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Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rods
Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rods

Designed to have the toughness and dependability you need when trophy fish are on the line the Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning 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 ...in 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 82%
10 Reviews
Popularity: 9226
MSRP:
$59.95
Used Price:
$41.97
Sale Price:
$53.96

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No where as good as the originals

Brad
2 years ago

Rod butt was shortened....now too short. No rubber gimble cover. Heavy metal eyes add unwanted weight. All changes that were supposed to improve the rod did the opposite. I will not be buying another unless they revert back to the way they were made several years ago.

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Got one for 7$

Chris
2 years ago

just got the 1-3 oz model on a close out sale for 7$, i couldnt see leaving it there even if i didnt need it. i have a fierce 8000 that i am going to put on it to wrestle cod around with.

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Great price for a solid rod.

Stephen
3 years ago

I bought a couple of these in the 12-25# line 7' model, intending to use them as a general purpose rod. They work well for soaking baits, live or chunk, also flatlining for kings, you can troll with them too (caught kings and spanish both, as well as a couple bonita). The rod is a bit bulky, but can be used to jig, at least in the shallower 30-60 foot deep wrecks near shore. … read more I have also used it as a pier rod and caught some 3-4 pound jack crevalle. Working a lure and casting a lot is a workout with this paired with a 5000 class reel, but for the price its hard to beat. I like the no insert guides on it too, I have had a lot of rods where the insert chips or cracks.

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Beast of a rod

Matt
3 years ago

Will throw heavy weight

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It won't handle eight ounces

Neal P.
3 years ago

It says 5 to 8 oz, but it'll never do 8. If you want to sling 5 a better distance, it'll work, but get yourself a proper surf rod. This isn't it.

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Ugly Stik - Beautiful Deal

Ron
3 years ago

Quality surf rod. Excellent company to buy from. Action is great. Rod handles well. Load it up and sling it out of sight. In fact, think I'l buy a 2nd one from Tackle Direct right now.

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15ft surf fishing rod

Evan
3 years ago

This rod paired with a daiwa 8000 make a great casting combination for land based shark fishing. The 15ft is longer and larger to transport. But I also have a few 12ft versions and the extra 3ft does help with casting. I have not been able to find a better rod for the price.

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Value, Value, Value

John
4 years ago

Best rod for the money out there. Can’t break them and if you do they have a great warranty

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Tough rods and great value

Van
4 years ago

I have two of these that I use mostly for casting, bottom fishing and some trolling. The rods are very tough and for $60 they are a great value. I've overloaded these rods many times when trolling and pulling up ghost crab pots and they don't break.

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Solid Value

Mark
5 years ago

Love it. Wish we could get the rest of the Ugly Stik's ordered. Thank you.

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Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Tyler Nicholas 4 years ago

I'm looking for a medium/ medium heavy with a mod. fast/ fast action that is 9/ 10 ft BUT I could find a rod with those standards but most rods recommended line weight is 12-20 but I want a rod I can put a 6000 reel on for jetty fighing for sharks or big

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Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The <span style="color:rgb(7,31,55);font-family:'Roboto Slab', Arial;font-size:23px;font-weight:600;">Shimano Tiralejo Surf Spinning Rod in the 10 foot 30-65 line weight would work for how and what you're fishing for. </span>

Asked by muloolah 5 years ago

hello what's the weight of the 11" rod?

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Bernie 5 years ago

27 oz's

Asked by Jason 2 years ago

When will a 12' heavy action bigwater spinning rod be available for purchase?

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Bernie - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hello Jason, <p><br /></p><p>The 12 foot ugly stick bigwater is discontinued </p>

Asked by Austin L Kaa 2 years ago

could you pair the 12' ugly stick bigwater with Diawa BG 4000?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Austin, The BG 4000 would be a little small for that rod. Instead I would recommend a Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-bg8000-bg-saltwater-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would pair and balan

Asked by Zwarino 3 years ago

Is the rated line in lb for mono line or braid ? 

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Cory Comunal 3 years ago

This is a monofilament rating. These can surely handle braided line though and you could go slightly heavier on the braid than the mono rating. 

Asked by Collin MacKenzie 3 years ago

Hey guys, <p><br></p><p>Looking to use these rods haddock fishing, we are mostly using a 16oz weight to hold bottom. What weight class would you guys recommend the 6’6” medium or the medium heavy. Thanks </p>

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William Larkin 3 years ago

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);">I recommend the medium heavy</span></p><p></p>

Asked by Larry T Boush 3 years ago

is the ugly stik 10 ft bigwater spinning rod the same as ugly stik 10 ft surf spinning rod

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Alex T 3 years ago

Yes they are the same rod, different wording. Currently we only offer the Bigwater Surf rod by UglyStik

Asked by ALEXIS OJEDA 3 years ago

Can I pair a <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ugly-stik-usbwb1025s662-bigwater-spinning-rod.html" style="background-color: rgb(236, 237, 239); color: rgb(35, 82, 124); outline: -webkit-focus-ring-color auto 5px; outline-offset: -2px; font-family: Ari

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Alex T 3 years ago

It's hard to recommend this rod for a Saragosa 10k size reel without knowing the kind of fishing you are looking to do, with that being said these rods are tanks, and will be able to handle most of anything you throw there way.<p>I would assume that this

Asked by Scott 4 years ago

Are these rods rated for braided line ?<p><br></p><p>Thank you</p>

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Brian 4 years ago

Line ratings on these are your traditional monofilament ratings, you can surely use braid on these though and go a class or two higher in braid. 

Asked by Thomas Kelly 4 years ago

What is the Action on the USBWSF1530S902, 9', 2 piece, MH Power, surf rod? Fast? Moderate? Or Moderate/Fast? thank you<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1184" class="order-specs-tb" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial,

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Tyler Bennett 4 years ago

The USBWSF1530S902 is a moderate action 

Asked by Brian 4 years ago

First thank you for you time. I am looking at this rod but I need more info on it .<p>Look to surf fish but I want to make sure it will work. Going to ues 2 and up to 5 oz</p><p>Weight,bait,ext. Will this handle all the weight without snapping it?</p>

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Rebecca Redington 4 years ago

This rod will work. I recommend the 9' or 10' Medium Heavy surf rods. 

Asked by Mustafa Yamani 5 years ago

Hello I am interested in buying this road and a few other times, your shipping methods with DHL shows the items will arrive here in the UK within 4 days.<p>I just wanted to confirm if this is guaranteed.</p><p><br></p><p>Best wishes,</p><p>Mustafa</p>

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Christopher Riegel 5 years ago

Hi Sir! It would be preferable for you to order on Monday so that you could have it by the end of the week or the beginning of next week. That 4 day time frame is an estimate and it depends on if we are backed up in packaging and shipping orders. There is