Jimmy Lee Armel
Senior Member
I like the M2 Inshore Speed Stick. Handles everythimg from trout to kings. Have a video but i am not allowed to post it here because it has my charter ne in it. Looke me up by name on Facebook and ill send it
I like the M2 Inshore Speed Stick. Handles everythimg from trout to kings. Have a video but i am not allowed to post it here because it has my charter ne in it. Looke me up by name on Facebook and ill send it
Toadfish rods are Chinese madeToadfish Outfitters ML 7’4” xtra fast. Made locally in the low country up the road in Charleston. Lightest, most sensitive rod you can find in the 100$ price range.
It stinks to loose a rod.when I first got my boat I decided I needed to step up my game and buy some of the more expensive rods, St Croix, Crowder, Falcon, Shimano..after a few "mishaps" I decided really quick I needed to go back to my roots and went back to Ugly Stik and never looked back
I am confident that you are spot on! I use Ugly's when I need durable and cheap! I guess you can get used to anything after a while, but I would never choose Uglystiks over lighter/more sensitive/more expensive rods where money was not a factor . . . unless durability was critical.Just picked up a St. Croix TRS70MF2 Triumph Spinning Rod 7' two piece.
Wanted an upgrade for my 2 piece spinning rod. Really like it.
It has better action than either of the 2 uglysticks I already had, and seems better balanced. Will get another when funds permit.
I have one of these in the 7-6 heavy version, but walmart is out of them. This 8-6 medium would be a fun option but not practical for me. Walmart is the only retailer for this model. If you want more info go to: Capt Dave's Sport Fishing on YouTube and search for this model: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespe...l-Spinning-Fishing-Rod/17474387?selected=true.
I think that was Capt. Dave's observation too. He did not like the GX2 because of the guides. You are probably right about the InterCoastal model being phased out. I don't follow it that closely, and Shakespeare/ UglyStik does not go out of their way to make their marketing moves transparent . . . I guess they figure it is a cheap rod and not worth their efforts to keep their customers informed about the details.Looks like this is discontinued. I'm guessing their " Inshore Elite" took it's place. I know I've used the GX2 Ugly Stik and while it fishes well the guides did not hold up well to saltwater use. I always rinse/wash after every trip. The guides started corroding after a year. The Inshore Select will probably be my next purchase just to try it out.