I have been buying KastKing products for a while now. They used to ask me to buy their stuff and do a review and get a refund. I have rod racks, reels, rods, face masks, hats, you name it.
I agree with you about the reel! However, I have to tell you I buy mine for much cheaper on Aliexpress. They have a great fishing selection and some cool lures on there as well.
Reel...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... autifyAB=0
Rod...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... f2e5&tpp=1
I use 30# braid and 20 lb mono leader and haven't had any issues. I adjust the brakes once and then only need adjust the tension on lure change out.
The KastKing stealth and the Spartacus are both great reels! I also have two spinning reels and rods. The rods come with two upper sections with different flexing. I have dropped my reels on the rods and I have dunked both of my bait casters in the salt water and immediately rinsed them off with bottled water and I have not had ANY issues with mine yet. I have had mine for well over 10 months now. Not dropped the spinning yet. I have floats on all my rods so I guess maybe I get to complacent and keep letting them go in the water. LOL
Check out the spinning reels also. They are just as good and you can find a good deal on them as well.
Here is one of the spinning reels I have...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... 17ad&tpp=1
60$ BAITCASTER CHALLENGE - KASTKING STEALTH
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https://www.amazon.com/Piscifun-Perseus ... baitcaster
Been using this one for a little while now, and am very impressed with it. I destroyed a few of my freshwater reels in the salt so decided to get a few of these to replace them. It has worked great. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on big name saltwater baitcasters.
Been using this one for a little while now, and am very impressed with it. I destroyed a few of my freshwater reels in the salt so decided to get a few of these to replace them. It has worked great. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on big name saltwater baitcasters.
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Ryanh1801 wrote:https://www.amazon.com/Piscifun-Perseus ... baitcaster
Been using this one for a little while now, and am very impressed with it. I destroyed a few of my freshwater reels in the salt so decided to get a few of these to replace them. It has worked great. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on big name saltwater baitcasters.
These look great, I may have to get a couple of these. Can't beat that price!
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Then again, these look pretty nice too and I stand corrected they do beat that price!....LOLkickingback wrote:I have been buying KastKing products for a while now. They used to ask me to buy their stuff and do a review and get a refund. I have rod racks, reels, rods, face masks, hats, you name it.
I agree with you about the reel! However, I have to tell you I buy mine for much cheaper on Aliexpress. They have a great fishing selection and some cool lures on there as well.
Reel...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... autifyAB=0
Rod...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... f2e5&tpp=1
I use 30# braid and 20 lb mono leader and haven't had any issues. I adjust the brakes once and then only need adjust the tension on lure change out.
The KastKing stealth and the Spartacus are both great reels! I also have two spinning reels and rods. The rods come with two upper sections with different flexing. I have dropped my reels on the rods and I have dunked both of my bait casters in the salt water and immediately rinsed them off with bottled water and I have not had ANY issues with mine yet. I have had mine for well over 10 months now. Not dropped the spinning yet. I have floats on all my rods so I guess maybe I get to complacent and keep letting them go in the water. LOL
Check out the spinning reels also. They are just as good and you can find a good deal on them as well.
Here is one of the spinning reels I have...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KastKin ... 17ad&tpp=1
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I agree! These do look good with the oil port like that! I haven't had to service my reels as of yet since I bought them but one of the reels I dropped in the water has a tiny vibration when reeling sometimes. It's because I still need to open it and clean it and re-oil it. Taking it apart to do is a pain.imaoldmanyoungsalt wrote:Ryanh1801 wrote:https://www.amazon.com/Piscifun-Perseus ... baitcaster
Been using this one for a little while now, and am very impressed with it. I destroyed a few of my freshwater reels in the salt so decided to get a few of these to replace them. It has worked great. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on big name saltwater baitcasters.
These look great, I may have to get a couple of these. Can't beat that price!
Gonna invest in a couple of this brand as well it look s like!!
Aliexpress has them cheaper as well...LOL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Piscifu ... autifyAB=0
I cannot stress Ailexpress enough for fishing gear and lures. Do a search for your favorite lure (whopper plopper is one that is half price on the site) or favorite tackle and I bet you find something you buy!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ALLBLUE ... autifyAB=0
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kickingback wrote:I agree! These do look good with the oil port like that! I haven't had to service my reels as of yet since I bought them but one of the reels I dropped in the water has a tiny vibration when reeling sometimes. It's because I still need to open it and clean it and re-oil it. Taking it apart to do is a pain.imaoldmanyoungsalt wrote:Ryanh1801 wrote:https://www.amazon.com/Piscifun-Perseus ... baitcaster
Been using this one for a little while now, and am very impressed with it. I destroyed a few of my freshwater reels in the salt so decided to get a few of these to replace them. It has worked great. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on big name saltwater baitcasters.
These look great, I may have to get a couple of these. Can't beat that price!
Gonna invest in a couple of this brand as well it look s like!!
Aliexpress has them cheaper as well...LOL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Piscifu ... autifyAB=0
I cannot stress Ailexpress enough for fishing gear and lures. Do a search for your favorite lure (whopper plopper is one that is half price on the site) or favorite tackle and I bet you find something you buy!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ALLBLUE ... autifyAB=0
Yeah I just went on their site and looked around. Not sure how they sell so cheap but man everything looks about half price or less. I really like reading the reviews for a good laugh. Most are foreign reviews and the language translation to english reflects it!!
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I buy many items from them all the time. It does take 2 weeks to over a month to get your items but everything I have bought from the site has been quality items. Of course some are just knock offs and are not exactly like others but for half the price I'm your huckleberry!