Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod
The classic tough, cheap rod. A graphite and fiberglass blank built to take abuse, with a 10-year warranty.
Price
About $60 (uglystik.com)
Key specs
| Blank | Ugly Tech graphite and fiberglass |
|---|---|
| Guides | Ugly Tuff one-piece stainless |
| Warranty | 10 years from purchase (Ugly Stik) |
What the maker and reviewers highlight
- The burliest rod in OutdoorGearLab's test, with extra material for strength [source]
- Long 10-year warranty [source]
Things to weigh
- Heavier and thicker than most medium spinning rods (OutdoorGearLab) [source]
- Composite blank trades some feel for toughness compared with all-graphite rods (Paddle Round the Pier explains the graphite/fiberglass tradeoff) [source]
Who it's for in Texas
The rod to hand a kid on the pier, throw in the truck, or keep as a beater for bank fishing and cut bait.
Brandon's take: coming soon
We have not tested this one ourselves yet. If Brandon gets it in the field, his notes will go here. No rating is given.