$26 GX2 Ugly Stick Fishing Combo (FIRST IMPRESSIONS)

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5 жыл бұрын

05.25.2018
During memorial day weekend I decided to take my family to Rehoboth beach. During recent visits there I have spent a great deal of time fishing along the banks of Lake Gerar, which is watershed within a stones throw from the beach!
Having been in the market for a cheap and cheerful travel rod I recently picked up the Ugly Stick GX2 for $26 from Amazon, which is honestly a bit of a steal given that the combo normally retails around $50. Again, I was looking for a simple two-piece combo, no frills, so the GX2 fit the bill nicely.
Also, preemptive apologies for the *sniff sniff*. Hayfever was brutal.
#GX2Review
#UglyStick

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@ultralightfishingguy 5 жыл бұрын

RIP John Zug :(

@DanielJTeichroew 4 жыл бұрын

Just got this rod today, I got the 7' medium heavy, pairing it with an Abu Garcia black max for now till I can get a better reel. Can't wait to take it out.

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

It worked like a charm for me. As backup, back-of-the-car, type of rod I have zero complaints.

@cedarpointfanboy7317 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same setup rn the black Max is actually a good fit for that rod

@dustydime0729 4 ай бұрын

I've caught 25 # pikes and large blues on this combo. Love them.

@apandainvr1868 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was thinking of buying this because it’ll be my First rod.

@otpfishing968 2 жыл бұрын

It's a solid setup. The rod is heavier but a 10ft surf rod it is not. I'd say the reel is pretty average but will suffice for entry level needs. If you have a bit more in your budget a med/light rod with a budget reel is a fantastic freshwater option. Tight lines.

@chacemill Жыл бұрын

Great video. Laughed at the part with the wife and baby

@otpfishing968 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@shinobi1203 4 жыл бұрын

good video:) enjoyed your editing and easy to watch. make more:D

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have tons of video ideas but I struggle dedicating the time to create/edit them. I work full time and have a young family, so even if time is available there is that pang of guilt for spending hours filming/fishing/editing vs. spending quality time with the family at play. I'll upload something soon though.

@shinobi1203 4 жыл бұрын

@@otpfishing968 I feel you on the time management part. Even if your content comes out slower, I'm sure it will be worth watching in the future. I'll be sure to keep a look out for ya.

@DJChipsandGarlic 3 жыл бұрын

What braid would be a good starting point for perch, small pike? Looking to rid of the mono line. I’ve never used braid before. Cheers

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest, those species I have almost zero experience with. Pike were something we fished for in England but we're talking about 15+ years ago... I don't even think I've SEEN an actual pike in VA since I moved here lol That being said are you going straight braid or braid to leader? Straight braid I can't see why 12-15lb wouldnt be fine (speaking to smaller Pike here specifically). Kastking ain't bad, always served me well - even if everything else they sell is suspect. Hope that helps.

@STP-dh9gd 2 жыл бұрын

Mine was $47.00 plus tax yesterday.. inflation sucks!

@otpfishing968 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that deal I got was a one-off. In fairness though I think it's supposed to retail for $50 - even back when I picked it up several years ago. So $47 isn't that bad,.not for a solid combo like this. Tight lines.

@spitsomefire 3 жыл бұрын

I own two Ugly Sticks myself the rod it self is fantastic the stock reels dont hold up to well i got a Daiwa Regal 3000 on mine and a Lews Speed Spin on my Med Heavy one

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The reel is pretty bad in all honesty. I swapped it out for a Speed Spin as well. Probably the best $30 reel out there, which is perfect for a cheap and cheerful rod like this. Tight lines.

@alexthebest1401 5 жыл бұрын

Trying to get into the fishing lifestyle

@chacemill Жыл бұрын

How has the fishing lifestyle treated you so far?

@bonsai4925 4 жыл бұрын

Has Anyone counted how many times he sniffles in the video 😂

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

You should have seen it before the edit lol A LOT of it was edited out 😂

@marthavera8682 3 жыл бұрын

Im in looove w da coocooo

@Shurmash 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reading that braid can damage Ugly Stik guides. I'm thinking of buying a gx2 casting rod.

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

Can't say I've noticed the guides deteriorating, at all really. You'd have to send me the source for that claim so I can take a look, but I'd say that's a little suspect.

@Hunter-yj1yo 4 жыл бұрын

Shurmash it’s the cheaper braided lines that can do that to any rod

@mikeharrison8489 3 жыл бұрын

When you put a new nylon line on a reel, just soak the spindle in warm water for 5 minutes or so. That will stop the line jumping off 👍

@joshuatwyman2956 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 6’6 medium heavy rod and reel for bass and catfish and I love it even for 1-2 pound fish it has a breast fight great deal for the price though I will admit that the reel is very meh I really need to get another reel for it do you have any recommendations

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

What's your budget for a new reel mate?

