Budget Spinners & Spoons Setup
The truck rod setup every Great Lakes steelheader should own. Ugly Stik, Panther Martins, and Little Cleos have caught more chrome than any other hardware.
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Rod to Hook
Build this rig from the top down. Each component connects to the next.
Ugly Stik GX2 spinning rod
Ugly Stik 6'6" GX2 Spinning Rod, Three Piece Spinning Rod, 6-15lb Line Rating, Medium Rod Power, Moderate Fast Action, 1/8-5/8 oz. Lure Rating
$59.88
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Okuma Avenger spinning reel
Okuma Avenger ABF Graphite Baitfeeder Saltwater Spinning Reel
$66.99
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Panther Martin Classic Holographic
Panther Martin PMH Classic Holographic Fishing Lures Catches Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Crappie & More
$5.49
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Blue Fox Flash Spinner
Blue Fox Flash Spinner, Inline Spinner Lure for Trout, Bass, and Salmon, High Flash Fishing Spinner for Rivers and Lakes, Blade Size 1, Blue Shad
$4.49
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Complete Rig Total
6 components, ready to fish
Why This Combination Works
The Ugly Stik is nearly indestructible, and Panther Martins plus Little Cleos have caught more Great Lakes steelhead than any other hardware.
Learn the technique
Read the full rig guide for step-by-step assembly, knots, and species adjustments.