Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod Review

Casting rods are not that easy to pick as there are quite a lot of different models on the market which seems to be overly saturated already. With this abundance, it could be hard for the average person to navigate, especially if you do not have the necessary experience and knowledge of the things to consider when you are looking for a fishing rod.

With this in mind, we’ve taken the liberty of providing you with one option which is overly well perceived by the customers. The GX2 Casting Rod by Ugly Stik is one which manages to capture the attention.

It features a very contemporary Tech construction which offers a convenient composition of both fiberglass and graphite in order to create a sensitive yet strong and durable rod with enhanced balance. You can rest assured that the overall feel is lightweight and convenient.

It’s honestly not that easy to determine the exact purpose of this particular unit. The main reason for this is because it’s quite versatile. Now, this is a bait-casting rod which you can tell from the component on the handle which assists you in this regard.

It’s used by a lot of people for calm freshwater fishing undertakings even though open water endeavors are also made simpler. The good thing is that the ugly tuff guides have been conveniently replaced with one-piece guides made out of stainless steel.

What is more, the insert pop outs have been thoroughly eliminated thanks to this particular feature which means that you can use all sorts of line, making the rod quite diverse in terms of usage.

There is nothing specific when it comes to the length and it comes in a very convenient 6-feet medium length. This is something which brings a lot on the table. Right off the bat, it ensures that the rod is durable enough and that it’s not going to snap.

This is also complemented and made sure by the fact that the rod is made out of a combined blend of fiberglass and graphite, ensuring splendid endurance and longevity while at the same time keeping the rod relatively lighter in weight. Furthermore, the length is optimized properly in order to ensure that the balance is perfectly kept. Speaking of which, let’s have a closer look at it.

The balance of the rod is another very critical characteristic that you would have to take into perfect consideration. Now, this particular rod comes with sensitive and strong appeal – something which is also quite important for the balance.

This is further complemented by the EVA foam handles and the lighter weight of the rod. If you want to ensure that you get a well-rounded rod that you can use for longer fishing sessions, this is one which will do you splendidly good job.

The power of the rod is characterized as medium. This means that the rod will bend but not that much and that the bending is going to be initiated on the top of the rod.

This is something very important. The power is the characteristic which ensures that rod doesn’t bend that much. In case you are wondering, this is something tremendously important when the type of fishing that you can do is figured out. 

If you are looking for a rod which will enable you to go quick-water fishing, this is a product that you can take into account.

Same things go for the action of the rod as well. Now, this is considered to be a medium-fast rod, which means that it’s going to bend but only on from the top of it. This also means that the rod is going to recover to its original neutral state quicker that slower rod.

It is also very important to understand that the rod and the entire composition that it takes advantage of provides for a perfectly sensitive solution. You would always know when the fish is tackling the bait, which is something absolutely critical.

Conclusion:

While it is quite light in terms of weight, the product is stable and reliable enough to ensure that you can catch some serious fish while at the same time easier to use in comparison to other options on the market.

The fishing rod manufactured by Ugly Stik manages to bring the expected quality. With years of experience in the field, the company didn’t let us down with yet another particularly convenient option.

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