Ugly Stik has designed this series specifically for catfish. Ugly Stik catfish combos feature Ugly Tech construction, Ugly Tuff guides, and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design.Fishing has gotten too pretty. Unscratched sparkle barges with nuclear-powered engines. Rods that act like skittish thoroughbreds instead of unshod workhorses. Fish pictures taken for ‘likes' instead of refrigerator doors. It's time to fish the way it's meant to be done, with tough, durable tackle built to provide ten whopper fish pics for every one of some dandy holding a fancy rod and a fingerling. It's time to fish ugly.UGLY STIK 7’ CATFISH FISHING ROD AND REEL CATFISH COMBO: Durable, dependable Ugly Stik capability, kitted out with an oversized handle knob for fighting big cats.UGLY TECH CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece, Ugly Tech construction combines graphite and fiberglass, for a strong, yet sensitive rod with medium heavy power. Includes 7 year warranty on rod.SIZE 50 CONVENTIONAL REEL: 2 ball bearing system for smooth operation. Features 6 stainless steel guides to provide durability and eliminate insert pop-outs during rough treatment.FRONT DRAG: Max drag: 16lb | 7.2kg. Durable aluminum spool. Instant Anti-Reverse system helps keep fighting the fish on your terms.LINE CAPACITY: Mono Capacity yd/lb: 280/12 215/14 195/17 (m/mm: 255/0.33 195/0.36 180/.038).GEAR RATIO of 5.1:1 provides smooth operation and mechanical advantage regardless of what species you are targeting.15-30LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM HEAVY POWER: Ugly Stik Clear Tip delivers strength where you need it and is sensitive to the lightest strike.ROD HANDLE MATERIAL: EVA handles are durable and lightweight. Right/Left handle position.