boeray 19' Fiberglass Running Electrical Wire Cable Pulling Fish Tape Kit with 5 Different Attachments and Fastener in a Carrying Case

Why I reached for these fiberglass rods

I had two jobs on the same weekend: dropping HDMI and power behind a wall-mounted TV and running a Cat cable down an exterior, insulated stud bay to a network panel. A traditional steel fish tape can be a wrestling match in dense insulation and around top-plate transitions. I brought the Boeray fiberglass rods as my primary push tool, with a steel tape on standby. The rods ended up doing most of the work—and they showed both their strengths and their limits.

What you get

The kit is straightforward: ten fiberglass rods, each about 1.9 feet long and 4 mm in diameter, that thread together to make a 19-foot push stick. The threaded ends accept a series of tips—hooks, a small chain/“noodle,” and a wire fastener with a red cap that clamps a conductor securely without a bulky tape ball. Everything tucks into a slim tube-style case.

The rods are slender, which helps them snake through tight holes and stuffed cavities. The diameter is on the small side for pro-grade sticks, but the lengths are easy to manage in cramped spaces, and you can combine kits if you need to reach farther.

Setup and handling

Threading the sections together is quick. The metal couplers seat positively, and I liked that I could tailor the length to the run, adding or removing sections as I hit obstacles. A couple of practical notes:

• I found it wise to hand-tighten every joint, then give a small twist with a glove to ensure they don’t back out. For longer runs, a wrap of electrical tape over each joint is cheap insurance.
• The tip attachments swap fast. The hook is my default for wall cavities; the chain helps when I need to “present” a flexible tail through a small opening for a magnet or to catch with pliers.
• The wire fastener with the red cap is better than twine or tape for small conductors. It clamps firmly and creates a cleaner profile, so it snags less.

The carrying tube protects the rods, but it’s a tight fit once all the tips and loose ends are in there. If you work in attics or overhead, consider stashing the tips in a separate pouch so you’re not juggling small parts on a ladder.

In-wall performance

For the TV drop, I drilled a clean 1/2-inch hole through the fire block, deburred the edges, and pushed the rods from the lower box cutout up to the top. The rods had enough column strength to push straight without corkscrewing, and the fiberglass surface slides reasonably well against wood. They’re not “buttery,” but with a little twist as you push, they advance smoothly.

At the top plate, the kit’s flexibility came into play. The rods are stiff in compression but will arc gently if you guide them, which is exactly what you want to ride a plate hole and pop out into the stud bay above. I swapped to the hook tip, found the opening, and brought the line through. No drama, no splinters, and no need to switch to steel.

On the exterior wall job, the insulation was the real test. Here, the slender diameter helped: the rods pierced edges of batt insulation and worked around staples without chewing up the fiberglass or getting matted. The key is to keep the tip profile minimal—use the wire fastener or hook rather than stacking tape. I kept forward pressure light, rotating the rod as I met resistance, and the set made the drop in a few minutes.

Conduit and tight bends

Short conduit runs are doable as long as the bends aren’t too tight or numerous. In a 1/2-inch EMT nipple with a single sweep, the rods advanced easily. In longer runs with multiple bends, I still prefer a steel fish tape; the rods’ couplers are blunt and can catch at connectors and couplings, and the cumulative stiffness of many short sections makes navigating compound bends trickier. If you must use the rods in a bendy path, switching to the chain tip and “leading” with a flexible element helps, and a wrap of heat-shrink or tape over the first coupler creates a pseudo-taper that snags less.

Attachments: handy but a few caveats

• Hook tip: The most useful piece in the kit. It’s low profile and strong enough to snag a pull string or a cable end without opening up.
• Chain/“noodle”: Great for presenting a target under thick insulation or behind a small opening where you plan to grab it with a magnet or a bent coat hanger. Just keep in mind that a loose chain can also find gaps and hang up; use a gentle hand.
• Wire fastener with red cap: Surprisingly good. It grips small-gauge conductors (thermostat, Cat, low-voltage) and creates a compact head that’s less likely to wedge. I still taped the transition smooth, but it’s miles better than a bulky knot of vinyl tape.
• Magnet: Useful for attic fishing across insulation if you have the matching magnet or a retrieval tool, but it’s not especially powerful. Think of it as a helper, not a lifter.

Build quality and durability

Fiberglass rods always raise two concerns: splintering and joint failure. After pushing through wood, drywall, and insulation on several runs, I didn’t see fibers lifting or flaking. The rods stay comfortable to handle, but I still recommend gloves; even high-quality fiberglass can get abrasive with heavy use.

The weak point on any rod set is the metal coupler. The threads here are fine and aligned, and none stripped on me. That said, like all small-diameter rods, they can bend at the joint if you crank hard against an obstruction. If you’re forcing the rod and feel the joint flex, stop, back up, and rethink the angle or tip. These are pushing tools, not pry bars.

One minor gripe: a couple of rods arrived with a slightly tacky feel, likely residue from the packaging. A quick wipe with mineral spirits fixed it, but it’s worth cleaning before you rub them against fluffy insulation.

Storage and portability

The slim tube is great for tossing into a tool bag, but it’s snug once you include all the bits. In cramped spaces, closing up the kit can be fiddly. I ended up keeping the most-used tips in a small zip pouch and leaving the tube for just the rods, which sped up pack-down at the end of each run.

Practical tips for better results

• Pre-taper the leading joint. A short length of heat-shrink or a neat wrap of tape over the first coupler reduces snagging at holes and studs.
• Twist as you push. A gentle rotation helps the rods ride over little edges instead of jamming into them.
• Tape the joints on long runs. One wrap per joint prevents back-out, especially when you’re pushing and pulling repeatedly.
• Keep the profile small. Use the included fastener and tape the transition smooth; avoid giant tape balls that will snag at every hole.
• Don’t force it. If a rod kinks at a joint, you can ruin that section. Withdraw a foot or two, change the tip or angle, and try again.

Value and who it’s for

This kit lands in the sweet spot for homeowners, DIYers, and tradespeople who occasionally fish wires in finished spaces. It’s compact, easy to assemble to the length you need, and includes enough attachments to handle most wall and ceiling scenarios. Professionals who fish daily through long conduit or complex commercial runs will still want heavier, tapered-tip rods and more robust magnets. For typical residential wall drops, short conduit stubs, and attic retrieval, these rods punch above their weight.

The bottom line

The Boeray fiberglass rods combine useful stiffness with manageable flexibility, a sensible set of tips, and a compact form factor. They shine in finished-wall cable pulls and modest conduit tasks, advancing cleanly with less snagging than a taped-up fish head. The trade-offs are what you’d expect at this diameter: be mindful of the couplers in tight bends, don’t overpower the joints, and expect the storage tube to be a bit tight. A stronger magnet and tapered couplers would make the kit even better, but neither is a deal breaker.

Recommendation: I recommend this kit for anyone who needs a reliable wall-fishing solution without paying pro-kit prices. It’s especially good for TV drops, network runs, and low-voltage work where a slim, configurable push tool saves time. Treat the joints with care, keep the lead profile tidy, and it will make awkward cable pulls faster and less frustrating.