1:58 idk if i did something wrong my handle came off before i even caught anything the pin came out i going to see how two bent and clipped swivels work in there
It actually felt really smooth for me reeling it in even if it I 4 bearings it felt as smooth as butter for me I’ve only gotten two fish with it so far but I just got it today
I got 3 GX2 rods two in medium heavy and one medium. I go after tiger musky fishing 🎣🤔 the reel I switch it out for ugly tuff l put a 40 size reel and a ABU Garcia MAX Z for the other ones. The GX2 rod is great for power. Other rods just brake in carbon me fiberglass #1 for power. Nice video
My reel handle gets stuck at the top of the rotation and i gotta kinda push it through, idk if its the gears or handle itself. Hoping anyone could help.
Are the GX2 rods better than the Big Water rods? Better as in unbreakable, sturdy eyes, and backbone? How far up from the butt of the rod to the reel seat? Are there any videos out there comparing the bend of two equl rated rods with the same weight attached to them?
i have the gx2 and man have i ever abused that thing, used it for anything between perch to 20+lb pike it just wont break, the reel is meh so i put a daiwa i had lying around on it instead
I've been fishing everywhere for 40 years. I have been an ugly stik fan forever because of where and how I fish. I fish out in the middle of nowhere through trees, brush and rocks so my rods take a lot of abuse. When I noticed the immediate wear on the non ceramic guides, I removed them all and replaced them with ceramic guides. I'm pissed about this because even monofilament line wears these new guide down into a serated edge that reduces line cast and can sever lines. It's also half the rod so, yes I like the durability of the rod but the guides suck.
That would definitely work! How big of fish are you catching? If it’s mostly panfish I would opt for a 2000 sized reel or something a little smaller than a 3000. But it would work if you already have the reel
@@InlineOutdoors im pretty new to shore fishing and dont know much about it so i think ill get the 2000. what line/leader would you recommend i put on it
my problem with ugly stiks are the guides being made of stainless steel makes even monofilament start cutting them almost immediately which is quite disappointing on the ($150Cad) carbon series
I've had 2 gx2s and a carbon get grooves cut in the end eyelet and the "stainless steel" beneath the coating looks more like dark copper. I won't buy a rod with all steel guides again.
The cheeper combo don't have good reels or rods one is not impressive to me. I just got the ABU Garcia STX rod and reel nice to use so far for Bass fishing.
I had the abu Garcia black max rod and reel I really liked it but the reel broke in like 2 weeks out of nowhere I took it back to Walmart this morning and picked up this ugly stick combo it’s not bad at all I have 30$ set ups I catch fish on as well but so far I like this new set up you don’t have to spend a fortune on your set up to catch fish
Are you more focused on the reel or the GX2 rod because you mentioned the reel before actually starting to talk about the GX2 rod. You should add that in your video content profile of the video when you post the video
Shakespeare has always made great fishing rods!. Ugly sticks you can never ever go wrong with!.
I bought a whole set up of gx2 rods when they came out for my kayak fishing. They have caught many fish and haven’t broke.
The Glock of fishing rods…
Spot on.
I guess I carry both now 😂
1:58 idk if i did something wrong my handle came off before i even caught anything the pin came out i going to see how two bent and clipped swivels work in there
I'm a new fisher, so I appreciate the review on the budget rod's!! Thank you!!! It's all been very overwhelming to think fishing would be so easy!!!
@@KTMgirl370 glad I could help!
It actually felt really smooth for me reeling it in even if it I 4 bearings it felt as smooth as butter for me I’ve only gotten two fish with it so far but I just got it today
Love my gx2 need the new generation one ugly stick is 🔥
I love the ugly stik rods , with a 10 year warranty who will match that , but I do use penn reels because of the stainless bearings that are sealed
I got 3 GX2 rods two in medium heavy and one medium. I go after tiger musky fishing 🎣🤔 the reel I switch it out for ugly tuff l put a 40 size reel and a ABU Garcia MAX Z for the other ones. The GX2 rod is great for power. Other rods just brake in carbon me fiberglass #1 for power. Nice video
i own a few of these rods in all different tensions, I run my Shimano Reals on them and the rods are just amazing
I managed to get this combo at bass pro shops for $28.44 as my first fishing rod I’m excited
That’s a great deal!
