Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spinning Rods
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Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Rods take the legendary Ugly Stik formula that provides unparalleled strength and durability and refines it with sleek, performance minded features.
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| Model TD Code | Type | Length | Power | Line Weight | Lure Weight | Guides | Price |
| USTE1230S661 SHA-0378 | Spinning | 6'6'' 1 pc | Medium Heavy | 12-30lb | 3/4-4oz | 6 | $79.95 USD | ||||
| USTE1025S691 SHA-0379 | Spinning | 6'9'' 1 pc | Medium | 10-25lb | 1/2-3oz | 7 | $79.95 USD | ||||
| USTE1440S701 SHA-0380 | Spinning | 7' 1 pc | Heavy | 14-40lb | 1-5oz | 7 | $79.95 USD | ||||
Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spinning Rods take the legendary Ugly Stik formula that provides unparalleled strength and durability and refines it with sleek, performance minded features. The Ugly Tech blanks used for the Tiger Elite Series utilize a higher graphite content than the standard Tiger Rods, making them lighter and more sensitive, while still retaining the toughness you'd expect from an Ugly Stik. The Ugly Tuff one piece stainless steel guides resist corrosion and eliminate insert pop-outs. All models feature diamond shrink tube wrapped rear handles with EVA foregrips. All Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Rods are backed by a 7 year limited warranty.
5 Stars based on 9 reviews
By Roy M.
zephyrhills,fl.
reel for ugly stick
July 14, 2022
could you please give advice if a shimano 3500B bait runner would be a good reel for this rod
By Kaarl W.
Ma
excellent product at an extremely fair price point
April 8, 2022
You can easily spend $200. + hard earned dollars on a very nice St. Croix, Shimano or similar high end rod, or you can spend $79. on the equivalent Ugly Stik Elite series rod and be very happy, for on average a 1/3 of the cost.
I recently took this new rod to the Everglades National park where we caught Snook, Tarpon, Seatrout, Drum, etc, and it was an absolute joy to use. Lightweight, ergonomic grips, & stainless steel guides with no inserts to fall out.
This is a great line of rods for those who demand performance at an affordable price. If you happen to break one of these rods (I never have in 40 years) you can always purchase 3 more for less than one rod from the overpriced competition!
I recently took this new rod to the Everglades National park where we caught Snook, Tarpon, Seatrout, Drum, etc, and it was an absolute joy to use. Lightweight, ergonomic grips, & stainless steel guides with no inserts to fall out.
This is a great line of rods for those who demand performance at an affordable price. If you happen to break one of these rods (I never have in 40 years) you can always purchase 3 more for less than one rod from the overpriced competition!
By Jacob
SoCal
Unbreakable
March 29, 2022
A bit heavier than expected, but good for the price!
By nestor
Florida
awesome rod for surf fishing
January 27, 2022
awesome rod for surf fishing
By nestor
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
sturdy rod
January 27, 2022
great for heavy surf fishing
By moto
North bend
elite tiger slays salmon
November 22, 2021
salmon slayer pole by Uglystik. Works amazing on salmon from the bank or boat.
By buster
Smith River
Great Salt water poles
May 28, 2021
use on the boats for customers and they love them. Never broke one out of the 14 we got on the boat.
Pair them with Penn spin fisher reels
Pair them with Penn spin fisher reels
By Aaron
Houston, TX
Sensitive
December 20, 2020
I was super surprised on how sensitive this rod was for a heavy compared to my medium-heavy rods I was used to. Nice overall feel.
By Chuck D.
Clayton, NC
Sensitive, Rugged, yet Pretty!
September 12, 2019
Great rod, just used it a few weeks ago at the NC coast fishing off a couple of piers and also the surf. The one piece stainless guides allow braid to pass through easily and I was confident an insert wouldn't pop out. Also, I was amazed with the sensitivity.....able to detect small nibbles from croakers for a rod that is labelled "heavy." If Shakespeare made longer sizes, I'd have each of them in my fleet of rods.
Pros
- Very sensitive, extremely durable, and real pretty to look at!
8 Questions &
9 Answers
Shawn Lachance
from Jacksonville, fl asked:
April 23, 2019
Are these the newer design with "silver" guides or the older style w/Figi guides?
1 Answer
UGLY Tuff one piece stainless steel guides
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on May 8, 2019
Russell Hirsch
from Brooklyn, NY asked:
December 31, 2018
Are these guides suitable for braided line?
1 Answer
These rods can handle braid
Submitted by:
Bernie
on January 4, 2019
Marl
from Cape cod asked:
May 29, 2022
What size reel are people using on this rod.
2 Answers
Marl,
4000-5000 size spinning reels are ideal for these rods.
Submitted by:
Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service
on May 31, 2022
Hello Marl,
Reels from a 5000 to 8000 size will pair up with these rods
Submitted by:
Bernie - TackleDirect Customer Service
on May 31, 2022
Ky
from Texas asked:
March 14, 2022
About the line rate. Is it for mono or braided?
Thank you!
1 Answer
Hi Ky, The Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spinning Rods have a monofilament line rating. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on March 15, 2022
Chris
from Massachusetts asked:
December 13, 2021
what is the difference between the tiger and the tiger elite rods? is one stronger than the other? what are the changes in the blanks and the actions?
1 Answer
Hi Chris, The Ugly Tech blanks used for the Tiger Elite Series utilize a higher graphite content than the standard Ugly Tiger Rods, making them lighter and more sensitive, while still retaining the toughness you'd expect from an Ugly Stik. The Ugly Stik Tiger Elite series have diamond shrink tube wrapped rear handles with EVA foregrips and the Ugly Stick Tiger series have EVA handles fitted with a rubber gimbal. The Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Series use a lighter and stronger blank than that of the Ugly Stik Tiger Series which are heavier and more stout graphite blanks. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on December 15, 2021
Charis
from Maryland asked:
November 7, 2021
going black fishing on a boat. would this Ugly Sick Tiger Elite Spinning Rod 7 heavy be enough?
1 Answer
Hi Charis, The Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spinning Rod model: USTE1440S701; TackleDirect Code: SHA-0380 would be fine for tog jigging and bait use. Keep in mind the lure rating is only recommended to 5oz. So I woudn't recommend using more than 5oz weights on this rod. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on November 9, 2021
JACOB
from Dover, DE asked:
May 8, 2021
DOES THIS ROD HAVE A GIMBAL BUTT UNDER THE REAR CAP?
1 Answer
This rod has Diamond shrink tube over EVA handles for easy-grip with rubber gimbals.
Submitted by:
Paul Olah
on May 13, 2021
Nick
from Middletown, new jersey asked:
May 9, 2020
Would the 6’6 model be a good spinning rod for fluke and seabass?
1 Answer
Hello Nick,
Yes, that would be a great fluke and seabass rod. Tight lines!
Submitted by:
B. Smith
on May 20, 2020
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