KastKing Kestrel Fishing Rod - IM8 Graphite Blanks, 8 Different Light & Ultralight Casting & Spinning Fishing Rods, 2 & 3 Piece Rods, American Tackle Guides and Custom EVA Handle
The KastKing Kestrel's IM8 graphite construction and ultralight design make it ideal for finesse presentations to pressured Great Lakes steelhead in clear water conditions. Its exceptional sensitivity excels at detecting subtle takes when drift fishing small spawn bags or presenting light jigs in shallow tributary runs.
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the KastKing Kestrel Fishing Rod - IM8 Graphite Blanks, 8 Differ... used for?
This spinning rod is set up for spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the KastKing Kestrel Fishing Rod - IM8 Graphite Blanks, 8 Differ... work for?
This spinning rod is curated for steelhead, trout. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Features
- + Ultimate Sensitivity: The KastKing Kestrel Bait Finesse System and Spin Finesse System Fishing Rods use IM8 ultra-high modulus graphite blanks rolled under extreme pressure with Nano resins to create extremely light and sensitive rod blanks, providing ultimate sensitivity for anglers.
- + Premium Components: The Kestrel ultralight casting & spinning fishing rods feature American Tackle Ti forged guides with aluminum oxide Duralight rings, and American Tackle VIBE2 Reel seats ensuring durability and precision in casting and retrieving fish.
- + Easy Casting with Ultra-Light Baits: The KastKing Kestrel Bait Finesse System and Spin Finesse System Fishing Rods are designed for easy casting of ultra-light baits in tight spaces. Pair with the Kestrel casting or spinning reel series for incredible performance.
- + Balanced & Featherlight: The Carbon Fiber fighting butt and foregrip, along with the custom EVA handles, and thin blanks provide a rod that is unbelievably light in hand, perfect for true Bait Finesse System & Spin Finesse System techniques.
- + Versatile Design: With 8 different models and actions, including 5 spinning rods and 3 casting rods, the KastKing Kestrel ultralight fishing rods are versatile and designed for ultra-light Finesse fishing techniques.
Specifications
- Number of Pieces
- 2
- Fishing Technique
- Spinning
- Target Species
- Trout, Panfish, Small Bass
- Action
- Fast
- Line Weight
- 5 pounds
- Grip Type
- Split
- Tension Supported
- Low
- Lure Weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Fishing Rod Power
- Ultra Light
- Item Weight
- 0.82 Kilograms
- Rod Length
- 78 Inches
- Color
- black
- Brand Name
- KastKing
- Model Name
- KRDSPNKS-SFS62UL2
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Manufacturer
- KastKing
- Included Components
- 2 pieces
- Warranty Description
- 1 year
- Best Sellers Rank
- #69,682 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #126 in Fishing Rods
- ASIN
- B0BVMJC8ZP
- Customer Reviews
- 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (189)...
- Material Type
- Graphite
- Handle Material
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
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