@joshuatwyman2956 4 жыл бұрын

Less than 50 Im thinking of a piscifun or something at bass pro or academy

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

@@joshuatwyman2956 Can't speak on that brand, but they have the same sort of reputation as 13 Fishing if you get my drift. Invest in a Pflueger President at that price point, 2500 or 3000 (remember that your reel is oversized at 3500 - even for catfish, in my opinion). I've had the Plueger Trion and President for 4/5 years. They require minimal maintenance (not necessarily reccomended but that has been my approach) and work great every cast. I really don't think you can buy a better reel for that price point tbh

@joshuatwyman2956 4 жыл бұрын

OTPFishing thank you I will definitely look into those

@joshuatwyman2956 4 жыл бұрын

OTPFishing I ended up using a Mitchell 300 excellence reel my dad had. It’s from around 1999 but since his ex step kids got it for him he never took it out of the package it’s been working great for me in a few Months I still plan on buying an abu Garcia black max or silver max depending on which one my Walmart has I swear one day the have the black max go in two days later the have silver max. Ray is for the advice on a new reel

@derrick5216 5 жыл бұрын

When you flip the bail does it make a click sound ?

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the reel does make a clicking sound when you flip it over.

@derrick5216 5 жыл бұрын

OTPFishing thanks for the reply I thought there was something wrong with my reel!

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

@@derrick5216 Oh no, that's very common for spinning reels.

@alexthebest1401 5 жыл бұрын

Do these poles come lined out of the store? If so, what is the weight of that line

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

The GX2 does not come pre-spooled so you have to purchase the line separately. The type of line & size would depend entirely on what you're looking to target (freshwater vs. saltwater etc.) For freshwater I typically go with 12lb braided line as an all-purpose line, pairing that with an 8lb fluorocarbon leader for finesse presentations (worms etc.) Let me know what you're trying to target and I can try and be more specific with line recommendations, though. I'm not expert but I'd be happy to help you out if you're just jumping into the hobby.

@mattwojciechowski9799 4 жыл бұрын

If you buy it at Bass pro they will put 4# on it.

@jonathanfilms408 3 жыл бұрын

Most dont but you can ask to spool it with line if your at the tackle store or at bass pro

@joshmay8296 5 жыл бұрын

How do you tighten the line? Mine seems very loose?

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

Tighten the drag if there is little to resistance when you pull the line. The knob on the top of the spool will allow you to do this. If you were referring to the line on the spool itself try taking the spool off and placing it in lute warm water for a few minutes. It may help.

@joshmay8296 5 жыл бұрын

OTPFishing thankyou! I will try that :)

@wesley7202 Жыл бұрын

Here recently I was fortunate enough to find the whole combo of the ugly stix gx2 6.6 ft medium for ten bucks at my local Walmart

@billnye9021 10 ай бұрын

Wow

@carolinafrench12 3 жыл бұрын

What GoPro is that you’re using?

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

Hero 4 Silver. Probably the best camera they made, and I say that having picked up the Hero 6 recently.

@teamspade5003 3 жыл бұрын

The pole is heavy because it’s a catfish rod it’s made for somewhat big fish

@bobbywalsh7767 4 жыл бұрын

Wife..... “don’t let him touch that”😂😂😂😂.. he will be fishin in no time

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

With any luck. This was filmed a while ago, my lad is obsessed with fish these days. I caught a 40lb cuda back in October and he still talks about how "Daddy caught a big fish!".

@danielmedhurst5737 3 жыл бұрын

The ugly stick gx2 with a Penn battle 4000 for pike fishing whst you think

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

For Pike the 4000 might be overkill. Musky sure, but you're probably fine with a 3000 for Pike.

@danielmedhurst5737 3 жыл бұрын

@@otpfishing968 okay thanks

@danielmedhurst5737 3 жыл бұрын

@@otpfishing968 would a ugly stick be any good for pike it’s a narrow canal and what 1b ugly stick would you recommend please

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielmedhurst5737 Really depends what you're planning to throw.... it's a heavy, cumbersome rod so finesse rigs are not ideal (drop shotting for instance), but moving baits like cranks, spinners, chatterbaits etc ? Will do just fine. 6'6 medium would be an all rounder, including for canal Pike - don't worry about it being a 2pc. The reel that comes with the GX2 combo is solid, but if you want to spend. Little more Lew's and Pflueger have some decent reels around the $50 mark.

@corvetteman3332 4 жыл бұрын

whats the size of the reel?

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

3000.

@707Tino Ай бұрын

$26?

@arielcoppola9186 4 жыл бұрын

Iam having so much troubke with the reel:(( does anyone no why the line just comes off ty

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

If it's not staying on the spool it may have something to do with how you put it on there. You have to keep tension on the line when you put in on the spool. Make sure you're holding the line and applying tensions as it goes on - personally I like to hold the braid/fluro between my index finger and thumb, right below the first eye. This applies enough tension so that it wraps around the spool nice and snug. Also, when the line is on the spool take the spool off the reel and put it in lute-warm water for a minute or two. Hope that helps

@moblack5883 4 жыл бұрын

Jeez that sniffing

@AnthonyGarcia-uk5ou 4 жыл бұрын

I’m still new to fishing myself. But you might be having an issue because you put 12lb test on a rod only designed for 10lb test at 175 yards. It also looks like you maxed out the spool. I believe reels are designed to specific line weights and lengths to ensure proper casting and reeling. The video was very informative! I just wanted to point out what I noticed.

