Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rods are made of graphite and fiberglass which makes them have a lighter weight, increased sensitivity, and better balance than other rods. These rods are virtually indestructible and won’t let you down when you get a trophy fish on the line.
Is the Ugly Stik GX2 unbreakable?
It retains all the strength and reliability that Ugly Stik is legendary for, while adding new features that improve performance and durability even more! Ugly Tech™ construction combines fiberglass and graphite in exactly the right proportion to render a blank that is sensitive, lighter, and virtually unbreakable.
Are Ugly Sticks lifetime warranty?
Ugly Stik® Rod warranty Your new Ugly Stik® rod comes with a limited warranty for a period of 10 years with the exception of the new Ugly Stik® Carbon rod comes which comes with a limited warranty of 7 years.
Why do they call it Ugly Stik?
Ugly Stik got its name from the “ugly” appearance of their first rods. The first Ugly Stik rods were very large, featured metal handles, the graphite color showed through the blank, and the wraps were black with white pinstripes.
Why is the end of my fishing rod clear?
I believe the tip is clear because it is fiberglass instead of carbon. Fiberglass gives the really soft tips that is super flexible.
Where are Shakespeare rods made?
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Do Shakespeare rods have a warranty?
Shakespeare® warrants to the original purchaser that its rods are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Shakespeare® is not responsible for normal wear and tear, nor failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care.
Are Shakespeare fishing reels any good?
From my experience, Shakespeare makes excellent fishing rods and reels. I have been using Shakespeare products for years and still have the first fishing pole I bought for myself (a Shakespeare) about 6-7 years ago. It is still in fine working order; although, I must admit that it has seen better days.
Are graphite rods better than fiberglass?
Graphite is considered by many to be the superior version of fiberglass, but while graphite can withstand more intense conditions than fiberglass and may be more appropriate for catching larger fish, one can’t replace the other. Graphite is best for experienced anglers who don’t mind the fast action of a graphite rod.
What is the little loop for on the bottom of a fishing rod?
Thus preventing tangles and helping to keep a rod together as a single unit. This part of the rod is usually the smallest and the guide that’s most likely to break off.
Why do fishing rods not break?
Can I return a broken rod to cabelas?
Rod & Reel Warranty Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s brand rods and reels are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase against defects in materials, workmanship, and against breakage under normal fishing conditions, to the original purchaser.
What warranty is on a Johnny Carbonlite Rod?
Extraordinary 10 Year Warranty.
What is cabelas warranty?
They have always offered the “Cabela’s Legendary Guarantee” that does state “In addition, Cabela’s brand products are guaranteed for the lifetime of the product against defects in workmanship under normal wear and tear conditions.”
What are Shakespeare fishing rods made of?
After using fiberglass to manufacture fishing rods and golf club shafts, Shakespeare began looking for other applications for the strong yet flexible material, having realized the benefits of using fiberglass as a replacement for steel.
Who made the first graphite fishing rod?
Carbon Fiber Along with Fenwick, the company that generally gets credit for building the first graphite-composite fishing rod in 1973, Lamiglas, Shakespeare and Garcia-Conolon were among the pioneers that brought hollow graphite-composite rods to the market in the early ’70s.
Do graphite rods break easily?
When graphite rods came out, they broke fairly easily. I was always on a quest for a stick that would not break trying to pump up a large grouper with 50-pound line,” Nielsen says. “Rods tended to break when anglers were fighting fish straight up and down: It’s all about the angle.”
What is the strongest fishing rod material?
At the other end of the spectrum, graphite rods tend to be the most expensive choice on the market today. They are the most sensitive and the most powerful when it comes to lifting weight. They also have the fastest action. That’s because, with graphite rods, only the rod-tip to the first-third of the rod flexes.
Are bamboo rods worth it?
Bamboo fly rods are ideal for the most subtle and delicate of presentations, and for anglers who enjoy the rod’s slow and very flexible action. Much like fiberglass fly rods, bamboo fly rods deliver a unique feel and experience when battling a fish. The give of the fly rod helps to protect light tippets from breaking.
What do you put at the end of a fishing rod?
The male ferrule inserts into a female ferrule. The handle is also called a grip and is where you hold the rod. The butt it the thick part of your rod closest to the handle. The tip is the most flexible part of the rod and is located at the very top of the rod.
What do you put on the end of a fishing line?
Fishing rigs are the combination of hooks, sinkers, snaps and swivels that you add to the end of your fishing line. You can also add a bobber or cork, or in some cases, a second hook.
What is the line on a fishing rod called?
Its located on the thickest part of the rod (butt), that’s why the call it the butt guide. Guides: These are the rings you see going all the way down the rod, they “guide” the line down the length of rod to the tip. The number, spacing, and size of the guides depend on the kind of rod you are using.
Can you fix a fishing rod that broke in half?
If your rod snapped, you can mend it together with a fiberglass pole and epoxy to hide the break. When one of the guides breaks, you can remove it and wrap a new one in its place. You can change rod tips if they snap or break as well. With a little bit of work, you can fix your rod so it’s as good as new!
How do you stop a rod from breaking?
- Don’t put a rod together indoors.
- Keep the damned thing in its tube as much as possible.
- Never put the rod flat on the ground.
- Be extra careful in boats.
- Check your ferrules regularly.
- Don’t “high stick” fish.
- Keep your hands off the rod blank.
- Pay attention.
Is Penn made in China?
RE: Which penn Reels are NOT made in CHINA? Senators and Internationals are still made in the US. Almost all of the spinners are made overseas.