KastKing Reel Review

Model MegaJaws Elite Dark Galaxy 7.2 Right Handed

$129.99 plus tax

I heard about KastKing rods and reels through James “LJ” Harmon and his comments about it convinced me to try one.  I had ordered two of my favorite rods, St. Croix Avid series, when they closed out that series and put them on sale.  I wanted a reel that would cast fairly light baits and skip them, at a reasonable price.

I rigged the reel on a medium heavy fast seven-foot St Croix, spooled up with 15-pound Sunline Sniper fluorocarbon and tied on a 3/16 ounce Strike King Bitsy Flip with a Zoom Creepy Crawler trailer.

My first cast, with no reel adjustments, produced a backlash. But as soon as I adjusted the anti-backlash a little the next cast was long and smooth.  I could cast that bait farther than a quarter-ounce jig and the same trailer, same rod and same line, but with a Johnny Morris Signature series Reel that costs $169.00 when I bought it five years ago, so that reel has seen a lot of action.

I landed a three-pound Lanier spot and a 2.14-pound Lanier Spot on my first trip with the reel, and it performed well. No problems at all.

Although I did not catch a fish big enough to strip drag, it felt smooth and even when setting it.

No problems so far but no idea how this reel will hold up to heavy use.  I will update it after using it for a while.

For its price, it is a very good deal and I will buy another when I need a new reel.

KastKing has a wide variety of reels at different prices.  One should fit your needs but remember you usually get what you pay for, so do not expect a $50 reel to perform and last like a $150 reel and that one won’t be like a $300 reel.

They also have a line of rods, line, tackle and clothes.

Use LJs code LJTENDISC for a 10% discount

Disclaimer: I got LJ’s discount when buying this reel.