10 Best Kastking Baitcasting Reels Of 2023

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• NEW COMPACT DESIGN – KastKing Royale Legend Series has been anglers’ favorite baitcasters since 2014. Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels are totally redesigned for comfort and super performance! It’s a compact size low profile baitcaster fishing reel combined with a concealed side cover release that makes the reel comfortable even after thousands of casts during a day of fishing.
• LEGACY CARRY-ON AND BEYOND – The new Royale Legend II casting reel has carried the legacy and set a new bar for performance and durability. For the first time, KastKing implements the double bearing supported pinion gear technology to a $40 reel, that delivers a 35% increase in smoothness under load compared to the original Royale Legend. This new design structure increases durability by an astounding 30%.
• FASTER AND LIGHTER – Royale Legend II provides faster gear ratios than the previous models. The new 5.4:1 gear ratio model is perfect for crankbaits or slower presentations, while the 7.2:1 gear ratio model that quickly picks up fishing line at 29.8” per turn is great for pitching jigs or burning baits at high speed. Compact design also saves weights for Royale Legend II, making it just 7.2oz, which is lighter than most of graphite side covers and frame casting reels available today.
• STRONGER – KastKing’s new Royale Legend II casting reels are equipped with an extra-hard stainless steel main shaft, Hamai precision machined brass gears, diamond shape ceramic line guide and CNC aluminum spools for strength and durability. Combine those high-end features with a quadruple disc carbon drag that delivers a fishing stopping 17.6 lbs of drag and an incredibly low price, and you have the best value in baitcasting reels available today.
• CROSS-FIRE MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM – To avoid time consuming and frustrating overruns and backlashes, the new Royale Legend II fishing reels include a newly designed, dynamic magnetic braking system with 8 magnetic buttons, compared to only 5 or 6 on most other reels. Royale Legend II’s ten-level adjustable braking system eliminates casting issues while maximizing casting distance and fishing line control in windy conditions. Say goodbye to overruns and hello to more fish in the boat.

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• MegaJaws – Inspired by the most powerful sea predator, the KastKing MegaJaws baitcasting fishing reel conveys essential shark elements that represent the power and strength that sport fishing anglers desire today. The shark tooth front hood, shark fin side covers, and rigid metal components will consistently remind you the sense of dominance and the total confidence on the water.
• Super Long-Cast System & Slick Design – The MegaJaws unique KastKing LFTV (Low Friction Tapered Vortex), funnel shaped line guide greatly reduces line friction, giving you super long casts. MegaJaws adopts the same palm perfect ergonomic engineering as the Royale Legend Elite. Its low-profile frame fits perfectly and comfortably in the palm of your hand. MegaJaws is a compact, palm sized baitcaster that reduces fatigue for all day long comfort. Cast after cast, you will feel the difference.
• Color-Coded System – KastKing knows how difficult it can be to quickly identify a specific gear ratio reel on the deck of your boat for a specific fishing application. KastKing has given the MegaJaws unique colors for each gear ratio so you can quickly identify the right reel for the job and gain a competitive advantage to win bass fishing tournaments. Select from 5.4:1. 6.5:1, 7.2:1, and one of the fastest ratios in the market — 9.1:1.
• Powerful Components – MegaJaws bait casters are full featured, tournament ready reels in every way. 11+1 double shielded stainless steel bearings throughout; The manganese brass pinion and main gears and a nickel-coated brass worm drive gear provide strength, durability and consistent performance for freshwater or saltwater fishing. Its ultra-smooth carbon fiber drag uses multiple carbon discs providing up to 17.6 lbs of fish stopping power for hard fighting trophy fish.
• Attention to Detail – Command your fishing situation with CNC Aluminum spools for amazing casts, a powerful aluminum handle with comfortable rubber cork knobs, and a spool tensioning knob with click stop adjustments. The unique MegaJaws magnetic casting control system features 8 magnets with 10 adjustment settings that control backlash and overruns. Easy access lubrication and drainage ports provide long-term performance and simple maintenance.

