This rod is among the best bait finesse casting rods on the market. Good, deep rod bend, even with small fish. The shorter 6 1/2 ft length balances out with the lighter casting reels very well. It took a while for the ultra light models to be back in stock, but the wait was worth it. Rod has quality components too.
I love the feel and sensitivity of the rod. Paired it up with a Shimano Aldebaran BFS.
I own several Old 18 rods including a few Suppressors. I bought my son a UL Buoyancy spinning rod as a gift last year and he really liked it so I figured I would try the 6'6" UL casting rod for my finesse bass fishing setup when I saw the latest price adjustments. Paired with my Aldebaran BFS reel I was able to throw unweighted 3" Senko's with ease. Rod strength was never a concern despite the potential for some big smallmouth but what impressed me the most was the casting trajectory. Roll casts, side arm and even overhead casts came off the rod low and accurate. Skipping has never been a strength for me, but the rod made it much easier to get underneath the canopy. Most of my BFS rods are extra fast action so I am guessing the "moderate fast" action on this rod just fits my style perfectly and has earned the title of my favorite UL BFS stick.