Bought this rod based on other reviews , sales price and thought what the heck. It’s very light but has good balance. It’s a great looking rod . The reel seat is a little different then what I’m use to it has double nut lock design. One thing I’d wish it had was Fuji brand eyelets and reel seat. That was the only thing kinda keeping me from buying it.
Used inshore for ned set-up...I've built rods for a long time.This blank/build is very very nice for the price point 💯I've paid $200+ for rods/blanks that do not compare to this kinetic series...this is my third one..I will continue to do business with old 18 it's just too expensive to build rods anymore and makes no sense when you can purchase a rod as nice as this...thankyou and God bless 🙏
Purchase and shipping, rods well built.Well worth the price. I purchased 2 rods,both 7'6" a medium lite and a medium both are supposed to be Mod fast. Neither are both are very fast and don't have much flex past the top 3 guides including the tip.I didnt want a whippie blank but was hoping Mod fast to have more parabolic
Are they the best? Nope! Is it just another company that makes rods? Yes! Are they worth the price? Nope! It’s just another decent rod nothing to brag about.
This rod performs just as well as it looks! Shipping was very quick,less than a week from order to at my door! I’ve used this rod on 5 trips since I got it and have caught about 20 fish with it. Paired it with a Bates Goat 150 reel. This thing is a tank,no problem horsing 4+ pounders out of thick hydroplane or pads. Super sensitive and light enough to use all day if needed. Will definitely be buying more Old18 rods in the future. 🤙🏽