The Old 18 Ultra Light Kinetic gives great casting and sensitivity in marshes for redfish, trout and flounder. I prefer the Kinetic rod eyelets which are larger ( than Buoyancy) which has less friction for the braid to fluoro knot. The setup gives you fewer wind knots. The rod flexes for trout yet has backbone for over slot reds.
The looks are a 4, there are some blemishes and separation on line wraps around a couple guides. The feel in the hand is a three, my thumb lands right on top of the bait keeper,I don’t like where the keeper is. It might be the reel seat but it just feels ok in then..
I can’t wait to get it them out on the water.
I will buy more old 18 rods, I am a marine so it would be cool to see something in red and gold D3vil dog or something.
Very nice rod. Great sensitivity and backbone to be an UL
Rod quality is excellent, almost unbelievable at this price point!
I will definitely buy another one.
Kinetic - 7'0" Ultra Light Spinning Mod-Fast