Ugly Stik GX2 6’6″ Spinning Combo

 Ugly Stik GX2 carries the same reputation it’s had for generations: durable, dependable, and forgiving enough to make you look like you know what you’re doing (even when you don’t).

It’s the rod-and-reel combo you buy once, use forever, and eventually hand down with a few good stories and a couple of scratches.

Why We Like It

• Classic construction, smarter balance: Graphite and fiberglass blend gives it that signature toughness while shaving off just enough weight to keep it lively.

• Strong and sensitive: The famous Ugly Stik Clear Tip lets you feel a bluegill nibble or a bass thump without snapping under pressure.

• Ready-to-roll reel: The size 35 spinning reel features an oversized bail, smooth 5.2:1 gear ratio, and a steady 30” line recovery with every crank.

• Durable through and through: PVD-coated Ugly Tuff guides resist corrosion and reduce line fray — so you spend more time fishing and less time retying.

• No-frills reliability: Everything on this combo is designed to work, not wow. And that’s exactly why it’s the most trusted name in fishing.

Specs

• Rod Length: 6’6″ • 2-piece

• Power/Action: Medium / Moderate-Fast

• Line Rating: 6–15 lb

• Lure Weight: 1/8–5/8 oz

• Reel Size: 35 spinning reel

• Gear Ratio: 5.2:1

• Recovery Rate: 30″ per turn

• Guides: 6 one-piece stainless steel Ugly Tuff guides

• Construction: Graphite + fiberglass (Ugly Tech)

• Color: Black/Red

Perfect For

• New anglers who want gear they can’t easily break

• Parents buying for kids (and hoping not to replace it next season)

• Old-school fishers who like “tough and simple”

• Anyone who’d rather spend their money on bait, not brand hype

Our Take

The GX2 keeps it real — a reliable combo that doesn’t care how many followers you have, how clean your boat is, or what color your line matches. It just catches fish.

And when you finally do upgrade someday, you’ll still keep this one in the corner. After all, you did catch your first fish with it.