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Ugly Stik Bigwater Conventional Rods
Ugly Stik Bigwater Conventional Rods

Designed to have the toughness and dependability you need when trophy fish are on the line the Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rods provide the ultimate balance of performance durability and value. Theres an Ugly Stik Bigwater Rod for just about any application. Whether youre 40 miles offshore drifting i...n the bay or even casting from the beach the Bigwater series has you covered. The rod blanks in this versatile series feature Ugly Tech construction with a combination of graphite and fiberglass to achieve the important balance between sensitivity and durability. These rods are built with signature Ugly Stik design features such as a Clear Tip design for superior strength and sensitivity and Ugly Tuff one piece stainless steel guides that resist corrosion and eliminate insert pop-outs. All models feature comfortable EVA handles fitted with a rubber gimbal and include a 7 year warranty.

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Hockey Review Rating 92%
5 Reviews
Popularity: 2280
MSRP:
$69.95
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Best shark rod for the money.

Buster
3 years ago

Great shark rod for surf fishing. 4 years and going strong as a yearly surf rod.

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12ft XXH

Evan
4 years ago

I bought the 12ft XXH as a beginner rod for land based shark fishing. This rod has brought in 9.5ft and smaller sharks for the last few years and still going strong. I am noticing some wear on the eyes from using braided line. But uglystick has a great warranty program so im not worried about it.

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Nice rod

Bill
5 years ago

Nice rod for the price using for Florida drift fishing

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Great! I love it!

Tollie
5 years ago

I bought this rod to pair up with a Penn conventional reel that my father gave me. I plan on setting this one up for catching sheepshead from my kayak. The rod was very well packed and protected for shipment. I will definitely purchase from Tackle Direct again!

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Just what I expected

Michael p.
5 years ago

Good product

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Ugly Stik Bigwater Conventional Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Dasuan Mason 2 years ago

I have the 7ft mh bigwater rod. Would this rod be good enough for offshore tilefish? If so what reel would be applicable to pair?

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

The 7' MH is not ideal for Tile fishing. It has a max lure rating of 6 oz, anything heavier stands a chance to break the rod. You would need an XH for Tiles. 

Asked by Ed 2 years ago

I have a Penn Warfare 30 would this 12' Ugly Still Big water rod be a good match? Thank you<p><br /></p>

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ed, The Ugly Stik USBWBSF2550C122 Bigwater Conventional Surf rod would be a great surf rod for your Penn Warfare 30. However since its currently sold out, I would also recommend a Tica UEHA733502C TC2 Conventional Surf Rod. </span><a>https://www.

Asked by W.M. Brockwell 3 years ago

Thinking about a 12' Heavy for my Penn 980 ? 

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>The Ugly Stik USBWBSF2040C122 Bigwater Conventional Rod is currently out of stock. I would recommend the Tica UEHA836502C TC2 Conventional Surf Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/tica-ueha836502c-tc2-surf-casting-rod.html</a><span> This wou

Asked by HJ 3 years ago

<p>Hello: </p><p><br /></p><p>The only image shown for the lower third of this rod series pictures a reel seat with a trigger grip.</p><p>However, in the 'Product Chart' & 'Description' sections there is no mention of a trigger grip that I could find.</p>

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

HJ,<p>The Ugly Stix BigWater Casting rod USBW1530C701 does not have a trigger grip, it has a straight gimbal butt.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Grouper16 3 years ago

Will the 66 heavy action work for grouper/snapper fishing paired with a penn fathom 30sd

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Grouper16,<p>The Ugly Stick Big Water casting rod USBWB4080C661 will pair well with the Penn Fathom II Star Drag reel FTHII30SDP for Grouper/Snapper.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by James 3 years ago

What would pair better with an <span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 65); color: rgb(55, 55, 65); font-family: Metropolis; font-size: 13px; white-space: normal; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Avet LX G2 4.6 Single Speed Reel the </span>

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Paul Olah 3 years ago

The <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ugly-stik-usbwb1530c701-bigwater-casting-rod.html">SHA-0337</a> is going to be the better option for a kingfish setup with this reel. 

Asked by Billy 3 years ago

I need a replacement for a squal 6.0 will this be ok<p><br></p>

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Austin - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

For the Squall 60, I'd go with any of the MH or H models in 6'6" or 7'. 

Asked by William 3 years ago

Would the 8 ft heavy action rod be a good match up with a Penn Senator 9/0 for land based shark fishing?

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William Larkin 3 years ago

The reel seat on the Ugly Stick Big Water won't be able to handle the 9/0 senator. <p>Follow this link for a rod that will handle a Senator 9/0 and work for land based shark fishing.</p><p>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-rambw3080c66-rampage-casting-boa

Asked by Ray sikes 4 years ago

Just purchased the heavy 10 ft ugly stick rated 6-12 lure weight. I also have a abu blue  yonder 7000 and an Avet mxl second generation with mc cast control<p>Which reel do you think would pair better with the conventional rod, blue yonder or the Avet ree

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Alex T 4 years ago

Although im unsure about your fishing application, in general I would recommend the Avet MXL reel, better suited for casting and overall better quality built reel.

Asked by Anthony 4 years ago

Is the model # USBWBSF3060C102 a conventional rod? 

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Alex Trommelen 4 years ago

Yes, the C just before the 102 would stand for conventional. 10' 2 pc

Asked by Dave 4 years ago

What is the length of the fore grip and the butt end?

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Sydney 4 years ago

Ugly Stick does not have this information available at this time.