Rod purchased within the month, with a few casts made. Last Saturday the butt section fractured during an overhand cast with a 1/8 oz lipless crank.
The butt section is very small in diameter compared to the butt tapers for most casting rods. Submitted in the warranty support form for next steps. The workmanship and components are very nice, but can’t have this happen.
Used many overseas bfs rods currently but this rod handle salt water exceptionally well, from spotted bay bass, to surf perch and even some undersize halibuts. Lost some cudas in the bay but that was not the rod's fault(mostly line and me getting too excited), all and all I'd say this is my go to rod for everything bay and surf fishing now.
The best ultralight rod you can get for the money , actually I purchased 2 of these and pair them with Shimano curado BFS and Varivas 16 lb line and works amazing , I can cast up to 40 plus yards on very Tini lures , it is unbelievable; thanks old 18 team .
The rod was”is” amazing just as RX angler said!!!!. Used it the day it arrived and “boy!!!!”the dam rod is a machine, hooked up 20fish+few 4pounder”bass”. Now I’m saving so I can get another one!!, great job guys 🐟on.BFS is here to stay, I just have too say it’s wroth the buy and fun is priceless !!!!!!
Great customer service from old 18! 10/10!