KastKing Kapstan & Elite Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reels | Max Drag: 55 lb, Aluminum Frame, IPX6 Waterproof, Corrosion-Resistant Bearing System, Big Game, For Saltwater

Very nice real!! It is a monster, and that is ment in a good way.cIt cast great, retrieves smooth, looks expensive and works like a higher priced reel. The support team is another big plus!! I had problems with uneven line on spool tilted down from back to front. This reel has no extra seems to even it out and they gladly replaced it. Hats off to KastKing support for doing the right thing because it was the right thing to do. Well done!!

Great reel. Smooth and pretty looking!

Good

Reel is beautiful and smooth. Drag works great. Have taken it to the coast fishing about 3 times now, lake and river fishing several times also. Still looks new. Just wash it off after every fishing trip and this reel should last many many years while looking great

Very smooth and robust. Heavier than I expected when compared to a saltist, slammer, etc. Good build quality and is sealed, have had no issues from stripers to flathead catfish.

Strong and sturdy reel. Well made and reliable.

Caught the first false albacore of the trip with this reel. Drag was very smooth. Unfortunately the two machines screws holding the handle on the post came loose the first day. And they were star drive so no option on the water to tighten up. Looks like the assembler didn’t tighten or use enough lock tight. Hopefully now it will work great.

WOW! That was my response upon receiving my two new Kastking Kapstan 3000 Spinning Reels… This reel is a TANK… I plan to pair them with my two Kastking Inshore Estuary Rods, and I suspect this will be a wonderful marriage… 10/12/2022 Update... Finally able to use the reel on an inshore Redfish excursion... Passed with flying colors... See photo and video.... The Kapstan Series of spinning reels are exclusively for Saltwater fishing hence the IPX6 waterproof rating. The reel boasts a 5.7.1 gear ratio and in the 3000 – 4000 series a max drag rating of 30 pounds! 30 pounds is more than enough drag power for the inshore species such as Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Sea Trout, Flounder, and the occasional Snook thrown in for good measure. I mentioned this reel is a Tank… It is; however, in the 3000 to 4000 series it’s not too heavy in my opinion. Paired with my 7’ Inshore Estuary Series Rods the whole set-up weighs in just under 19 ounces. Even casting artificials, it’s not going to wear you out. I set my reels up with Kastking’s Destron Braid (15lb test) and did a drag check. The drag was super smooth and did not have any glitches. After testing the drag, while using a digital scale, I set the drag for 3.5 lbs. (roughly 22% of the line’s poundage rating). I found that precisely setting your drag for 20% to 30% of your lines poundage rating is the key to not snapping off when fighting a good size fish. The reel, although heavy duty, is aesthetically pleasing to look at. It’s made very well with both carbon and aluminum materials. This looks to be another homerun by Kastking, and time will tell. At face value, the Kapstan Spinning Reel series is a winner… Paired with a Kastking Inshore Estuary series rod, and Kastking Braided line, it’s sure to strike fear into all inshore species!

Brand New reel with scratch marks... otherwise,,, it's a 5 stars...well...will not affect the reel function...yet to try it out...am sure it good... hopefully..heehee...