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

Most reels are rated for mono or fluro - rarely braid. I've got that spool loaded but it is braided line so I'll always get more yardage vs. what the reel is rated for (the thickness of braid being less than mono etc) Would have to watch the video back but I don't think I was having issues that day, never really do with braid tbh. Appreciate you pointing it out though, maybe I could have had a little less on there so no worries.

@Freakyaa0140 5 жыл бұрын

what size hook

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

Mostly 3/0 if memory serves.

@franknatkong2122 2 жыл бұрын

Ha entry level?? Alot of us Alaskans only use Ugly Stiks for salmon as big as 30 pounds. Day in and day out. But cool review

@otpfishing968 2 жыл бұрын

From a budget perspective definitely geared towards the entry level angler, but you can land some big fish on it for sure. Thanks and tight lines.

@hrlaej 3 жыл бұрын

Rip John w zug

@travismaxwell211 5 жыл бұрын

Running nose?

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

Allergies. Hayfever, not sure what you call it here? Running nose/runny nose is a common expression where I grew up.

@shaunhwhite 4 жыл бұрын

The allergy struggle is real.

@arkoffaith2587 4 жыл бұрын

Rona

@fishinwithjake9551 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone gonna talk about how overspooled his reel is

@SleezyBeams 9 ай бұрын

Ahh inflation a mf just bought this today for 45$ honestly I feel like it don’t cast that far tbh

@otpfishing968 9 ай бұрын

Honestly I got it at a low point. It doesn't dip down that far too often, if at all. $45 is a solid price for a combo that'll last though. Tight lines.

@SleezyBeams 9 ай бұрын

@@otpfishing968 what aftermarket reel would you recommended for it? I swear I only get it like 10-15 feet out at most I’m just getting back into fishing probably shouldn’t have went 3 times few hours each and won’t get a bite or nothing on lures might have to go back to my old ways bobber and worm 😭😂

@SleezyBeams 9 ай бұрын

And I’m not trying cheap lures either, even sinko worms wasn’t getting a bite maybe it’s the big ass pond I’m fishing but ik there’s some big boys, cat and bass in there. On the bright side I learned a new knot this go around 😂

@otpfishing968 9 ай бұрын

@@SleezyBeams I like Pfluegers lineup. Anything in the $50-100 range. Try a dropshot with a worm, work structure/lay downs and any pads you see. Basically anything that could cast a shadow and/or provide shelter against predatory species... Bluegill and bass will hug it. Go shallow in the early morning, working deeper into the pond the further into the day it gets. The Senko will land you a fish with enough repetition though, so you could stick at that and eventually they'll bite. Tight lines

@SleezyBeams 9 ай бұрын

@@otpfishing968 i wanted to catch them on the spinner baits, chatter baits hoonigan lures nothing was working most people catch fish deep in the middle where I can’t go on the shore, there is a spot that’s straight lily pads should I hit that with my frog ? Ik fish are in there because before when I fished years ago it was open water there lol I quit fishing because every time I go seems like I can’t catch anything and get bored and my girl will want me to come back and watch my son lol now he can go with me sadly can’t fish yet but he has fun watching trying to throw rocks in the water and will say “here fishy come eat”😂

@Gio-nl7eg 3 жыл бұрын

One handed cast lmao

@lilzink2177 3 жыл бұрын

Mine was $99.98

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you pick the combo up from? It retails around $50 at every retailer I've seen it in.

@lastcall170 5 жыл бұрын

Sniffing was annoying

@otpfishing968 5 жыл бұрын

Hayfever sucks.

@heroryan7859 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bass guitars I play too

@arkoffaith2587 4 жыл бұрын

We're all human.

@willmoua1 3 жыл бұрын

That accent....British?

@safeshieldsecurityscreensa2057 4 жыл бұрын

He’s got 2 much line on the reel

@lukejoyce6788 3 жыл бұрын

i couldnt even watch for half the video triggered my ocd lmao

@otpfishing968 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man that's what I'm here for lol 👊

@evannperez1888 4 жыл бұрын

I live in NJ HMU and maybe we can go fishing together that would be fun

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

HMU? Honestly I only travel up to NJ once a year, usually for Christmas as my wife's family are from there. Is the fishing good up there?

@evannperez1888 4 жыл бұрын

OTPFishing yea there’s pretty good fishing up her I like to fish in the Delaware river but I have a cool video idea for you so I found this lake that I’ve only been catching Sunny’s and blue gill it would be cool if you tried to catch a big fish out of it because I know there big fish in there when I threw the sunny back in a 6 pound bass jumped into the air then ate it but I’ve never caught a bass in there so far but I mean I’ve only been fishing in there for like 2 days so far

@otpfishing968 4 жыл бұрын

@@evannperez1888 sounds like a great spot mate, especially if that sort of activity was over just two days. The Bass are active in the summer so if you're timing it right (early morning etc.) you'll get on the end of one of those 6lbers, just give it time. Not sure I'd be able to get up there in your neck of the woods, my kids are young so I've gotta keep my fishing local (NoVa) unless they're tagging along. Tight lines!