What's the consensus on kastking reels
May 11, 2021 17:22:36 #
From YouTube reviews I've gathered that they're quality for the money. Does anyone here have experience with them?
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by Professional-Tiger35
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by Professional-Tiger35
May 11, 2021 17:46:06 #
I picked up one of their higher priced baitcasters (still relatively inexpensive) and have been pleasantly surprised by its performance. Don’t know how long it’s going to last however.
May 11, 2021 18:07:53 #
I do...i have a couple...they’re great. I have a brutus baitcaster rod as well...also well made.
May 12, 2021 10:34:09 #
I've got a Rover 40 and some little ultra light spinning reel. Got the Rover 40 just to find out myself if it was as bad as the guy trashing it said. Cost me $45 on Amazon. Take what I say with a grain of salt, I have a sample of two! Love them both.
May 12, 2021 13:36:43 #
I'm a believer! Kastking baitcasters work really well for the money. Having said that realize they won't last forever. I fish salt water and I expect them to last a couple years at best. Another cheap reel I have used with good results is the (better check the spelling on this first) is the Pescifun. They have a 6 bearing, 7:1 reel that is really quite small and light and smooth as silk. I use it for quarter ounce or less jigs and as long as you don't cast into the wind and keep them adjusted they definitely get it out there.
May 12, 2021 14:30:24 #
Piscufin....i also have one of their reels. Seems like a good reel to me....
May 12, 2021 20:49:01 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I also have Kastking. 1 baitcaster white max cast well very smooth 1 smaller spinning reel lite works fine. Will it last a lifetime wbo knows. I had zebco 202s that lasted through many many fish. I had a big one rip the gears. My fault had the drag locked. Oh by the way i also have 3 $200 BCs rest BCs n spinning reels$75/$150. Some for over 20 years still working. Fishing gear is like vehicles n most things in life. Personal preference n budget. If you like it use it 👍👍
May 12, 2021 22:11:52 #
I just bought a Kastking Speed Demon that is 10.5:1 ratio and a Lews med-hvy 7'2" rod for flipping into the brush. It's the fastest reel I have seen and seems very strong and durable. The $115.00 price tag was amazing.
May 12, 2021 22:17:14 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
I have 4 Sharkey III, bought 4 more for gifts, they all are very smooth, cast great. All are 3-4 years old now and never had a problem with any of them. One of the best brake systems I've seen on a spinning reel. Keep fishing. DEEJAY
May 12, 2021 22:20:07 #
DeeJay wrote:
I have 4 Sharkey III, bought 4 more for gifts, they all are very smooth, cast great. All are 3-4 years old now and never had a problem with any of them. One of the best brake systems I've seen on a spinning reel. Keep fishing. DEEJAY
Yeah, the brake system on them is great compared to the really high dollar stuff out there.
May 13, 2021 10:20:19 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
this topic comes up quite often!! I have a few
Megatron,sharky lll & bought a Valient Eagle for my kid last year. All have performed well so far
No complaints here,try one
Megatron,sharky lll & bought a Valient Eagle for my kid last year. All have performed well so far
No complaints here,try one
May 13, 2021 10:43:23 #
Good point...for $50 bucks...try one. See if you dont like it as much as reels costing much more.
May 13, 2021 16:56:19 #
Danger25 wrote:
Good point...for $50 bucks...try one. See if you dont like it as much as reels costing much more.
I did! A huge fan of ABU's but I'd buy another Kastking in a hot second if ABU get's to out of line with price!
Jun 3, 2021 14:45:05 #
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