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

Put a baitcasting kestrel reel on this rod...what a pretty pairing this rod and that reel make...light weight BFS rig and it is not only pretty to look at, but it is a well made purpose built piece of fishing gear...it will cast a tiny light weight lure about a mile...very happy with this rig...highly recommend

I bought this rod to pair with the kaatking kestrel reel for bfs fishing and i couldn't be happier. Great action and strength. I've already caught several pan fish and large mouth with it. I highly recommend it for an ultralight pole. The quality and finish is something you'd expect from a rod 2-3 times as expensive so great value for you money. When paired with kastkings kestrel reel it's a perfect fit and pro level of performance.

For the price I thought it was an awesome rod. Caught a ton of fish with it and felt perfect. Balance was there and the weight was almost nothing. If you’re looking for a cheaper BFS rod this is it

After the first one that came and broke out of the box. I thought I should try a second. 2nd one broke in THE EXACT SAME SPOT as the first one first time I took it out fishing. Fished for probably an hour then snap. Idk if it's a defective batch of rods or what. But I'll be looking elsewhere for a BFS rod. UPDATE 2/9/26: KastKing has sent a 3RD REPLACEMENT. They seem to really care about customer service. Contacted me and made everything right. Kudos to them

Got this to pair with Kestrel bfs reel. Great quality rod especially at this price.

I caught a 3.05 lb & 2.6 lb Bass in a little over an hour in heavy cover using the 3 piece rod. I had this bad idea to make a BFS setup and then use it for Finesse Frogging setup with 8 pound KastKing braid. This Rod let me cast it a long ways, but also accurately. It has a great amount of back bone and sensitivity. It was able to horse both fish out of heavy cover and flip them up and over brush. That’s pretty demanding for a light rated 3 piece which speaks to its durability. I have zero complaints about its action and it has proven extremely versatile. It is also very light so I felt zero fatigue after an hour. I’ve bought a lot of rods over the years and a fair number of BFS rods recently and this is probably my favorite so far.

Nice rods. Very sensitive, feels good in the hands. Works well with the kestrel bait caster.

Pole arrived in good shape . First time out on the second small crappie, the pole broke about 8” from the end. It must have been manufactured with a weak spot. Buy a rod you can put your hands n and from a reputable maker. Update: the manufacturer emailed me about my experience and offered to make it right. New pole was here two days later. This is exceptional customer service.