Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rods Review

Ugly Stik Spinning Rod

I have been an Ugly Stik Spinning Rod fan for many, many years. This is a top notch fishing rod. Quality, durable and exactly what I was looking for. FISH---ON..........

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Bad guides

Spiderwire braided line grooved the guides on this rod, had 2 of them and both had this issue, reached out to PureFishing who replaced them with new ones since they’re still in warranty to get the same results!

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Nice upgrade to the original

bought one of these last year to upgrade my 6ft standard ugly stick that is at least 20 years old. i ended up with a 6'6, really kind of preferred the 6ft model. it does feel slightly different overall, but is stil la really nice rod for the money. can handle pretty much anything that swims in your pond or lake

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Gx2 uglystik is a great pole

been using a 2pc 6.6 and 3pc 5.0 poles and they have been great. Paired my gx2 with abu Garcia promax reels

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First rod good but with flaws

Nice rod, cheap and nice. The guides are kind of flimsy.

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This is my favorite rod for fluke and snapper blues

The best rod I ever had for fishing fluke and snapper blues I used a penn 710 with 15 lb braided line and it handles all included a 26 lb stripped bass.

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Gx2 still holding strong 4 years later

Amazed by the quality and abuse these rods take

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Good bang for buck

Love to fish ultra lite but some of my rigs are really delicate. This is a tough rod that is fun to use. A 2 lb fish is like a monster on this rig and to me that is what is fun. Better rods out there but not at this price

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Good enough

Great blank for the money, durable like you’d expect from an Ugly Stik, but the guides are disappointing. Mine had notches worn in to the top 3 or 4 within just a few months, a friend had the same issue with even less use. I’ve been avoiding any of their rods with these guides because of this.

If you’re comfortable re-wrapping upgraded guides when the problem arises… read more it’s a nice rod, but it’s a little ridiculous to have to consider that for a modern rod within the first year of use.

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GX2 is Tough and Pretty to look at

These rods will addict you. The GX2 looks nice and has the expected durability synonymous with Ugly Stik.

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You can't go wrong with Shakespeare

I bought 2 of these GX2 rods and was skeptical at first, but after 3 hard days of fishing on the river, they performed perfectly.

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Intro spinning rod

Should be considered the best intro spinning rod. Has been tried and true to this day. Though not really a fan of the grip. Still handle fish well after so many years. Zero issues with it.

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7 Foot Ultra Lite Spinning Rod

So, first time going ultra lite with an Ugly Stick. Want something light but durable to throw 1/32 to 1/8 baits in fresh and onshore/nearshore applications, either wading or from kayak. Small prey in spring, want to use lighter line, slow down presentation speed and bait size since water hasn't warmed up yet. It is a comfortable rod to throw. I like cork handles a lot, just a… read more personal preference, but the composite does feel solid and very very good. Surprisingly sensitive rod, can feel lure and light bites, structure thumps, etc. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is the "moderate fast rating "advertised" for the rod, really should be called "moderate". It isn't quite "slow", but there is a significant amount of wiggle in the upper 1/3 of the rod which I am getting used to. I guess it helps to throw light lures a distance(?) but just be aware if you are used to throwing shorter length UL's that are stiffer.

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Timeless

My first rod that I can remember was an ugly stik and I will always have at least one in my arsenal. Practically indestructible, light, sensitive, and at a price that doesn't make you cringe trekking through the woods or letting your sister's kid use it. Yeah you know the one I'm talking about...

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Will it hold up

Have not had a chance to abuse the rod yet, by abuse I mean test it on these rough golf fish. New guides "look" much stronger than old ones that kept falling out or breaking. only time will tell.

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