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KastKing Royale Advantage Casting Rod (7'0", Medium-Heavy, Twin-Tip)
4.7 (289 Amazon ratings)
An IM6 graphite casting rod that ships with a spare tip section, so a snapped tip never ends your trip.
Pros & Cons
- Includes a spare tip section for insurance
- Responsive IM6 graphite blank
- Power Transition System smooths the cast
- Comfortable EVA handle, strong value
- Components are budget-tier
- Sold in many length/power variants
Key Specs
- Type
- Casting Rod
- Length
- 7'0"
- Power
- Medium-Heavy
- Action
- Fast
- Pieces
- 2-Piece + Spare Tip
- Line Rating
- 17 lb
- Amazon ASIN
- B0BQBWNWC3
At a Glance
Estimated from published specs and Amazon buyer ratings. Not based on hands-on testing.
Sensitivity
4.5/5
Casting
4.6/5
Durability
4.6/5
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Value
4.9/5
Overall Rating4.6/ 5
Why It Stands Out
The Royale Advantage's headline trick is the included spare tip. Break one in a car door or on a hot hookset and you just keep fishing. Past that gimmick it's a genuinely capable IM6 graphite rod, with a smooth Power Transition taper that casts well above its price. A smart pick if you want a backup built in.
Spare tip included
IM6 graphite feel
Smooth power taper
Outstanding value
Best For
BassAll-Around FreshwaterBeginnersTravel & KayakBudget BuildsBackup Rod
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It ships with a matching spare tip section, so if you break a tip you simply swap it and keep fishing instead of replacing the whole rod.
The Royale Advantage line comes in both spinning and casting models. This listing is the 7' medium-heavy casting setup.
Yes. It's forgiving, it's cheap, and the spare tip takes the sting out of a rookie mistake.
A low-profile baitcasting reel with 15-17 lb line is a balanced match for this casting rod.