08-23-2007, 10:16 AM
[black][size 3]Hey Saberfish,[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]It's nice to read of someone that has about the same take on the Ugly Stick as I have.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I happen to own 10 of them. They are basically bullet proof, and they are fantastic catfish rods. They do a great job anywhere raw power, strength, and durability are desired. They are a very good compliment to the circle hook presentation, and dead sticking a live bait offering.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Additionally, as you pointed out, they are not especially sensitive. I don't use them when I require accurate and precise casting, or when I need great sensitivity and feeling of what is happing on the end of my line (as in deeper water jigging) - that's when I turn to my graphite rods. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]As far as a "go-to-rod", I usually bring a small assortment of rods according to the body of water or species that might be encountered on any given outing. Almost always, there most likely would be an Ugly Stick in my rod quiver - just in case. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]It's nice to read of someone that has about the same take on the Ugly Stick as I have.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I happen to own 10 of them. They are basically bullet proof, and they are fantastic catfish rods. They do a great job anywhere raw power, strength, and durability are desired. They are a very good compliment to the circle hook presentation, and dead sticking a live bait offering.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Additionally, as you pointed out, they are not especially sensitive. I don't use them when I require accurate and precise casting, or when I need great sensitivity and feeling of what is happing on the end of my line (as in deeper water jigging) - that's when I turn to my graphite rods. [/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]As far as a "go-to-rod", I usually bring a small assortment of rods according to the body of water or species that might be encountered on any given outing. Almost always, there most likely would be an Ugly Stick in my rod quiver - just in case. [/size][/black]
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