Gear Review: 13 Fishing Oath Rods

WHAT IS IT?

13 Fishing Oath Rods

WHAT SETS IT APART:

Stressing sensitivity and durability, 13 Fishing starts with a Japanese PVG 36-ton blank with a Cross Carbon Overlay. Optimizing comfort, the split-grip handle made from premium Portuguese 3A Cork and Evolve Air Foil Carbon provides an ergonomic grip, while the Evolve Custom Reel Seat with Soft Touch Finish creates a tactile connection that transmits lure movement as well as light bites. For reaching distant fish, Evolve Stainless Steel Tangle Free Guides with Alconite Inserts help maximize casting distance.

HOW DO I USE IT?

Describing its new creation as the intersection of passion and performance, 13 Fishing introduces a lineup of tournament-grade rods that deliver an impressive level of design and craftsmanship at a price point that’ll fit every budget. Seven casting rods come in 6-foot, 8-inch to 7-foot, 11-inch lengths with medium to medium-heavy power and moderately fast to extra fast. A trio of moderate action cranking rods come in lengths of 7-foot to 7-foot, 9-inch, with four medium light to medium spinning rods from 6-foot, 10-inch to 7-foot, 6-inch and fast to extra-fact actions. 

HOW MUCH? 

$99.99

MORE INFORMATION: 

Rapala.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT: 

Taking an oath implies a solemn commitment to future action. Appropriately, 13 Fishing delivered on the promise of creating a line of lightweight, performance-driven rods. Worthy of competition at the highest level, or local jackpot events, 13 Fishing created a set of options that’ll live up to the name. No question, from the well-conceived handle designs to convenience items like the Evolve Snaggle Tooth Hook Keeper, 13 Fishing delivers a lot of fishing rod for not a lot of dollars.