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Title: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: Curt on March 14, 2018, 03:49:39 PM: This week's new Tackle test is live!

This week, we reviewed a new reel that we think you will absolutely love.

Check this out: It weighs less than 6 ounces!

Give it a read, and please share it with your fishing buddies (yes)

http://www.tackletest.com/kastking-assassin-carbon-baitcasting-reel-review
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 04:35:38 PM: I hope it's better than previous KastKing reels, the ones I got are very frustrating - I picked up 5, all have same 2 problems:

1-the gap between the spool and frame is too wide - poor tolerance control! It allows smaller line (mono/fluro less than 20#) and most all braid to slip between the spool and frame, it's a major stop fishing w/ that rod event, and put in locker for the rest of the day.

2-the brake is non-existent on cast control, it over-spools way too easy even w/ the brake adjusted to max, the only way to control is to tighten down on the spool friction, again poor tolerance control.

Just my findings, If anyone wants 5 KasstKings cheap, just saying!
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: Curt on March 14, 2018, 04:50:53 PM: Quote from: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 04:35:38 PM
I hope it's better than previous KastKing reels, the ones I got are very frustrating - I picked up 5, all have same 2 problems:

1-the gap between the spool and frame is too wide - poor tolerance control! It allows smaller line (mono/fluro less than 20#) and most all braid to slip between the spool and frame, it's a major stop fishing w/ that rod event, and put in locker for the rest of the day.

2-the brake is non-existent on cast control, it over-spools way too easy even w/ the brake adjusted to max, the only way to control is to tighten down on the spool friction, again poor tolerance control.

Just my findings, If anyone wants 5 KasstKings cheap, just saying!

@frugalangler This reel is leaps and bounds above my first one.

I'm still using my first one. I got used to the little quirks and never experienced the problems you had with the line getting caught. I did find the brakes to be barely adequate, in light of it having 11 bearings. But this new model doesn't have the braking issues at all.

Also, that first one I bought cost only $36. In my opinion, because I didn't experience the problems that you did, it's been a very good reel for the price.
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 04:55:31 PM: Quote from: Curt on March 14, 2018, 04:50:53 PM

Also, that first one I bought cost only $36. In my opinion, because I didn't experience the problems that you did, it's been a very good reel for the price.

You want 5 more? 2 New IN Box, IIRC? LOL
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: Curt on March 14, 2018, 04:57:10 PM: Quote from: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 04:55:31 PM

You want 5 more? 2 New IN Box, IIRC? LOL

Which models do you have?
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 05:00:02 PM: Quote from: Curt on March 14, 2018, 04:57:10 PM
Quote from: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 04:55:31 PM

You want 5 more? 2 New IN Box, IIRC? LOL

Which models do you have?

New KastKing 12BB Ball Bearing 7.0:1 Stealth Left Hand Baitcasting Fishing Reel
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: Curt on March 14, 2018, 05:04:25 PM: Sorry. I use righties!
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 05:10:10 PM: that's probably what's wrong, you use Right-ies and I use Wrong-ies LOL (giggle)
Title: Re: I Really Like This Reel!!
Post by: Curt on March 15, 2018, 10:34:55 AM: Quote from: frugalangler on March 14, 2018, 05:10:10 PM
that's probably what's wrong, you use Right-ies and I use Wrong-ies LOL (giggle)

LOL (giggle)