RX Angler uses these rods for bfs in the Texas area in salt water for reds , trout, and flounder. I’ve seen some of his light and ultra light setups and the varivas PE line ( thanks Rick , appreciate you telling me about this line ).
My question is has anyone else used these rods?
I’m not sure if this guy is sponsored or not but would like to get some other opinions
Old-18 Rods
Old-18 Rods
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doomtrprz71
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Re: Old-18 Rods
I'm curious as well I figured they were the six gill of the saltwater world from their Facebook ad.
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eklikewhoa
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Re: Old-18 Rods
The ones I'm seeing use the rods are sponsored in some way.
I was intrigued by the rods as well since they are local shop so when I got back to the states I went looking. Played with them at one of the fishing shows and wasn't impressed especially at the price point.
Feels more like your normal gulf coast offerings of a light - med light, the line rub when loaded is pretty bad where some areas sit under the rod blank.
I'm one to impulse buy and learn from my own mistakes but I walked away from them.
Just my opinion from handling the rods, they could become something totally different on the water but to me there's other options within that price range for that price point
I was intrigued by the rods as well since they are local shop so when I got back to the states I went looking. Played with them at one of the fishing shows and wasn't impressed especially at the price point.
Feels more like your normal gulf coast offerings of a light - med light, the line rub when loaded is pretty bad where some areas sit under the rod blank.
I'm one to impulse buy and learn from my own mistakes but I walked away from them.
Just my opinion from handling the rods, they could become something totally different on the water but to me there's other options within that price range for that price point
Re: Old-18 Rods
I use them - they are great for the price. ~3.6 oz for a medium light. American made blank, titanium guides, winn grips etc.
Good backbone too - pulled in a 40 inch redfish
Good backbone too - pulled in a 40 inch redfish
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eklikewhoa
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Re: Old-18 Rods
If not mistaken only the most expensive is assembled in the US, remember them saying that but I could be wrong as I wasn't paying attention.
Re: Old-18 Rods
Yeah you're right - I have the suppressor which is assembled in TX. I went to the site in Magnolia TX to pick it up, and also got to speak with the master builder. Great company old 18
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eklikewhoa
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Re: Old-18 Rods
That's what I need to do, make my way there and check it out with the people themselves, maybe just buy and try myself and hopefully it sells if I don't like it