Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod - The Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod is a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik Elite rods feature premium cork handles, Ugly Tuff guides for durability and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design. Ugly Stik Clear Tip design for strength and sensitivityUgly Tech ConstructionUgly Tuff one piece stainless steel guides provide excellent durability and eliminate insert pop-outs Exposed blank-style reel