TR-710MHC-MF
The Traverse Series Swimbait Rod is the perfect rod for dragging giants. Traverse Rods are works of art from Master Builder Jake Brewer that give you the confidence that every hook set will drag in the giants! The Traverse sports a premium Northfork carbon, American-made blank, 316 black stainless guides, ALPS reel seats, and the tacky grip of the unique, one-piece carbon fiber handle. Combined, they let you either finesse when necessary or dig deep when have to. Show 'em your serious and make 'em drool over the tactical color scheme with pops of red.
Length: 7' 10"
Power: Medium Heavy
Reel Type: Casting
Action: Mod Fast
Rod Weight: 7.9 oz
Line Weight: 12-25 lb
Lure Weight: 1 - 6 oz
Handle Length: 15"
Handle: Single Piece Carbon Fiber
Blank: American Made Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber
Guides: 316 Stainless Marine Grade
Number Of Guides:
Pieces: One Piece
Note: Northfork Carbon USA-Made Blank
Finally had time to go fish. Paired it with Bates Salty. First fish caught was a 43" Bull red. Handled it like a champ.
This is a beautiful rod with a super comfortable rod butt. Just long enough to fit under my arm without being too long or too short. I was a little concerned with it being a medium heavy as all my other swimbait rods are heavy or x heavy. I threw up to a 5 oz. R2S tactical glide with no problem and I think that is pretty close to the max for weight rating. I also threw an 8 inch magdraft and the rod with a tranx 300 loaded nicely and launched it a mile. Build quality is really nice. If I didn't already have over 50 rod and reel setups, I may have bought a lot more from Old 18.
Bought this rod to use with A-Rigs. Will absolutely launch an A-Rig. The longer handle makes cast a heavy A-Rig super easy. The leverage you gain is awesome. Makes for a way less strenuous day casting heavy baits.
Be careful with this rod because it can spool your reel when you throw an A-rig! The power is unmatched by any other rod.
Ive got a couple other BFS rods but I cant seem to keep this one out of my hands. It's just plain fun to fish with. My only regret is getting it so late in the season. Can't wait till spring! Need to get another, or two, before then. May need to try one of Old 18's other BFS rods.
Very nice rod, a true ultralight! Great sensitivity, can feel the smallest bites and fighting little fish is a joy with this rod!
Very pleased with my new rods. My 7’ suppressors are perfect for popping cork fishing, and the 7’ kenetic is perfect for wade fishing. I can cast noticeably farther with noticeably less effort. Both rods are sensitive and flexible, but plenty of spine.
I was watching YouTube and saw a charter captain of 35+ years by the name of the “Jetty Wolf” who swore by this rod so on his advice I purchased a casting and spinning model and when they arrived I was blown away! These sticks looked and felt like a custom rod.
I’ve been fishing for over 55 years and have owned and used hundreds of rods and these are right up there with the best big name rods. Pairing the casting rod with the Ark Gravity BFS and the spinner with the new Shimano Nasci 1000.
Great rods for very great price cnt beat the quality on these rods