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the worst shimano is better than the best ugly stick.

 

unless your looking at the rod for a child who will throw it around like another toy.

 

go with the shimano. i believe the shimano convergence has a rod that would fit your needs....

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I have a 4 1/2 ft uglystick ultralite . Over 8 years it has been through the ringer from perch to pike, drifting harnesses for walleye, and the odd accidental carp. I love it.

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I have a 5' Ugly Stick lite, and have caught everything on it including a 20lb carp... is it super sensitive? No, and I would not recommend it as a walleye jigging rod, but for panfishing and general messing around it is fun and very durable. Great rod for the kids too.

 

Pete

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I had 2 Ugly sticks and now have the voltaeus and I like the Shimano a LOT more. Sold the other two for next to nothing...

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I have some uglysticks with blue thread wraps they are alot more sensitive over the orange/yellow wrapped ones. I have the 4'8" they are great I used higher end shimano rods for years but kept breaking them so I went back to UglyStik as they had very durable

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Not much experience with ugly stick's, but I really don't like the Voltaeus. Fenwick makes an UL called a Highlander (exclusive to CT i believe) thats about 60 bucks and it's an excellent blank.

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Form the money can't beat an Ugly Stick, like many I like both ultralites. My old Shimano Aero is the best one piece ultralite I have. Can feel everything down there and can handle a big fish if one happens by. All of them will break if you close the trunk on them!

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I like the Ugly Stiks for portaging into back lakes - they take a lot of abuse and stand up.

 

However, if I wanted an ultra light rod, I would probably go shimano but more likely St. Croix.

 

WR

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U/L Lightning Rod ? I know it's not on your list , but have a look , I have 2 and love 'em both !

( not to mention another 9 of different actions )

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