Not only is the Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore our favorite saltwater fishing rod, but it also previously won the best saltwater rod category at ICAST. That feat was made even more impressive ...

Learn more› By Owen James Burke After new testing, we have a new top pick, the Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore Spinning Rod. The Ugly Stik Elite is our new runner-up, and our previous top pick ...

My pick for the best beginner fishing rod overall is the Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod by Shakespeare. Constructed with 35 percent more graphite than their GX2 Ugly Stik, the Ugly Stik Elite is ...

UGLY STIK 7’ GX2 SPINNING ROD: The next-gen Ugly Stik, featuring better balance and improved components. From the makers of the #1 rod series in the world. 6-15LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM POWER ...