This rod has great feel and is strong enough for just about everything. I target big cats with these rods while drifting and they do not disappoint. When combined with an Ambassadeur 6500, you will have all you need to catch whatever bites.

This is a good rod for bottom fishing and drifting. It is sensitive enough to detect even the smallest bite but sturdy enough to handle the biggest cats. The Ugly Stik has always been the toughest rods I have used.

For river fishing for catfish, this rod is perfect. Works tremendously well for both casting and fishing off the side of the boat. Great feel when bait is hit! I will definitely be switching my older rods to this rod.

I purchased the 8' Catfish Special casting rod, and paired it up with a Ambassabuer 6500 C3 Reel. I plan on catching many catfish on Lake Texoma with it

I have been using an 8ft medium heavy Ugly Stik Catfish Special casting rod this summer with great success. Teamed with an ABU Garcia 5500 series round reel and 30# braid, the combo has handled channel cats to 38" with ease. The moderate action proves very forgiving when a big cat makes her way to mid channel and you need to pull back to keep her from running away. As an added bonus the orange/copper color blank reflects white and black light well making it easy to see in the dark (when we fish mostly). Will buy again!