Shakespeare Ugly Stick Braid Boat Rod

Shakespeare Ugly Stick Braid Boat Rod, Modern, slim-line low diameter blank which is light weight and features a fast taper action. Distinctive matt black finish with unique shaped comfort fore-grip and fingered scallops for improved grip. An up-locking reel seat is fitted for increased fishing comfort while a shrink tube lower grip is provided for durability. Ugly Stik blanks are made using the latest unique version of the patented Howald process. The rod is made up of three distinct layers - the tip section has a spiral core of high strength fibre-glass and/or carbon, then a spiral woven coat of glass-fibre/high carbon tape with carbon fibres runs horizontally up the blank, and the butt sections are made in the traditional rolled manner to give a faster modern action. This produces a light fast action blank, 35% stronger than normal rods and yet retains the classic clear tip in most cases.