I have this same rod in my collection and I hauled in a 56lb blue and had 0 problems...One of the most underrated rods on the market that doesn’t get talked about to the high end anglers because it’s “cheaper”...Bang for your buck!
My house burnt down a while back and I lost all my poles, I recently went and bought the Shakespear tiger 7 2 piece combo for like $18 at Walmart and I'm honestly impressed with it for such a low price. Look for quality folks not quantity.
I have three of these catfish rods and we have caught blue cats up to 80 pounds on them. Never a problem with any of them. I also have seven of the Tiger rods that I use in Florida saltwater fishing. My largest fish with one of those was a 10 foot Nurse shark.
Well I got the ugly stik catfish pole because I didn't know what I should get. After I took it out Catfishing I caught a 30 pound monster channel cat. My pole before that, which was some random pole, broke in three pieces when I caught onto a big catfish. So over all I am very happy with this ugly stik. Also yesterday I was at my local fishing market and this guy asked me what pole he should get specifically for Catfishing, I told him to get the ugly stik catfish pole. He said, is it any good? I replied, dude I got one and it's more then good, it's amazing! I have been fishing since I wad 6 years old and I am 24 years old now. This is the best pole I have ever owned and that's a fact.
The older Ugly Stik catfish rods were and are perfect. I’m 62 and still fish them and prefer them even over my $200 st Croix mojo cat rods which I have 6 of !! Ps. To bad the new one are crap ! Thanx to Johnson Outdoors !
I agree ,they are great,but I do also like the rippin lips as well.both are similar in price,but the rippin lips have better eyes,I own them both and love them both.
I'm planning to buy 1 of these rods, and I want it to be my "all around" rod for just about everything. Catfish is the largest thing I'd be fishing for. I think I want the 2 piece 8' rod, rather than the 1 piece 7' rod. Will the 8' rod be too much for smaller fish?
it really depends on what you are fishing for mostly. i would suggest the 7 ft, these rods would feel huge if you fished for bass with them all day. if you need portability the 2pc 8ft is easy to carry around, stow away etc.. but you really don't want to be casting these things a lot, they're not great at casting either, but I don't doubt it will drag in a 60 lb flathead
Heck with a Catfish, I won't spam ya here w/ a link (unless ya wanna see it), but I use them in Saltwater and have 100plus Sharks on them, let along Monster Redfish. The NEW Catfish rods shows that Shakespeare was actually listening to us. They are now way better! (striper rods too.)
Catfishing rods, If you only boat fish for cats and you have a good sonar it stands to reason that any sturdy rod like the 8' Ugly will do because like the Kayak Catfish(er) you can position the boat directly over the spot you want to fish or close to that spot. Well, what if you can't ot don't want to boat fish but bank fish? Can a 7'- 8' rod cast over 80 yards to get to that drop-off, ledge or hole situated just past the 8's casting range? No, 10, 11, 12, and 13 foot poles are the only way for bank fishermen to lob a bait into these spots. These poles start at about $65 to $109. Catfish Dave uses a 12' pole for lots of his bank fishingas well as others on YT. That is the only way you can get past the area heavily fished by 7' - 8' pole fishermen and catch big cats not spooked by these heavily fished areas. Does this require $300 - 600 rods, no. BassPro stocks 8, 10, 11, & 12' rods and combos as well as online sellers. Catfish Dave gets longer distances with casting reels which do not twist up the line with every cast. I hace yet to be able to use a spinning rod, regardless of how I load the spool, and not get twisted up line. Hope this helps. C
I use my 4,9 medium heavy ugly stick to catch all of my catfish channel cats Shovelhead Blues you name it but I can also use the same rod for bluegill and chubs to catch bait bass fishing crappie you name it that's why I have 2 but of course I do have a Abu Garcia ambassador with 90 pound braid I also take catfishing but that's just for my big flatheads
What about Flathead cats he didn't mention anything about catching one. I think they fight hardest of all cats I wanna see a test on them with that Ugly Stick
Hey Thanks for the video it was a grrat video. I am a very big fan of Uglystick, but last summer I had a problem come up with rod right out of the store. I have sense then started buying Uglystick again I just can't find a rod I like better. Thanks again for the video I enjoyed it and am happy with the fast response that was giving to my question.
I caught several 40 pound flats on my gx2 and a few 40 plus on my white catfish rod. Been using them same 2 poles for yrs. Matter of fact its the only 2 rods i own.
G3 Sportsman I recently received my pole in the mail, and it is kick ass! It looks great and feels tougher than nails. After getting my pole, I rebuilt and cleaned my dirty abu 6500c3 and slapped it on the pole. I have not used it yet, but it already feels like a perfect match.
