Suppressor

Old18 is a Texas-based custom rod builder operating as Old Eighteen Fishing. The Suppressor is the brand's flagship bass series, with 20 SKUs covering casting and spinning configurations from BFS ultralight through heavy flipping. SKU codes follow a length-power-rodtype-action format under the SP prefix, with the action suffix (F for fast, MF for moderate-fast) listed explicitly.

Blanks are built from premium carbon and paired with 316 stainless guides with Zirconia inserts. Reel seats are Alps; grips are Winn polymer grip material instead of cork or EVA. The brand emphasizes light swing weight and tip sensitivity for finesse work while retaining backbone for power techniques. The range covers 6'6" to 7'6" lengths with line ratings from 4-6 lb on the UL models up to 14-30 lb on the heavy casting sticks.

Lure ratings reach 1 1/2 oz on the heavy fast-action casting models. Spinning models concentrate at 6'6" and 7' for finesse bass applications; casting models include dedicated medium-light, medium, medium-heavy, and heavy options for jig, worm, crankbait, and flipping work. Rods are built in the United States.