02-28-2010, 09:58 PM
I used to think the same thing about Ugly sticks as you. Last spring I was looking for some kokanee rods and went in to Anglers Den. I got a 7 ft ultra lite cork handled ugly stick that recommends 2-6 lbs line. I payed $30 for the rod and $40 for a reel. I run 12 lbs line on it for the kokes and don't have to worry about it breaking and it loades up good in the downrigger. So in a nut shell you can fish with a lighter rod that you typicaly would be able to. I have since bought two ultra lite Ugly stick ice fishing rods for my kids and one ultra lite Ugly stick spinning rod for myself all with cork handles. Most of what I have seen are people who have way over sized Ugly sticks that could drag in ShamuI fishing for planted trout. And I think this turns people off to them. I know that there are nicer rods out there, but for the money I don't think you can beat them.
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