There good rods but unless Walmart has em I can't hardly get em. I like the big water rods. And the tiger ones. But can't find em online. Least I can't. Even last night ugly stick website said out of stock. They might be outta stock for while. Idk. Can't hardly see how the manufacture could not have there rods in stock on there own website but guess idk much. Hey they might be discontinued idk.
I have this same rod in my collection and I hauled in a 56lb blue and had 0 problems...One of the most underrated rods on the market that doesn’t get talked about to the high end anglers because it’s “cheaper”...Bang for your buck!
Agreed. I’ve told Ugly Stik several times if they raised the price they’d sell more. Oh well. Good for us I guess. We can get the best for less!
My house burnt down a while back and I lost all my poles, I recently went and bought the Shakespear tiger 7 2 piece combo for like $18 at Walmart and I'm honestly impressed with it for such a low price. Look for quality folks not quantity.
I remember back when I was growing up these were the rods to have
I have three of these catfish rods and we have caught blue cats up to 80 pounds on them. Never a problem with any of them. I also have seven of the Tiger rods that I use in Florida saltwater fishing. My largest fish with one of those was a 10 foot Nurse shark.
Well I got the ugly stik catfish pole because I didn't know what I should get. After I took it out Catfishing I caught a 30 pound monster channel cat. My pole before that, which was some random pole, broke in three pieces when I caught onto a big catfish. So over all I am very happy with this ugly stik.
Also yesterday I was at my local fishing market and this guy asked me what pole he should get specifically for Catfishing, I told him to get the ugly stik catfish pole. He said, is it any good? I replied, dude I got one and it's more then good, it's amazing!
I have been fishing since I wad 6 years old and I am 24 years old now. This is the best pole I have ever owned and that's a fact.
Your spot on with this video I agree 100 % and take the money you saved and put it towards a nice Penn spinfisher Reel a deadly combination .
Which model Penn spinfisher reel would you recommend for catfishing?
I have used ugly sticks for over 35 years. Have NOT BROKE one yet. I love them
The older Ugly Stik catfish rods were and are perfect. I’m 62 and still fish them and prefer them even over my $200 st Croix mojo cat rods which I have 6 of !!
Ps. To bad the new one are crap ! Thanx to Johnson Outdoors !
use one of these as a frog rod. gives a great hookset. the long butt can be annoying, but it's good for the leverage in a fight.
The Longbottom one of the main reasons people get them
I have caught a 41 pound blue catfish on the new catfish ugly stik with loose drag and that rod handle the big catfish good
For the money, the ugly stiks are as good as any. Great job on your 41 pounder.
How tight is your drag on the ugly stik
I have a ugly stick Gx2 rod that is rated for 20-50 pound line that I use for catfishing
I have three of them now. I found two at Walmart in Paris Illinois, and the other in Henderson kentucky
Amen to that, and I don't believe I seen any spinning rods
I agree ,they are great,but I do also like the rippin lips as well.both are similar in price,but the rippin lips have better eyes,I own them both and love them both.
I’m not sure I’d agree that Rippin Lips have better eyes. The new style Ugly Stik Catfish rods have great eyes.
i am targeting 70+ kg catfish in Europe is this rod good for that?
On amazon the baitcaster rod is $50 and the spinning reel rod is $40. Where exactly are these rods for sale for $30?
he equated 39.99 to thirty bucks
I love the ugly still rode great video!
I would like to have two but I need them in 12 ft but don't know where to get two 12ft rods
Where can you buy these rods for $30? Everywhere in my area (Bass Pro, Cabelas, Walmart)they sell for $39.95+tax. Great video!
eBay too!!!
+Top Seller since the new and improved ones dropped
a week ago
I'm planning to buy 1 of these rods, and I want it to be my "all around" rod for just about everything. Catfish is the largest thing I'd be fishing for. I think I want the 2 piece 8' rod, rather than the 1 piece 7' rod. Will the 8' rod be too much for smaller fish?
I use the 7 Foot rod. Great rod, Still brings in big cat fish.
it really depends on what you are fishing for mostly. i would suggest the 7 ft, these rods would feel huge if you fished for bass with them all day. if you need portability the 2pc 8ft is easy to carry around, stow away etc.. but you really don't want to be casting these things a lot, they're not great at casting either, but I don't doubt it will drag in a 60 lb flathead
Casting is mainly in the reel and Line. But agreed, To much rod for Bass even tho it is a medium/heavy
You will not be disappointed with the 8' catfish series Ugly Stik
Thank You Very Nicely Done ✅
I use these rods for redfish as well. They handle redfish in the 20-30 lb range all day no problem.
Can you please recommend a spin cast reel for catfish? I can only use spin cast and my reels have a lot of trouble pulling in the catfish. Thank you.
