Very good rod could not ask for more
light weight with a great action, I even came back and bought the Ultra Light version too. (super sweet TFS rod, aka: Trout Finesse System) Never heard a bad thing about Old 18 rods. And I'm in Florida. I SOLD off 22 rods collecting dust because they were heavy and out dated.
Paired my Old 18 Light, 7’ Mod Fast casting rod with a KastKing Zephyr BFS reel, Sufix 832 10 lb braid to a Sufix 832 6 lb leader. Took it out last night and absolutely killed it. 8 bass ranging from 18" down to 8". Probably one of my most productive fishing sessions this season.
I was throwing a Eurotackle Z Popper in Hi Viz Black, and the rod handled it beautifully. Honestly, I was worried at first because the tip felt a little too floppy for my liking, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed. Very sensitive, with a strong backbone that made fighting fish a blast.
Great rod, well worth the buy.
The rod i recieved is superior quality for the cost. And are made in America. Amazing. It is on par if not better than my st croix rods. I will most definitely be getting more in the future when I need another rod.i might even try their more top line series.