Ugly Stick Bass Fishing Rod Lineup Comparison, GX2, Lite Pro, Elite

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  • In this video I compare the ugly stick GX2, Lite Pro, Elite, to see which one could be best for you.
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  • @JollyRogerHobbies
    @JollyRogerHobbies 2 роки тому +3

    This was a good video, I like the comparison. I think we have all found how we like to use these rods. The Ugly Stik is my go to for catfish (carp if I ever went carp fishing), gar, redfish, or frog bodies for bass. When I want to do other types of bass fishing, and when going for panfish, I like to use a lightweight setup.

  • @brenthaley3236
    @brenthaley3236 2 роки тому +1

    Great review. Thanks so much. Ugly stik is my all time favorite especially the spl 1100 4ft 8in. Howald process rod. Hard to find.

  • @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
    @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator 2 роки тому +4

    I love Ugly Stik Elite 7' med heavy Spinning Rod. I live on the Texas Coast & caught many bull reds, trout, founder, huge black drum, you name in during my 40yrs of fishing. Never had a single Ugly Snap on me. I've even caught a 50" bull red on a 7' med heavy & 2 large Wahoo offshore & many Kingfish. Love these rods. Great review

  • @wickdwrapz5268
    @wickdwrapz5268 Рік тому

    had alot of questions and you answer those plus other I didn't know n im glad I do now...thank you

  • @jdmessina11
    @jdmessina11 Рік тому +3

    I'm new to fishing and purchased the Elite in Medium-Heavy but it's tip bend was definitely more like a a medium rating (I was disappointed). so I'm returning for the lite pro cause I prefer the cork grip. Thanks for the video, it's given me confidence in my decision to exchange for the right ugly stik

  • @duanebledsoe7566
    @duanebledsoe7566 2 роки тому +3

    I used to use Ugly Stik bass rods for catfishing and carp fishing. It was a lot of fun.

    • @mde9395
      @mde9395 2 роки тому

      Well get on back out there; they waitin!

  • @synapse42
    @synapse42 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see a more in depth look at the ugly stik lite pro, Ive been seeing them pop up at walmart lately and ive been considering it as a second rod.

  • @tmfishingonabudget7486
    @tmfishingonabudget7486 2 роки тому +11

    I actually couldn't agree more. I have a carbon Eagle claw that I've had since 80's. That's my prize possession until I bought the GX2 . The GX2 is one of the most balanced poles for all around fishing up to 20# fish. Obviously I use my catfish and catfish special ugly sticks for typical catfishing and carp.
    But I've used the GX2 enough to know it's a smooth outfit. It's a winner for the money. I like them so much I bought 2.

    • @dakotadalsing3809
      @dakotadalsing3809 2 роки тому

      My wife hooked a sea turtle probably #150 with my 4.5 foot ugly stick gx2 ultra light lol I cut the line once we realized what it was but it had the rod bent over and was pulling line! No damage! I've landed 24 inch catfish on that same rod.

    • @MrDemocraticlover
      @MrDemocraticlover 2 роки тому +1

      I did hook a 16 lb carp with the Gx2 , no sweat. These rods can handle pretty much any fish you throw at them.

  • @stevekrewson9502
    @stevekrewson9502 Рік тому

    I've had my Gx2 for alot of years now and love it. It has been through alot and I'll need to replace my reel this coming summer. The original reel has just become too bent and beat up. It still works, but I want to get something new as far as the reel goes. It has been a good set-up.

    • @Nomidfarms
      @Nomidfarms Рік тому

      I feel the same I’ve had mine since I was 18 and I’m 25 now. It’s been a great rod, I’ve caught a lot of fish on it

  • @jimtaylor6930
    @jimtaylor6930 Рік тому +1

    I have had or do have every generation of these rods . I've had only one ever break on me had it about 8 years.

  • @168grhp
    @168grhp 10 місяців тому

    Excellent comparison!

  • @fishcake.1
    @fishcake.1 Рік тому

    I got the gx2 6’6 custom medium mod fast basically like the one you have i wanna pair it with a stratus VI svi45 I don’t know if it’s a 3000 or 4000 reel but if their a good size for it what size of braid would you recommend

  • @pekokopiko943
    @pekokopiko943 Рік тому

    Hey! i'm planning to get the Ugly Stick Elite 702UL or 702M for saltwater fishing on kayak & boat... do you recommend it?

  • @Beans64
    @Beans64 16 днів тому

    Would you recommend these rods for UK pike fishing

  • @fuckinmoron3230
    @fuckinmoron3230 2 роки тому +3

    I own 3 varieties of ugly stiks and love the value of them to death, only had one ultra light break on me but that was only because i chucked it into a tree on accident during a drunken haze

  • @gerardvandijk1173
    @gerardvandijk1173 11 місяців тому +16

    Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

    • @bigdank7789
      @bigdank7789 2 місяці тому

      My medium gx2 doesn’t even bend much on 15 pounder carp bruh wdym?

