Ugly Stik Carbon Casting Rod
- Length: 8 feet
- Size: 8 Feet
- Special: Medium Heavy
- Line Weight: 30 lb
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An 8-foot medium heavy casting rod rated to 30 lb line, built specifically for catfish and easy to transport in two pieces.
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ASIN: B011LVDF9OModel: USCACAT802MHCategory: Fishing Rods
Overview
Ugly's USCACAT802MH is an 8-foot, two-piece casting rod for catfish, built from a glass fiber and graphite blend with a medium heavy power rating and line rated to 30 pounds.
Catfishing calls for backbone to handle heavy sinkers and bigger fish, and the medium heavy rating paired with a 30 lb line rating puts this rod squarely in that lane. The two-piece build trades a small amount of blank sensitivity for a rod that packs down for transport and storage.
- 8-foot casting rod
- Medium heavy power
- 30 lb line rating
- Glass fiber and graphite blend, 2 pieces
Who it's for
Catfish anglers who want a dedicated casting rod for medium to heavy tackle. Not suited to anglers chasing finesse presentations for light species.
Pros and cons
- Rated for heavy catfish tackle
- Two-piece build for storage and transport
- 30 lb line rating handles bigger fish
- Two-piece ferrule trades off some sensitivity
- Not built for finesse or light species work
Performance notes
The glass fiber and graphite composite balances strength for fighting heavy fish with more give than a pure graphite blank, and the medium heavy power suits the heavier lures and baits common in catfishing. The two-piece ferrule construction eases transport but introduces a slight flex point compared with a one-piece blank.
Specifications
| Brand | Ugly |
|---|---|
| Model | USCACAT802MH |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Length | 8 feethigher than 73% of 31 fishing rods |
| Size | 8 Feet |
| Line Weight | 30 lbhigher than 90% of 32 fishing rods |
| Item Weight | 0.75 poundshigher than 75% of 29 fishing rods |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass Fiber, Graphite |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Medium Heavy |
| Technique | Casting |
| Target Species | Catfish |
Closest rivals on specs
Okuma Classic Pro GLT Rod CP-LT-762M- Item Weight 0.75 vs 0.68 pounds (+10%)
Berkley Big Game Spinning Rod- Item Weight 0.75 vs 0.26 pounds (+188%)
Sougayilang 4-Piece Graphite Fly Rod- Item Weight 0.75 vs 0.33 pounds (+127%)
- Length 8 vs 9 feet (-11%)
- Size 8 vs 9 feet (-11%)
Frequently asked questions
What species is the Ugly USCACAT802MH rod built for?
Catfish, with a medium heavy power rating and line rated to 30 pounds.
How many pieces does the rod break into?
Two pieces, at an overall length of 8 feet, which makes it easier to transport.
What is the rod blank made of?
A blend of glass fiber and graphite.