Spartacus II Twin-Tip Casting
Budget baitcasting series with spare tip included; covers medium to heavy bass techniques at value pricing
The KastKing Spartacus II Twin-Tip Casting series is a value-oriented bass baitcasting lineup distinguished by its twin-tip design: each rod is a 2-piece model that ships with a spare tip section of identical specification, providing a backup in the field without purchasing a replacement rod. Anglers here are entry-level to intermediate bass fishers who want reliable construction without premium pricing, street prices are in the $55–$60 range.
Techniques range from topwater to bladed jigs to heavier power presentations. Blanks are 24-ton carbon fiber with an IM6 graphite construction. Guides are stainless steel tangl-free frames with zirconium oxide inserts and a PTS (Power Transition System) guide spacing design. Handles use a slip-resistant rubber cork composite with a custom foregrip that integrates a hook keeper. The reel seat is a KastKing-proprietary comfort-grip design.
The build quality is positioned for value-to-performance, not material innovation. All six rods are baitcasting and span 6'8" to 7'10". Power grades run M through H with fast and extra-fast actions. The 6'8" MH is the shortest and most versatile; the 7'10" H XF is the longest and most powerful, suited to heavier presentations and longer casts. Spinning models appear in this casting-only sub-lineup is absent.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 6 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 6 casting
- Length
- 6'8"–7'10" 2.03–2.39 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Action
- XF–F
- Line
- 8–30 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 oz 7–28 g
- List price
- $54.99–$59.99
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRDCSTSP2-68MH2-C | 6'8" | MH | Buy from KastKing | |
| KRDCSTSP2-71M2-C | 7'1" | M | Buy from KastKing | |
| KRDCSTSP2-71MH2-C | 7'1" | MH | Buy from KastKing | |
| KRDCSTSP2-76MH2-C | 7'6" | MH | Buy from KastKing | |
| KRDCSTSP2-76H2-C | 7'6" | H | Buy from KastKing | |
| KRDCSTSP2-710H2-C | 7'10" | H | Buy from KastKing |
Model notes
1 of 6 modelsThe heaviest and longest rod in this sub-lineup; 7'10" H XF at 15–30 lb is built for distance casting and power presentations including swimbaits and heavy jigs. Extra-fast action maintains tip sensitivity at this power level.