Lightweight and Durable Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Fishing Rod

Amazon Customer: Great rod . I like the weight and balance. On time ⏲️ delivery.

United States on Oct 26, 2023

Henry T.: This is one terrific rod. A bit pricy but, if you want quality, this is the rod for you.

Canada on Oct 19, 2023

bjl33: I buy these rods for my kids. Put a decent reel on it and it's a great learner pull for salt and freshwater.

United States on Oct 15, 2023

Cthulhu: Looking at the image youd think there was ample handle to use this 5'6 as a trolling rod in a pinch. nope. short A.F. I honestly wonder if thats the difference between the 5'6 and the 6'0 is the handle length. That aside, great rod. doesn't feel like you're swinging nothing like the carbon but meh, darn close.

United States on Sep 16, 2023

Amazon Customer: In the past, Ugly Stik has been a brand you could count on for quality, durability and performance. Just received my new GX2 7ft 2pc from Amazon. Sad to say, the quality control is not as good as before. The line guides are not completely straight and the upper rod piece is not completely straight. It does not give me confidence that the rod will hold up when I hook that big one. (read other reviewers with same problem). I was expecting better from this brand and for the money. The line guide eyes are suppose to be new and improved > they just look cheaper to me. However, it seems to cast well and I like the feel of it. It's too bad we can't continue to rely on brands we have trusted in the past. Update Sept 2023: The rod actually straightened out on its on after a few uses. I think it had been stored in a bent position. I was able to straighten the line guides by hand. I think now the problem was not quality control, but mis-handling during storage and shipping. It was shipped to me loose in a box with no packing.

United States on Sep 02, 2023

Nooorm24: For the record, I'm not an avid fisherman. I'm a weekend warrior. But I have little place on a lake and do a fair amount of fishing. I own 6 Ugly Stiks - four 5 1/2' with pistol grip, one 6' with pistol grip, and this one. I wouldn't recommend it for a high end reel. There are MUCH better and more expensive rods for that purpose. So my 5 star rating is based on similarly priced rods. It wouldn't be fair to compare it against rods costing 10 times as much. But if your reels are more entry or intermediate level, I would certainly give Ugly Stiks a look. I currently use them with 3 Zebco Bullets, a Zebco Omega, a Zebco One Classic, and an old Penn 209. I use them primarily for dock fishing. They are extremely durable. One of them I've had for years. I've never had a bit of trouble with it. They are by far my favorite rod at their price point. I'm not a fan of cork grips. I love the grips on the Ugly Stiks. They just feel right in my hand. The light colored tip on the black rod really makes it stand out when you get a strike. I've caught some decent sized fish on them and have never thought the rod would break. "My biggest worry is that when I'm dead and gone, my wife will sell my...

United States on Dec 19, 2022

auguste thibodeau: it a good rod made in the usa

Canada on Oct 26, 2022

Jonsered: I purchased this rod as an upgrade for a lighter rod that I was using for trolling. This rod has more backbone and easily handles trolling crank baits and larger spoons. This is a great investment.

Canada on Aug 14, 2022

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: La canne semble de bonne conception, mais est faite pour du matériel léger... Moulinet de grosseur 3000 maximum sinon la ligne déroule mal.

Canada on Jul 01, 2022

Constantine: Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an amateur fisher, you’d be surprised how many experts utilize this rod. First it’s indestructible, I mean, this thing will bend like a slinky and bounce back ready for the next catch. Can’t praise this product enough!

Canada on Jun 10, 2022