The rod comes in 2 asymmetrical sections - a short butt and the long main section - joined by a ground carbon push-in joint. The rod features the characteristic Ugly Stik solid glass tip The rod has 8 'Tuff' eyes - solid one-piece metal construction so no more cracked inserts! 1 x 6mm (internal diameter) tip eye 2 x 7mm 2 x 9mm 1 x 12mm 1 x 15mm 1 x 20mm The blank is finished in matt black, with a glossy decal section bearing the cross hatched red/silver whipping and the Shakespeare and Ugly Stik logos. The rod features a chunky EVA foam grip, engraved with Ugly Stik, and a screw up reel seat. The rod butt is shrink wrapped in black x-wrap and has a hard rubber butt cap. The rod butt is 30cm in length from the end of the butt cap to the back of the reel seat and 43cm in length to the front of the reel seat. Initial Impressions: These rods are what i have been waiting for, a lighter model to go with my current 8ft 2in Ugly Stik 12-20lb Braid rods. The rod is very similar to now old style Ugly Stik braid rods, apart from a few cosmetic differences and being 8in shorter. The new eyes look great and will take both mono and braid. The whipping and finish look to be robust and high quality. The tip is sensitive and will make playing the smaller fish fun but the blank has plenty of winching power left from the butt eye down so should be able to handle the odd bigger fish that may find its way onto the hook. I will be using these rods for lighter work drifting baits on clean ground as well as for estuary fishing and heavy lure work over reefs and rough ground. They will be paired with Abu 6500's. My 12-20lb rods will be reserved for heavier fishing for Rays, Conger, Tope, Bull Huss, Ling etc. Theres not a lot bad to say about the rods apart from i prefer the spigot joint and all glossy blank finish on my 12-20lb braid rods. Time will tell how they perform on the water but so far the rod looks great! The rod has a RRP of £59.99 and i managed to get 2 for £110 from Glasgow Angling Centre. 2016 UpdateI have now been using these rods for over a year and have put together a review on their performance here: Ugly Stik Kayak Rod 1 Year Review. They are still my favourite rods!
Steve
4/11/2015 21:56:03
Nice review thanks. Looking forward to part 2.
Cornish Kayak Angler
4/11/2015 22:07:02
Thanks Steve, i have nearly had these rods a year now so will put together a review soon. As expected, they have been superb!
Wayne Peart
12/12/2015 18:19:43
Fantastic blog, very interesting and informative! I am looking at purchasing a ugly stik 6-12 for yak fishing off the Nth Yorkshire coast. How are your rods holding up after a year or so of use. Still impressed?
Cornish Kayak Angler
12/12/2015 21:40:06
Hi Wayne,
wayne
13/12/2015 11:07:57
Thanks for the quick reply. They sound ideal for the type of fishing I intend to do, I,ve been using 10-40 spinning rods and 3000 size reels but needed something a little heavier to, hopefully target thornbacks off the local coast and for light (3-4oz) pirking. Keep up the good work!! Cheers Wayne
Stacy Smith
10/1/2016 21:38:14
I must admit I've just bout 2c12-20lb 7 6 kayak rods (uglystik).
Cornish Kayak Angler
10/1/2016 21:47:25
Hi Stacy, 3/8/2022 08:16:39
Really informative article, I had the opportunity to learn a lot, thank you. https://www.takipcikenti.com/instagram/turk-takipci/
charlie
5/8/2022 13:15:28
Hi there, 11/8/2022 21:50:29
Hi Charlie, Thanks for the comment. This version of the GX2 has unfortunately been discontinued. The closest option you will find now is the Ugly Stick Elite Boat 12-20lb. Although, keep an eye out for a new rod being released by Penn in the next month or two - the Regiment III Solid Carbon. I have played with the prototypes and they are a lovely rod and will come in a 6-12lb version! 19/8/2022 22:34:53
Really informative article, I had the opportunity to learn a lot, thank you. https://guvenbozum.com/ Comments are closed.
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