  • @johnnystephenson6908
    @johnnystephenson6908 Рік тому

    I have the GX2 and the Lite Pro the Lite Pro I use for Carp fishing the GX2 I use for Bass fishing stiff back but it’s nothing to look at I personally like the cork better than the foam I also don’t like the reel seat on the GX2 mine makes a cracking noise every time I hook up I want to get the Elite for bass fishing and try it out

  • @Tightt88
    @Tightt88 2 роки тому

    Oh Uglies are great for lice bait. My dad uses them for bowfin fishing.

  • @livewithnick
    @livewithnick 24 дні тому

    I don’t use spinning rods but for comparable spec casting Lite Pro and GX2 the Lite Pro definitely feels lighter to me. I remember they used to advertise them as having 35% more graphite than a gx2. They feel very similar to the Elite I have of the same specs and virtually the same as my Intercoastal UglyStik.

  • @stephenfava9827
    @stephenfava9827 10 місяців тому

    Do some videos for kast king rods

  • @bradenkinard6293
    @bradenkinard6293 Місяць тому

    The light pro doubles back as a catfishing rod. Ive caught several 20lb catfish on mine with no issues. Can't just drag them in like an ugly stik catfish rod but they will handle some big ones!

  • @fishingmaster99
    @fishingmaster99 Рік тому +1

    I just love UGLY STIKS PERIOD!!!

  • @deeran656
    @deeran656 2 роки тому +1

    So I bought one from Walmart a month ago very cheap, this is 2022 now so I’m not sure what they call my model but it seems cool. I’m fishing Trout and Bass mainly but all the other fish in between so I’m gonna make this pole my main large mouth bass pole or whatever other large fish is out there. I wish they made a 7.5’ ultra lite rod for trout but that doesn’t seem to be the case, what is the absolute best trout rod and reel out there regardless of the brand? Thank you in advance

    • @bluecollaroutdoors5556
      @bluecollaroutdoors5556  2 роки тому

      To answer your question and this is going to be just my opinion and keep in mind I’m not a huge trout fisherman, and I don’t spend a lot of time looking at ultralight rods. With that being said I have used very nice rods from Pflueger and st croix that were great feeling combos and some bass pro shops house branded ultra lite combos that did as well. There are many others out there by shimano, 13 fishing, and just about every other brand out there that feel good and do the job well, it ultimately comes down to how it feels to you at that point. I would say start looking at Pflueger though. I hope this helps!

    • @robertmceuen3630
      @robertmceuen3630 Рік тому

      Why not go with any type Ugly Stik rated Ultra Lite? I have 2, an old one and a pro elite. Both same action and are excellent. $43 for the Pro Elite...

  • @outerbanksfishingm2700
    @outerbanksfishingm2700 2 роки тому

    Does your rod have a little weight mechanism in the bottom of the cork? The elite?

  • @GeminiOp
    @GeminiOp 5 місяців тому

    Any chance you can do a review on the ugly stick elite 6’6” ultralight?

    • @joshireland6182
      @joshireland6182 3 місяці тому

      I own the Elite in ultra light. It's a 5 foot rod though. At the Cabelas I bought it from all the 6'6" Elites were only available in medium. I love it. It feels like a rubber band in my hand. Unbelievably soft fishin rod. Runnin 4lb Berkley Trilene for mainline, cause it casts the farthest and use 3lb fluorocarbon leader. I use it exclusively for small (under 1.5lb) fish. There's 2 lakes near me. One has stocked rainbow trout, never bigger than 400 grams. The other has largemouth bass, but they're all small. Never caught one over 2lbs. It's so sensitive I can feel the rattle from Rapalas in my hand when I reel and when I hook one, it feels like I've hooked a small salmon on my heavy Shimano rod lol. Great fun, exactly what I wanted. But I wouldn't think of trying to catch anything large with it.

  • @Therealtrollking
    @Therealtrollking 2 місяці тому +1

    Ugly stick lite pro is the best 1 I’ve used

  • @cflsugg75
    @cflsugg75 Рік тому +1

    Wow

  • @geoeconomics5629
    @geoeconomics5629 2 роки тому +3

    Ugly Stick Elite 2 piece
    Medium power with
    Pflueger president 30 or
    Okuma Stratus 30

    • @bluecollaroutdoors5556
      @bluecollaroutdoors5556  2 роки тому +1

      I’ve never fished the Okuma, but I do like the Pflueger and it works great!

