Catfish
Durable graphite-fiberglass catfish rods for bank and shore anglers, 7' to 10'
- Models
- 12
- Length
- 7.0'–10.0'
- Price
- $64.95–$84.95
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
The Ugly Stik Catfish series serves bank, shore, and dam anglers pursuing channel, blue, and flathead catfish with bait rigs. It is sold as a durable, value-oriented option for anglers who want corrosion-resistant hardware and enough backbone to subdue large cats without premium pricing. The range covers recreational catfishing from light river work to heavier reservoir applications. Construction uses Ugly Tech, a graphite-fiberglass composite that trades blank weight for impact resistance.
Guides are one-piece Ugly Tuff stainless with the brand's Clear Tip design at the top section. Handles are shrink-wrapped rubberized full grip for wet-hand grip security. Models split between standard and "Special" sub-families, though lineup SKU data does not include power/action specs, limiting precise differentiation. Twelve models run from 7' to 10' in both spinning and casting configurations. Shorter 7' rods suit tighter bank spots; 9' and 10' models provide reach for bank fishing larger water.
SKUs 1366949-1366953 appear to be the base Catfish line; 1521518-1521526 the expanded or "Special" variant with additional lengths. Both sub-lines offer parallel spinning and casting options at most lengths.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
9-foot casting model provides bank-fishing reach for larger rivers and reservoirs. Part of the extended SKU family; longer blank aids casting heavy rigs and sinkers from fixed positions.
9-foot spinning option for anglers preferring open-face reels with heavy mono or braid. Longer handle gives two-hand casting leverage for slip sinker and Carolina rigs.
Longest spinning model in the series. Intended for open-water bank fishing where casting distance matters; spinning handle lets anglers cast heavier rigs with less effort than a baitcaster.
Maximum length casting model. 10' suits large reservoir banks and dam faces where distance is a priority; the extra length also absorbs the surges of large fish on tight lines.