Look at the Team Catfish spinning reels. I think they're just what you're looking for. www.teamcatfish.com
What reels work best with these rods?
An Abu Garcia 6500 is the best for the money. Shakespeare is making some less expensive reels that have been working well too
+G3 Sportsman I just bought a catfish special 6500. I wanting to winch in some monster. what can these handle?
TheAverageGamer pretty much any catfish swimming in U.S. water if you do your part.
Daiwas regal 4500 bri
It says it’s only rated for up to 3 ounces Kure weight
I still dont know how use baitcaster I still use open reels work great for big catfish
where do you get this
where you get everything else in life, Wal-Mart
do you but a bait caster reel on or what ??
Yes a baitcast. Usually an Abu Garcia 6500
Heck with a Catfish, I won't spam ya here w/ a link (unless ya wanna see it), but I use them in Saltwater and have 100plus Sharks on them, let along Monster Redfish. The NEW Catfish rods shows that Shakespeare was actually listening to us. They are now way better! (striper rods too.)
Thats cool. I agree they're great for bout any big fish.
Catfishing rods, If you only boat fish for cats and you have a good sonar it stands to reason that any sturdy rod like the 8' Ugly will do because like the Kayak Catfish(er) you can position the boat directly over the spot you want to fish or close to that spot. Well, what if you can't ot don't want to boat fish but bank fish? Can a 7'- 8' rod cast over 80 yards to get to that drop-off, ledge or hole situated just past the 8's casting range? No, 10, 11, 12, and 13 foot poles are the only way for bank fishermen to lob a bait into these spots. These poles start at about $65 to $109. Catfish Dave uses a 12' pole for lots of his bank fishingas well as others on YT. That is the only way you can get past the area heavily fished by 7' - 8' pole fishermen and catch big cats not spooked by these heavily fished areas. Does this require $300 - 600 rods, no. BassPro stocks 8, 10, 11, & 12' rods and combos as well as online sellers. Catfish Dave gets longer distances with casting reels which do not twist up the line with every cast. I hace yet to be able to use a spinning rod, regardless of how I load the spool, and not get twisted up line.
Hope this helps.
C
Why do they make the 8 footers with such a short handle!
These particular rods I don't want with a longer handle. I like the rod length tp control the fish rather a longer handle.
G3 Sportsman
I understand that, but fishing from the bank, I like a longer handle, like the ones on the 7' poles.
what pound line does these rods hold
Ive used as high as 80lb braid
when did ugly stik hire Bill Murray?
I use my 4,9 medium heavy ugly stick to catch all of my catfish channel cats Shovelhead Blues you name it but I can also use the same rod for bluegill and chubs to catch bait bass fishing crappie you name it that's why I have 2 but of course I do have a Abu Garcia ambassador with 90 pound braid I also take catfishing but that's just for my big flatheads
What about Flathead cats he didn't mention anything about catching one. I think they fight hardest of all cats I wanna see a test on them with that Ugly Stick
There’s a Flathead show here you can watch with us using these same rods.
Hey Thanks for the video it was a grrat video. I am a very big fan of Uglystick, but last summer I had a problem come up with rod right out of the store. I have sense then started buying Uglystick again I just can't find a rod I like better. Thanks again for the video I enjoyed it and am happy with the fast response that was giving to my question.
I caught several 40 pound flats on my gx2 and a few 40 plus on my white catfish rod. Been using them same 2 poles for yrs. Matter of fact its the only 2 rods i own.
Amen
30 bucks? I wish. I paid 47 bucks for one on ebay because ugly stik stopped making the 7 foot 2pc catfish poles and I had to buy left-over stock.
I hear ya. I didn't know Ugly Stik stopped making them. I have four of them
G3 Sportsman I recently received my pole in the mail, and it is kick ass! It looks great and feels tougher than nails. After getting my pole, I rebuilt and cleaned my dirty abu 6500c3 and slapped it on the pole. I have not used it yet, but it already feels like a perfect match.
I own 16 myself.
There good rods but unless Walmart has em I can't hardly get em. I like the big water rods. And the tiger ones. But can't find em online. Least I can't. Even last night ugly stick website said out of stock. They might be outta stock for while. Idk. Can't hardly see how the manufacture could not have there rods in stock on there own website but guess idk much. Hey they might be discontinued idk.
Bass Pro shops carries them online.
@@Anthony_626 good to know thanks man
here ARE the best catfish rods.
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They ain't $30 any more. I love mine though.
True but still very affordable and still about the best
Here are
I wanna see a goonch or Wells caught on one. now that would be sweet...
Reel seats suck! Always fail and won't tighten!
Junk rods