ugly stik 8 ft combo 7' Ugly Tuff Spincast Fishing Rod and Reel Spincast Combo, Ugly Tech Construction with Clear Tip Design, Size 20 3 Ball Bearing Casting Reel : Sports & Outdoors The Bigwater series features Ugly Tech construction with a combination of graphite and fiberglass to create a strong Ugly Stik Complete Spinning Kit

The advantage of fishing in a larger body of water is the large variation in water depth and the greater diversity of habitat and prey species

The mechanical line counter measures line in feet as it pulls out for extreme trolling and/or downrigging accuracy

When a pike commits, it transfers power quickly for a clean hookset while staying connected during sudden head shakes

Summer Forage That Drives Surface Activity Several food sources push bass toward surface feeding in summer

While Orvis makes another slightly less expensive beginner outfit, the Encounter (see more below), between the two, we chose the Clearwater as our Upgrade winner for its balance, aesthetics, durability, versatility, fly line upgrade, better quality reel, and extended 25-year warranty