If you’ve been the dock a few times – had some salt in your socks – then you’ve certainly spent time with an Ugly Stik rod in your hands. In fact, you probably think you could spot that “clear tip” classic from a mile away! Don’t be too sure; the brand new Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore rod available in shops later this fall marks an evolution of its Ugly Tech rod construction featuring 24-ton, 100% graphite blank, with a solid graphite tip for a lighter, more well-balanced rod that boasts crisp action and increased sensitivity. This is not your father’s Ugly Stik, or even the Ugly Stik you once fished with your father; this ultra-tough rod seafoam stick is available in both spinning and casting models retailing for around $100 and winner of the Best of Saltwater Rod category at ICAST 2022.
