BPS extreme rods

[rick f]

For a single all-pupose pole for my young teenagers to bring to Canada or elsewhere, for smallies and walleye, someone suggested the Walleye Angler series in medium, while another suggested the BPS Extreme series while on sale. Any advice on these for around $50 to $60? Thanks!!

[Gus]

My personal favorite for certain situations (putting on flame suit) is an UGLY Stick. I think it would be a great rod especially for a youngster. Most are 2 piece as well so storage and transportation is easier. I grew up on the ugly stick because my dad thought they were the rod that could take the most abuse. I still use them to this day for some of my fishing. I prefer the "ugly stick light" line of rods for the thinner diameter blanks and nicer cork handles. I use them for my shore fishing rods in BWCA and Canada where I would normally be nervous about knicking a graphit blank on rocks or where I just need a rod that I don't really have to worry too much about (such as fishing on a pontoon with a bunch of buddies). It's not going to snap getting unstuck from rocks or trees (Unless you are using some type of heavy superline you might break it then) and the sensitivity isn't all that bad. I'd get my youngsters ugly stick glass rods if I had youngsters! (some day) When they are old enough to appreciate and care for a more expensive graphite rod then move them into one. Just my opinions though.

[sami0115]

i havn't used an Ugly Stick in quite a while but i think that would be a great rod for kids to use. and i think they are very reasonable priced too.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Cabela's has a "whuppin' stick" which I think is the same thing, only cheaper. I'd check them out.

[fisher98]

I would go with the Extreme...they are a very good quality rod for the money...Bass Pro has other rods too that may be just as good..check their HSOforum and see what else they offer...i personally have 4 of the Extreme rods and I am very happy with them.

fisher1998

[JPSavage]

I am laughing at the Ugly Stik post as I too think they are a great rod for some situations, very tough and versatile......For top water with braid I love em....Mucho fun to play a Smallie on.

[delmuts]

although most of my rods are BPS bionic blades and i love them; for a kid,( especially if they are a beginner) i would vote for the ugly stick. i hav enever used one, but i've talked to many people that have them. maybe not as senitive, but very durable.

[river rat316]

Im gonna give the old reliable Uglysticka go as my crankin rod this year, I figured its perfect for that cause you dont need the feel! I have used them a lot in the past and they are very durable, you could haul up a 20 pound boat anchor with one, they dont have the best sensitivity but you dont need that in every situation!

[rick f]

Thanks much guys! Sorry to not reply earlier as I was traveling. Great ideas. Also, I had an ugly stick for years - good for casting cranks, spoons spinnerbaits, etc., but not very sensitive for jigging, tubes, etc. I have not tried the Lite version though.

I too have had good luck with the BPS Extreme for the money.

I am pushing it a bit to make one rod work for all.

Any experience with the Walleye Angler Series?