Bigwater 2 Piece Spinning Rod
2-piece heavy spinning series spanning 6'6" surf to 11' dedicated surfcasting in three power tiers
The Ugly Stik Bigwater 2 Piece Spinning Rod is a heavy-duty, multi-species series covering large-water applications from nearshore surf casting to offshore boat fishing for big baitfish-chasing species. The 2-piece designation separates this lineup from the 1-piece Bigwater, making these rods practical for transport and travel. Target applications include surf and pier fishing, striper and tarpon work, and shark fishing from shore. The blanks use Ugly Tech construction, a graphite-fiberglass composite, combined with the brand's Clear Tip design, where the final tip section is solid clear fiberglass for enhanced durability and bite sensitivity.
Ugly Tuff 1-piece stainless steel guides eliminate insert pop-outs during the stress of heavy lure casts and large fish fights. Fuji reel seats and EVA grips are standard. The combination of composite construction and 1-piece guide design is specifically chosen for the heavy-use, high-impact environment of surf and offshore rod use. The three models cover distinctly different size tiers: the 6'6" M-power (10–20 lb) handles inshore and light surf applications; the 8' MH-power (20–40 lb) is the core offshore model for boat and heavier surf use; and the 11' H-power (20–40 lb) is the dedicated surf model where casting distance and leverage over waves are necessary.
All three are 2-piece spinning, and the 11-foot surf rod stands out as a meaningful outlier in length and application.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 3 spinning
- Length
- 6'6"–11' 2.00–3.40 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Line
- 10–40 lb
- List price
- $84.95–$94.95
- Released
- 2021
Rods in this series
3 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW1020S662 | 6'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| BW2040S802 | 8' | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| BWSF2040S112 | 11' | H | Buy from Ugly Stik |
Model notes
2 of 3 modelsThe compact, lighter model; 6'6" M-power serves inshore boat and dock fishing for smaller species in the Bigwater category, bridging the gap between standard light spinning and the heavier 8- and 11-foot models above it.
The dedicated surf model; 11 feet of H-power is built for distance casting from open beach and jetty, where clearing waves and achieving 100+ yard casts is necessary for reaching productive bars and troughs. The 2-piece breakdown makes it manageable in vehicles and on the walk to the beach.