Spartacus Passage Travel Twin-Tip Spinning
4-piece travel spinning rods with spare tip, covering light freshwater through light surf
- Models
- 5
- Length
- 6.0'–8.5'
- Price
- $61.99–$69.99
- Type
- Spinning
The Spartacus Passage is KastKing's travel-oriented spinning series, designed for backpackers, fly-in anglers, international travelers, and anyone who needs a full-performance spinning rod that packs into luggage. The four-piece breakdown paired with a twin-tip design, two interchangeable tips included, addresses both portability and on-trip tip failure in remote locations. Target species are freshwater multi-species through light saltwater depending on model power.
Blanks use KastFlex IM7 30T graphite with a Power Transition System at each ferrule junction to maintain load transfer across the 4-piece sections. Guides are stainless steel with zirconium oxide rings. AAA cork foregrip with EVA fighting butt. Each rod ships in a hard PET rod tube, a practical detail for airline travel or backpack transport. Twin-tip design uses same action for both sections, so the spare is a functional backup, outside the different-action alternative lane.
Five models, all spinning, 6'0" to 8'6". The 6'0" and 6'6" M/MF models handle light freshwater duty; the 7'0" and 7'6" step up to MH territory for heavier bass or light inshore; the 8'6" H/F at 15–40 lb/1–3 oz works as a surf or larger inshore option unusual for a travel series. The range is deliberately broad to cover various trip scenarios from a single rod-family purchase.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Mid-range step-up suitable for bass, light inshore, and larger freshwater predators. The F action at MH power makes it a capable all-day casting rod for jigs and hard baits in the 3/8–1 oz range.
The outlier in the series, an 8'6" H-power rod breaks from the light-freshwater profile of the other models. Positioned for light surf, jetty fishing, or large inshore species (striped bass, snook) where a compact travel kit must handle heavier line and lures.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRDSPNSPA-6MM4BK | 6' | M | $61.99 |
| KRDSPNSPA-66MM4BK | 6'6" | M | $64.99 |
| KRDSPNSPA-7MM4BK | 7' | M | $66.99 |
| KRDSPNSPA-76MHMH4BK | 7'6" | MH | $69.99 |
| KRDSPNSPA-86HH4BK | 8'6" | H | $61.99 |