My reel handle gets stuck at the top of the rotation and i gotta kinda push it through, idk if its the gears or handle itself. Hoping anyone could help.
I liked and subscribed. Keep reviewing
Great review !
They don't have a two-piece elite set up under 9' rod. I hope it's not too long.
Are the GX2 rods better than the Big Water rods? Better as in unbreakable, sturdy eyes, and backbone? How far up from the butt of the rod to the reel seat?
Are there any videos out there comparing the bend of two equl rated rods with the same weight attached to them?
What is the difference between the GX2 and Ugly Tuff rods?
i have the gx2 and man have i ever abused that thing, used it for anything between perch to 20+lb pike it just wont break, the reel is meh so i put a daiwa i had lying around on it instead
Yeah the reel feels very meh to me too! Think I’ll probably stick something else on there too
I've been fishing everywhere for 40 years. I have been an ugly stik fan forever because of where and how I fish. I fish out in the middle of nowhere through trees, brush and rocks so my rods take a lot of abuse. When I noticed the immediate wear on the non ceramic guides, I removed them all and replaced them with ceramic guides. I'm pissed about this because even monofilament line wears these new guide down into a serated edge that reduces line cast and can sever lines. It's also half the rod so, yes I like the durability of the rod but the guides suck.
would the gx2 7”0 work with a penn persuit 3000 for shore fishing? if not what should i change
That would definitely work! How big of fish are you catching? If it’s mostly panfish I would opt for a 2000 sized reel or something a little smaller than a 3000. But it would work if you already have the reel
@@InlineOutdoors im pretty new to shore fishing and dont know much about it so i think ill get the 2000. what line/leader would you recommend i put on it
I would put 15-20 lb power pro it’s braided line and will be good for everything
Why do some say Shakespeare and other don't?
my problem with ugly stiks are the guides being made of stainless steel makes even monofilament start cutting them almost immediately which is quite disappointing on the ($150Cad) carbon series
Wow I haven’t had that issue! I’ll have to keep an eye on that😳
My 6yr old gx2 doesn't have that issue.
I've had 2 gx2s and a carbon get grooves cut in the end eyelet and the "stainless steel" beneath the coating looks more like dark copper. I won't buy a rod with all steel guides again.
Ok
Dang that sucks. Mine are five years old and heavily used and have no wear marks.
Awesome Rod. The top eye needs to be made of high quality stainless steel. Please fix it. 😂
The cheeper combo don't have good reels or rods one is not impressive to me. I just got the ABU Garcia STX rod and reel nice to use so far for Bass fishing.
I had the abu Garcia black max rod and reel I really liked it but the reel broke in like 2 weeks out of nowhere I took it back to Walmart this morning and picked up this ugly stick combo it’s not bad at all I have 30$ set ups I catch fish on as well but so far I like this new set up you don’t have to spend a fortune on your set up to catch fish
I didn't get a shakesphere with mine and paid 50 fuck they said low pricing 😂
I bought this gx2, lew's american hero OD from dicks and the quantum throttle 2 😅 8lb mono with 6 lb fuoro leads texas rig 💪
Hell yeah 👍
I ❤ the ugly stik
nice
Thanks
Are you more focused on the reel or the GX2 rod because you mentioned the reel before actually starting to talk about the GX2 rod. You should add that in your video content profile of the video when you post the video
Someone gave me this combo for free.. today..its in (reel) nice shape . Pun intended
Rumor has it ugly stick gx2s are made of recycled Nokia 3310s