Kalex Telescopic Spinning Rod (XT2)

Just received the rod today along with Kastking reel. Very happy with both!! The blue doesn't match exactly but overall I think it looks nice. This makes for a good light weight set up. I will use 6lb line. The rod has great feel and locks out nicely. The extensions and the nut that holds the reel feels solid (not as much as a metal piece would). It was longer than I expected but I think the extra length will really help casting - I would likely need a larger reel if I had gotten one over this 6.6 (my reel was a 2000). The best part is having a nice looking, packable combo for a little over $30.00! Rod comes with a nice bag and rod tip cover. It is nice and makes me want to order another for a back up! Good job Kalex!!

I bought this for a backpacking trip. Purchased the 5'6" model. I am very impressed by the quality of packaging. My first impression of this rod is it is made by a company ready to compete with any other compact travel gear. I tried to find something wrong with this fishing rod but couldn't. Upon examination it's a rod I have no problem making it a permanent part of my gear inventory. The balance and lightweight of it is very comfortable in the hand. Telescoping feature is smooth with no slop like other telescoping poles I've owned. Compliments to kalex! Update: Returned from my trip. This pole was awesome. Used it for 3 days and was very successful. It was very responsive . Could feel every little bite and what the lure was doing. I will be purchasing another for my son in the near future.

Not a very strong rod, But it is light and packs well.

These sturdy poles exibit a well balanced responsive action that most will find well-suited, if not perfect, for most inland fishing. So far after using several of these rods, each one a different length, I have found them to be equally at home and performing well for everything from trout fishing to angling for river cats, large mouth bass and crappie. I’ve even found that I prefer the weight and action of these rods over a few of my other “professional” segmented rods which cost MANY times more than all of these rods put together. Each rod has proven to be well designed and constructed with the possible exception of the reel saddle mounting clamps which seem to be a little too light weight although they’ve so far continued to perform well through much “use and abuse”. Time will tell. The use of friction fit telescoping sections suggest to me that this may not be the best choice of rods for ice fishing or other below freezing fishing. I also don’t know how easy the rod’s eyelets can be replaced should the need arise but I’m sure I’ll find out later this season. I may yet audition one of these rods for some light tackle salt water fishing and see how it holds up against salt water corrosion. I’ll ammend my review with that data hopefully by later this season. Overall, dollar for dollar, these are probably among the very best light to medium action telescoping fishing rods on the market today.

It’s a good rod, but I managed to make it explode pretty quickly. It was entirely my fault, as I threw a 4 oz weight really hard, making the rod snap in two. Would get another one and not abuse it so hard, definitely good for the low price.

Easy to store and carry, Extends easily, and is sensitive enough to feel when a crappie takes your bait. Can be used as a caster or as a "cane" pole. Great for jigging under trees and docks. Haven't caught anything bigger than a pound yet, but it handles the weight of the fish without straining. Able to pull the fish out of the water with a six foot lift from the water to the dock surface without creaking or splitting. I am very satisfied, and I recommend this pole to anyone who is looking to get to all those pan fish that hide in hard to get to places.

Got the 12' at 23$ (steal right?) I actually don't blame the company I blame my self for being so naive for believing there is somthing called cheap rod! Lets set the facts so we don't just point fingers. I used a sinker that match the lure weight and actually the breaking happened not during a cast! It happened when it got stuck in the water and im not fishing in a rig it was open water most likley got stuck with seaweeds or somthing easy. It was a minor sticking that you could easily get out if you just jigg the stick couple of times. I wish I could say that I pulled so hard and the fault is all mine but my pull was pretty easy and was testing the situation while all of sudden I heared a crack and the rest is history. I was pleased with my two casts while it last but did not expect that will be the end of my experience! My advice to any buyers just get a decent stick and save your money

I fish a lot. When I say a lot I mean a lot. I own at least 30 different fishing rods. This surprised me beyond what I can even explain. I was looking to have a ready to go pocket fishing rod in my car and this hits all of my positive marks. Value...check...convenience...check...strength...check...reactive...check. I would recommend this rod to anyone and that’s not normally something I would say. After my fishing trip success today I may have to consider using this as my go too rod vs just a convenient car sized rod.