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- Best inexpensive fishing rod Shakespeare Ugly Stik *Est. $40
- Best overall value Okuma Guide Select *Est. $75
- Luxury fishing rod Shimano Cumara *Est. $210
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Best inexpensive fishing rod
- Virtually unbreakable in normal use
- Good performance for the money
- Experienced anglers will want more sensitivity
- Heavier than all-graphite poles
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junk, December 18, 2008George Brown
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1. Field & StreamDetails/Subscribe
The article's headline is inaccurate because the Shakespeare Ugly Stik did not snap, the only one of the seven rods that didn't. It held up to 55 pounds of stress - the author ran out of weights -- and it was the cheapest of the seven rods.
Review: Give Me A Break! Fishing Editor John Merwin Tortures Seven Rods Until They Snap, John Merwin
About 50 reviewers give the Shakespeare Ugly Stick very high average scores, and even some of the most critical say this is a good choice for beginners who don't require a sensitive product.
Review: Shakespeare Ugly Stik Spinning Rods Reviews, Contributors to BassProShops.com
3. Cabelas.com
About 50 users give the Shakespeare Ugly Stik high average scores, most liking the rod's strength and price. Only a few disliked the Shakespeare Ugly Stik, with no common thread on the complaints.
Review: Shakespeare Ugly Stik Spinning Rods Reviews, Contributors to Cabelas.com
This website gives no indication of its testing standards, but calls the Shakespeare Ugly Stik "one of the best." On another part of the website, the Shakespeare Ugly Stik is called "durable and lightweight."
Review: Consider One of These Best Fishing Rods, Editors of MyFishing-Guide.com
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