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product_id: 360302594
title: "Carbon Casting Fishing Rod"
brand: "ugly stik"
price: "$197.98"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Ugly Stik"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/360302594-carbon-casting-fishing-rod
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 8’ length for optimal reach 9 stainless steel one-piece guides 7-year industry-leading warranty Carbon Casting Fishing Rod

**Brand:** ugly stik
**Price:** $197.98
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Fish tough, fish smart — the Ugly Stik Carbon rod that reels in respect.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Carbon Casting Fishing Rod by ugly stik
- **How much does it cost?** $197.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/360302594-carbon-casting-fishing-rod)

## Best For

- ugly stik enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ugly stik brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Lightweight Type-A EVA handle and conventional reel seat ensure a confident grip during long, intense fishing sessions.
- • **Built to Outlast & Outperform:** Backed by a 7-year warranty, this two-piece rod combines portability with the strength to handle 15-30 lb line ratings and lures up to 3 oz.
- • **Engineered for Catfish Champions:** Specifically designed with medium-heavy power and moderate fast action to conquer the biggest catfish battles.
- • **Unmatched Durability Meets Sensitivity:** Graphite and fiberglass blend with Ugly Stik Clear Tip technology delivers legendary toughness without sacrificing bite-detecting sensitivity.
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Guides:** Nine one-piece stainless steel guides eliminate insert pop-outs and stand up to harsh saltwater conditions.

## Overview

The Ugly Stik Carbon Casting Fishing Rod is an 8-foot, two-piece catfish-specific rod combining graphite and fiberglass for a lightweight yet durable build. Featuring a medium-heavy power rating and moderate fast action, it supports 15-30 lb line and 1/2-3 oz lures. Its signature Ugly Stik Clear Tip enhances sensitivity, while nine corrosion-resistant stainless steel guides ensure longevity. Designed for serious anglers, it offers a comfortable EVA handle, a secure reel seat, and a 7-year warranty, making it a reliable choice for landing trophy catfish and beyond.

## Description

Ugly Stik has designed this series specifically for catfish. All Ugly Stik rods feature the Ugly Stik Clear Tip for sensitivity, Ugly Tech construction for toughness and durability and Ugly Tuff one-piece stainless steel guides. Fishing has gotten too pretty. Unscratched sparkle barges with nuclear-powered engines. Rods that act like skittish thoroughbreds instead of unshod workhorses. Fish pictures taken for ‘likes' instead of refrigerator doors. It's time to fish the way it's meant to be done, with tough, durable tackle built to provide ten whopper fish pics for every one of some dandy holding a fancy rod and a fingerling. It's time to fish ugly.

Review: ممتناز
Review: Don't let the price fool ya. Very nice casting rod in the Graphite / glass 8ft 2-piece 15-30 lb class. Flexible tip section with nice smooth overall bend when fully loaded with 10 lbs. 8 guides plus the tip is a sign of the higher priced rods. Not 5 guides like you see on the other cheaper overseas rods. These new guides are bullet proof. No more inserts to pop out. All one piece stainless. If the gimble but turns you off well that's not a deal breaker. They make all types of gimble but caps for about $3 to $4 bucks if that's what you got to have. Have not fished it yet on the salt water bridges here in Fla. that's why 4 stars. I will put it through the test. Been fishing for 60 years, if loaded with 20-25 lb test and my Penn 140 or 146 squidder should be a winner and a great caster and definitely not just for catfish. Always use a bridge gaff or bridge net to bring the big ones up. Seen to many $100+ rods broken that way. Besides the 7 year warranty its a ugly stick always reliable. Aug. 13th update. It casts much better with the 3 oz weight its rated for loaded with 20 lb mono. Probably will handle more. The pole is on the stiffer side but very sensitive. Remember what its designed for Weight and Bait. For all you one piece pole fanatics out there with today's technology the two piece become one unit and still bends smoothly. All my Ugly Stik's are two piece some are over 25 years old never broke one. My Ugly Stk "Tigers" Spin and Conventional both two piece, they stand right up to my old deep sea poles that are heavy one piece. 30lb groupers are no match. Most poles one or two piece are broken when loaded past its rating with drag seized up.. Don't go over 30 lb braid if pole is max rated at 30 lb. Make sure drag is working properly. Got a 40+ lb Black Tip after an 3/4 hour of fight. This rod proved itself as a reliable pole with my 140 Squidder. The bend was scary at times with it in my rod but holster. No sounds or signs of cracking or stress. Now its 5 stars.

