MID-69MLC-XF
Welcome to the first Old 18 Limited Custom Series! The Midnight is crafted with the Texas Gulf Coast wade fisherman in mind. Made with the finest components we could get our hands on, the Midnight can take on the surf and deliver the world's finest sensitivity. It features a Northfork X-ray blank by Gary Loomis, black pearl Recoil guides, a carbon fiber fighting butt, a Grade A cork handle, and an American Tackle reel seat. Also, each rod has Texas fish markers at the 15", 20", 25", and 28” measurements. There was no holding back in the design of this masterpiece. Just one bump, and you'll know you are using the best.
Length: 6' 9"
Power: Medium Light
Reel Type: Casting
Action: Extra Fast
Rod Weight: oz
Line Weight: 6-12 lb
Lure Weight: 1/8 - 3/8 oz
Handle Length: 8.5"
Handle: Split-grip Carbon Fiber
Blank: Northfork X-ray blank by Gary Loomis
Guides: Recoil
Pieces: One Piece
Note: Limited Custom Series
Perfect length, weight and action. She’s paired with a Shimano curado MGL 150.
The action and handle length are perfect for wade fishing. This is a home run!!!!
The rod feels very comfortable.in hand, the sensitivity is right up there with my NRX. and the casting is great!! Iam using this rod for small jigs fishing for bass and I can feel everything on the bottom, a bluegill bite feels like a giant fish!!! The rod has become my favorite!!!
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