Author Topic: Ugly Stik Jigging Rod??? (Read 2495 times)

Scalloper · « **on:** Jan 07, 2015, 06:34 PM »

Do they make such a rod? In the last 15 years Ugly Stik rods are about all I buy because of the durability and overall value. But I have never seen a jigging rod made by US. Do they make such a animal? And if so do any of you use them?

Scalloper · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 06:41 PM »

Looks like they do make 2.
http://www.uglystik.com/Ugly-Stik%C2%AE-GX2-Ice-Spinning-Rod/1313963,default,pd.html#q=ice%2520fishing&start=2
Anyone use them?

ADKer · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 06:47 PM »

Quote from: Scalloper on Jan 07, 2015, 06:41 PM

Looks like they do make 2.
http://www.uglystik.com/Ugly-Stik%C2%AE-GX2-Ice-Spinning-Rod/1313963,default,pd.html#q=ice%2520fishing&start=2
Anyone use them?

Yes. I own 2 of them. One is dedicated to a JawJacker & the other has an Eagle Claw inline. I like them both although the JawJacker hasn't been productive.

BIGJim223 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 06:55 PM »

I also have 2. One is my go to medium walleye rod, the other I usually run as a dead stick or in an Ice Rigger. Both are great rods, I have had the 26" (I think) for years, no problems at all.

BIGJim223

Polekat40 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 07:04 PM »

I have 2.

pooley · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 07:05 PM »

I have 3. The better ones have cork handles. I have seen at least 6 different models.

rdhammah · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 07:07 PM »

I have a few. one is set up for the arctic warrior for dead sticking. one is set up for jigging. I do have a medium action just in case in case my friend invites me to go pike fishing. the rest at spares.

just_a_beer_man · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 07:28 PM »

Uep, I have 2 also. Had the one for at least 5 years now, very durable.

curt69 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 07:52 PM »

I have 6 of the 30 inch med. Action . I love them .

CavScout · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 08:42 PM »

I own 3 total. 2 are older foam handle models, they are 30in med actions. I use them on my jaw jackers without fail and sometimes when jigging for pike. Wish I had a couple more of them. I also have 1 of the newer ones that is med light and I think 26" or 28". It works ok, has a weird taper to it though. the first 6-8in is super soft and fast action with the middle to the back half stiffer. I don't like it as much as the older ones. I have missed a few fish because I forget how fast that initial taper is and I don't set the hook hard enough. It does ok, but I still like the older ones though. Can't beat an ugly stick for durability

INJUN · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 08:44 PM »

I've had the 25 UL and 26 L combo for 8 years with no problems. Reel is so so, but rod itself is quite durable. Caught a bunch of perch and pickerel on both.

matzilla · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 11:15 PM »

I use the gx2 light action for panfish...its my go to rod actually. Makes a perfect, cheap noodle rod for finicky gills and up biting crappie. Super light tip, no spring bobber needed

cubanice27 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 12:49 AM »

I have them as well. I have the newer models and still love them. I have a medium heavy and and medium light. LOVE EM

FISHN NIK · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 12:56 AM »

I have a mediumlite that I use on my jawjacker that works quite well for the job,jawjackers are rough on rods.

FN

NY_BLUES · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 01:08 AM »

I have 3 28" med light actions that I use in jaw jackers for small pike amd perch. Good rods for the money.

rgfixit · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 04:37 AM »

My go to big fish Rod. Bullet proof.

And......it's "custom"....... I put a hook holder on it. I'll take $150 for it

Rg

deadsmelthead · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 05:48 AM »

I have an ugly stick fly rod, spinning rod and jigging rod..I thought it was taboo to not have an uglystick, granted they aren't a finesse rod by any means, but you sure as hell dont say OH !%$# when you shut one in the tailgate or door...

VDueslerIV · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 06:47 AM »

I got one this year specifically for walleye and lakers..a medium heavy action rod..cant wait to try it out on some bigger game fish....bought it at fish 307

Nezlugh · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 08:51 AM »

I have 2 Ugly Stiks 30" med ice rods, they work great on jawjackers. Caught 22" rainbows and browns this last weekend with them.

rgfixit · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 09:05 AM »

Quote from: deadsmelthead on Jan 08, 2015, 05:48 AM

I have an ugly stick fly rod, spinning rod and jigging rod..I thought it was taboo to not have an uglystick, granted they aren't a finesse rod by any means, but you sure as hell dont say OH !%$# when you shut one in the tailgate or door...

Seriously....shut them in the door and they come right back. "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking"

Rg

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 09:47 AM »

I'm also Ugly to the bone. They're all I use summer and winter. I was surprised when I picked up a new GX2 model at how soft the tip section is. Not so good for the Jawjacker style fishing ( I make my own). I'm looking for a custom rod maker that can build me a couple of trigger grip casting rods with spiral guides but built on an Ugly Stik blank. Northerns and Lakers.

zjlooney · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 11:22 AM »

I have two medium action ugly sticks that I have used on everything...walleye, pike, perch, crappie, trout, and they've worked awesome. Picked up a gx2 light model for panfish and used it last weekend and enjoyed it. Worked great for panfish and caught a small walleye with it as well. I use one of the medium actions in a jawjacker and it worked great on the pike I caught on it last weekend. It was a 29" pike and it worked well enough. I think I'll stick with that for this season and decide if I need to go with a med/heavy or heavy when I'm going after pike on the jawjacker.

VanderLaan · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:06 PM »

Quote from: rdhammah on Jan 07, 2015, 07:07 PM

I have a few. one is set up for the arctic warrior for dead sticking. one is set up for jigging. I do have a medium action just in case my friend invites me to go pike fishing. the rest at spares.

This. I also let "guests" use them.

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