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KastKing Reels?
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08/11/18 08:39 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
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BigPoppa007
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Anyone like them? Any Issues.?
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/12/18 01:19 AM
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Topwater2
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Ordered one off of Amazon, took it out of the box, spun it one time, put it back in the box and returned it. JUNK!
FishKen
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/12/18 11:03 PM
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Monkeypuncher
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I use Abu and Shimano, but a friend of mine has a couple he used to really like....until he went fishing with me and used my Abus and Shimanos.
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/14/18 03:08 PM
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Fly Fishing Scout
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My 13 year old purchased 2 Kastking spinning reels for his personal use. A year later, he is still using them. For the money, they are not bad.
These clones will not hold up to the every day grind of the originals which they were modled after. JMHO...
Personally, I will continue to use my Penn and Shimano spinning reals. I use Ambassadeur baitcast reals. In addition, I can purchase parts for my reels when they need maintenance or repair. The last time I checked, the Kastking reals were just disposable.
Duane
Texas Mason, Bells Lodge 798. To be one, ask one.
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/16/18 01:54 AM
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Lee Finlay
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I've been using a Centron spinning reel for a year. It's amazing for a $20 reel. Leaps and bounds better than my Shimano Sienna.
It's okay compared to higher end reels.
Even saying that, I'm hesitant to buy one of their casting reels.
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/17/18 11:55 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
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awdieee
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I had the chance to reel in a 5lb striper on a Kastking Reel and the play in the handle under load is outrageous!
Last edited by awdieee; 08/17/18 11:56 AM.
Lee
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/17/18 04:00 PM
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lenahorse
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Never could see why anyone bought one
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/17/18 08:40 PM
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timbertoes
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one can probably get them for free, if you shill them on youtube, fb,etc. lol!
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/17/18 09:53 PM
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BigPoppa007
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Last edited by BigPoppa007; 08/17/18 09:56 PM.
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/19/18 07:52 PM
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MinMirny
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Great review on youtube (KastKing Carbon Stealth) KastKing review
Light tackle carp fishing vet. PB carp: common 27lb - mirror 27.5lb - grassy 42lb - ghost 14lb
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: MinMirny]
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08/20/18 11:58 PM
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basfish
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I have 2 like new to sell $50 pr.
Last edited by basfish; 08/25/18 06:11 PM.
Always Think Like a Fish.....No Matter How Weird it Is
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Re: KastKing Reels?
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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08/24/18 04:31 PM
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Caribou
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TFF Guru
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Same price as a used 6500.
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