Inshore Select Spinning Rod
Mid-tier inshore spinning rods for redfish, trout, and striper applications
An entry-to-mid-tier inshore spinning series built for coastal species across US saltwater flats, bays, and estuaries. Primary serves are redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and striped bass. Designed for anglers who want brand-durable construction at an accessible price point, a step up from the base Ugly Stik line without reaching into premium territory. Construction uses higher-graphite-content blanks compared to earlier Ugly Stik iterations, reducing weight while retaining the brand's characteristic durability.
Ugly Tuff guides are one-piece stainless frames resistant to corrosion and guide insert blow-out, practical in saltwater conditions. The Clear Tip design provides graduated action through the tip section. Cork handles. One-piece construction throughout. Four models, all spinning, spanning 7' and 7'6" in M and MH power. Line ratings step from 8–20lb (M) to 10–25lb (MH). Casting versions in this lineup is absent.
The 7'6" models add reach for longer presentations and surf/pier scenarios. The series does not include lighter ML or heavier H powers, keeping it squarely in the middle of the inshore range instead of covering light finesse or heavier live-bait work.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 4 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 4 spinning
- Length
- 7'–7'6" 2.10–2.30 m
- Power
- M–MH
- Line
- 8–25 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–3/4 oz
- List price
- $84.95
Rods in this series
4 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USISSP701M | 7' | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USISSP701MH | 7' | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USISSP761M | 7'6" | M | Buy from Ugly Stik | |
| USISSP761MH | 7'6" | MH | Buy from Ugly Stik |
Model notes
2 of 4 modelsThe longest, lightest model, best suited to flats work, longer casts with light lures, and shallow-water sight fishing where a softer tip aids lure control.
The heavier 7' option, practical for larger redfish, live-bait presentations, and heavier lures like swimbaits and topwater plugs. The 10–25lb line rating gives room for fluorocarbon leaders over heavier structure.