OGN Product review:
KastKing
Kestrel Finesse Casting Rod
Design
7.8
Performance
8
Durability
7.2
Value
8.7
Overall
7.9 / 10
Pros:
• Excellent selection of actions
• Excellent price point
• Horizontal, very legible print on the rod blank
Cons:
• Reel seat needs to be a little beefier
• Actions are a little slower than what you would expect
• Shorter rod butt section for +7 foot models
Product Description:
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 BFS & SFS techniques.
