Hey Larry - Paul W from NH. Been awhile since I logged into S-B.com. I am very fond of the larger saltwater Ugly Sticks - I have 2x 7' med spinning rods coupled with Penn 5500s that I use to cast plugs for blues and chunk, cast eels, or liveline for stripers when we do that. I have a 7' heavy spinning coupled with a Penn 6500 that is 2 for 2 on SBFTs!!
My brothers use 8' castings Uglies for groundfishing. I have my groundfish jigging Penn re-strung with 60lb Superbraid for jigging tuna this summer when I get to the Cape, and if the Penn Slammer its on blows up on one, I'll replace it with an Ugly too.
I don't like the feel of the lighter Uglies for light tackle saltwater, and most freshwater bassing, trout, etc - I think they lack a little sensitivity and are a bit heavy for their actions. But I do have a pair of 5'6" light spinning Uglies for the kids to use.
Have a great trip - I wont be out fishing much until our Cape vacation 8/9-22.
Paul