UGLY STIK GX2 Vs. Tarpon

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7 жыл бұрын

UGLY STIK GX2 Vs. Tarpon.
Ugly Stik GX2 Medium 2-piece 6-15lb line weight.
Finally got a Tarpon to test the Ugly Stik GX2. Once again the GX2 held it's own and controlled that Tarpon well. Pretty much worked flawless. Very pleased with my $30 combo. Next up full size Amberjack (Reef Donkey).
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

Пікірлер: 101

@lojofishing 7 жыл бұрын

Ugly Sticks are the real deal when it comes to power and durability.

@biassedbeast7195 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought I would see Lojo with 29 likes

@feralgoat3771 2 жыл бұрын

just gotta pair them with a Penn reel

@JimMFishing 7 жыл бұрын

You should get a Shakespeare sponsorship! You've really put that rod to the test and this tarpon sure seems to break the myth of two piece rods being weaker than a solid blank.

@FirstStateFishing 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the way the GX2's hold up. Best bang for the buck IMO. Keep up the great videos, tight lines!

@devinmoe7803 3 жыл бұрын

Hey its you

@mstspooky8821 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro I love your videos bro

@chowfun27 7 жыл бұрын

I had never watched your videos before but I'm running this EXACT same set up. Crazy coincidence! Penn Conflict 6000, GX2 6'6" medium rod, 65lb power pro braid.

@rcagle123 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have one ugly stick I've had for 15 years and still going strong. Just recently bought 2 more.

@hallroadrunner 7 жыл бұрын

Good job steve.I bought a 12-20 gx2 because of your vids.Icombined it with a kastking baitrunner 6000 series.The combo looks great.I haven't caught any real BIG fish yet.I don't have to,you have already shown me it can handle the big boys.Thanks for your vids.

@teamcramerfishing8441 7 жыл бұрын

You're an excellent fisherman, Steve. Seriously, you make it look easy.

@garywolf1893 7 жыл бұрын

Steve I admire how you continue to keep coming up with content. Got a love those Tarpon Videos

@jasonlib4032 6 жыл бұрын

I just got this rod and I am exited to use it!

@GrimReaper68440 7 жыл бұрын

awesome catch on that gx2. it's crazy how much punishment those rods can actually take. great video, keep em coming. take care. Happy memorial day weekend.

@cobbs 7 жыл бұрын

Man, tarpon is quickly moving up my bucket list. Top three for sure.

@puertoricoflyfishing4084 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite rod. great video!

@ephraimcaangay4815 7 жыл бұрын

Great job using the noodle. 2 questions: 1. How did you get a solid hook set with that light an action? 2. What was the total elapsed time on the fight?

@WildIrishSoul Жыл бұрын

My God what a beauty of a fish . 🐟 great video and thanks for review on the gx2 , I have one in the post . Thank you 😀👍

@nicolgarcia1572 3 жыл бұрын

Es pesca al extremo, tengo una ugly stik y mi experiencia con ella a sido sublime , buena resistencia y su sensibilidad es extraordinaria , felicito a los fabricantes .

@barneyewing2664 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome dolphin footage. You're right, on fly they would be a lot of fun. My wife loved the turtle footage. He was sure curious about your boat.

@yangyangs34 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel confident in taking my gx2 for yellowtail in a few weeks with a daiwa bg saltwater reel

@zamora3D 6 жыл бұрын

I have a GX2 6'6 for 3 years now. Its a very tough rod. The only issue I have so far is that braid have cut small grooves on the guides especially the tip.

@caryverhalen 3 жыл бұрын

Truly a fantastic video

@daviddelrio8994 7 жыл бұрын

Aloha, awesome video, hey what paint did you use on wood transom?

@theawkwardoutdoorsman8329 5 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues using braid on that rod? I thinking of getting one but some reviews said braid would ruin it. Thanks!

@BeAmbitiousNotContent 7 жыл бұрын

wow!!!! that was one long fish!!

