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Keith, I could not find that rod available on the American market. Shakespeare has made the Ugly Stik for a long time and that is the backbone of their market here. It is a low modulus graphite/fiberglass composite rod that if nothing else has a reputation for durability. They also have an Ugly Stick Lite which to me is a better feeling rod. It is lighter and more responsive. The standard Ugly Stik is a little heavy and the action too moderate or slow for my taste. I also prefer the cork grip and foregrip on the Lite model over the foam on the standard model.

I ended up going with the rod from Cabela's. I stepped down to the medium heavy (rated for #8-#20 line) instead of the heavy model. I incorrectly listed it as being rated for #10-#20 line but it is in fact rated for #10-#25 line. The heavy rod is rated for 1/2-1 1/2 ounce lures while the medium heavy rod is rated for 3/8-1 ounce lures. I will be throwing lures in the 1/4-5/8 ounce range on this rod with most being at the lighter end of the range. I will also be taking a 2-piece St. Croix Premier casting rod and that is what I would throw anything weighing 1/2 ounce or more with anyway. Now I have to figure out what I want to use for a reel for the St. Croix.

I got a couple of X Rap SXRs in silver and glass ghost, some glow in the dark DOA shrimp, 1/4 ounce bucktail jigs in both white and natural, and some Storm Wildeye Swim Shads in pearl and shad. Between that and the mirrolures, zara spooks, jigs, yo-zuri crystal minnows, and everything else already in my saltwater tackle box I think I have it covered.

Skip

Here is a rod I really wanted. I have been watching the auction since it started but in the last day it has gone well past my budget.

Old Spinning Rod