AS-79MHC-MF
Ascent Fishing Rods are made here in the USA! Ascent Rods use our wildly popular proprietary blank which makes it a robust beast with American craftsmanship and unmatched sensitivity. By utilizing our 30+24 Ton graphite blank with cross-section carbon and 316 Stainless Marine Grade guides, we give anglers a rod that is ready for whatever they throw at it. With a nod of honor to our original color schemes, the Ascent is an eye-catching gray and copper theme that will highlight any arsenal.
Length: 7' 9"
Power: Medium Heavy
Reel Type: Casting
Action: Mod Fast
Rod Weight: 4.6 oz
Line Weight: 15-30 lb
Lure Weight: 3/8 - 1 1/4 oz
Handle Length: 11"
Handle: Split-grip Cork
Blank: 30+24 Ton Graphite w/ X-Section Carbon
Guides: 316 Stainless Marine Grade
Pieces: One Piece
Note: Military Inspired Design
Great universal rod!
Great built rod , I have used this rod for a lot of different applications and it has performed outstanding . Has light enough tip too throw lighter baits but enough backbone to handle big fish .
Another well balanced rod. I use this rod for my Carolina rig. This rod loads well and got enough back bone to bring them to the boat. Definitely one to add to your line up of rods
As always very sensitive and enough back bone to get up quick. Light and very comfortable. If you looking for a great rod by a great company look no further I will be using this weekend in oil derby pics will follow
Have not fished with it yet, but the rod could use some quality control. Upon receiving it and inspecting the rod, I have noticed the blank has an imperfections that was sealed and the metal ring at the butt was not evenly placed on the bottom handle for a smooth uniform feel. The carbon material used to wrap the handle did not have enough glue and you can feel the material has some play where it was folded at the end of the handle to the split handle. Other than this, it was well packaged and fast shipping. This is my first rod from Old 18 and I expect a higher level of details to attention for something of this price point on rods. I find this level of detail is comparable to what you would find at Wal-Mart. It was rather disappointing and will consider looking else were if I ever decided to spend my money.
I just picked up two of these rods a couple of weeks ago. Out of the box they looked great and felt great in the hand, still do. However, the first day out on the water I was very disappointed with the lack of sensitivity. I have a Hallow Point and a Ballistic rod from Old18 and love them a lot and expected the same great product. Unfortunately, out of all of my other similarly priced rods from several different brands, these two Ascent rods are the least sensitive rods on my boat and I’m not quite sure what to think about that, as I had really high expectations of them. You live, you learn I guess.
Excellent rod for almost any bass fishing application. Very sensitive tip with plenty of backbone. Well done.
I finally had a chance to use this rod today. After dragging lures through some weeds, it is easy to tell the difference between a light bite VS snagging up on some weeds. I hate setting the hook on salad. Love the rod. It brought in seven decent northern pike today.