September 22, 2010

Sea Fishing Tackle: Shakespeare Ugly Stik® 6lb Class Boat Rod

During the 1990s, Shakespeare's Ugly Stik® rod line transfigured deep water boat angling. Subsequently, the 15lb class boat rod was foremost in sea fishing tackle. Unlike a lot of the rods in use during that time, the Shakespeare 15lb class was made with a lighter test curve, a quicker tip and was slimmer, more comfortable as well as easier to hold. Presently, Shakespeare makes a 6lb class boat rod which loyal 15lb class rod anglers are liking well.

Sea Fishing Tackle - Regarding the Shakespeare Ugly Stik® 6lb Class Boat Rod

Endorsed by WSF's (www.worldseafishing.com) celebrated Mike Thrussel, who also is a Shakespeare authority, this rod is close to the same length as the original and has a similar fast-action tip. Created for the modern angler, the Ugly Stik® 6lb class rod is 8'2" in length, which is an ideal length for all varieties of boat fishing. This model is a carbon rod that has a glass tip which is more powerful than prior models, in particular at the connection point of the glass and carbon. The one-of-a-kind proprietary blend of carbon and glass makes a more long-lasting rod with a better action.

Sea Fishing Tackle - A Number of Prominent Details

The Ugly Stik® 6lb class boat rod offers the standard fast action of its predecessor and extends remarkable receptive bite detection. The responsive tip is mixed with remarkably sturdy lower and middle portions, a great deal the same as the original. The same as the 15lb class, this type rod is perfect for medium to small sized fish. Nevertheless, with the powerful midsection it also can handle significantly larger fish, which makes it favourable with dedicated light tackle fishing fans. The blank for this Ugly Stik®, as you'd anticipate, is a great deal lighter than the first-made, so it's really comfortable to hold for extensive periods. The fore-grip is flattened and the butt grip is slim, both of which render the rod easy to hold on to too.

Sea Fishing Tackle - Ugly Stik® 6lb Class Boat Rod Aspects

The reel seat and rod guides are designed by Fuji and the spigot joint is designed with a foam spacer. Along with other considerate finer points are simple touches such as the included rod bands, cleaning cloth and nylon (not cloth) carry bag. When suited up for small fish, this rod gives a whole lot of sport with 4 to 6 oz. leads and also braided line. Even though promoted as a light tackle rod, many anglers have spoken of landing fish which weighed as much as 30 lbs., a real verification to its potency and resilience. Other characteristics are double-footed, chrome plated stainless steel guides that have aluminium oxide inserts. This rod furthermore comes with a traditional reel seat built with cushioned stainless steel hoods. EVA handles enable the rod to be even more comfortable to grip. The Shakespeare industry brings in excess of 103 years of professionalism to the Ugly Stik's® layout and build. For a great all-around item of sea fishing tackle, contemplate adding the Ugly Stik® 6lb class boat rod to your collection.

Your sea fishing tackle is a key constituent of both your success and pleasure of this demanding and pleasing sport. To learn how an Ugly Stik® rod may help you be a more productive angler, please visit http://www.keenstackleandguns.co.uk/. Or call Keen's Tackle and Guns on 01656 722448.

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