## Features

- UGLY STIK 8’ CATFISH CATFISH ROD: Designed specifically for catfish, balancing sensitivity and durability. From the makers of the #1 rod series in the world.
- 15-30LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM HEAVY POWER, MODERATE FAST ACTION: Built tough to stand up to what's next. Lure rating of 1/2-3 oz. Two piece fishing rod features Ugly Stik Clear Tip design for strength and sensitivity.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from graphite and fiberglass for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining legendary toughness and strength. Ugly Stik Fishing Rods are covered by a 7 year warranty you won't find anywhere else.
- 9 DURABLE GUIDES: Stainless Steel one-piece stainless steel guides provide excellent corrosion resistance and durability and eliminate insert pop-outs during rough treatment.
- REEL SEAT: Conventional reel seat offers comfort and confidence. Type-A EVA rod handle is lightweight and slip-resistant. Rubber gimbal included for rod holder stability, so even the biggest catfish won’t pull your rod out of the boat.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B011LVDF9O |
| Action | Moderate Fast |
| Age Range | Adult |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,619 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #56 in Spinning Fishing Rods |
| Brand | Ugly Stik |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (835) |
| Date First Available | 22 September 2015 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Included Components | Rod |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | USCACAT802MH |
| Length | 66 inches |
| Manufacturer | Pure Fishing |
| Material Type | Glass Fiber Graphite |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Power Rating | medium Heavy |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Dimensions | 137.16 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm; 340 g |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 8 feet |
| Style | 8' - Medium Heavy - 2pcs |
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Width | 3 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ugly Stik
- **Colour:** Multi
- **Fishing technique:** Casting
- **Material:** Glass Fiber Graphite
- **Number of pieces:** 2

## Images

![Carbon Casting Fishing Rod - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VzCFK9+0L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What makes it a catfish rod?**
A: It has plenty of backbone and a soft tip, catfish can be big, but sometimes are finicky. So the soft tip, and plenty of strength works out well! As far as my Missouri friend, I live in South Carolina, and hunt gators during season. This is my favorite pole and have caught several over 500 lbs?? I wanna catch some of your 30# cats that this pole can’t handle!

**Q: Is the 8’ an effective rod from shore for reservoirs?**
A: Depending on your reel, 8 ft. Is more than adequate. I use this with an Ambassadeur reel and it is absolutely killer.

**Q: can this be used with a spinning reel?**
A: They come in two versions. Casting and spinning. The spinning have larger guides for the reel to cast effectively. I have the casting version does well with 3 oz weight. Very sensitive rod

**Q: Some say one piece some say two piece which is it?**
A: 2 piece is good for travel...but 1 piece is much stronger and reliable to me...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 30 December 2025*

ممتناز

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***T on 14 July 2017*

Don't let the price fool ya. Very nice casting rod in the Graphite / glass 8ft 2-piece 15-30 lb class. Flexible tip section with nice smooth overall bend when fully loaded with 10 lbs. 8 guides plus the tip is a sign of the higher priced rods. Not 5 guides like you see on the other cheaper overseas rods. These new guides are bullet proof. No more inserts to pop out. All one piece stainless. If the gimble but turns you off well that's not a deal breaker. They make all types of gimble but caps for about $3 to $4 bucks if that's what you got to have. Have not fished it yet on the salt water bridges here in Fla. that's why 4 stars. I will put it through the test. Been fishing for 60 years, if loaded with 20-25 lb test and my Penn 140 or 146 squidder should be a winner and a great caster and definitely not just for catfish. Always use a bridge gaff or bridge net to bring the big ones up. Seen to many $100+ rods broken that way. Besides the 7 year warranty its a ugly stick always reliable. Aug. 13th update. It casts much better with the 3 oz weight its rated for loaded with 20 lb mono. Probably will handle more. The pole is on the stiffer side but very sensitive. Remember what its designed for Weight and Bait. For all you one piece pole fanatics out there with today's technology the two piece become one unit and still bends smoothly. All my Ugly Stik's are two piece some are over 25 years old never broke one. My Ugly Stk "Tigers" Spin and Conventional both two piece, they stand right up to my old deep sea poles that are heavy one piece. 30lb groupers are no match. Most poles one or two piece are broken when loaded past its rating with drag seized up.. Don't go over 30 lb braid if pole is max rated at 30 lb. Make sure drag is working properly. Got a 40+ lb Black Tip after an 3/4 hour of fight. This rod proved itself as a reliable pole with my 140 Squidder. The bend was scary at times with it in my rod but holster. No sounds or signs of cracking or stress. Now its 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***E on 29 January 2020*

Excelente caña

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*