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ReKon Saltwater Spinning

IM6 saltwater spinning series spanning inshore light duty to heavy surf casting, 7'–12'

Budget-to-mid-tier saltwater spinning series made for inshore and surf anglers who need a range from light pier/jetty work up to heavy surf casting. Species scope includes striped bass, redfish, snook, flounder at the short end and larger surf serves (stripers, sharks, bluefish) at the surf rod lengths. The 7'–8' models address boat/pier use; 9'–12' models are explicit surf rods. One user review noted the 7' heavy (15–30 lb rated) felt more like a 10–17 lb rod, a caveat on KastKing's power ratings running conservative.

Blanks are KastFlex IM6 carbon graphite with KastKing's 2-piece PTS (Power Transition System) ferruling for seamless blank feel across the joint. Zirconium ceramic guides on stainless steel frames provide heat dissipation and corrosion resistance. The 7' medium model features AAA cork handle; MH and H models use EVA grip. Graphite locking reel seat holds large spinning reels securely. Oversized drop shot hook keeper is listed as a standard feature, practical for surf rigs.

All eight are 2-piece spinning. Lengths run 7'–12', a wide spread that covers inshore through heavy surf. Power from M (lightest, 10–17 lb) to H (heaviest, 20–50 lb), all fast action. The short-and-light end (7' M, 7' H, 7'6" MH) handles boat/pier use; the 8'–12' range is dedicated surfcasting.

Series fingerprint
Power M–H Action F Length 7'–12' Lure 1oz–14oz Line 17lb–50lb

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 8 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.

Models
8 spinning
Length
7'–12' 2.13–3.66 m
Power
M–H 3 classes
Action
F
Line
10–50 lb
Lure
1/4–14 oz 7–396.9 g
List price
$79.99–$114.99

Rods in this series

8 models
Save Model Length Power Price
KRDSPNRK-7M2DG 7' M Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-7H2DG 7' H Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-76MH2DG 7'6" MH Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-8MH2DG 8' MH Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-9H2DG 9' H Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-10MH2DG 10' MH Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-12H2DG 12' H Buy from KastKing
KRDSPNRK-11MH2DG — MH Buy from KastKing
Specs as KastKing lists them, last verified . Report a spec error
Lure weight across the lineup, on one scale 0 to 16 oz
KRDSPNRK-7M2DG KRDSPNRK-76MH2DG KRDSPNRK-8MH2DG KRDSPNRK-7H2DG KRDSPNRK-9H2DG KRDSPNRK-10MH2DG KRDSPNRK-11MH2DG KRDSPNRK-12H2DG

Model notes

2 of 8 models
KRDSPNRK-7M2DG Spinning · 7' · M · F action

Cork-handled lighter-duty model; suits inshore snook, redfish, or light pier fishing. User reviews suggest actual feel is lighter than the stated 10–17 lb rating.

KRDSPNRK-12H2DG Spinning · 12' · H · F action

Long-range surf rod; 4–14 oz lure range accommodates heavy pyramid sinkers and large chunk baits for beach casting at distance. At $114.99, priced well below comparable surf blanks.

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