Ugly Stik® Warranty & Service

Ugly Stik® warrants to the original purchaser that its Ugly Stik® products are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of purchase. 

Ugly Stik® is not responsible for normal wear and tear, for products used commercially or for failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care. There are no other express warranties beyond the terms of this limited warranty. In no event shall any implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, extend beyond the duration of the express warranty contained herein. In no event shall Ugly Stik® be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. For instructions on requesting repair or replacement of your Ugly Stik® product, please see Reel Service & Warranty, Rod Warranty or Tools & Equipment Warranty below.

Reel Service & Warranty: 
Ugly Stik® warrants to the original purchaser that its reels are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Ugly Stik Tuff reels have a (7) year from date of purchase warranty. Ugly Stik® is not responsible for normal wear and tear, nor failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care. We would like to help you maintain your Ugly Stik® reel so that you may continue to fish with confidence. If you have an issue with your reel that requires service we suggest that you send it to one of our Factory Service Centers for evaluation by a trained technician.

In the U.S.

Ugly Stik Factory Service Center
3028 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(800) 466-5643

In Canada
Canada Mike’s Tackle Repair
#108-31060 Peardonville Rd.
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6K5
(604) 855-1119

Rocky's Tackle Repair
10 Kitchener Street
Building B 
Orilla, Ontario, L3V 6Z9
(705) 325-3526

To help us best service your reel, please print out and complete a Reel Repair/Replacement Form. Include the completed form, plus a check or money order payable to Pure Fishing for $6.75 handling and return shipping with your reel when you send it in for repair. If you are requesting repair under warranty, please also send a copy of your dated receipt. Package your reel carefully to avoid damage. We suggest sending your reel via UPS, FedEx or insured mail and recording your tracking number.

Rods Warranty: 

Ugly Stik® warrants to the original purchaser that its rods are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of seven (7) year from the date of purchase. Ugly Stik® is not responsible for normal wear and tear, nor failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care. This applies to either rods purchased separately or as a combo unit. Ugly Stik®  warrants to the original purchaser that its rods are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of seven (7) years, depending on the type of Ugly Stik®, from the date of purchase. Ugly Stik®  is not responsible for normal wear and tear, nor failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care. This applies to either rods purchased separately or as a combo unit, reels within a combo only have a one (1) year warranty from date of purchase.

We do not offer repair or parts for rods. If your rod failed due to a manufacturing defect and is still under warranty, we will be happy to replace it with a new rod of the same or a comparable model. If your rod is within the original warranty period, we will need to inspect your rod to determine the nature of the defect.


Please send the following items to support@uglystik.com
These easy steps will help us take care of your warranty claim as efficiently as possible:

1. Photograph of rod clearly showing brand and model – directly above handle

2. Photograph clearly showing the broken area(s) of the rod

3. Copy of the dated receipt or proof of purchase

4. A brief description of how your rod broke

5. Your address and a daytime contact number Rods under warranty will be replaced for a processing fee of $9.95 US or $10.55 CAD.

In the event your rod is no longer manufactured or is currently unavailable, we will also contact you to discuss your replacement options. Rods that do not qualify for warranty replacement may also be submitted for a discounted replacement. Please contact us directly for details at (800) 466-5643 .

Tools & Equipment Warranty: 
Ugly Stik® warrants to the original purchaser that its tools and equipment are free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of seven (7) year from the date of purchase. Ugly Stik®  is not responsible for normal wear and tear, nor failures caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, misuse or improper care.

We do not offer repair or parts for tools or equipment. If your product failed due to a manufacturing defect and is still under warranty, we will be happy to replace it with a new product of the same or a comparable model. If your product is within the original warranty period with the dated proof of purchase, we will need to inspect your product to determine the nature of the defect. Please send the following items to support@uglystik.com

These easy steps will help us take care of your warranty claim as efficiently as possible:

1. Photograph of product clearly showing brand, model number, and date code located near the line/lure rating on the rod

2. Photograph clearly showing the broken area(s) of the product

3. Copy of the dated receipt or dated proof of purchase

4. A brief description of how your product broke

5. Your physical mailing address and a daytime contact number Products under warranty will be replaced for a processing fee of $9.95 US or $10.55 CAD. 

In the event your product is no longer manufactured or is currently unavailable, we will also contact you to discuss your replacement options. Products that do not qualify for warranty replacement may also be submitted for a discounted replacement.

Please contact us directly for details at (800) 466-5643
Monday - Friday 
8:00am -6:00pm EST