The Fate Black 3 from 13 Fishing ticks all the right boxes when thinking about a modern bass fishing rod. This rod is light, strong, and has all the modern components that lead to that added performance on the water. 13 Fishing continue to raise the bar when it comes to evolving the equipment side of things, and the Fate Black 3 is one of their more affordable models and best entry level releases.
- Japanese 30 Ton PVG30T Blank Construction
- Evolve Stainless Steel Zirconia Inserts
- High Density Japanese EVA Grips
- Evolve Soft Touch Ported Reel Seat
Reasons to buy
- Features 13 Fishing's 30-Ton PVG30T Japanese blank construction - a blank that 13 Fishing often uses in their builds
- The Evolve features on 13 Fishing rods are modern and are geared to optimize the key areas in rod performance
- The Evolve stainless steel alconite guides are light, and are almost micro-guides. This is great for sensitivity and greater line flow, leading to further casting
- The Evolve Soft Touch Ported reel seat is in direct contact with the blank - adding to sensitivity
- High density Japanese EVA grips are highly durable and also benefit sensitivity
- Anglers love this rod for pitching and flipping - mainly due to the sharp backbone and added stiffness
- Added Cranking model has a composite blank construction - providing an ideal action for setting hooks
- A very attractive price point for a rod that has implemented very modern features
Reasons not to buy
- Some anglers feel like rod is quite stiff and there isn't enough tip - but this only for the heavier models
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Fate Black 3 from 13 Fishing is one of those rods you can't ignore if you're looking to snag a rod under the $100 price point. The team at 13 Fishing has introduced very modern features that contribute to sensitivity as well as overall comfortability of the rod.
We're a big fan of the Fate Black 3 as well as everything that 13 Fishing is doing with their new rods.
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About the brand
13 Fishing are another new-ish brand in the game who have brought upon a modern but classy touch to the sport. 13 Fishing have given us a clear idea on how rods could look in the future, as their innovation and design has never been seen before. Providing all kinds of tackle, 13 Fishing have established themselves as heavyweights in the sport, and are attracting some of the biggest names.
A few of the professionals that work with 13 Fishing:
- Andre Casey
- Derek Fowler
- Tim Grein
