The morning bite is firing and every cast counts. From skipping weightless plastics under brush to bombing a squarebill across shallow rock, the Old 18 Kinetic 7'0" Medium Casting Mod-Fast keeps sensitivity high, fatigue low, and control locked in—all from the cramped seat of a fishing kayak.
Slide into a narrow creek channel, flip a 1/4 oz jig into a laydown, and the blank loads instantly for a precise hookset. When a topwater eruption breaks 40 feet away, the responsive tip fires a walking bait with minimal effort and still has the backbone to steer a heavy fish out of danger fast.
The right rod turns small windows into big bites. The Kinetic gives you premium performance without the fear of beating up an overpriced setup on a kayak. Lock one in before your next bite window closes.
Yes, the coated stainless guides handle braid smoothly and resist wear over time.
It excels with Senkos, Texas rigs, jigs, chatterbaits, small crankbaits, and 1/8–1/2 oz moving baits.
The lightweight blank and EVA split grip reduce fatigue during long casting sessions from a seated position.
Yes, its 304 stainless guides and carbon construction hold up well in both environments.