KastKing Megatron Spinning Reel, Freshwater and Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Rigid Aluminum Frame 7+1 Double-Shielded Stainless-Steel BB, Over 30 lbs. Carbon Drag, CNC Aluminum Spool & Handle

This reel is killer for the money. Very well built, smooth, and dope looking. Ive been using a high end Abu Garcia spinning reel, that I bought in 2015 on sale for 150 bucks. I also have multiple Abu Garcia baitcasters. Back when I used to fish tourneys, I was an abu garcia guy all the way. I just recently started getting into local tourneys again, and decided I needed to upgrade my gear and buy more gear to supplement what I have. Plus, tech has changed, especially when it comes to rods and the way the blanks are exposed at the grip for extra sensitivity etc. Anyways, I had never used a KastKing. I researched the product and decided to try it out after talking to some people, and I am blown away with the build quality. Im Not gonna say this is as nice as a 300 daiwa reel or anything like that, but it def the best reel for the money, and way nicer and smoother than a lot of the spincasting reels in the 100 dollar range. Its better than my old tourney reels, plus it can be used in the salt when I go on vacation. The ONLY thing I would change on this reel, is the reverse switch. It appears to be made out of plastic, and im afraid it could possibly break if it was hit by something. However, I havnt read of that happening on any review, and the placement of it makes it nearly impossible to be hit or caught, or dropped on. Maybe its a type of composite, but it looks like plastic to me.I put the reel on my Abu Garcia rod (cuz im still waiting for my new rod i ordered) and took it out this evening. Caught a few smallies on a finesse jerkbait and a jig w/swimbait I was walking off rocky points. Great reel. Hopefully the rod will be just as great when it gets here. If you are thinking of buying this reel, and considering other reels too, Just buy it. For 50 bucks you are not going to find a better reel, period. Its gonna be made with plastic parts and some cheap metal on the internals etc. this thing is made from quality metals and brass.

I bought this reel and was hoping to get a good reel that can pull in some nice bass......I literally pulled in a 7 lb 23 inch smallmouth bass with no issue....I've pulled in some nice size stripers too.....this reel can work lures or fish live bait no problem.....I recommend this reel as much as I am able to....kastking really is.....the KINGDurable yesAppearance amazingSize fits perfectly on my med-heavy rod and looks greatPerformance 10/10Grip durability is soooooo smooth and well put together it's just great it works and does the job....I'm staying with kastking no need to go out looking for anything else it's worth the price

Gear ratios range between 4.5:1 and 5:1, with the smaller reel spool sizes sporting a surprisingly impressive 33lbs of drag. They can tackle larger gamefish with a much lower price tag.\Made from a durable, lightweight aluminum body, stainless steel shaft, and brass gears, this unit will survive the harsh saltwater fishing environments avoiding corrosion over years of serious use. Added to this the Kastking Megatron comes with 7+1 double shielded stainless steel bearings providing further protection against the elements.Retrieve feels smooth, albeit not as smooth as my Dawai BG Spinning Reel, but at this price point, it works admirably. Drag feels strong with the Megatron providing a triple disk carbon fiber drag system to do all the heavy lifting.With up to 46lbs of drag available on larger models this reel is home to all the stopping power you could ever require.Kastking has undoubtedly proven they know how to make high-quality equipment for low budget wallets with the Megatron ready to tackle large gamefish in any conditions.A perfect starting point for those new to saltwater fishing or on a tight budget. The market for saltwater fishing reels under $100 is fierce, and the Megatron not only competes well in that category but will perform alongside your higher budget reels too.

For the price this is definitely one of my favorite reels I've used and abused one for 2 years now and the only issue I've had was the nut that holds the knob on just threw some thread locker on it and hasn't given me any problems since

Very satisfied good reel , landed every catch .

I needed a good budget reel for guests on my boat, so I purchased this reel after reading a bunch of reviews on it and visiting the KastKing website. I must say, so far it is living up to everything I read about it. The fit and finish on the reel seems to be of good quality and is comparable to some of my much more expensive reels. I have not yet fished with it so there will likely be a follow to this review in the near future. As of now, I can confirm that the build quality is good, the materials seem to be of decent quality and the reel feels smooth and casts well. It is of course the 6000 size and I've spooled it with 300 yards of 30lb braid and there is ample room for more line if needed! I'll be using this one for a combination of inshore and offshore fishing here in the gulf, primarily targeting Redfish, Cobia, Snapper and maybe the occasional small blacktip or spinner shark. I have it mounted on a 6'6" fast action, heavy spinning rod with plenty of backbone for the larger catches! Now I just need the weather to cooperate! I'll update this review a bit later, but for now, based on first impressions, I would definitely buy again and would recommend this reel to anyone looking for a good quality budget reel. Thanks for reading!

This real feels smoother than my shimanu. No wobble takes line perfectly even. l will find out more when I get to fish with it. And came with a sticker 😆