ugly stick ultra light or shimano voltaeus

[SHINNY]

looking to buy a ultra light to fish from perch to trout, ugly stick and the shimano are the last 2, which rod would be better

[Steve]

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....

[bigugli]

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.

[BillM]

Don't forget about Fenwick.

[kickingfrog]

Both have durability has the main selling feature. I'd hold them both and see which is lighter and feels more sensitive. I would also not rule out some other rods.

[Fisherpete]

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

[GBW]

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...

[Fisherpete]

I am not a big fan of the regular ugly sticks, but the lites (cork handle) are good (in my opinion anyway).

[limeyangler]

Ugly sticks are all right if you need indestructible, but if you want something with a bit more finesse go Shimano.

[Handlebarz]

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

[Joeytier]

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.

[Old Ironmaker]

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!

[wildeye rainbow]

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

[buick14]

I'd buy an hmx its close in price pending on where you go....otherwise ugly stick

[Steve]

hmx make great rods.

 

i'd suggest one of those as well.

[Tim Mills]

Fishing World has a bin full of Ugly Sticks on sale right now.

[NANUK]

Rapala F2 ultralight are awesome rods with nice crisp tips,

[Muskieman]

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

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