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Rod and reel combos

FishingCritic is research-led, using maker data and published sources. We have no hands-on test results for this edition.

What does a combo include?

The listed rod and matched reel are sold together. Line, hook, bait and a licence are separate. A combo is not a complete tackle basket.

Which exact combos can you compare?

10 exact combo variants · maker list prices in USD · 2026-11-04
Combo / exact modelLength · power · action · line · lureIncluded reelMaker list priceSource / date
Ugly Stik GX2
USGXSP481UL/20CBO
4 ft 8 in · Ultra Light · not published · 2–6 lb · 1/32–1/4 ozGX2 size 20; 5.2:1USD 79.95Ugly Stik GX2 spinning combo
Ugly Stik GX2
USGXSP662M/35CBO
6 ft 6 in · Medium · not published · 6–15 lb · 1/8–5/8 ozGX2 size 35; 5.2:1USD 79.95Ugly Stik GX2 spinning combo
Ugly Stik GX2
USGXSP701MH/50CBO
7 ft · Medium Heavy · not published · 8–20 lb · 1/4–3/4 ozGX2 size 50; 5.1:1USD 79.95Ugly Stik GX2 spinning combo
Abu Garcia Max X
MAXXSP750/562L
5 ft 6 in · Light · Moderate Fast · 2–8 lb · 1/16–5/16 ozMax X 750; 5.2:1USD 64.99Abu Garcia Max X spinning combo
Abu Garcia Max X
MAXXSP3000/701M
7 ft · Medium · Fast · 6–12 lb · 1/4–5/8 ozMax X 3000; 5.2:1USD 64.99Abu Garcia Max X spinning combo
PENN Wrath II
WRTHII5000802MH
8 ft · Medium Heavy · Moderate Fast · not published · 3/4–2 ozWrath II 5000; 5.6:1USD 99.99PENN Wrath II spinning combo
PENN Wrath II
WRTHII8000102H
10 ft · Heavy · Moderate Fast · not published · 2–6 ozWrath II 8000; 5.3:1USD 109.99PENN Wrath II spinning combo
Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice
USGXSPICE26LCBO
26 in · Light · not published · 2–6 lb · not publishedGX2 size 20; 5.2:1USD 46.99Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice spinning combo
Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice
USGXSPICE28MCBO
28 in · Medium · not published · 4–8 lb · not publishedGX2 size 20; 5.2:1USD 46.99Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice spinning combo
Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice
USGXSPICE32MCBO
32 in · Medium · not published · 4–8 lb · not publishedGX2 size 20; 5.2:1USD 46.99Ugly Stik GX2 LE Ice spinning combo

Which combo fits your fish?

See all parts together in the setup builder. Choose the total bait and sinker weight before choosing a rod.

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