catfish and panfish. I have used and abused this rod, which is typically stored in the bed of my truck as I travel along rough roads. My only complaint is the design of the reel lock: the part of the handle that turns to lock the reel onto the reel seat. Because the turning causes the handle to expand, this thin plactic piece will eventually crack, which is easy to fix with a zip tie or two. Still, I wish Shakespeare would replace this part with the more traditional aluminum reel seats it uses on many other models of its Ugly rods."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 7 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Go with what works for you
,April 17, 2012
By NewEnglandBassguy
from southern Vermont
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Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"Every now and then I consider "upgrading" to more expensive gear; usually the thought comes to me during the long, Winter months while I'm waiting for ice out and dreaming of being out on the water. I always wind up coming back to the fact that I can't fault what works, and year after year it's been my Ugly Stiks. Coupled with Shimano Sienna reels, it's a $60 setup that has boated me everything from panfish, pickerel and bass locally to Walleye and Northern Pike on a yearly trip to Canada, as big as this 36" Pike last year."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 8 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
ugly-stick
,April 16, 2012
By granpaw
from rural ohio
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"rod is well made ,easy to use,was not expensive.this rod casts and handles baits of different weights with no problems.i have used it several times so far and am very pleased with product."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 9 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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love the fishing pole
,April 16, 2012
By tughill
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money
"I use this rod for stripers in the Hudson River and it really works well! I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one."
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Review 10 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Good quality for the price
,April 12, 2012
By TBubba
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"Have been looking for 8 to 9 ft rod to bass fish. Mostly crankbait and top water. Did not want to pay $100 to $200 for a steelhead rod. Found the ugly stick and used it last weekend. Like the action. Wish the handle was thinner and lighter but for the price cannot complain. Plan to use it on the coast for inshore trout and redfish also. Not my all purpose rod but will use it for special applications."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 11 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Very good rod for the money
,April 6, 2012
By AnsonG
from Acworth, GA
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I bought two of these to start with I now have 4. They have a very good feel and are very well made and the cost is very resonable. I wish I could tell you how well they hold up in the long run but only time will tell, but for the money you can't go wrong."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 2
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 12 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
one of a kind
,March 22, 2012
By fishingcrazzy
from Boston MA
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"i have had the ugly stik for over 8 years and have fished every day with this incredible rod and yes i do mean every day i have a pond in the back yard so rain or shin snowy i even fish when I'm sick so this rod really works. the rod held my weight one time to i was caught on a tree and i pulled on it tried and almost fell out of the boat and it's a 6 foot fresh water medium action any other rod would have snapped and sent me in the water. p.s i was using stren for line good line hard to brake just like the ugly stik"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 13 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Shakespeare UL Ugly Stik
,March 20, 2012
By SFUP
from Sierra Vista, AZ
Advantages: Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"This ultra lite fishing rod is great. These rods don't break like the IM6 rods when you pull a fish out of the water. The grips are far superior to the cork grips which always wear out quickly. A great rod for the money and will last you for years."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 14 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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The Ugly Stik is a Beautiful Value
,December 13, 2011
By CDWilliams05
from South Carolina
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"The Ugly Stik, is a go to rod. I grew up using it and they still make them today. That's 20 years since my first ugly stik to today. There are lighter rods out there, there are rods that are prettier (The name tells you how it looks) but for a rod that is a grab and go, you can't beat it, or the value. Its a great rod, that if something does happen, you aren't out a major investment.
This rod is great for kids, and dads with kids. simply because of the bang for your buck. Unless there is a fire sale on other rods I'm sticking with my ugly stiks."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 3
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 15 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Got to get it
,September 16, 2011
By livethelife
from Glasgow, MO
Advantages: Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"It is an ugly stik. Nothing more needs to be said."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 16 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Best rods ever
,September 4, 2011
By basshungryinNJ
from New Jersey
Advantages: Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I have been bass fishing for over 25 years, and during that time, have been able to try alot of different rods from various manufacturers, including several trendy one piece graphite rods. After breaking them all ( rods snapped at the tips ) I was becoming really frustrated. A fishing buddy suggested that I try an UGLY STIK. Once I did, I have never used another brand, and probably never will again. They are some of the toughest and strongest rods on the market. In fact, under normal fishing conditions, I dare you to try and break one. You might eventually succeed, but I'm betting you'll be exausted. At around $30 each, they are very reasonably priced. Some folks question the sensativity on these rods, but this has never been an issue with me. I seem to feel every nibble and bite, just fine. A matter of preference, I guess. My choice in these rods is the one piece, 6' MH. It has handled everything I have ever caught flawlessly, including a 9 lb. bass out of Lake Okeechobee in Florida. I have 4 UGLY STIKS, and my son has 4. Waiting for Shakesphere to make a 7' one piece rod. I'll buy several. If you're looking for a new rod ( and one that will last probably 25 years at least ) get yourself an UGLY STIK or two. I don't think you'll be dissapointed."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 17 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Great light rod for price
,August 5, 2011
By mcliff
from South Eastern Massachusetts
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I purchased the 6' light rod (38-152-850-00) for fishing from canoe. Rod casts well, and is really sensitive to hits. Will be getting one for my son when he is ready to move away from spincast set-up."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 18 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
ugly
,July 17, 2011
By limeyhunter
from Arkansas
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"once again shakespear has made another super strong ,low cost fishing pole ,why pay hundreds of dollers on a stick !! when ugly stick will do as well or better"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 19 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
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Just what I was looking for
,July 14, 2011
By fishTN
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I bought the SPL1100, which is the 9 foot 2-piece medium action spinner. I was looking for a lighter weight, long rod for striper fishing from the bank below my local dam. I had used heavier rods and my arm was about to fall off after an hour of retrieving swim baits or Rattle Traps. This rod is light, whippy enough and long enough that I get 75 yds on average throwing the 5/8 oz Berkley Swim Shad and plenty strong enough to handle big striped bass. I have it paired with the Daiwa SS Tournament 2600 reel and 20 lb braid. Move up to 1 ounce jigheads and you might get 100 yds."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 3
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 20 for Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
Hey it's an ugly stick
,June 28, 2011
By harpjuice
from indiana
Advantages: Style/Design, Value for money, Quality
"Like the title says it's an ugly stick and for the money you can't beat any of them. I tend to be rough on my equipment and that's why all of my rods with the exception of my fly rods are ugly sticks"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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