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Post by nitrate on Feb 14, 2009 8:17:08 GMT -5
If so tell me a bit about it ? .......Handle length ?, Action ?, balance ? do you like it ? OR If you know someone that has them in stock so I can put one in my hand and see for myself ? Thanks in advance Ugly Stik Custom Graphite Surf Rod • 100% graphite Howald Process™ Double-Built™ sanded blank. • Custom hand-wound diamond wrap. • Blank-through-handle construction for added strength and sensitivity. • Double-footed guides. • Genuine Fuji® reel seats. • All models feature genuine Fuji® guides and tops. • Surf rods feature rubber cork tape fore and rear grips (USCSCA 1190-2MH has full cork handle and trigger). • All rods feature ”Ugly Back” 60 day/5 year warranty.  I'm interested in the 10' but know nothing and have heard nothing about them. Geezer, I know your an Ugly Stik guy......you got one ? |
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Post by bighickory on Feb 14, 2009 10:10:03 GMT -5
I have a fisherman from Lexington who bought 2 of these last year. He had broken 2 emcasts, and wanted something that would hold up, but still wanted graphite. They are a little heavier than the other graphite rods, but they won't break like the others. He caught tons of BIG fish on these and loves them. I will be buying one this spring to try it out. They're not cheap, but you DO get what you pay for.
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Post by geezer on Feb 14, 2009 11:15:04 GMT -5
SORRY DON'T HAVE ONE OF THOSE. THEY SURE LOOK NICE.
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Post by Chris3 on Feb 14, 2009 12:01:43 GMT -5
I have a fisherman from Lexington who bought 2 of these last year. He had broken 2 emcasts, and wanted something that would hold up, but still wanted graphite. They are a little heavier than the other graphite rods, but they won't break like the others. He caught tons of BIG fish on these and loves them. I will be buying one this spring to try it out. They're not cheap, but you DO get what you pay for. You do get what you pay for and this is a very strong rod but I'm not sure you would like it Randy. I know you use a St. Croix rod and after using it this rod would feel very weird in your hand. Like bighickory said this rod is heavy compared to other graphite surf rods and from using these myself i can tell you already that you are not going to like the short handle especially after using St. Croix which has a long handle. The 10 footer has Medium action but feels more like heavy action compared to other rods. I would strongly consider not buying this rod until you have tested it yourself. |
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Post by bighickory on Feb 14, 2009 13:27:26 GMT -5
The 10' 6" rods are the heavy action. I'm gonna give one a try. I liked the one I checked out, but I usually don't like ANY graphite rods, so the heaviness is more for my taste. But again, I like a shorter handle as well. I'm hoping for the strength of a conventional rod, with closer to the weight and diameter of a graphite. We shall see. Should have it in a week or so.
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Post by Chris3 on Feb 14, 2009 13:37:12 GMT -5
The 10' 6" rods are the heavy action. I'm gonna give one a try. I liked the one I checked out, but I usually don't like ANY graphite rods, so the heaviness is more for my taste. But again, I like a shorter handle as well. I'm hoping for the strength of a conventional rod, with closer to the weight and diameter of a graphite. We shall see. Should have it in a week or so. Yeah I'm not saying its a bad rod. Let us know if you like it. |
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Post by nitrate on Feb 14, 2009 19:21:23 GMT -5
The 10' 6" rods are the heavy action. I'm gonna give one a try. I liked the one I checked out, but I usually don't like ANY graphite rods, so the heaviness is more for my taste. But again, I like a shorter handle as well. I'm hoping for the strength of a conventional rod, with closer to the weight and diameter of a graphite. We shall see. Should have it in a week or so. Rob, Do you remember how long the handles are ? and Did you get your St. Croix reel yet ;D ? I know Kathrine was blaming me for that one LOLOL |
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