Bellybuster Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 hello all, I've been reading this forum for quite some time now and have a quick question. I have an original uglystik from the 70's (todays don't even compare) and it is still in perfect shape after decades of use. I love this rod even over my St Croix and fenwicks. The guides however are now causing knicks in my line and I would like to replace them. can you fine folks please recommend what guides are decent? there are so many to choose from and I honestly don't know what is what. I don't mind spending as long as I get quality that will last. I will be using braided line. Thank you so much Belly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 hello all, I've been reading this forum for quite some time now and have a quick question. I have an original uglystik from the 70's (todays don't even compare) and it is still in perfect shape after decades of use. I love this rod even over my St Croix and fenwicks. The guides however are now causing knicks in my line and I would like to replace them. can you fine folks please recommend what guides are decent? there are so many to choose from and I honestly don't know what is what. I don't mind spending as long as I get quality that will last. I will be using braided line. Thank you so much Belly As long as you're happy with the guides that are on the rod call shakespear and find out which guides were put on originaly. I had the same Question a couple years ago about replacing the stripper guide on my St Croix premier and found out they used Batson guides as OE. It could only be one guide that you need to replace. Look them over with a magnifying glass and see if one is nicked,cracked or if they are starting to groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 I used either Fuji Alconite or Fuji Hardloy guides on all the bass rods I've built and have gotten excellent use and durability from them. For an Ugly Stick, I'd go with Hardloy. They're relatively low cost, sold in sets for different rod lengths, and will last indefinitely. The Alconites cost slightly more and are a little bit lighter, which is probably not an issue on that blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellybuster Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 thanks folks, I'll go with the hardloy guides as I can get them locally. Allot of folks don't think an old Uglystik is worth the effort but this rod has served me very well over many years and I can't bare to part with it. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
