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Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rods

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Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rods

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Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 6'10" Medium
In Stock: 2
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 6'10"
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7' Med Lt
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium Light - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7' Medium
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7'2" Med Lt
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'2"
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium Light - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7'2" Medium
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'2"
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7'4" Medium
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'4"
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium - Extra Fast
Lew's KVD IM8 Spinning Rod 7'6" Med Lt
In Stock: 5+
Price: $109.99
  • Spinning Rod Length: 7'6"
  • Spinning Rod Power - Spinning Rod Taper: Medium Light - Extra Fast
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Used baits & tackle are not eligible for return.

Phone: 1.800.300.4916
Email: info@tacklewarehouse.com

Overview

Developed in conjunction with legendary angler, Kevin VanDam, the Lew’s KVD Spinning Rods are built to handle all types of finesse applications and are tuned to KVD’s exact specifications. Built using premium IM8 graphite blanks and EVA split grips, the Lew’s KVD Spinning Rods provide the perfect balance of sensitivity, strength, and lightweight performance to give anglers rods that are ideal for any scenario on the water. They also feature a proprietary Full Contact reel seat that increases contact with the blank to transmit more vibration into your hand for enhanced sensitivity. 

To improve efficiency, the Lew’s KVD Spinning Rods are equipped with a patented No Foul Hook Keeper to keep your baits secured during transport and eliminate wasted casts or line fouling issues like other hook keepers. Finished with stainless steel guide frames and aluminum oxide inserts for improved balance, the Lew’s KVD Spinning Rods deliver tour-level performance that simply outshines the competition. 

Features:
-Premium IM8 graphite blanks
-EVA split-grip handles
-Proprietary Full Contact reel seats
-Patented “No Foul” Hook Keeper
-Stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts
-Limited 2-Year Warranty

Specifications

Model Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Length Handle Type
LKVDGS1 Extra Fast 6-14lb 1/4-3/4oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS2 Extra Fast 6-12lb 1/8-3/8oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS3 Extra Fast 8-20lb 1/4-3/4oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS4 Extra Fast 6-14lb 1/8-3/8oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS5 Extra Fast 8-20lb 1/4-3/4oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS6 Extra Fast 8-20lb 1/4-3/4oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A
LKVDGS7 Extra Fast 6-14lb 1/8-3/8oz 8+Tip 14-1/2" IM8 Spin A

Specifications

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Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
KVD Spinning RodAwesome Rod, perfect for throwing Shad Raps. Great Rod for the Price.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Quality RodI am a huge fan of the KVD casting and spinning reels, I have several of both and I match them with the appropriate KVD rods. In my opinion you can’t be the quality of the rods for the price.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great RodGreat feel and love for drop shot set up.

Previous Feedback  

Comments: won one at a club outing, liked it a lot . Fished well ,felt good, but broke when I got stuck on a pier. So I bought another it also broke on a snag without a lot of pressure. Blank seems kinda brittle.

From: robert: WI 7/20/23

Comments: Sensitive tip, loads up on fish great with plenty of power behind it.

From: Unknown: 6/23/23

Comments: I bought the 7'2 ML KVD spinning rod as a Christmas present to myself in December. I'm not one to do a review without fishing with it for a little bit. I bought this rod to fish drop shots with. The only knock I have on the KVDlineup is that the don't have a ML closer to a 6'10 for drop shotting. However, the 7'2 did not disappoint! With the colder winter water temps the spotted bass and largemouth have mostly been schooled up in 25 to 45 feet of water as they follow Shad. I never lost a fish while fishing with this rod over the 6 or 7 days I've been able to fish. I use 16lb braid with an 8lb flouro leader. With so little to no stretch in my line the rod had to have enough flex to offset the lack of stretch. It was a great combination as the rods action was perfect for my setup. Even when the fish would jump the rod kept enough tension on the fish where they were kept pinned. I figure I've hooked 50 to 60 bass with this setup and haven't lost one. I'm impressed. It's more than worth the hundred bucks you'll spend to buy one.

From: Stan S.: Columbus, GA 2/18/23

Comments: love the rod. Paired it with kvd reel. Very sweet set up. Use for throwing lighter lurers and worms.

From: Unknown: 2/4/23

Comments: Nice rod, well balanced, matched it up with a KVD 300 spinning reel, 10 lb 832 braid, flouro leader. Should be a great ned rig / drop shot set up.

