Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Kayak Fishing Rod - Kayak Lure or Bait Rod for Saltwater or Freshwater - Cod, Bass, Mackerel, Pollack, Wrasse

Kayak rods are generally either one of two variants. The first being ridiculously over strong or the other being too underpowered. Ugly stick GX2 seem to have hit the Mark perfectly with these rods and I think they know it given their relatively higher price tag. Things to love are the clear tip which allows illumination in darker conditions using the appropriate glow stick or battery stick. The action is really sweet and allows for very respectable casting from a kayak given its short length. Only thing to really consider with these is which type of reel you are going to use. I use baitcaster reels and the issue is they reverse the eyes in my kayaks rod holders. It really only bothers my OCD as performance is not hindered at all. A fixed spool reel looks like the better choice for these rods but honestly they can handle both with no issue. Good grip and reel clamp is so far very solid.In summary, these are very capable rods that are the perfect weight and strength for most fish out there. Match it to a good reel and you will have years and years of use out of it.

This is a cracking rod, my mates laughed at the size of it when I rocked up to the local fishery but ended up catching the biggest fish. Any fish you catch on this little rod is a fun challenge. Couldn’t recommend enough!Update:Landed an 11lb carp on this after 5 minutes of battling it out on the 4ft rod. Again, this is a awesome rod!

What a beast of a little rod this is very happy customer

Good little rod ideal for my kayak. Thought it was too stiff for spinning when I opened it but in use it’s good, had plenty of feel

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Good action and manageable size

Love it great Rod

Fantastic rod use mine for blue sharks biggest caught on it 60lb with plenty more in the rod I use mine for everything from uptiding drift fishing for pollock cod and now sharking cannot fault the rod at all once you’ve use it once you’ll be an advocate for it yourself it’s a must have