Ugly Stik Dock Runner Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

Obviously the reel is meh but this little thing is hilarious and awesome. It would be great for children but it isn’t a kiddie rod. It’s classic UglyStik invincibility and it casts great for being 36”. I keep it in my truck for random fishing and I would buy another one.

Can’t go wrong for the price. Rod is great, reel is mediocre but for $15 and some change for the combo, can’t complain.

I received the rod and reel yesterday and took it out today to go find out what species was in a nearby pond. This thing hauled in some smaller types of fish of different sizes. It worked perfectly for dock fishing! I have yet to catch bigger ones with this but for catching panfish and other smaller species, this thing works pretty well so far. I feel like a champ for absolutely scoring on a good working rod.....YESSSSS. UPDATE: After 5 outings using this pole, I can say it delivers well enough. I've caught fish every single time with it. I’m updating with more pictures of the most recent creek adventure. It slayed a ton of creek chubs and shiners along with other species. The rod sensitivity is good. I can feel a fish swiping at my bait and are able to get a feel for when to set the hook. Overall, I caught about a dozen different types of aquatic swimmers in the stream with a few I didn't catch on camera b/c they spit the hook. Using a simple bait hook with worm along with a split shot, I was able to cast this thing out 15-20 meters to reel in some pretty cool looking rock bass, panfish, smallies, and other strange looking species. I even caught a 2 pound largemouth on a 1/16 oz. rooster tail with this pole. Unfortunately, I got overexcited at the catch and didn’t control the drag on the reel. The line snapped off just as I was about to land the sucker onto the bank. The 6 pound test line didn’t hold, but I wanna believe I could have landed that bass if I had better control of the drag. Operator error, my bad. Now one thing I wasn't high about with this fishing pole was the reel itself. After the 4th and 5th time out, the handle on the reel began to stick and it isn’t a smooth retrieve anymore after a few hours usage. I’m definitely switching out the reel. The pre-spooled line overall was ok however, I’m looking to change that out probably with some Berkley trilene fluoro as well b/c why the heck not? This has been just such an easy rod to carry and use. I store it in the trunk of my car so that if I pass through random places with potential fishing spots, I'm able to hit the waters with a compact and convenient fishing pole to see what's living there. I really like it overall.

Really good starter rod or kid rod. Handle becomes loose kinda easy but great rod to just have in the car if you want to fish at a spot real quick or just learning

This rod and reel combo is a great value. I like the way that it is made and the color is great. The three foot rod is perfect for dock fishing. Being this size, it is very portable and easy to take with us wherever we go fishing. This combo set is very well made and seems to work perfectly.

Good length. Good product

These little Ugly Stik Dock Runner combos are awesome for what they are. The short 3-foot rod is fun and easy to use, and both kids and adults enjoy fishing with it. Even though it is small, it is surprisingly strong, and we have actually landed fish over 20 pounds with these. The reel is a good match for the rod and being pre spooled makes it ready to use right away. Great value, very durable, and I cannot wait for them to be back in stock so I can buy more.

Nice setup. Rod is good size for 7 and 10 yo. Down side is the reel is worthless crap.

I highly recommend this for a toddlers firts rod. I was looking for a fishing rod for my 3 year old son and in my search i saw a video on youtube of kids fishing with this rod. I know it might not be the specific purpose it was made for but it lends itself perfectly for a childs fishing rod. My boy loves it and it also withstands the beating only a first time angler can give. He also gets lots of compliments on it. Its quite a cool looking fishing rod.

Works well sensitive tip casts good for a little fishing rod.

Rod broke after fighting 2 GTs, was fighting the 3rd one when it broke

Pulled this carp out of the reeds to land it . Fair enough I did use a different reel and line but the rod was amazing 🤩

Great wee rod. Keep it in the car and jump out if going past a river. Reel isn’t the best but does the job.