shakespeare ugly stik tiger bigwater rods Tiger® Spinning Rod The Ugly Stik Tiger rods are versatile rods that can be used across many species from coast to coast Ugly Stik Bigwater Spinning Rod

Both are great when needing to push back an opponent and land some heavy damage

Note 2: This 4-section pole offers flexibility

On the Big Manistee River where DNR stocks push heavy chrome fish into deep slots, the added backbone of a medium heavy blank helps control fish in strong current and drive hooks home on long-distance hooksets

Just be aware that even though Orvis claims that each version of this reel can span 3 different line weights (ie: 5-7 weight), the reel is a bit big for the lower weights of this category

You know the fish are there, but your favorite crankbait just isn't matching the local baitfish or the specific tint of the water

The scale typically runs from 1 to 12, though specialty rods exist outside this range