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Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rod - Primary Image

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Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rod

8950-BW1530S

For the challenge of big game fishing, anglers around the world choose Ugly Stik® Bigwater™ rods. Dependability, toughness, and durability is the backbone of this series. The Bigwater series features Ugly Tech™ construction with a combination of graphite and fiberglass to create a strong, yet sensitive rod, Ugly Tuff™ one-piece stainless steel guides to provide excellent durability and eliminate insert pop-outs, and Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design for strength and sensitivity. Paired with Fuji® reel seats and comfortable EVA grips, be prepared to conquer any situation with the NEW and improved Ugly Stik® Bigwater™ Series.

Length	Power	Line Rating	Lure Rating	Guides	Handle	Pieces
7'	Medium	10-17lb	1/4-1oz	8	B	1
7'	Medium	10-17lb	1/4-1oz	8	B	2
6'6"	Medium	10-20lb	1/2-3oz	6	K	2
7'	Medium	10-20lb	1/2-3oz	6	K	2
7'	Medium	12-25lb	1/2-3oz	6	K	1
6'6"	Medium	15-30lb	1/2-3oz	6	K	1
7'	Medium	15-30lb	3/4-3oz	6	K	1
6'	Medium Heavy	20-40lb	3/4-4oz	6	K	1
7'	Medium Heavy	20-40lb	3/4-4oz	6	K	1
8'	Medium Heavy	20-40lb	3/4-4oz	6	L	2
8'	Medium	12-20lb	1-3oz	6	F	2
9'	Medium Heavy	15-30lb	1-5oz	6	F	2
10'	Medium Heavy	15-30lb	2-6oz	6	G	2
11'	Heavy	20-40lb	3-8oz	6	H	2
12'	Heavy	20-40lb	3-8oz	7	H	2
15'	Heavy	30-50lb	4-10oz	9	H	2

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