Seeing some advertising that the 7’-6" Ugly Stik Striper has been revamped …
Anyone been able to get hands on one of these?
Thoughts about the new product … The rods look like they have gimbal butt caps on them which is something we’re interested in …
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2005 Sea Pro 2100cc / Yamaha 150hp 4-Stroke
Saw them at Lake World the other day. Eyes are single support versus current double. That is about all I noticed.
Joby
Haven’t held one, but did notice the gimbal butt, and eyes are different. Have not measured but heard they moved the reel seat forward making the back end of the rod longer but still keeping it at 7’6", which in turn shortens the rod.
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21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude
Currently bought a combo that came with a shakesphere all white reel on it, and has the line counter 80$. From what I can tell the butt of the rod is slightly different but thats about it.
17ft Scout
90 yamaha
quote:That's called single-footed eyes and I personally don't like them. Much prefer double or triple. They are obviously much stronger.
Originally posted by ChipmanSaw them at Lake World the other day. Eyes are single support versus current double. That is about all I noticed.
Joby
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I would LOVE to Gimbal mount my rods … Haven’t found anything to use to convert my existing rods … short of a drill bit, that is … 
I have a buddy rick that can put gimbels on your rods
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21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude
quote:
Originally posted by MurrymakerI have a buddy rick that can put gimbals on your rods
I can read this at least three different ways … LOL
Text me the info at your convenience … Thanks … 
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2005 Sea Pro 2100cc / Yamaha 150hp 4-Stroke
What am I missing, why would you want gimbels on inshore set ups? Are you using a belt for 6 pound Murray monsters?
What is the advantage? Something for trolling?
Trolling I guess. Used the 7’6" rods when I downrigger fished Bombers at night and wished they were gimballed to fit in the Cannon rod holders. Other than not sure unless LC has a different style rod holder for boards and fl’s.
Murray monsters…funny
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Originally posted by bioguyWhat am I missing, why would you want gimbels on inshore set ups? Are you using a belt for 6 pound Murray monsters?
What is the advantage? Something for trolling?
I have offshore Rod Holders on the boat … the rods will roll over from time to time … Gimbal rod ends help prevent the rod from rolling while in the rod holder … It’s not a big deal except when you’re trying to put lines out and the rod rolls wrapping the line around the rodtip …
Makes senses. Hate to break a rod tip off when a big fish slams a gizzard.