KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Brute Tuff Composite Rod Blanks, Performance Matched 4+1BB Graphite Reels, Stainless Steel Line Guide w/Zirconium Oxide Ring Guides, EVA Handles

Firstly, I was impressed how well the rod was packed when it arrived. The manufacture took great care to carefully and tightly pack it into a cylindrical tube. Super smooth reel action; the pole has perfect sensitivity and is super durable. My 12 year old son has taken this pole for himself and I am thinking about purchasing another one for myself! I'm a big fan of KastKing and own several spinning reels and bait casters manufactured by them. Very reasonably priced and well worth the expenditure.

My main rod I use is the KastKing Centron 2000 combo, but I never go fishing without a back up rod. I never really need a back up rod, but you never know. I have used this rod and reel combo, and caught some decent crappie and largemouth, but the reel's drag did slip a little when I was fighting the largemouth. I plan to put 10 pound braid and go for catfish due to the thickness of the rod. I got the 6'6" medium rod with the 3000 size reel, and I'm honestly impressed. The rod is comparable to a older model Uglystik GX2, and the reel is more plastic then metal, but it holds up good for decent sized largemouth. This would be a great loner rod for a friend to barrow, and I really don't see anything breaking on this rod for extended fishing trips. Overall I recommend this rod and reel combo, but don't expect much for $50.

For 6’ medium, moderate/moderate fast action: A bit stiffer than advertised, as most Kastking rods seem to be. More of a tough rod than a sensitive rod. At the price point it’s top notch. Great rod to get started in fishing, not exactly what I was looking for. I was hoping to use it as a jerk bait and top water popper rod, but it’s a bit too stiff even marked as a “medium”. I like the 6 foot size for bank fishing.

I have not used it just yet as I just received it today, but wanted to do a quick review. Will update later if needed. For a rod/reel spinning combo, it's hard to beat the price. KastKing also puts out some good products. Rod is lightweight (at least for me) and looks great. No issues with shipping. The rod was sealed inside a long tube, similar to how they mail diplomas and degrees. That tube was then placed inside a large box. So far I have no issues with the purchase and hope when it comes time to use it, this combo will still be 5 stars.

no disliking. i use irt for small ponds fishing.

This rod came with the 2000 model reel. Both are very light and easy to use. Rod is very responsive and reel is smooth. Spooled reel with 15 lbs. of Kastking Super Power braided line and it work well. Should've gone with the 10 lbs. braid for this reel but the 15 lbs. works fine. I personally use the 9' Sharky 3 rod and reel combo with 30 lbs. braid and I love that setup. This was perfect for my young children. Would definitely buy again.

I think the packaging could go through a tornado and still arrive ok. Very impressed. As for the reel and rod I would say I'm happy. Reel seems very smooth and well made and rod has the action I expected for the price. Maybe better than I expected. Somebody told me to check Kastking out as they were impressed, so I did. I would say worth the buy. Was worried about shipping a pole through Amazon though, but yeah. They delivered on this one definitely.

It has been awhile since I did much fishing and lost all my old gear. I was searching for some new set ups that wouldn't break the bank and this Rod and Reel fit the bill to a T. The rod seems to be very sturdy but still sensitive enough to feel the bite and the reel is very nice. I have a soft spot for spinning reels that I inherited from my grandfather. I am looking forward to many years of fishing with this equipment.