CTSTK-76XHC-F
Made for the hardcore catters doing battle on the Mississippi and it can handle bumpin’ in fast currents and hookin’ the largest cats – no matter how mad you made ’em. The Cat Stroke has an extra heavy action, custom cushioned grips, forearm-contoured butt, and it’s light enough and sensitive enough to feel the big ones twitch.
Naval aviators call the rush of adrenaline when being thrown down a catapult on an aircraft carrier the “cat stroke”. Just like riding a pair of afterburners, this rod is ready for the intense thrill of going to war with a monster.
If you’re serious about grabbing that trophy cat – then grab the serious Cat Shot rod!
Length: 7' 6"
Power: Extra Heavy
Reel Type: Casting
Action: Fast
Rod Weight: 8.3 oz
Line Weight: 30-70 lb
Lure Weight: 2.5 - 8 oz
Handle Length: 15"
Handle: Split-grip EVA
Blank: Carbon Mix
Guides: 304 Stainless Marine Grade
Pieces: One Piece
Note: Limited Edition
Have not fished with it yet, but the rod could use some quality control. Upon receiving it and inspecting the rod, I have noticed the blank has an imperfections that was sealed and the metal ring at the butt was not evenly placed on the bottom handle for a smooth uniform feel. The carbon material used to wrap the handle did not have enough glue and you can feel the material has some play where it was folded at the end of the handle to the split handle. Other than this, it was well packaged and fast shipping. This is my first rod from Old 18 and I expect a higher level of details to attention for something of this price point on rods. I find this level of detail is comparable to what you would find at Wal-Mart. It was rather disappointing and will consider looking else were if I ever decided to spend my money.
I just picked up two of these rods a couple of weeks ago. Out of the box they looked great and felt great in the hand, still do. However, the first day out on the water I was very disappointed with the lack of sensitivity. I have a Hallow Point and a Ballistic rod from Old18 and love them a lot and expected the same great product. Unfortunately, out of all of my other similarly priced rods from several different brands, these two Ascent rods are the least sensitive rods on my boat and I’m not quite sure what to think about that, as I had really high expectations of them. You live, you learn I guess.
Excellent rod for almost any bass fishing application. Very sensitive tip with plenty of backbone. Well done.
I finally had a chance to use this rod today. After dragging lures through some weeds, it is easy to tell the difference between a light bite VS snagging up on some weeds. I hate setting the hook on salad. Love the rod. It brought in seven decent northern pike today.