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Here is the link to the Ugly Stik page in the Pure Fishing website. All of the information you require can be found here. Hope it is of some help.http://www.purefishing.com.au/rods/uglystik/RegardsSteve

In the Traditional range, roughly you will pay upwards from $150.00, depending on the model. As I said in my original reply, Shakespeare have a huge range of Ugly Stik's to choose from. The best thing for you to do is pop into your local tackle store who stocks Shakespeare. They may not carry the full range, but should have enough so as you can compare the differences in each model.RegardsSteve

Overall, the Ugly Stiks are a good range of rod and you will not be disappointed with your purchase. As with all brands, they have a cheaper range then work their way up to the better quality and hence a larger price ticket. In the cheaper end of the range, there is very little difference ( if any ) to the Surecatch Sensortip, Silstar Powertip and Penn Powerstick. Compleat Angler or Tackle World should have these in stock so ask them to show you different models, play with them and make your own decision as to what will suit you, both in the type of rod and obviously the price. RegardsSteve

G'day pikk0nWhat model Ugly Stik is it, as there are so many in the range? The Daiwa reel you have shown the link to would be an ideal reel for Whiting / Rugger Snapper. When you are in Compleat Angler, if the reel does not come with a spare spool, enquire about getting one. You could spool one up with 10 - 12lb braid for your Whiting etc, and the 2nd spool with 20lb for the Ruggers. The reel will certainly handle it. Regarding the 24kg Rod....in my humble opinion, possibly too stiff for Mulloway and Snapper, but ideal for small sharks and rays. So many times I have seen anglers fishing for Snapper using a heavy action rod, and they lose the fish at the gaff, simply because a Snapper will try to dive and if there is no flex in the rod to give you time to adjust your drag, they will snap you off. Also another thing to think about, when fishing for snapper you are generally at the back of the boat, so get a rod that has adequate length so there is plenty of room to play the fish over the motor if you need to. RegardsSteve

G'day pikk0nWhat model Ugly Stik is it, as there are so many in the range? The Daiwa reel you have shown the link to would be an ideal reel for Whiting / Rugger Snapper. When you are in Compleat Angler, if the reel does not come with a spare spool, enquire about getting one. You could spool one up with 10 - 12lb braid for your Whiting etc, and the 2nd spool with 20lb for the Ruggers. The reel will certainly handle it. Regarding the 24kg Rod....in my humble opinion, possibly too stiff for Mulloway and Snapper, but ideal for small sharks and rays. So many times I have seen anglers fishing for Snapper using a heavy action rod, and they lose the fish at the gaff, simply because a Snapper will try to dive and if there is no flex in the rod to give you time to adjust your drag, they will snap you off. Also another thing to think about, when fishing for snapper you are generally at the back of the boat, so get a rod that has adequate length so there is plenty of room to play the fish over the motor if you need to. RegardsSteve

For the price that you want to spend, I would highly recommend a Wilson Live Fibre or Texalium. I personally use Live Fibre rods and I cannot fault them. I will be having a Sale in my shop starting Friday 25th November and lasting until the 31st December where I will be selling all of the Rods, Reels and Combo's for a maximum price of wholesale cost plus 10% plus GST.RegardsSteve - Let's Go Fishin'