KastKing Rods- Experience thus far?

[raoka]

Just curious to hear people's experiences with their rods. I realize that their rods are a more recent addition to the market than their reels. It appears the general consensus is that for the price the reels perform, but are the rods the same way? I am looking at the new Speed Demon Pro Rods. Do they compare to other 100 dollar rods such as the Dobyns Fury, St Croix Mojo, etc? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

[NYWayfarer]

I have the Kastking Perigee II (casting and spinning) and Kastking Calamus Rods(spinning) I have nothing but good things to say about all three of the rods I purchased.

 

With Kastking I find that you get a product that is far better than it’s price point would have you believe. That was true with their reels but it is especially true with their rods.

[raoka]

that is good to know. I wish there were places that could carry so I can at least see/feel them in person, get a sense of the taper, etc.

[raoka]

while i appreciate the vote of confidence, I am hoping to see if there might be more unbiased opinions/experiences.

[Tennessee Boy]

I have one KastKing rod, the KKR-SDP-1C76CR Carolina Rig rod.  It is a high quality rod and it will not be my last. My only complaint is that it is rated as a fast action medium heavy rod and the action is not heavy enough for me.  I going to give it more time to see if the action grows on me.  I may replace it with one of their heavy action rods.  Based on my experience with this rod,  I don't think they have a rod that would be heavy enough for me to use as a worm/jig rod and certainly nothing I would use as a flippin rod. 

[raoka]

good to know. i was looking at the speed demon pro frog rod and wondered if it had backbone, but with a limber enough tip