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Ideal Industries 31-653 Fiberglass Extra Flex Glow Fishing Pole Kit, 3/16-Inch x 15-ft Tuff-Rod

Ideal Industries 31-653 Fiberglass Extra Flex Glow Fishing Pole Kit, 3/16-Inch x 15-ft Tuff-Rod

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Ideal Industries 31-653 Fiberglass Extra Flex Glow Fishing Pole Kit, 3/16-Inch x 15-ft Tuff-Rod

The Ideal Industries 31-653 Tuff-Rod™ Fishing Pole Kit is a fiberglass extra flex glow fish pole built for electricians and low-voltage installers who need to route wire and cable through tight, obstructed cavities. This kit features a 3/16-Inch diameter fiberglass rod in a 15-ft length, giving installers the reach and flexibility needed to navigate walls, ceilings, conduit runs, and other hard-to-access spaces without kinking or snapping under normal fishing conditions. The extra flex design of the Tuff-Rod allows it to bend around obstacles such as studs, joists, and existing cable while maintaining the stiffness required to push and pull through long horizontal and vertical runs. Built by Ideal Industries, a recognized name in professional electrical tools, this fishing pole kit is a practical addition to any electrician's toolkit for residential, commercial, and light industrial wire-pulling applications.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 3/16-Inch diameter rod sized for navigating standard wall cavities, conduit, and ceiling spaces.
  • Length: 15-ft of fiberglass rod provides extended reach for long-run fishing applications.
  • Durable Construction: Fiberglass Tuff-Rod™ material resists breakage and offers reliable performance compared to less durable fishing tools.
  • Extra Flex Design: Engineered flexibility allows the rod to bend around obstructions while retaining the strength needed to push through tight spaces.
  • Glow Feature: Glow-in-the-dark visibility helps installers locate the rod tip in low-light or enclosed spaces during a pull.
  • Kit Configuration: Supplied as a complete fishing pole kit, ready to use on the jobsite for wire and cable pulling tasks.

Technical Specifications

  • Rod Diameter: 3/16-Inch
  • Rod Length: 15-ft
  • Material: Fiberglass (Tuff-Rod™)
  • Product Type: Fishing Pole Kit

Typical Applications

  • Fishing Wire and Cable Through Wall Cavities
  • Routing Cable Through Ceilings and Attics
  • Conduit and Raceway Wire Pulling
  • Residential and Commercial Electrical Rough-In Work
  • Low-Voltage and Data/Communications Cable Installation

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries builds the 31-653 Tuff-Rod™ fishing pole kit with fiberglass construction designed to handle the demands of everyday electrical wire-pulling work. The extra flex design and glow feature give installers a dependable, easy-to-locate tool for navigating tight and enclosed spaces on the jobsite. Choose Ideal Industries for professional-grade electrical fishing tools built to hold up to repeated use in the field.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
IDL-20260924
Product Type:
Fish Rod
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Fish Tape & Rods
Product Material:
Fiberglass
Product Size:
3/16-Inch
Product Group:
Electrical Installation Tools

Ideal Industries 31-653 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How long is the Ideal 31-653 Tuff-Rod fish pole, and what diameter is the rod?
The Ideal 31-653 Tuff-Rod fishing pole kit uses a 3/16 inch diameter fiberglass rod in a 15 foot total length. That diameter is small enough to work inside standard wall cavities, conduit and ceiling spaces, and the 15 feet of reach covers most horizontal wall runs and ceiling-to-box drops without needing a second tool.
2) Will a fiberglass fish pole get around studs and joists, or do I need steel fish tape?
The 31-653 is an extra flex fiberglass rod, so it bends around obstructions like studs, joists and existing cable while staying stiff enough to push and pull through long horizontal and vertical runs. Rods like this are the right choice when you are fishing blind through a cavity and need push capability. Flat steel fish tape is the better tool once you are inside a finished conduit run where you want to snake a long bend and pull back.
3) Is the Ideal 31-653 suitable for low-voltage and data cable work, or just line voltage?
Both. The 31-653 Tuff-Rod kit is listed for fishing wire and cable through wall cavities, routing cable through ceilings and attics, conduit and raceway pulling, residential and commercial electrical rough-in, and low-voltage and data/communications cable installation. Low-voltage and security integrators use the same tool as the electricians.
4) Does the 31-653 come as a complete kit or do I have to buy the rod sections separately?
It ships as a complete fishing pole kit, ready to use on the jobsite for wire and cable pulling. You are buying the 15 feet of 3/16 inch fiberglass Tuff-Rod as a kit, not a single bare section.
5) Will 15 feet of fish pole be enough for a commercial ceiling run, or should I look at a longer kit?
Fifteen feet handles most single-cavity wall fishes, ceiling-to-outlet drops, and short raceway pulls. For long open ceiling runs above a grid in a big commercial space, you will outrun 15 feet and want a longer glow rod set or to fish in stages from multiple access points. The 31-653 is sized for the tight obstructed cavities, not for 50-foot open plenum shots.
6) What does the glow feature on the Ideal 31-653 actually do on a job?
The rod is glow-in-the-dark, which helps you spot the rod tip in low light or inside an enclosed cavity during a pull. Practical use is above a ceiling grid or in an unlit attic, where you are looking for where the tip ended up rather than feeling for it.
How fast can I get the Ideal Industries 31-653 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Ideal Industries 31-653 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 31-653 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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