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I've seen a lot of favorable internet reviews on these so thought I'd try one. It's a top rated seller on Amazon so I got one from them. Figured I'd get my money back easy enough if it was no good. I don't know how long it will last but after a couple of trips and several fish it's worked great. It's lightwt. with the adjustments and casting and retrieving performance of much higher priced reels I own. I'm not getting rid of my other baitcasters but so far the "KastKing" seems more than worth the money.
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Amazon and other websites have some good photos.
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![[Linked Image]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71mz7V35xoL._SX679_.jpg) Of course they're twice that price on Amazon.ca  Ted
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Just read the review on Tackle Test. They offer it in left- or right-hand retrieve, and 7.0 or 5.3 retrieve ratio. Ordered one in left and 7.0. I needed a crankbait outfit, and had a rod for it anyway.
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Good review. He's right about maxing out the brakes.
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And the reel handle is even on the correct side in the picture.
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Amazon says my reel should arrive tomorrow. (Not bad considering I ordered it on July 4th, and it didn't ship until yesterday.)
I'll post a first impressions review soonest.
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Got it July 9. Following the suggestions of the reviewer on Tackle Test, I removed the sideplate and set the centrifugal brake to max. I also added a drop of oil to the spool tension control.
It feels pretty smooth, and it took me only a few minutes to spool up with 20# Suffix braid. I have it on a medium action 6'-6" crankbait rod. So far, it looks, feels, and handles like a much more expensive reel. Hope to take it fishing soon.
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Rocky, where are you going and what are you trying for ? wipers ? tiger muskies @ PV ? Sounds fun.
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