The Klein Tools 56306 is a single 6-foot lo-flex fiberglass fish rod with a protective splinter guard coating that keeps hands free from fiberglass splinters. The 1/4-inch diameter and lo-flex rating deliver rigidity for pushing wire across long distances in open wall and ceiling cavities. Compatible and connectable with all Klein Tools fish and glow rod sections for extended-reach assemblies. Compact enough to fit in a standard tool bag. Suited for general-purpose wire installation in walls, ceilings, and under floors. Made in the USA. Product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
The 56306 is discontinued — what replaces it?
The 56406 (6 ft. Hi-Flex Glow Rod with Splinter Guard) is the current 6-foot rod. It changes the flex rating from lo-flex to hi-flex and adds a glow coating. For a 6-foot lo-flex equivalent, combine the 50053 (5 ft.) with any short extension or use the 50053 alone — the one-foot difference is rarely critical in practice.
Why switch from lo-flex to hi-flex at 6 feet?
Klein's product architects found that a 6-foot rod is most often used as a leading section or in short drop applications where flexibility to navigate an initial obstacle matters more than maximum rigidity. Hi-flex at the tip, lo-flex deeper in the string is the recommended configuration for most builds.
Can 56306 sections still function in a current Klein rod set?
Yes — connector compatibility is maintained. The 56306 can still be used with current Klein tips and sections if the rod is in good condition.
# Klein Tools 6 ft. Lo-Flex Fish Rod **Model:** `56306` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Rod > The Klein Tools 56306 is a single 6-foot lo-flex fiberglass fish rod with a protective splinter guard coating that keeps hands free from fiberglass splinters. The 1/4-inch diameter and lo-flex rating deliver rigidity for pushing wire across long distances in open wall and ceiling cavities. Compatible and connectable with all Klein Tools fish and glow rod sections for extended-reach assemblies. Compact enough to fit in a standard tool bag. Suited for general-purpose wire installation in walls, ceilings, and under floors. Made in the USA. Product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Fish Rod | | Material | fiberglass | | Flexibility | lo-flex | | Total Length Ft | 6 | | Rod Count | 1 | | Glow | No | | Splinter Guard Coating | Yes | | Connector Type | threaded | | Included Tips | | | Overall Length In | 72 | | Country of Origin | USA | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644563065 | | Warranty | Lifetime | ## What's Included - (1) 6 ft lo-flex fish rod Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-rod/56306-klein-tools-6-18-m-lo-flex-fish-rod/