From: Ed: Massapequa, NY 1/12/23

Comments: I now have 3 of these rods in different lengths and actions. lightweight well balanced and very sensitive. Neko, shakey, ned or finesse jigs. KVD 300 or 400 reel and in my opinion for the price can't be beat.

From: Troy: AR 12/31/22

Comments: Great rod for the price you get a light and sensitive, all purpose rod from skipping docks to drop shot I use these for all different applications and will purchase again.

From: Unknown: 12/29/22

Comments: Really like the rod. Well balanced rod so you can fish all day long, feels great in the hand. Got the 7,4 smallmouth special use it for tube baits. Sensitivity is good I can feel small bites whit no problem. It's hard to beat this rod for $109.

From: M.L : Sweden 11/18/22

Comments: Just a great rod. Bought the 7' 2" ml spinning rod and I can cast a ridiculous distance paired with a Lew's custom spinning reel and they just plain work very well together.

From: David: NY 7/25/22

Comments: This was my first foray into Lews products. I purchase two spinning rods , one for spin bait and the other for ned rig applications. I successfully put them to the test with smallmouth in the Thousand Islands region of the St Lawrence river. I was extremely pleased with them. Both the feel and performance were excellent.

From: Craig : Nazareth, PA 7/7/22

Comments: I purchased the 7'6 medium light for Ned rig fishing in the Midwest. The rod is well balanced and light. The true test came when I was fortunate enough to hook a 3.5 largemouth and the rod had enough backbone for the job and easily handled the bass. While there are more expensive rods this one fit my budget and has performed well.

From: Mike: Saint Louis, MO 5/6/22

Comments: my first 7'2" ml spinning rod, light and very sensitive nice action and extra fast tip for casting light lures. Caught 3+ lb. smallie and the rod had plenty backbone. great buy.

From: Unknown: Stroudsburg, PA 12/29/21

Comments: In KVD we trust. These rods are amazing perfectly designed for ALL techniques. They're pretty light and the price point is perfect for rods that Lew's could easily get $200 for

From: Scottie: Middletown, Ohio 12/27/21

Comments: Just can not believe these rods is only $100. They feel more like a $500. I'm very pleased with them thanks KVD and Lew's. Also thanks tackle warehouse for caring them.

From: Johnny: Wrens, GA 11/7/21

Comments: Buy this rod! I purchased the 7'6" ML. I am happy with the sensitivity, casting distance, lightweight and they still left room for the backbone needed to catch bigger fish. I use mine in the river for small mouth. I have also caught largemouth in lakes on Texas rigs.

From: David: South Bend, IN 9/17/21

Comments: I love this rod! I got the 7'4" smallmouth special. The only thing I don't like is the hook keeper is below the grip. It seems all Lews rods have it like that though. The problem is that I fish out of a kayak and when I'm not using the rod it needs to go into a rod holder. I can't use these hook keepers and still use my flush mounted rod holders with almost all baits.

From: Paul: 5/25/21

Comments: I am a big fan of Lews products and I wanted to love this rod. The problem is the hook keeper behind the grip. This was a deal breaker for me. Any bait with more than single hook puts those hooks uncomfortably close to my body. I much prefer the hook keeper in front of the grip.

From: Butch: 1/16/21

Comments: Great rod, with the xfast tip it is my go to soft plastic with no weight rod. The rod has a great backbone, it feels a little stiffer than a medium. Somewhere between a medium and medium heavy. It casts like medium and I set the hook like its a medium Heavy. Great sensitivity also! Looks great and I love the reel seat and how the handle fits in your hand.

From: Paul: Ocala, FL 12/29/20

Comments: Got the 7'2" medium paired up with the custom pro speed spool reel and it's one sweet set up. Very sensitive rod for an IM8 blank. The rear reel lock adds for one of the best grips set ups I've used. Rod is balanced well and beefed up tip we all come to love from lews. Really can't say enough tho in the feel of this rod sensitivity. Like ever rock and pebble man one by one kinda feels, even in windy rough days. Looks to last a long time for quality components even if ya are rough on your gear like I am. Very happy with this set up and will buy again for sure.

From: Noah: Illinois 12/28/20

Comments: I bought this rod a few weeks ago and also the KVD 300 spinning reel. The two paired together works very well for the shad rap and shaky head. The rod allows just the right amount of tip for easy hook ups and gives enough to allow the fish to stay hooked up. Perfect rod and reel for this application. I do not believe you can find a better rod and reel for the money.

From: Joseph: Southwest, LA 12/6/20

Comments:I have the 7'6 medium light.So far so good.Plenty of backbone.Good value.

From: Unknown 11/30/20

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