You've depended on the originals for years because of their incredible durability and responsiveness. Well, the folks at Shakespeare have built upon this legendary performance with their latest addition to the Ugly Stik line, the Ugly Stik Lite. These newly re-designed spinning rods are crafted with a higher graphite content for dramatically enhanced sensitivity and lighter, slimmer profiles. All models have blank-through-handle construction for maximum strength and sensitivity and the exclusive quick-taper Clear Tip® design. Ugly Stik Lites have top-grade cork handles with comfort-fit reel seats, along with graphite twist-lock reel seats. And each has black stainless steel guide frames with aluminum oxide inserts. The ferrule-less design on these two-piece rods give you the strength and feel of a one-piece rod.