Carbon Casting Rod
All-graphite baitcasting rods with Ugly Stik durability for freshwater bass and general casting techniques
The Ugly Stik Carbon Casting Rod is a freshwater baitcasting series sold as the lightest and most sensitive offering in the Ugly Stik lineup while retaining the brand's durability reputation. Target angler is a general freshwater bass or all-around freshwater fisherman who wants a step up from fiberglass Ugly Stik models but at a price point below premium graphite brands. This series is not made for finesse specialists or tournament anglers, it is a well-rounded workhorse for moderate technique casting.
Blanks are 100% 24-ton graphite, a modest modulus rating that leans toward durability and feel over raw lightness. The solid graphite tip, instead of a hollow graphite or composite tip, adds sensitivity for bottom feel and subtle bites without the fragility of higher-modulus solid tips. Guides are Ugly Tuff one-piece stainless steel, resistant to insert loss but not optimized for braided line management. Reel seats are Fuji Soft-Touch. Winn split grips are a distinguishing feature at this price tier, providing grip even when wet.
Warranty is 7 years. Six casting models only, ranging from 6'6" to 7'6". Powers span M to H, all fast action. The lineup divides into: 6'6" M (two variants, USCBCA661M and USCBCA662M, likely differing by handle configuration or grip material), 7' M and 7' MH, 7'3" MH, and 7'6" H. Coverage suits standard bass techniques, crankbaits, jigs, Texas rigs, flipping, but lacks UL or L options, excluding panfish/trout anglers.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 6 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 6 casting
- Length
- 6'6"–7'6" 2.00–2.30 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Action
- F
- Line
- 8–30 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 1/2 oz
- List price
- $99.95
- Released
- 2019
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCBCA662M | 6'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBCA661M | 6'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBCA701MH | 7' | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBCA701M | 7' | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBCA731MH | 7'3" | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBCA761H | 7'6" | H | Buy from Ugly Stik |
Model notes
2 of 6 modelsCompact M model for boat deck versatility. 6'6" suits moderate pitching and casting in tighter spots; M power keeps it manageable for crankbaits and medium-weight jigs. The shorter blank reduces sensitivity at distance vs. Longer models.
Heaviest and longest model. 7'6" H covers punching, heavy flipping, and heavy swimbaits. At this power, the solid graphite tip remains useful for detecting bottom contact in dense cover applications.