Get the proven performance you've grown to know and trust from Ugly Stik rods in models designed to handle the specific demands of salmon and steelhead fishing. For more than 25 years, anglers all over the world have trusted the unmatched strength and durability of Ugly Stik fishing rods. Rods feature durable EVA foam grips and guides made with black stainless steel frames and aluminum oxide inserts. And they sport Howald Process™ Triple-Built™ blanks that consist of a graphite inner core for strength, an E-glass middle layer for flexibility and an outer layer of graphite for added feel. Rods also boast blank-through-handle construction and the exclusive Ugly Stik Clear Tip® design for guaranteed strength and sensitivity. The ferrule-less design on two-piece models provides the strength and feel of a one-piece rod. Blanks are Made in USA.