For the challenge of big game fishing, anglers around the world choose Ugly Stik® Bigwater™ rods. Dependability, toughness, and durability is the backbone of this series. The Bigwater series features Ugly Tech™ construction with a combination of graphite and fiberglass to create a strong, yet sensitive rod, Ugly Tuff™ one-piece stainless steel guides to provide excellent durability and eliminate insert pop-outs, and Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design for strength and sensitivity. Paired with Fuji® reel seats and comfortable EVA grips, be prepared to conquer any situation with the NEW and improved Ugly Stik® Bigwater™ Series which are now paired with some of PENN's toughest saltwater reels.
- HT-100™ drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads
- 4 sealed stainless steel ball bearings
- Ugly Tech™ Construction
- Ugly Stik Clear Tip® (select models)
- Ugly Tuff™ Guides
- Fuji® Reel Seat
- Durable Rubber Gimbal (select models)
- Comfortable EVA Grips
| Model Number | BWS1017S701PURIV4000 | BWS1225S701PURIV5000 | BWS1530S701PURIV6000 | BWS1220S802PURIV5000 | BWS2040S701PURIV8000 | BWS1530S902PURIV8000 | BWS1530S102PURIV8000 |
| Sku | 1545937 | 1545938 | 1545979 | 1545981 | 1545980 | 1545982 | 1545983 |
| Anti-Reverse Feature | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse |
| Bearing Count | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Braid Capacity Yd/Lb | 360/15 260/20 185/30 | 420/20 300/30 240/40 | 490/30 390/40 335/50 | 420/20 300/30 240/40 | 475/50 390/65 345/80 | 475/50 390/65 345/80 | 475/50 390/65 345/80 |
| Brand | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik | Ugly Stik |
| Color | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow | Black/Red/Yellow |
| Drag Material | HT-100 | HT-100 | HT-100 | HT-100 | HT-100 | HT-100 | HT-100 |
| Drag Type | Front Drag | Front Drag | Front Drag | Front Drag | Front Drag | Front Drag | Front Drag |
| Gear Ratio | 6.2:1 | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 | 4.7:1 | 4.7:1 | 4.7:1 |
| Gimbal | X | X | X | ||||
| Guide Type | UglyTuff | UglyTuff | UglyTuff | UglyTuff | UglyTuff | UglyTuff | UglyTuff |
| Line Rating | 10-17lb | 12-25lb | 15-30lb | 12-20lb | 20-40lb | 15-30lb | 15-30lb |
| Lure Rating | 1/4-1 | 1/2-3 | 3/4-3 | 1-3 | 3/4-4 | 1-5 | 2-6 |
| Mono Capacity M/Mm | 245/0.28 200/0.31 150/0.36 | 205/0.36 185/0.38 125/0.46 | 310/0.46 285/0.48 210/0.56 | 205/0.36 185/0.38 125/0.46 | 310/0.46 285/0.48 210/0.56 | 310/0.46 285/0.48 210/0.56 | 310/0.46 285/0.48 210/0.56 |
| Mono Capacity Yd/Lb | 270/8 220/10 165/12 | 225/12 200/15 135/20 | 335/15 230/20 210/25 | 225/12 200/15 135/20 | 340/20 310/25 230/30 | 340/20 310/25 230/30 | 340/20 310/25 230/30 |
| Number Of Guides With Tip | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Package Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pre-Spooled Yd/Lb | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled | Not Pre-Spooled |
| Reel Handle Position | Right/Left | Right/Left | Right/Left | Right/Left | Right/Left | Right/Left | Right/Left |
| Reel Seat | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite | Fuji® Graphite |
| Reel Size | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 5000 | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 |
| Reel Spool Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rod Blank Material | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction | Ugly Tech Construction |
| Rod Butt | EVA | Rubber Gimbal | Rubber Gimbal | EVA | Rubber Gimbal | EVA | EVA |
| Rod Length | 7' | 7' | 7' | 8' | 7' | 9' | 10' |
| Rod Power | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium Heavy | Medium Heavy | Medium Heavy |
| Spare Spool Material | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool | No Spare Spool |