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• HIGHEST GEAR RATIO BAITCAST FISHING REEL – When KastKing set out to conquer the fishing tackle world with the fastest retrieve speed baitcaster on the planet, they did more than make Speed Demon Elite baitcasting reels fast. They pulled out all the stops. Based on input from Pro anglers in MLF, B.A.S.S., FLW, and BFL and scores of recreational fishermen KastKing added unique and patent pending features. The results were outstanding. And, like all KastKing fishing reels, they made it affordable!
• A GREAT FISHING REEL STARTS WITH GREAT GEARS – KastKing used Hamai precision cut aerospace aluminum 44.3mm main gear and brass pinion gear for ultimate performance, 10.5:1 speed and an amazing 42 IPT for super-fast line retrieve. This makes it the fastest gear ratio baitcast reel on the market today. If that’s a little too fast for you Speed Demon Elite is also available with 8.6:1 gear ratio / 34 IPT and all the same other features.
• DEMON EYE CENTRIFUGAL BRAKES – Speed Demon Elite baitcasting reels have a revolutionary design “Demon Eye” micro-control exterior centrifugal brake system that puts brake adjustment at your fingertips. After initially setting the internal brake pins you can then fine tune your brakes with the external Demon Eye control. You now have a wide range of 40 adjustments for the bait and conditions you are fishing.
• WINNING FEATURES ADDED – 10 + 1 double shielded stainless steel ball bearings; Up to 18 Lbs of ultra-smooth triple disc carbon fiber drag; Palm-perfect design; Patent-pending DTCC “Double Tapered Control Chute” line guide to virtually eliminate backlashes, add casting smoothness, and improve line retrieval; Line Memory Dial to help you remember what size line you spooled on; Easy maintenance oil port and water drainage port.
• SOLID PLATFORM AND FEATURES – KastKing Speed Demon Elite fishing reels utilize an exceptional solid aluminum frame for zero flex and low weight. Likewise, aerospace quality hardened aluminum alloys are used throughout for the v-shaped spool, worm shaft, split main shaft for weight reduction, higher speeds, and longer casts without noise, and 90 mm aluminum handle with EVA grips. This gives you a cast reel that weighs only 6.7 ounces.

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• NEW! VALIANT EAGLE – A symbol of American freedom and strength, the Bald Eagle stands tall in the hearts of American anglers! The new, dynamic KastKing Valiant Eagle Baitcasting Reel is made to honor that symbol of outstanding American pride and deliver incredible performance and reliable quality to anglers from coast to coast for fresh and saltwater fishing.
• PALM PERFECT DESIGN – The Valiant Eagle adopts KastKing’s Palm Perfect design philosophy. With the height of the reel just under 40mm, Valiant Eagle is the perfect baitcaster in your hands. Also, this amazing KastKing fishing reel features the Swing-Wing Side Cover. You can easily open your side cover with one hand and not worry about dropping it in the water or have it blow away.
• FASTER AND LIGHTER – KastKing Valiant Eagle cast reels cover two of the most popular gear ratios and are cranked with a 105 mm aluminum handle that have sure-grip EVA knobs. There’s a 6.6:1 model with 26.1 IPT, and a faster 8.1:1 gear ratio that retrieves 32.1 IPT of fishing line on its stunning gold anodized aluminum spool. Palm Perfect design also saves weights for Valiant Eagle, making it just 7.2oz, which is lighter than most of graphite casting reels available today.
• WHAT’S INSIDE – A Valiant Eagle baitcast reel has a solid graphite frame, 7+1 Stainless Steel Double Shielded Ball Bearings for outstanding performance, durable Hamai cut precision manganese brass main gear and pinion gear, brass worm shafts, stainless steel line guide shaft and hardware, incredibly smooth carbon fiber drag washers to help prevent light-line break-offs with 17.6 lb of drag, ceramic line guide, plus a fully adjustable 7 button magnetic brake.
• TECHNOLOGY – The Valiant Eagle casting reel features the double bearing supported pinion gear technology , that delivers a 35% increase in smoothness under load compared to old generation reels. This new design structure increases durability by an astounding 30%. Both model baitcasting reels have ample line capacity. (Mono) LB/ Yds 12lb/ 120yds – 14lb/ 100yds; Braid Line Capacity (Lbs/ Yds) 50LB/120Yds – 60LB/ 100Yds.

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• NEW DESIGN – The totally new design KastKing Spartacus II baitcasting reel is a warrior! Spartacus II bait casting reels have the dynamic features, an extremely sleek lower profile of only 39 mm, about 10% lower than Spartacus I, and a weight of only 6 ounces for your battle in pursuit of your personal best. Match up one of the four-color patterns to your casting rod for a hot looking baitcasting combo.
• TECHNOLOGY – You will love the exceptional design of the powerful 5 button magnetic brakes (it is so efficient this baitcaster only needs one brake system instead of dual brakes) and the technologically advanced KastKing “Double Tapered Control Chute” Line Guide that reduces line friction for ultimate line control and birds nest reduction. Plus, tournament ready 4-disc carbon fiber drag with 17.6 LBs of trophy fish stopping power, make the Spartacus II baitcast reel a strong contender.
• SMOOTH – A Spartacus II bait casting reel has: superior shielded 7 + 1 corrosion resistant ball bearings, CNC anodized aluminum spool with power launch and aluminum handle for smooth casting, powerful precision machined hardened aluminum main gears, and KastKing logo embossed hi-grade EVA handle knobs. With an aluminum main gear, the reel is only 6 oz. That is unheard of for a reel under $50!
• NO MERCY – A KastKing Spartacus II baitcaster fishing reel with its versatile 7.2:1 gear ratio create an exceptional super low profile bait casting weapon in your fishing tackle collection that will save you money and bring you years of fishing pleasure.
• AFFORDABLE INNOVATION – Go beyond the limits with the new Spartacus II baitcasting reel that is smoother, smaller, lighter, and more powerful than any other brand bait casters in its price range.

