I was just at my local Target store and they had Shakespeare Ugly Stik spinning combos for $8.74...just an FYI for you that might want to check it out at your local store

Almost got one for that same exact price, but it was between that or a $9.59 fillet knife.

wow thats a steal!  i can tell you, ive been using this "cheepo" combo for years....but i get mine from farm and fleet (WI) for 30$!  now all of a sudden the best deal in fishing sounds like a rip off...ha!  dont be afraid of the price either, its not junk!  if you dont like chinsy reals, throw your own on the ugly stick!  no reason to buy a more expensive rod....i catch everything from pan fish, to walleye on this combo!!!  buy it.  trust me! 

run with walleye-be with nature

I love Ugly Sticks! I have three of them. One is a 7'6" spinning reel with an Abu Garcia Cardinal spinning reel. I've used this one for the last fifteen years. Then I have a 6'6" Catfish with a Berkley spinning reel. The reel may be cheap but, it does the job. Finally I have a 6' trigger with an Abu Garcia baitcaster.
Ben Bryant Life Member Since 1997

I have a 4' 8" ultra light Ugly Stik. It is my favorite combo. I might have to make me a trip up to Target I guess. Thanks for the info Beeat.
Lifer since 05/08....Ky....Fred

I went to my local Target ( Orange City Fl ) and they did not have them , spoke to the store manager and was told that must be a regional thing because his store was never offered that deal. So back to full retail. Tom
Just remember that when life knocks you to your knees, You are in the perfect position to PRAY!

I have found that deals like that are usually a single store unloading something they want out of inventory. I always check the sporting goods isle in any discount retail store I visit, you never know what you might find- stuff like Yum plastics for $1.87, Strike King spinners for $1.97 etc. If it's cheap enough, I buy stuff I won't use cause I can always find someone who wants it! Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

If your looking for good deals go to Aadamy Sports.

If it ain't YUM; Its DEAD

i went to Target two days after your post, it's more of a local overstock managers sale than a storewide sale! Out of stock, but i did buy a lure-smile.