Last Updated: June 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
UglyStik GX2 Spinning Rod
Last Updated: June 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
490
Old Reviews
242
Unverified
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Build Quality
63rods, pole, fishing, ugly stik, ugly
+75%
-25%
" ... Over the years I have had multiple UglyStik rods and have never had any issues with breakage or performance ... "
" ... Love Ugly Sticks, its well made and lightweight. ... A lot more durable than graphite in the back-country IMO. ... "
" ... The rod works well. ... "
" ... Chose this product because I like a short one piece fast action rod! ... This rod is a perfect bush rod! ... "
" ... very sturdy rod ... "
" ... appears to be flexible and "feelable." ... "
" ... I use them for my trout rods. ... "
" ... This a solid trout rod at a bargain! ... "
Price
20money, rod, great pole, value, rods
+90%
-10%
" ... Great pole for the price. ... "
" ... Great pole for the money. ... "
" ... They always provided good value for the money. ... "
" ... works great and great price ... "
" ... They agreed that the weight was just right and the price was good for the quality. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the money. ... "
" ... Great pole for a great price. ... "
" ... Never find a rod better for the price. ... "
Fit
15pole, ugly stick, reel, penn, ugly
+53%
-47%
" ... I had to set down my rod several times due to snagged lines or tangles and it felt sturdy and well-protected. ... "
" ... As love this pole find have to use small reel sinse my old Penn reel won't fit on this pole ... "
" ... This baby breaks down to fit along the side of my backpack without issue! ... "
" ... Great fit with my Penn pursuit 2 3000. ... "
" ... Always trust the durability of Ugly Sticks. ... "
" ... It fits my okuma trio perfectly ... "
Size
13heavy, easy to carry, backpack, ugly, travel
+92%
-8%
" ... I'm looking forward to the more portable size to put in my go-(fishing)bag. ... "
" ... Nice travel rod. ... "
" ... Great feel for a travel rod. ... "
" ... I'll try to update once I increase the species size. ... "
" ... Nice travel pole! ... "
" ... Has really held up to some nice size redfish and speckled trout. ... "
" ... small, compact but a little soft. ... "
" ... Perfect size and easy to carry. ... "
For Travel
11backpacking, rod, fishing trip, fishing, trip
+100%
" ... Great feel for a travel rod. ... "
" ... Good price, reasonable fishing road ... "
" ... I waited 4 days for a planned fishing trip and the item came in missing the tip end. ... "
" ... Nice travel rod. ... "
" ... Traveled to Hawaii with this as a backpacking fishing pole. ... "
" ... great for backpacking ... "
" ... Rides nicely under the back seat of the truck to surprise those unsuspecting fish swimming too close to the road. ... "
" ... This is a great travel rod. ... "
Design
9sticks, looks, sturdy, stik, stick
+78%
-22%
" ... Every fish feels like a 5lber. ... "
" ... Love my ugly sticks . ... "
" ... Always trust the durability of Ugly Sticks. ... "
" ... Love Ugly Sticks, its well made and lightweight. ... "
" ... Price is right on, sturdy and strong and overall appearance is sexy black ... "
" ... Nice job Ugly Stik. ... "
Bass
6trout, rods, rod, pike, casting
+100%
" ... Use it fishing off a boat for anything from Black Sea bass to striped bass. ... "
" ... This is a light-medium weight trout/bass rod that should offer plenty of action . ... "
" ... I wish they made these in ultra-light, but this works great for backpack trout and small bass ponds. ... "
" ... 10 pound braided Largemouth bass, Pike, no problem. ... "
" ... I bought the 2 piece 7' Medium and used it exclusively with a Penn Battle II 2500 casting Carolina rigs for trout and bass. ... "
" ... Excellent for bass, pike or whatever. ... "
Marketplace
6advertised, well, shop, seller, right
+67%
-33%
" ... I purchased the 9 ' medium as a sale item. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Since we are relying on visual descriptions and photos. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
Product Reliability
5fishing, broken, pole, old, broke
+60%
-40%
" ... These things last forever! ... "
" ... It is a great improvement over a two piece and I wish I had one years ago. ... "
" ... He has been fishing for more than 40 years. ... "
Delivery
5time, rod, perfect, right, like
+60%
-40%
" ... but product arrived on time and I'm very impressed . ... "
Features
4rod, river, 6
+100%
" ... Good light spinning rod ... "
" ... I use a 4,6' light for red river panfishing, and 6' medium for inshore trout and redfish. ... "
" ... The action of the rod is very nice with light lures and light line. ... "
" ... Purchased the 7 foot, ultra-light. ... "
Weight
4heavy, light, bit, rod, nice
+50%
-50%
" ... but it's too heavy. ... "
" ... This thing launches any bait with some weight. ... "
Water Resistance
4river, poles, fishing, reel, light
+100%
" ... Very sturdy and held up well fishing the Columbia River. ... "
" ... I use a 4,6' light for red river panfishing, and 6' medium for inshore trout and redfish. ... "
" ... Rides nicely under the back seat of the truck to surprise those unsuspecting fish swimming too close to the road. ... "
" ... I like to use this for big swim baits at the lake or for anything at the bay (never know what you'll pull up at the bay) ... "
Overall performance
3well, rods, performance
+67%
-33%
" ... So it can handle the job well. ... "
" ... Over the years I have had multiple UglyStik rods and have never had any issues with breakage or performance ... "
Product As Described
3advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Since we are relying on visual descriptions and photos. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
Hair
3rod, line
+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately either my line or the piece of rod got snagged in the water and I was forced to cut the line. ... "
" ... The package was clearly cut open and the upper half of the rod was missing. ... "
Comfort
3soft, sensitivity, rod, reel, put
+100%
" ... This baby breaks down to fit along the side of my backpack without issue! ... "
" ... Says he casts longer than he has ever before and the rod feels great. ... "
" ... I like standard uglystick poles but they are a very soft feel. ... "
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