Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Product Reviews and Ratings - Shakespeare - Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods from FishUSA.com

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Brand: Shakespeare Fishing Tackle

Located in: Rods, Ice Fishing Rods and Tip-Ups, Ice Fishing Rods, Shakespeare

With the Ugly Stik Ice Rod, experience Ugly Stik reliability and durability in an ice fishing rod! The Ugly Stick Ice Rods are available in two popular sizes, the 26 inch SPL 1100 and the 30 inch SPL 1100 in Light and Medium actions, respectively.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(11), Easy to transport(6), Flexible(8), Good tip action(8), Sensitive(5)

Best Uses:

Ice fishing(3), Small fish(6)

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Avid fisher(12)

Was this a gift?:

No(4)

great buy

By dan the man

from genoa ny on 3/4/2011

Pros:

Durable

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Strudy yet sensitive

good medium action rod

By Tim-T

from Danbury, CT on 12/21/2010

Pros:

Durable, Flexible

Cons:

Too Stiff

Best Uses:

Large Fish, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

good all around rod, I wish it came in a light action

Poor real handle

By Jeff from Decatur, IN on 12/11/2010

Pros:

Good Tip Action

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Great action on the rod itself, but the real handle is just a pain. I have three other Ugly Stiks that have the screw down real handles and they are GREAT. I will never buy another ice rod with this type of real handle, it's just a pain.

Best ice rods available

By coldfoot

from SW Wyoming on 10/18/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Last forever, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Ice fishing for any size

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

I've been ice fishing with ugly sticks for years, and they are my first choice for an ice rod.
I have tried many others 100% graphite and the like and they just don't hold up under the pressue like these Ugly Sticks.

Awesome

By Laker Taker

from NY on 12/14/2009

Pros:

Flexible, Good Tip Action

Best Uses:

Ice fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Awesome rod

Definitely an Ugly Stick

By Laker Taker

from NY on 12/14/2009

Pros:

Durable

Best Uses:

Ice fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Great ice rod. Bought the 30" for a laker set up that would be able to take abuse. This rod definitely lives up to "ugly stick" standards.

Missing the Basics

By Jeff

from Colorado on 6/8/2009

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Poor Construction

Best Uses:

Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

The Ugly Stick name let me down on this one. The basic rod is ok. The problem is that the reel mount just uses the friction of the handle to hold the rear reel mount in place. The rod is missing the Ugly Stick twist lock. Even a basic backing nut would work to secure the reel. As it is, you have to constantly keep securing the reel to keep if from falling off.

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Great for young fishermen.

By Pop Pop from Arcadia, Florida on 3/31/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible

Best Uses:

Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

I live in South Florida so I don't Ice fish but would like to try one day.I bought this rod for my 4 year old grandson because as you know the little reels that you buy at the store won't hold up.I was very satisfied with the Shakespeare Ice rod it's small and he can handle it.And by the way he can already make his own cast and is doing well with it.

Funky handle

By Sid Vicious

from Lake Powell, UT on 1/2/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good price, Good Tip Action, Light, Sensitive

Cons:

Reel Holding compartment

Best Uses:

Ice fishing, Large Fish, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Great Pole for Ice Fishing. Professional TOp dollar pole for an extremely good price Great Price. Very Durable and by getting the 2.2 LIght very sensative.
BAD PART:
The Reel holding compartment is pretty cheap. A couple of times when I had a huge fish on, it would pull my reel off my pole and my reel would fall in the water. That part sucks. I would recomment using some black electrical tape to help secure the reel. Ugly stick also makes a pole with a reel holder that is a screw down. I just purchased that one, but yet to try it out.

Best Yet

By DanAKAL

from Kenai, Alaska on 12/1/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Ugly Stik's are by far the best ice fishing rods I have used. Just like their open water rods they are practically indestructible. I previously would buy new rods every year as my rods always seemed to fall apart by seasons end given the rigors of transportation for ice fishing. So far I haven't had to replace any of the four Ugly Stik rods I have. These are taking a beating and working well. Not even a bent eye! My only con is that they might not be sensitive enough for some small pan fish. So far they are working well for me down to about fish of the eight inch trout variety.

excellant fishing rod

By nelson

from sierra vista arizonz on 5/20/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

River Fishing, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

i also use this rod spin fishing in lakes and small rivers.

Shakespeare Ugly Stick Ice Rods

By TAC

from Essex Junction Vt. on 4/4/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Needs larger dia guides

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing Perch, Small Fish

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

I use the rods for perch ice fishing, work great except the ice builds up in the small diameter line guides and rod tip. Rods are light weight and durable with great backbone.

i would buy this product again

By hooksetter

from michigan on 4/1/2008

Pros:

Flexible, Good balance to it, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

Panfish ice fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

it is a great ice fishing rod i have the 2ft 2 in.works great i use for pan fishing but also would be a good jigging rod for walleye as well

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love this rod

By The Greek

from Eastern Idaho on 3/31/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action

Best Uses:

great for jigging

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice Rods:

Simple design and the durability ugly stick is known for.

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