KastKingCrixus Fishing Rods,IM6 Graphite Spinning Rod & Casting Rod W/Zirconium Oxide Ring Stainless Steel Guides, SuperPolymer Handle

After spending several full days on the water with the KastKing Crixus 6’6” Medium Heavy casting rod, I can confidently say it punches well above its price point. Whether you’re a weekend angler or building a versatile rod collection, this one deserves serious consideration.Straight out of the packaging, the rod feels lightweight but sturdy. The IM6 graphite blank is sleek and nicely finished, with clean wraps and solid guide alignment. It’s got a professional look and feel, and the EVA split grip handles add a comfortable, modern touch that really helps during longer outings.I paired this rod with a KastKing Centron baitcasting reel and spooled it with 15 lb fluoro, then took it out for a day at my favorite smallmouth lake. The Medium Heavy power gives plenty of backbone for solid hooksets, but the tip still has enough flexibility to throw a range of lures with decent sensitivity — Texas & Carolina rigs, spinnerbaits, cranks and jerkbaits all felt great!What really impressed me is how well it balances in the hand. Even after hours of casting, I didn’t experience any fatigue. It has the strength to pull fish out of cover, yet enough finesse for more subtle presentations. I even tested it with a 3/8 oz chatterbait and it handled it effortlessly.The stainless steel guides with zirconium oxide rings have held up great — no line friction issues, even after using with braided line. I’ve been semi-rough with it and tossed my gear on it a few times, just to put some pressure on it, and it’s shown ZERO signs of damage. So far, it’s proven to be durable and extremely reliable.At 6’6”, this rod is a great all-around length. It’s long enough for solid casting distance, but still short enough for accurate casts in tighter spots — like under docks or along brush lines. It’s ideal for bass, but I can also see this working well for all freshwater along with some light inshore saltwater fishing.KastKing continues to offer impressive quality at a very affordable price, and the Crixus casting rod is no exception. It’s a dependable workhorse that offers a perfect mix of sensitivity, strength, and comfort. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to beginners and experienced anglers alike.Looking forward to trying other rods in the KastKing lineup. This one has definitely earned a permanent place in my fishing arsenal.LIFETIME CUSTOMER!

This is the best little rod. I keep this in my golf bag. It fits perfectly and doesn’t take up much room even with my reel on. I keep two of the Naiveferry rod holder straps on it so my line never gets in the way. Highly recommend

This rod rivals my "best" rods, if you will. Throws just as smooth as my Fenwicks, not that they are bad by any stretch of the imagination, just that this rod throws just as smoothly. Up front, I have two of these Kastking rods and will probably stick with them unless somebody comes up with something proven to be better.

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LIGHT & SENSITIVE

I bought this as a gift for my Dad. He can’t see very well, so he usually uses broom stick-like rods so he can just horse the fish in. I wanted him to have a lighter rod specifically for the white bass run, so he could cast our lighter rooster tails further than he can with his current rods. He also has knots in his hands, so I thought KastKing’s “Sharkskin Water-WickingSuperpolymer Handles” would be a comfortable option for him.We took it out once on a beautiful day, he caught some white bass, and he really liked his new rod. It flooded right after that and ruined the white bass run, so we didn’t chase white bass again until the next spring. The rod was stored in the garage, along with the rest of our fishing gear. When we went to grab it for the next run, the fancy “Sharkskin”/plastic handle material was falling off. It had, for some reason, pealed more than halfway off, and some of it was completely missing. We left it there, and he used one of my lighter rods instead.The “Sharkskin” on his Crixus has now completely disintegrated. It’s nowhere even to be found. He used it once and it’s been properly stored ever since. The “Sharkskin” is apparently nothing more than a cheap plastic material that’s been glued to a foam handle. I have literally just under 100 rods in the garage and have never had that happen to any of them before. I realize this is a budget friendly rod, but we’ve got several other brands that were even cheaper, that we’ve used and abused, and stored in the same area of the garage for decades, that are still going strong; so it’s not like it gets too hot or cold in there for rod storage.I also have a KK Resolute UL rod that I bought around the same time that I like and haven’t had any issues with, but I won’t be buying any more KK rods again. It’s a shame, because Dad really liked the light weight and cast-ability of this rod. He says he’s just going to use it as is and hope the foam doesn’t do the same thing.According to the warranty information, I could send it back, and if it’s covered, pay to ship it to them, and pay them $20 for return shipping on a repair/replacement. Or if it’s not covered, pay to ship it to them, they’d sell me a new Crixus for 1/2 off, plus pay them the $20 for return shipping. Either way, this rod isn’t worth the hassle or the cost of either of those options, and Dad doesn’t want another one that will probably do the same thing, anyway. It’s just too bad that I didn’t notice the handle sooner so I could have just returned it for something of better quality.