Myth Casting Rod
40-ton Japanese graphite bass casting rods with Zonal Action Technology across 11 models
The 13 Fishing Myth Casting series is sold as a versatile all-technique baitcasting lineup for bass anglers. It sits in the upper-mid tier of the 13 Fishing rod range, above the entry-level Defy, below the Fate, and is intended for anglers who want technique-specific performance without buying into a flagship price point. Primary serves are largemouth and smallmouth bass across a range of presentations. Blanks are Japanese PVG 40-ton graphite using Zonal Action Technology, where blank flex characteristics vary by zone along the blank instead of holding a single taper.
Guides are Fuji Stainless Steel K-Frame with Alconite inserts. The reel seat is Evolve's custom unit with split-grip premium Portuguese 4A cork and Japanese EVA. The series carries a 5-year limited warranty. Most models run Fast action; two models use a MOD-Fast designation (MYTC72MH-MODF, MYTC75MH-MODF), and two use XF (MYTC73MH-XF, MYTC76MH-XF). The 11-model lineup spans 6'8" to 8'0" in M through XH power. The 7'-class MH and H models form the core versatile range.
Two 7'6" models (MH-XF and H-F) cover finesse-heavy flipping and versatile pitching. The sole 8'0" XH model handles big swimbaits and heavy flipping applications. An 8" magnum-length 7'8" MH-F rounds out the lineup for situations requiring extra casting distance with medium-heavy loads.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 11 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 11 casting
- Length
- 6'8"–8' 2.00–2.40 m
- Power
- M–XH 4 classes
- Action
- XF–MF
- Line
- 10–25 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–2 oz 7–56 g
- Released
- 2024
Rods in this series
11 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYTC68M-F | 6'8" | M | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC71M-F | 7'1" | M | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC72MH-MODF | 7'2" | MH | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC73MH-XF | 7'3" | MH | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC74H-F | 7'4" | M | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC75MH-MODF | 7'5" | MH | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC76H-F | 7'6" | H | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC76MH-XF | 7'6" | MH | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC78MH-Mag-F | 7'8" | MH | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC711H-F | 7'11" | H | Buy from 13 Fishing | |
| MYTC8XH-F | 8' | XH | Buy from 13 Fishing |
Model notes
5 of 11 modelsShortest model. M power at 6'8" fits dock fishing, close-quarters crankbait work, and smaller-water bass situations. Less common length in modern baitcasting lineups, suited for anglers who find 7'+ too unwieldy on tight structure.
MOD-Fast action in MH power. The softer tip versus the XF/F siblings loads better for crankbaits and squarebills, the MOD-F designation explicitly signals a cranking-tuned blank. Line ceiling of 20lb keeps it in medium-duty bass territory.
XF action at 7'3" MH is a finesse-to-moderate jig and Texas rig tool. The stiff tip enables precise lure placement and faster hook sets on soft plastics. Contrasts with the 72MH-MODF counterpart made for moving baits.
"Mag" designation likely indicates magnum-length blank, 7'8" is an unusual length that bridges the standard 7'6" and 8'0" gap. MH-F at this length gains distance for big-water presentations and vibrating jig or swim jig coverage.
Longest and heaviest model. XH at 8' is a dedicated big swimbait, heavy punch bait, or distant flipping rod. The 2oz lure ceiling covers larger swimbaits and bladed jigs. An outlier in the series for dedicated power applications.