Ugly Stik Dock Runner Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

Obviously the reel is meh but this little thing is hilarious and awesome. It would be great for children but it isn’t a kiddie rod. It’s classic UglyStik invincibility and it casts great for being 36”. I keep it in my truck for random fishing and I would buy another one.

Can’t go wrong for the price. Rod is great, reel is mediocre but for $15 and some change for the combo, can’t complain.

I received the rod and reel yesterday and took it out today to go find out what species was in a nearby pond. This thing hauled in some smaller types of fish of different sizes. It worked perfectly for dock fishing! I have yet to catch bigger ones with this but for catching panfish and other smaller species, this thing works pretty well so far. I feel like a champ for absolutely scoring on a good working rod.....YESSSSS. UPDATE: After 5 outings using this pole, I can say it delivers well enough. I've caught fish every single time with it. I’m updating with more pictures of the most recent creek adventure. It slayed a ton of creek chubs and shiners along with other species. The rod sensitivity is good. I can feel a fish swiping at my bait and are able to get a feel for when to set the hook. Overall, I caught about a dozen different types of aquatic swimmers in the stream with a few I didn't catch on camera b/c they spit the hook. Using a simple bait hook with worm along with a split shot, I was able to cast this thing out 15-20 meters to reel in some pretty cool looking rock bass, panfish, smallies, and other strange looking species. I even caught a 2 pound largemouth on a 1/16 oz. rooster tail with this pole. Unfortunately, I got overexcited at the catch and didn’t control the drag on the reel. The line snapped off just as I was about to land the sucker onto the bank. The 6 pound test line didn’t hold, but I wanna believe I could have landed that bass if I had better control of the drag. Operator error, my bad. Now one thing I wasn't high about with this fishing pole was the reel itself. After the 4th and 5th time out, the handle on the reel began to stick and it isn’t a smooth retrieve anymore after a few hours usage. I’m definitely switching out the reel. The pre-spooled line overall was ok however, I’m looking to change that out probably with some Berkley trilene fluoro as well b/c why the heck not? This has been just such an easy rod to carry and use. I store it in the trunk of my car so that if I pass through random places with potential fishing spots, I'm able to hit the waters with a compact and convenient fishing pole to see what's living there. I really like it overall.

It's a small rod that's good for beginners. Works if you want to catch crappy, wouldn't trust for a big fat cat fish. Casts well and comes with all the parts. People may look at you funny when you pull out this little rod but that's prob no different than how they look at you any way when you pull out your little rod ;)

Would definitely buy again. Great product.

These little Ugly Stik Dock Runner combos are awesome for what they are. The short 3-foot rod is fun and easy to use, and both kids and adults enjoy fishing with it. Even though it is small, it is surprisingly strong, and we have actually landed fish over 20 pounds with these. The reel is a good match for the rod and being pre spooled makes it ready to use right away. Great value, very durable, and I cannot wait for them to be back in stock so I can buy more.

I love this thing the real is not the best but the rod is nice to have in the truck to fish on the go

Good length. Good product