KastKing Rover B Conventional Reel - a Charter Captain's View
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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I just ordered the Rover 60R from the Kastking website for freshwater striped bass. The reviews and the low price sold me. Hope it fishes well.
Let us know how you like it!
Nice review Captain! A buddy of mine just bought a 60 for kayak use. I guided him to his first stripers this past season. Can't wait for him to feel the weight of a nice cow towing him in his kayak.
I received my 50L kastking reel from eBay last week. I can't wait to use it.
great review got mine the other day can't wait to use it.
That would never work on my boat. Never had anyone pinch a finger. Levelwinds are a MUST! I have a idea, make that same reel out of graphite instead. Looks to me like a corrosion magnet! I use Kastking braided lines. But, can't say I'd ever use these reels. I'd love to give my ideas to them.
Glad you posted that because that's what I was thinking, I mean I grew up using the older Abu' s to fish for big cats from the bank and can't see going backwards technically speaking.
It's made of aluminium, brass and stainless steel. But agree on the leverwind, it's a must.
I just ordered this from amazon! Very excited to start catching some big boys :)
We are so excited for you to catch a monster on it
Great review! I almost bought the RXA when they first came out, but I didn't like the grips or the clicker button. Both looked cheap. Looks like KastKing listened and made significant improvements, might have sold me on the 50. Appreciate the comparison, quality info, just what I needed.
We are all ears, man! I'll keep improving our products and maintain the great price that everybody can appreciate. Let us know if you have any question or suggestion. Tight lines!
KastKing right on. i do have a suggestion, if it isn't already in the works ... can you guys develop/distribute a lo-pro jigging/boating baitcaster? something to compete with the Daiwa Lexa or Abu Toro Beast lines, and keep it around $60-75? if anyone can do it, you guys can!
Well.... you never know. KastKing will be coming out with many new products. We are always developing new products.
I have both of these reels.
Both are great
Both had about the same degradation over the last three years.
Both were subjected to saltwater fishing. Redfish, Sea Trout, Flounder, Stripers, and Bluefish handled them well. I actually connected the line with 80 lb braid to a digital scale and cranked the drag to max. The Abu achieved 14.1 lbs the Kastking 13.9 making the difference insignificant.
Setting the drag to pull 10 lbs and giving a constant rate pull the Abu was a little smoother after about 30 yards of similated running fish about 0.5 lb variation on the Kastking and the Abu 0.2 or less.
Casting a two oz sinker on a 10 ft salmon rod the Kastking actually beat the Abu in distance 95 yards to 117 for the Kastking. However the Kastking was a little trickier to avoid the birds nest and the line going out a little noiser. The Kastking has two very small centrifugal blocks where the Abu has a set able system of 2 to 6 blocks. I used two blocks for the cast test so the Abu's is a little more efficient. Give up a little distance to obtain less birds nest.
I tested the 60 and the 6500.
The Kastking had a larger line capacity due to a bigger spool but the thumb bar blocked adding line to be able to use this advantage. The Kastking was defeated by a 7 ft Bull Shark that spooled it. I don't think the Abu 6500 would have fared any better.
I did bring similar size one in on an R80 that I had modified by removing the levelwind but that's another story and I don't think the scrawny levelwind would have stood up to the task on the 80.
At $57 the Kastking is a real bargain.
The 70, 80, and 90 sizes need to lose the levelwind and have an upgraded centrifugal brake system or add a mono mag for cast control.
I think there is a real market out there for a long casting surf version capable of handling some of the beasts that can be had in the surf.
Wow thanks for the thoughtful comment! We hope you are a KastKing customer for life!
@@KastKing Even better make it on a solid one piece cage.
Great review Tom!
they go up to 70, 80 & 90
Great video thanks
No level wind for charter customers, gonna ball it up in the middle real nice
You know they make models always the ways too 90 ,80,70,60
Thank you for sharing
Without the level wind feature, does the line ever bunch up to one side of the spool or does it still stay pretty even?
hooked into a 25# striper..the handle spun turned...but not the spool..were my settings / drags not set right??? rover 50
Hi Paul, you can contact customer service by email: service@kastking.com or call 1-855-830-7430 ext 1001. They will take care of you.☺
Thanks for the information!
Thanks for the advertisement, that dude just read that straight out of the brochure.
I WISH I FIND THE ONE WITHOUT LEVEL WIND BUT ITS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND
Which reel would best suit for casting 2 oz jigs long distances and catching 20-30 lb. Saltwater fish? I'd like to spool it with 50 lb to 65 lb braid.
Hi there for a better answer please contact customer service. Sound like you could use a 40-50 size for that application.
Hi how is the maintenance on this reel thanks
just ordered 2 these and an okuma akena for my musky setups
Awesome! Good luck sir!
how does it compare to okuma clx-450la? should i get this one instead?
Would a Rover 60 on a St.Croix 6'6 med/heavy fast action rod be good for Cod at Block Island ?
Yes
Hi what are the sizes Thay come in thanks
is it fast ? 1:5.3 as over-head reel ? is it can handle 100+- gram jig with it's light rod ?
As far as I know the only way to order these is on Amazon. When I try to order the special with no levelwind there is no option to select it. How did you order this with the special?
Can this reel support a bracket for rods without a reel seat?
hello im interested in this reel but i was wondering if you know if kastking offers replacement parts or is it difficult to obtain spare parts? also i was wondering if youve torn the reels apart yet and if so are they as simple as a abu garcia or more complex? thank you have a great day
good video I have a question is the kastking anti reverse ?
how many yards of 50lb braid does the rxa 60 hold ?
can these reels be used for heavy vertical jigging?(100 grams lures)
Absolutely!
Can you still get one of these without a levelwind directly from them? It isn't listed on their website.
You should be able to. Please contact customer service service@eposeidon.com to find out for sure.
Does this have a line clicker built into it?
Yes it does :) Thanks!
no mention of any kind of centrifugal and/or magnetic brakes at all?
From our Amazon storefront: - amzn.to/2snG1kB " (Size 40 - 60 with 2-pin centrifugal brake and good for casting). "
From our Amazon storefront: - amzn.to/2snG1kB " (Size 40 - 60 with 2-pin centrifugal brake and good for casting). "
Why only 2-pin? Seems overly weak no?
biggest one is the 90
What is the best type of line for this reel for fishing in deep water
Depends on conditions. If you need to cut through grass...go with braid. If you are fishing clear bottom with shell, plastic lines are best.
KastKing thanks what about the ocean
Hi... So you have had these for a year now how have they held up ?
They are still running strong.
So the one your reviewing in this video is a #60 is that correct?
Is the 60 the same size as 6000 abu
Roughly. Thanks for stopping by :)
I subbed can't wait watch all ur vids ur welcome
What kind of poles are those?
Those are KastKing rods as well. We are heavily testing the rods, will release to the market pretty soon. Stay tuned!
Hi friend, this reel is mande in china?
Yes, our Rover series are designed in New York and made in China. :)
Ok, Thanks!
What's the 2nd pole name
Not exactly sure. Sometimes people who submit video content mix and match their gear and it is not always a KastKing product.
Thanks
There nice reels dont waist your money on a Bass Pro Shop MCR 2000 there junk .