ugly stik 9 guide rod Shakespeare USESCA902XH Elite Cast Rod, 9', 2 Pc Ugly Stik GX2 is the next generation of Ugly Stik that combines the heritage and tradition of the original while maintaining the strength and durability Ugly Stik is known for Ugly Stik Bigwater Conventional Rod

Reel-wise, the best reels for shark fishing are medium to large, offshore-style spinning reels such as the Penn Slammer, Shimano Saragossa or Okuma Salina models in the 7000, 8000 or 10,000 size range

Prepare Your Workspace Lay the fish on a flat, non-slip surface like a rock, cutting board, or cleaning mat

As you might expect from a custom Daiwa reel, these expectations are not only met but exceeded

The chosen compound, coupled with Titanium disks not only withstands temperatures in excess of 200C, but provides a silky smooth drag with virtually no stick-slip, a phenomenon that that plagued fly reel designers for many years

These have huge, tapered spools that allow the line to peel off with almost zero friction