@SnjurCro 6 жыл бұрын

Can I get suggestion on rod from Ugly Stik to use it for Amber Jack / Baracuda / Bluefish fishing… ? My problem is law in my country that I need to pay extra day license for rod rating above 30lbs for the line … So I need a good quality rod for good price like rods from Ugly Stik

@chriswalls5831 2 жыл бұрын

That pole is great congrats on that big tarpon

@bmorebatman2070 6 жыл бұрын

Because of this video i just bought two of these at the store today.

@henrydang8908 7 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy I'm heading done to key largo this Monday and was wondering if you got any good spot to fish deep sea? Let me know thx!

@Sofratnah 4 жыл бұрын

May i use sinker weights on Ugly Stik gx2 medium 6 on saltwater like big ocean in middle east? I just wanna know is that rod specially for cast or jigging or spinning?? What technique we can used on this Ugly Stik GX2 ?

@marcusevonblade2804 6 жыл бұрын

What that reel on the pole behind you? It looks badass!

@Brutal143 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@jimmyfiggs6293 7 жыл бұрын

How about hookin' a tarpon on a Ronco Pocket Fisherman rig?

@robertdecker2103 Жыл бұрын

I love my GX-2 more than my $700.00 rods. That rod does the dirty work!

@cambamb80 7 жыл бұрын

That was epic! Dear God!

@twinenk15 5 жыл бұрын

Between your video, CatsandCarp video, it just does not make since to pass on a GX2. Plus, you are using a 2-Piece. How is that holding up? Would rather have a 1 piece rod? Thank you

@cscratchy5126 7 жыл бұрын

Was thinking you were going to lose a finger or your jig, Then thought the Tarpon was thinking "damn that's a small Asian, I could have pulled him down" LOL. Nice video. Must be my Asianess not wanting to let one go after the battle, meat is meat.

@deannation4424 7 жыл бұрын

great job!

@cricky3166 Жыл бұрын

Which reel is best in ugly stick combos....?

@lizardboy1720 3 жыл бұрын

What pound test line did you use

@punishersoriano2895 6 жыл бұрын

great video,hell of a fight huh?

@rubes3353 6 жыл бұрын

what is this rod made out of

@flysubcompact 7 жыл бұрын

I believe I also have that same rod. Bought thinking it'd make a striper rig.

@mss0130 7 жыл бұрын

You took a kayak and caught a huge fish . And then released the fish back to the ocean. It's too heavy to load in the kayak. Wonderful kayak fishing. Thank you for your detailed description about kayak fishing information.

@mikec8086 6 жыл бұрын

균형잡힌말씀삶 they normally tow big fish if they are keeping it.

@vegaa1331 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought me a uglystik today at Walmart medium action 6'6"

@mikec8086 6 жыл бұрын

JGunner02 gonna get me one of those Thursday. See if I can get some monster carp I've seen swimming around my local pond.

@imaginewaffles1318 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikec8086 Did you end up catching the carp?

@barneyewing2664 7 жыл бұрын

How big do you figure he was?

@waltercuyugan7015 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2 GX2 and 1 tiger rod. I love ugly stiks. Nice video anyway sir

@Meditation409 5 жыл бұрын

I love the background music! What's the name of the music ❤

@1539Mickey 7 жыл бұрын

Steve does it again ! Nice Tarpon.

@coolkid_1019 Жыл бұрын

This makes me feel confident about my ugly stick

@deniserhodus3310 7 жыл бұрын

OMGGGGGGGGG that fish is huge nice

@AliexFolgueira 7 жыл бұрын

Ugly Stik rule!!!!

@siyuanthesuper1 6 жыл бұрын

Man that's crazy. A 6'6" Medium and fight that big and fierce of a fish? I might just bring mine to bottom/wreck fishing for black sea bass, porgy, and flounder then lol

@hayden.w983 7 жыл бұрын

one of the many reasons why I use ugly stick

@waltercuyugan7015 6 жыл бұрын

so sad here in Philippines i found only 1 pc rod gx2 and i want 2 pcs. and there's no available

@ccol009 2 жыл бұрын

-KMart! I haven’t heard that name in over 10 years. 😳😄

@jameshancock6570 5 жыл бұрын

What a beaut!

