Rudow is a bait fisherman....
If you want to use a double rig..drown some bait...ugly sticks are just fine...
I must admit I do have one ugly stick...I use it when I'm cutting grass...it's great for pushing up limbs when on the riding mower..
check out Shawn Kimbro's book on his website..
www.chesapeakelighttackle.com
He covers every possible way to catch fish on light tackle..
Ugly sticks are not the "preferred" rods to use for jigging...you need to be able to feel the bite..medium action rods...braided line is a must..#10 test with a mono leader for stretch..can handle anything in the bay..