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The rod on the Elite combo is built with 35% more graphite than the GX2™ for a lighter weight, while the Ugly Stik Clear Tip offers enhanced sensitivity and strength. The reel is built with a cold-forged aluminum spool for improved durability and features four ball bearings and a one-way instant anti-reverse bearing for smooth reeling and line control. With premium cork for grip and comfort, the Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Combo is a strong but sensitive rod and reel combo ready for the water.<br />\r\n<strong>Specs:</strong>\r\n\r\n<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px">\r\n\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Length</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Power</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Action</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Line Rating</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Lure Rating</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Reel Size</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Line Capacity</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Bearings</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Gear Ratio</th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope="col">Pieces</th>\r\n\t\t</tr>\r\n\t</thead>\r\n\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5'0"</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Ultra Light</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Fast</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">2lb-6lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">1/32oz-1/4oz</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">25</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">120yd/4lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5.2:1</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">1</td>\r\n\t\t</tr>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">6'6"</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Medium</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Extra Fast</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">6lb-14lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">1/4oz-3/4oz</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">30</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">110yd/8lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5.2:1</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">2</td>\r\n\t\t</tr>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">7'0"</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Medium</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">Fast</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">6lb-14lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">1/4oz-3/4oz</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">35</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">175yd/10lb</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">5.2:1</td>\r\n\t\t\t<td style="text-align:center">2</td>\r\n\t\t</tr>\r\n\t</tbody>\r\n</table>\n\nFeatures:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>7-year rod warranty\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design for strength and sensitivity\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ugly Tuff™ one piece stainless steel guides provide excellent durability and eliminate insert pop-outs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ugly Tech™ construction with a combination of Graphite and fiberglass to create a strong, yet sensitive rod\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Machined aluminum handle for strength\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Machined aluminum spool with oversized bail wire for durability\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 ball bearings plus one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing for smooth gear feel\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n"

Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Combo

$167.99 CAD

Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Combo

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$167.99 CAD

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Length	Power	Action	Line Rating	Lure Rating	Reel Size	Line Capacity	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Pieces
5'0"	Ultra Light	Fast	2lb-6lb	1/32oz-1/4oz	25	120yd/4lb	5	5.2:1	1
6'6"	Medium	Extra Fast	6lb-14lb	1/4oz-3/4oz	30	110yd/8lb	5	5.2:1	2
7'0"	Medium	Fast	6lb-14lb	1/4oz-3/4oz	35	175yd/10lb	5	5.2:1	2