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Description
If you’re an angler who loves travelling for lure fishing, the Shakespeare Ugly Stik Travel Spin is an ideal companion. Designed for roving anglers who like to keep their gear compact and lightweight, this 6ft 6in travel rod packs down to just 54cm, making it perfect for holidays, weekend trips, and airline travel. Despite its portability and budget-friendly price, it delivers the robust performance and reliability Ugly Stik rods are known for.
The rod features an ultra-lightweight graphite reel seat, lined single-leg guides, and an ergonomic EVA handle for all-day comfort. Rated for casting weights between 5g and 15g, it’s perfect for light lure work in both fresh and saltwater environments.
Features
- Howald Processed Blank Construction for strength and durability
- Graphite reel seat fitting
- Single-leg lined guides
- EVA handle for comfort and grip
- Over-slide joints for a secure multi-section fit
- Supplied in a protective tube for safe transport
Specifications
- Length: 6ft 6in (198cm)
- Closed length: 54cm
- Sections: 4
- Casting power: 5–15g
- Rod weight: 302g
Questions and Answers
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Would this rod be suitable for light salt water fishing from a kayak?
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Hi Lee,
It carries a 5 to 15g lure rating, which is pretty lightweight. If your planning on using bigger lures, or bait fishing we'd recommend something a bit more stepped up. We do have a dedicated range of Kayak rods.
https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/Shop/RodsKayakRods
Something like this would be ideal for light bait fishing....
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Would this be strong for catching tench and the odd carp? I am going away and this would be the best sized rod for my travels. Thanks
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What reel / reel size would you recommend?
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Hello Paul,
A daiwa BG3000 or 4000 would suit nicely. '
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what is the casting weight for this rod? thank you
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Hello Steve,
It is 5-15 grams.'
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Reviews
I used this rod recently for bass fishing in the US. It was very compact and was fine at handling the fish I caught.
I did have an issue with the connections between parts of the rod which would come loose during fishing. A couple of times the rod completely came apart during casts. This could be managed by constantly checking the joints but that isn't really something I want to worry about when fishing! I had seen this issue come up in reviews on other sites but it seemed like an infrequent problem.
Overall I was reasonably happy with the rod as I couldn't find many other options which would fit in carry on. I would just recommend bringing some strong tape, or giving the rod a good test before using it on your travels in case you get one with similar issues.
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Delivery
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