  • @willjohnston4415
    @willjohnston4415 6 місяців тому

    From what I've seen, for bass fishing you want the 7' medium heavy, fast action one piece rod.

  • @ryder5556
    @ryder5556 Рік тому +1

    Is the elite sensitive enough 1 through 10 rating

    • @jlbknives5722
      @jlbknives5722 Рік тому

      It’s about a 6 I bought the medium also expecting to be medium action I would say it’s more medium light honestly if you want a try medium I would try medium heavy I have one of those now as well and like it much better than the medium

  • @FirstnameLastname-vy2dg
    @FirstnameLastname-vy2dg Місяць тому

    Ive used ugly stiks for muskie, pike, walleye, perch, smallmouth, largemouth, bullhead, crappie, bluegill and never had an issue. I tried the graphite rods and they all broke. In my opinion ugly stik is where its at, unless you are a pro angler and sponsored you do not need anything else

  • @TheBengalFishing
    @TheBengalFishing Рік тому +1

    Nice nice

  • @naturegreen7233
    @naturegreen7233 2 роки тому +1

    Do a similar review with the champion of this episode with "uglystik carbon rod". (i.e., "GX2" versus "uglystik carbon" rod). Thank you.....

    • @bluecollaroutdoors5556
      @bluecollaroutdoors5556  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the idea, yea the carbon would win hands down, very light, sensitive, durable, and all around comfortable to fish with. The GX2 mainly shines in the area of being indestructible.

    • @naturegreen7233
      @naturegreen7233 2 роки тому +1

      @@bluecollaroutdoors5556 👍👍👍
      Some say casting distance is shorter for "carbon rod" because of stiffer rod.
      (By how much margin GX2 will win in terms of indestructible?) Will carbon rod break into two easily?

  • @tmfishingonabudget7486
    @tmfishingonabudget7486 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your service 👍

  • @teter129
    @teter129 28 днів тому

    DId he completely glance over the cost of the Elite, or did I miss it . . .

  • @Tightt88
    @Tightt88 2 роки тому +5

    GX2 rods are crank, spinner and jerk bait rods. They are not made for finesse fishing. Although, I have done plenty of finesse fishing with them.

    • @bluecollaroutdoors5556
      @bluecollaroutdoors5556  2 роки тому

      Yea man they are a good all around rod that can pretty much everything you need it to if you don’t have anything else. Yea I tend to throw a Ned rig or two with the GX2 from time to time, lol.

  • @PlattyZach
    @PlattyZach 5 місяців тому

    Is gx2 okay with live bait

  • @vintwin69
    @vintwin69 Рік тому +2

    I've got lite pros and a gx's
    The lite pro far out performs the gx by a mile
    And when the lite pro was discontinued
    Then the elite appeared for $25 more
    Both have 35% more graphite
    And feel the same to me
    Nice try ugly stik 🤔

    • @jimbob4859
      @jimbob4859 3 місяці тому

      The lite pros (and elites, I'm assuming) are great rods, I've got two

  • @Dave30867
    @Dave30867 11 місяців тому

    The GX2 looks much better presented and clean no threads showing.

  • @moriarty3490
    @moriarty3490 7 місяців тому

    The only thing i don't like is the reel seat (the plastic) That's a no go for me fishing in salt water and in kayak. And medium action/sensitivity better for crankbait or spoons but not great for soft baits. The reel seat suck period. It need to be changed. I won't fish pike and largemouth bass with the elite....

  • @cccollarncuffs
    @cccollarncuffs Місяць тому

    Trolling rods

  • @chriscalderin6677
    @chriscalderin6677 7 місяців тому +1

    They ruined the ugly stick with the junk guides and flex and performance! It was a great fast moving bait rod and no longer is and is not a bottom contact bait rod like Texas rig i had to switch to a different rod brand!

    • @Therealtrollking
      @Therealtrollking 2 місяці тому +4

      Nonsense. Nothing has changed except colors.

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Therealtrollking if you make a comment like that at least try to know what you are talking about these use to have aluminum oxide guides full stainless reel seats and no carbon but the best flexible fiberglass rod ever made! They are now heavy and not a rod good for flexible or when wanting graphite!

    • @Therealtrollking
      @Therealtrollking 2 місяці тому +4

      @@chriscalderin6677 you are literally watching a video about ugly sticks because you don’t like them? 😂 they are better now then before. More options. Try to sound a little more intelligent next time.

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 місяці тому +1

      @Therealtrollking you said nothing changed but the color and I just listed the changes. Anyone reading theses comments will know who the intelligent one is between the two of us

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 місяці тому +1

      @Therealtrollking what is more options exactly to you because they actually have less options