Ugly Stik Tiger 7ft

It was one of the thick ones. They look like they're plated with some kind of alloy that doesn't rust (as much), and it almost looked like there had been a little bubble in the plating and then it popped as the material cooled and hardened.

I'm sure it was just a little QC hiccup. Haven't heard of anyone else having the problem, but might as well check first.

The guy at Bay Tackle took a look and agreed it needed to get sent back to Shakespeare. They swapped it out for a different one, no prob.

It was one of the thick ones. They look like they're plated with some kind of alloy that doesn't rust (as much), and it almost looked like there had been a little bubble in the plating and then it popped as the material cooled and hardened.

I'm sure it was just a little QC hiccup. Haven't heard of anyone else having the problem, but might as well check first.

The guy at Bay Tackle took a look and agreed it needed to get sent back to Shakespeare. They swapped it out for a different one, no prob.

I've found burrs in the eyes of a fishing rod once before.  It wasn't an ugly stick nor was it made by shakespeare.  I now inspect the eyes closely every time I pick up a new rod.

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Thought I'd post this.. Some Ugly Stik Tigers/Lite

I've got the ugly stik tiger medium in two piece and it's a champ. It'll hold 24 once lead   trolling for salmon no problem.