Is the Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo for Ladies a good set up for lake trolling trout? What is your recommendation for under $150.00? Thank you

I also want a 6’ rod.

The set up is probably fine for trolling small to medium sized baits for trout.  One of the questions that comes to mind is how big are the fish your targeting?  If it is 15-20# Lake trout in 40'+ deep water you'd have to upsize.  Stocker trout to maybe 5 lbs you'd be fine.  There are a ton of combos that you can put together that are much nicer then the Ugly Stik.  The GX2 is not a bad rod.  Just not sure what reel they would have it paired with. Both Diawa and Shimano make some pretty decent spinning reels for fairly cheap ($30-70.00ish range).  Not many rods in that 6' range.  Most start at 6'6".  The Diawa Aird X line is good quality rod for cheap. Shimano make the Convergence and Sellus line of rods.  There are many others too! 

Good luck and welcome aboard!

Fishing mickey

On 7/10/2025 at 4:44 PM, Sassy Girl said:

Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo for Ladies

 

Why limit yourself to a spinning combo for ladies? 

 

Six feet strikes me as about a foot too short.

6 ft rod for trolling trout?

 

Seems pretty short.

 

What lures and how deep are you fishing?

 

Is this rod JUST for this type of fishing?

Except in the spring when lake trout are shallow and pretty quick to strike, they're hard to catch. They haunt the deep water and deep water is vast. If you somehow manage to haul one up from the deep, you better be prepared to keep it as rising from deep to shallow in a couple minutes will likely kill it, sooner or later. Does your kayak have a rod holder for trolling? I have caught many fish while trolling without a rod holder, so I assure you it isn't easy.

 

There are far more practical fish to target than lake trout like...well...just about every other species.