Carbon Salmon Steelhead Spinning Rod
Salmon and steelhead spinning, drift, float, and casting presentations across river and Great Lakes fisheries
Spinning rod series from Ugly Stik built specifically for Pacific and Great Lakes salmon and steelhead fishing, drift presentations, float/bobber rigs, casting weighted lures, and light side-drifting. The series fits anglers who want a rod that handles the sustained pressure of large fish on river systems without the fragility concerns of high-modulus graphite blanks. Priced accessibly relative to comparable steelhead-specific series. Blanks are 24-ton 100% graphite using Ugly Stik's Ugly Tech construction, a departure from the traditional fiberglass/graphite hybrid of the original Ugly Stik, moving the series toward lighter weight and greater sensitivity while retaining toughness.
Solid graphite tip for extra sensitivity. Stainless steel Ugly Tuff one-piece guides eliminate insert pop-out failure, which is a practical advantage in cold-weather river fishing. Golf-style full rear grip and carbon fiber foregrip. 7-year manufacturer warranty. Models confirmed from major U. S. Retailers. Six spinning models covering a significant length range: 7'6" M Fast, 8'6" MH Fast, 9' M Moderate, 9'6" M Moderate-Fast, 10'6" M Moderate-Fast, and 10'6" ML Moderate. Powers are M and MH (plus one ML) with actions ranging from Fast (shorter, river-wading models) to Moderate (longer, float/sidedrift models).
The progression from 7'6" to 10'6" maps to technique: shorter fast-action rods for wade fishing and casting, longer moderate-action rods for bobber setups and extended drift mending.
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 spinning
- Length
- 7'6"–10'6" 2.30–3.20 m
- Power
- ML–MH 3 classes
- Action
- F–M
- Line
- 4–25 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 1/4 oz
- List price
- $139.95
- Released
- 2022
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCBSPSS761M | 7'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBSPSS862MH | 8'6" | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBSPSS902M | 9' | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBSPSS962M | 9'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBSPSS1062M | 10'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USCBSPSS1062ML | 10'6" | ML | Buy from Ugly Stik |
Model notes
3 of 6 modelsShortest model, wading rod for confined river access, bank fishing tight runs, or casting plugs and spoons. Fast action aids hook-setting on side-presentations. Most versatile length for active river wading.
Only MH model in the series. Stepped-up power for larger Chinook salmon or heavier side-drifting rigs. Fast action at MH gives strong hook-set capacity in faster currents or with heavier split shot.
Long float rod configuration. 10'6" at M/MF is designed for centerpin-style mending and extended float drifts. The length is for line management and keeping line off the water in complex drift lanes.