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• BULLET PROOF – The hot Rover reel just became hotter. The KastKing Rover round baitcasting reel has been reinforced with thicker hard anodized aluminum side plates, CNC machined spool, precision cut brass gears, all alloy flawless level wind, industry-first stainless steel worm gear, patented metal idle gear, stainless steel shaft and other components for superior durability and corrosion protection.
• MORE POWERFUL – You will love the stronger, more powerful KastKing Rover round baitcasting reel with a superior carbon fiber drag system. With its newly designed “Cymbal Washer” System, KastKing Rover now offers up to 30LB of smooth drag.
• SUPER SMOOTH – KastKing Rover reels have premium MaxiDur double shielded stainless steel ball bearings (6 + 1 BBs on Size 40-60, 4 + 1 BBs on 70 – 90) for smooth operation.
• VERSATILE – KastKing Rover is a perfect conventional reel for trolling, bottom fishing, and other techniques used in freshwater and saltwater (Size 40 – 60 with 2-pin centrifugal brake that is good for casting). The oversized nonslip EVA grips, line out clicker alarm, easy access thumb bar spool release (40-60 sizes) and the classic look are everything you would expect of a round baitcasting fishing reel.
• FISH INTO THE FUTURE – KastKing Rover conventional reels are built with functionality, quality, and are built to last. KastKing Rover Series deliver fantastic design, power, and performance at an affordable price. Anglers who want an affordable, dependable levelwind round baitcasting reel to add to their trolling reel fishing tackle will appreciate the low price and high quality of a KastKing Rover.

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• ELITE CONCEPT – Royale Legend Elite baitcaster reels are the first in a series of tournament ready bass fishing reels. Advanced Royale Legend Elite casting reels deliver Pro level tournament performance in a low profile compact design baitcast reel
• PALM PERFECT DESIGN – The Royale Legend Elite ergonomically designed compact baitcasting reel is KastKing’s smallest frame casting reel. A Swing-Wing side cover opens easily with an Ergo-Twist release so it stays attached to the fish reel
• COLOR CODED GEAR RATIOS – A Royale Legend Elite casting reel is a pro level fishing reel with special features. Each gear ratio reel has its own color! Quickly grab a specific gear ratio reel including 5.3:1, 6.6:1, 7.3:1 or 8.1:1 by its color
• RELIABILITY – KastKing used 10 double-shielded, stainless-steel bearings, an instant anti-reverse, hardened aluminum main gears for extreme durability and light weight, stainless-steel kick levers and main shafts for use also as a saltwater reel
• PROVEN COMPONENTS – Elite baitcasting reels feature brass pinion gears and worm drives for strength and performance. Carbon drag has 17.6 lbs of drag power and 5 element magnetic brakes with 10 adjustments to control backlash. Right and left handed

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• HIGH-SPEED BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM SPOOL – The new KastKing Zephyr Baitcasting fishing reel is designed from the ground up for anglers looking to add a true, BFS casting reel to their arsenal of fishing tackle. The ultra-light weight (9 gram) BFS spool is designed to perform better than typical casting reels with very light fishing line and extremely light baits. It’s machined from solid aluminum and spins freely on Double Shielded SS ball bearings at very high speeds with minimal effort.
• PALM PERFECT FRAME DESIGN – The Zephyr Bait Finesse casting reel features a small, palm-sized frame that is perfect for finesse style fishing applications. The entire frame and side covers are made of extremely light weight carbon fiber and the entire reel weighs only 160 grams/5.6 ounces. The combination of light weight, small palmable size and extreme strength, make this the perfect baitcaster for bait finesse applications.
• OUTSTANDING COMPONENTS – Zephyr BFS spool braking is provided by eight magnets that have ten levels of adjustment for a wide range of bait sizes and fishing conditions. There are six high speed, double shielded stainless-steel ball bearings that provide exceptional smoothness and high line speeds, plus the infinite anti-reverse bearing for solid hook sets. The hardened aluminum alloy drive gear reduces overall weight and the high strength brass pinion gear provides durable performance.
• PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES – The Zephyr Casting Reel has a high speed 7.2:1 gear ratio that picks up 29.8” of line with each turn of the handle. The smooth, yet powerful drag system is made with 4 carbon fiber drag washers and will provide 10 lbs/4.5kg of reliable drag. The shallow, Bait Finesse aluminum spool is designed for lower capacity of light weight BFS lines to provide easy casting of exceptionally light baits. Capacity Mono (Lbs/Yds):4lbs/75 yds, 6lbs/65yds, 8lbs/50yds.
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL – The new KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse Casting reel might just be the perfect reel for your finesse fishing applications. Low profile comfort, high-speed spool, aluminum handle fitted with comfortable EVA knobs, precision audible click adjustable tension knob and many more performance features make this the professional’s choice for Bait Finesse System fishing applications.

