Should I do anything with this?

[BrokeLoser]

I bought a few used (pretty much new) rods from a guy today. One he included is a 7 foot 12-30lb light / medium action Ugly Stik Tiger thats pretty much the newest of the three.
Should I use it for anything?
I usually fish a lot heavier than that.

[MrPatrick]

Fine for rockfish.

[BrokeLoser]

Fine for rockfish.

Yeah, this thing still has the plastic wrapper and price tag on it. It was bought at Sports Chalet, I wonder if I could take in there and exchange it for a 15-40 or 20-50 Ugly Stik with no receipt?

[yaknewb]

Yeah, this thing still has the plastic wrapper and price tag on it. It was bought at Sports Chalet, I wonder if I could take in there and exchange it for a 15-40 or 20-50 Ugly Stik with no receipt?


You prop could if you sweet talk a little how much did you pay foy it im looking for a 7 foot rod...

[BrokeLoser]

You prop could if you sweet talk a little how much did you pay foy it im looking for a 7 foot rod...

I bought three rods for $100..I thought it was a deal

[StinkyMatt]

Don't be too eager to "BEEF UP" for the BIG fish. That kind of a stick has many uses and may make some fishing more exciting. You ain't gonna be thumpin 40lb YT all year long, or maybe you will.:D:D

[BrokeLoser]

Don't be too eager to "BEEF UP" for the BIG fish. That kind of a stick has many uses and may make some fishing more exciting. You ain't gonna be thumpin 40lb YT all year long, or maybe you will.:D:D

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It just seems like I'm always fishing in rocks or kelp or some sort of cover and a heavy stick comes in handy for yanking the fish out.
I have way more fun fishing lighter tackle..without question..heck a catch that still sticks out in my mind...I caught a 23# yellow on a roached out trout rod with 10# test...80 anglers on the Freelance that day at Catalina...pissed everyone off big time.

[mtnbykr2]

Yeah, this thing still has the plastic wrapper and price tag on it. It was bought at Sports Chalet, I wonder if I could take in there and exchange it for a 15-40 or 20-50 Ugly Stik with no receipt?
use it to your advantage, take it back and spend the credit on what you do need....:jig:

[BrokeLoser]

use it to your advantage, take it back and spend the credit on what you do need....:jig:
Yeah, but I actually could use a 7 foot 'lighter' rod just not so sure about the 12-30 light action...hmm...it would make small calico's a lot of fun

[mtnbykr2]

Yeah, but I actually could use a 7 foot 'lighter' rod just not so sure about the 12-30 light action...hmm...it would make small calico's a lot of fun
well it depends on if you have a fav rod yet, or if you need a certain set up, but the credit would #1 be fun, #2 get what you need, if you don't need the rod IMO...

[tagyak]

i just bought a nice shimano rod from sports chalet last night. stinkymatt and greg andrews had convinced me that i should use a lighter tackle to attack those butts. mine is a 8-17 lb test and med fast action.
if i was you, i'd keep that rod and use it, for the price of three for $100 it seems like a steal. the one i got cost me $60 just for one.

[taggermike]

I say fish the hell out of it. What reel will you be using? I've used rods like that with Penn 500s to catch tuna and YT. mike

[Vikingj]

That's my favorite rod for halibut. Sensitive enough to feel bite but strong enough to bring them up.

[MVC]

I agree, that is a good halibut rod.

[BrokeLoser]

That's my favorite rod for halibut. Sensitive enough to feel bite but strong enough to bring them up.


Yeah, I think I'll end up keeping it actually. This will be my small bass and halibut rod
I'll mount my sealine SLOSH 20 to this rod