AS-70MLS-MF
Ascent is the resurrection of the classic Hollow Point series...with an exciting twist. It's made here in the USA. Utilizing its' predecessor's wildly popular blank, Ascent is a robust beast with American craftsmanship and unmatched sensitivity. A reliable blank made of 30+24 Ton graphite with cross-section carbon and 316 Stainless Marine Grade guides, means that this rod is ready for whatever you 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' 0"
Power: Medium Light
Reel Type: Spinning
Action: Mod Fast
Rod Weight: 3.3 oz
Line Weight: 6-12 lb
Lure Weight: 1/8 - 3/8 oz
Handle Length: 7.75"
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
Very nicely built handle and wrapped guides are simple and clean! This spinning rod feels like a run and Gun all day flats rod! light weight and superb action blank! Worth every dollar!
This is my third rod from Old 18. My first was the Ascent 7’3”MH and I was really impressed so I ended up getting the Medium and a Kinetic Ultralight casting rod as well. These are my go to now. Thinking of getting a suppressor next.
I paired with a Shimano slx bfs reel and it handles great. I’ve thrown down to 1/16th oz without issue. Biggest fish I’ve caught on it so far is a 2.5lb smallie but I’ve no doubt it’ll handle bigger fish just fine.
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.
Great rod. Very sensitive & great feel