Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite

[dickandjill]

Hi

I use a 10ft rod for my shore spinning but have just aquired a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite 7ft spinning rod c/w18-50g.I will be using it to spin from a boat for mackerel etc.Can anyone recommend a reel to match with this rod?

Also how would this rod cope if I were to catch a reasonable bass or pollack on it(Its supposed to be unbreakable!)

Thanks

[Norm B]

Hi

I use a 10ft rod for my shore spinning but have just aquired a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite 7ft spinning rod c/w18-50g.I will be using it to spin from a boat for mackerel etc.Can anyone recommend a reel to match with this rod?

Also how would this rod cope if I were to catch a reasonable bass or pollack on it(Its supposed to be unbreakable!)

Thanks

I'm sure it won't break, even with a monster bass. I'd use a fixed spool reel with a tapered spool and a rear drag, preferably one meant for saltwater fishing or you may have corrosion problems later.

10-15LB line, braid or mono, your choice and a swivel in the line somewhere. Happy fishing.

[Guest @Winter@]

Probably are unbreakable but they dont half bend. Good rod if you like a bit of sport on a bendy rod. Has a through action and will bend right into the butt.

[Steve Coppolo]

I'm a great fan of the Ugly Stik rods. I use old 15lb class ones for general boat fishing. I have a lite spinning rod that I use with a small Abu baitcaster filled with 8lb line that I use for drifting for bass, and a little 7ft ultra lite spinning rod that I use with a Mitchell fixed spool reel for most of my lure fishing. All of them are Ugly Stiks and provide excellent sport from whatever is available.

[dickandjill]

Thanks for your replies.I must admit I was a bit concerned that it might be a bit be bendy but as long as it won't break I will have some fun!

What size of fixed spool would be best.I use a 3550 size Daiwa Samurai on my 10ft spinning ros but it looks a bit large for the Ugly Stik.Would I be better of with a 2550 size reel or will the 3550 be ok?