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• NEW DESIGN KastKing Royale Legend GT (Grand Touch) baitcaster reels puts you first with outstanding performance, great looks, superb comfort and feel at an affordable price. You will love the carryover low profile casting reel design from the KastKing Royale Legend II fishing reel. One look and you know this is the baitcast reel you!
• ALL ABOUT THE FEEL KastKing developed incredible synthetic soft grip handles for the Royale Legend GT casting reel. Their remarkable feel led to the name, “Grand Touch.” It will give you a great grip in any situation and allows you to fish all day long with a comfortable grip. Grand Touch handle grips are mounted on a strong 95.5 mm 6061 aluminum alloy handle.
• OUTSTANDING FEATURES 8 cross-fire magnets for baitcaster braking efficiency and superior casting control, a low profile palmable of just 1.65 inch height above the reel seat and a total weight of only 7.2 ounces. Combine those fishing tournament features with a quadruple disc carbon drag that delivers a whopper stopping 17.6 lbs of drag for an incredible value in baitcasting reels.
• BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE AND ENDURANCE 5 + 1 Double Shielded Stainless Steel Bearings, Hamai precision cut brass 37 mm main gear, brass pinion gear, brass main shaft, nickel-plated brass worm shaft, stainless steel hardware, a sweet spot 7.2:1 gear ratio with 29.8” IPT for quick line pick up, smooth ceramic line guide. Line Capacity Mono (Lbs/Yds):10/130,12/110,14/9, Braid: (Lbs/Yds): 40/130, 50/110, 65/90
• DAZZLING LOOKS KastKing Royale Legend GT fishing reels have a stunning matte red finish on the frame and trim with sleek gloss black side covers, and a black and red anodized aluminum spool that will turn heads at any fishing hole or bass fishing tournament. Available in right hand and left hand models, this baitcast reel can be used for freshwater or saltwater fishing.

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• Low Profile Baitcasting Fishing Reel– Fish like a gladiator! KastKing Crixus Baitcasting reels – Dark Star Version, are designed for exceptional value and performance. Don’t be fooled by its low price. A Crixus casting reel performs like fishing reel costing twice the price. Although only 7.3 ounces, KastKing Crixus is as tough, strong and durable as its gladiator name. Crixus DarkStar is a beautiful, matte black with hi-tech blue anodized features that will look great on any rod you own.
• Tournament Proven Components – Crixus casting reels feature heavy duty brass main and pinion gears that deliver long life, higher speeds and low noise. The Crixus baitcast reel comes in a fast retrieve 7.2:1 gear ratio. It has a CNC machined aluminum U-Shaped spool for longer casts and higher fishing line capacity. The lightweight aluminum handle has comfortable, slip resistant Super Polymer grips, unheard of at this price, for all day fishing comfort!
• Smooth and Reliable Carbon Disc Drag – A great fishing reel in any arena! KastKing Crixus Dark Star baitcasting fishing reels deliver performance and value. Each reel features an exceptionally smooth and powerful (4)-carbon disc drag system that delivers over 17.6 lbs. of fish stopping drag power. The drag is infinitely adjustable, which allows you to use lighter fishing line, with a lightweight aluminum, star-shaped drag knob.
• Ultra-smooth Performance – KastKing Crixus Dark Star baitcaster reels are equipped with 7 shielded, stainless-steel high quality ball bearings plus an instant anti-reverse bearing. The Crixus cast reel uses a reliable and proven magnetic braking system that has 8 magnets to give the angler many levels of spool braking to eliminate frustrating overruns, so you spend more time fishing. Long, controlled casts are now yours with baits of all sizes under a variety of conditions.
• Reliability You Can Trust – You can count on the NEW KastKing Crixus baitcasting reel to be ready to go fishing at a moment’s notice. KastKing is committed to building trouble free casting reels that will deliver hassle free performance year after year. The KastKing Crixus baitcasting fishing reel is not only affordable but will provide a level of performance never achieved at this price before. You deserve to battle fish like a gladiator with a fishing reel priced for the crowd.