@samestrada2344 7 жыл бұрын

that pole and that dude would be toast against a Grouper Billy yup

@noahmerrill8165 6 жыл бұрын

No I wouldn't say that

@Goodie247 2 жыл бұрын

Man I cringed when you wrapped that braid around your hand when trying to unhook that fish!

@acciaccaferri 6 жыл бұрын

great.....

@wolfpacak47 2 жыл бұрын

dam and I was wondering how mine same rod could handle a bigmouth bass lol

@AliexFolgueira 7 жыл бұрын

I really, really don't like powerpro, I rather use spiderwire, maybe that's why you catch more fish than me hehe

@kheck044 6 жыл бұрын

what reel did u put on it?

@KeyWestKayakFishing 6 жыл бұрын

Penn Conflict 6000.

@noahmerrill8165 6 жыл бұрын

A better one

@teamnsa9439 5 жыл бұрын

I got a gx2 but hav3nt got to use it

@bruteforce4491 6 жыл бұрын

who no's the name of the song

@jamescoyle3687 7 жыл бұрын

can u do a catch and cook.with tarpon

@landonr8886 7 жыл бұрын

Fishcraft123 4 you can but you need a tarpon tag which is about 50$

@davidsukhu2032 7 жыл бұрын

nice fish to cook

@WildIrishSoul Жыл бұрын

And subscribed 😀👍

@ccol009 6 ай бұрын

Ugly Stik just needs to make the guides ACTUALLY braid compatible instead of just saying it. They need to Put on the aluminum oxide or titanium oxide guide inserts and build them well, strong, and durable. Them “saying the guides are braid compatible” doesn’t mean they really are. Science and long term Testing will prove that. The old ones were built better. The old ones have the braid compatible aluminum oxide fuji guide inserts to stop braid line from cutting into the guides. Ugly Stik needs to go back to them now. I Love my NEW model Ugly Stik GX2 and BIG WATER rods. But on the newer models the guides suck. Ugly Stik needs to put the aluminum oxide or titanium oxide fuji guides back on so the braid line doesn’t cut into it.

@windowclean100 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@FishingBDGo 3 жыл бұрын

Good video bro #FishingBDGo

@thatguyethan9900 5 жыл бұрын

Bought one today for $50 at Dicks Sporting Goods

@hawaiiaction.1976 6 жыл бұрын

action.

@muhdharith2790 4 жыл бұрын

this is my dream spinning rod, but I'm afraid theres a lot of fake product out there

@hamletrivero Жыл бұрын

In 2023 same rod $100 in Walmart

@xxanaxx7718 7 жыл бұрын

Bet you cant get a full grown goliath grouper.

@haydenduncan2384 7 жыл бұрын

Billy Jenkins this is the first time I've ever seen Asian person release a fish

@rusty9959 7 жыл бұрын

triggered

@cobbs 7 жыл бұрын

Hayden Duncan - Yeah, those KKK hoodies tend to blind you to a lot of things, lol.

@jchae35jc 7 жыл бұрын

that's fucked up. what does race have anything to do with this video? I've seen all races keep everything including white folks and allot who release. don't be ignorant son.

@Jmchit32 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Jenkins I bet u can lol

@jadawtolbert 3 ай бұрын

You need to be family friendly

@andrewkemilau 6 жыл бұрын

Steve, buy yourself a pair of fishing gloves.. You might cut your hands one day and you don't want that to happen..

@KeyWestKayakFishing 6 жыл бұрын

This way you are paying attention all the time. Same reason for no gaff.

@andrewkemilau 6 жыл бұрын

Still, everything can happen and safety is a priority :)

@tate.trades 7 жыл бұрын

first

@xxfazejadexx9644 6 жыл бұрын

Tate Beck no one cares

@Tilbily 6 жыл бұрын

My brother bought one recently, tightened down the reel lock nut, cracked returned. Breakable. They should make that ring of aluminum. Not plastic. I won't buy one now.

@genesisnkaidence8519 Жыл бұрын

Kayaking for big fish is bad for your back.. highly suggest y’all get some common sense and not do this type of fishing.. it’s 2022 get it together yall gumballs

@bruteforce4491 6 жыл бұрын

who no's the name of the song