AS-73MC-F
Ascent Fishing Rods are made here in the USA! Ascent Rods use our wildly popular proprietary blank which makes it a robust beast with American craftsmanship and unmatched sensitivity. By utilizing our 30+24 Ton graphite blank with cross-section carbon and 316 Stainless Marine Grade guides, we give anglers a rod that is ready for whatever they 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' 3"
Power: Medium
Reel Type: Casting
Action: Fast
Rod Weight: 4.4 oz
Line Weight: 8-17 lb
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4 oz
Handle Length: 10.5"
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
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.
Very responsive, sensitive and super light… I do a lot of wade and kayak fishing and adding this to my arsenal was a good decision. Will be purchasing another in the future, highly recommend this company….
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.
This is my 3rd Old18 rod and my first Kinetic. It feels like it's a bit faster and has more backbone than my Ascent 7’ UL. Got it paired with a Curado BFS-XG with PE 0.6Goh and 4# leader. This rod can flick sub 2g up to 5g lures (total weight) without a problem. This is now my go to UL BFS combo!
I’m a size “shmedium” so went with M. After washing it did shrink a bit but it fits great. Inside liner is a little bit warmer and soft which is plus. The sticking and silk screening is of good quality and still holding up. Highly recommend.
Bad service never got my rod