Ugly Stik Gold Overhead Rods Renowned for their quality, reliability and affordability, the Ugly Stik Gold series draws on 30 years of experience as the leader in clear tip rod technology delivering anglers a vast range of models suited to the many fishing environments encountered in Australia. Not happy to rest on past success, the Ugly Stik R & D team constantly refines and updates the range to suit new fishing techniques. All rods feature Fuji components and Ugly Stik’s legendary strength and sensitivity, representing an extremely durable, dependable and practical rod that will serve you well for many seasons. All Ugly Stiks feature blank-through-handle construction for added strength and sensitivity, Fuji guides and components, under-wrapped guides for durability and longevity and all Blanks are fully coated with epoxy for extra protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays.