Oath Spinning Rod

The 13 Fishing Oath is a mid-market spinning series made for freshwater bass anglers who want high-quality blank material without buying into the premium tier. Built on Japanese PVG 36-ton carbon blanks with Cross Carbon Overlay, the series fits anglers running light and medium presentations, drop shot, ned rig, small jerkbaits, and finesse-weight swimbaits, where sensitivity and crisp tip response drive strike detection. Evolve stainless steel tangle-free guides with Alconite inserts improve line management compared to entry-level aluminum oxide alternatives.

The skeleton reel seat uses a Soft Touch finish and paired with split-grip Portuguese 3A cork and Air Foil Carbon handles, a combination borrowed from higher-priced 13 Fishing series. The Cross Carbon Overlay reinforces the blank against lateral forces while maintaining responsiveness. Some durability concerns have appeared in user feedback regarding tip section brittleness under casting stress; worth noting for anglers who fish rocky structure or tend toward heavier lures at the ceiling.

Four spinning models in ML/M power and F/XF action from 6'10" to 7'6": OATHS610ML-F (6'10" ML/F), OATHS71M-F (7'1" M/F), OATHS71ML-XF (7'1" ML/XF), OATHS76ML-XF (7'6" ML/XF). The XF-action ML models handle drop shot and ned rig where quick tip response is critical; the 7'1" M/F adds versatility for heavier finesse applications.