what do you ugly stick haters use?

[ste6168]

I dont HATE them either, because I do own one...  I own a 7' MH Ugly Stick for chunk baiting for catfish only.  For this I think they are great because I dont have to hold it all day nor do I have to actually "fish" with it.  All I do is real it in after the cat takes off with my drag.  On the other hand I use a Bionic Blade most of the time and will eventually own an Extreme also.  I think they are both great rods, but will probably also buy another 7' Ugly stick for another cat rod.  Overall, I dont HATE them, but would not want to use them for anything but catfish

[extreme1018]

BPS pro qualifier $119 but go on sale about twice a yeaqr

[SneakySnook]

G-loomis rod is all I use. I do use the ugly stick inshore spinning rod for saltwater pier fishing and I think it's a good rod but it's no g-loomis. I have a 7'7" g-loomis bronzeback spinning rod that I just love for bass and beach fishing.

[jaslfan]

I certainly don't hate Ugly Sticks. I have 5 of them.

But I don't use anything but the lightest action ones now because they are HEAVY.

I'm using BPS Pro Qualifiers and Extremes now. I don't have to add nearly as much weight to balance them because they are so much lighter. First time out with my first PQ I caught 2 nice bass that I'm sure I would never have felt with my Ugly Stick.

I thought I might keep one for crankin' since they're so soft on the tip, but my BPS Crankin' Stick is way lighter.

I'll never go back, and I used to love 'em.

[rvrnr64]

My eyes have been opened. I bought 2 BPS Extremes and love them even though my fishing trips have kinda sucked lately because of one thing or another. I guess what is said is true, they call it fishing not catching for a reason. I will continue to use my Sticks 'cause they have caught many a fish including a 3.5lb smallie but am going to get some more BPS Extremes as well as other  "on sale" rods. It would be nice if someone would alert me of a killer sale on rods when it happens.  

[The Next KVD]

I still have an ugly stick for panfish when bass season is closed in Minnesota.  If u want a decent rod at an affordable price St. Croix Triumph series are great! depending on the size and action they run from $40 to $70.

[Guest SkyChimp]

I don't hate Ugly Stiks.  I think they are underrated and next to impossible to break.

I have 3 All Star rods (2 American Clasics, 1 Team All Star IM10) , 5 Browning rods (4 Medallions, 1 Citori), 1 BPS Bionic Blade, and 3 Ugly Stiks.  

IMO, the Browning Medallions sold by BPS for $50 are fantastic rods for the money.  

[perch-jerker60]

Never really "hated" the ungly stick, I fish the Berk Bionix and an old school lowes......