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 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.