One of the things that I have learned in my years of fishing, is that having a bad fishing reel – or the wrong type of fishing reel – can really make fishing difficult. You want a reel that compliments your fishing rod, provides smooth lure retrieval, holds enough fishing line for trolling, is durable to take hits from large fish – basically you need a fishing reel that is going to make fishing easier for you! Luckily KastKing provides some great spinning reels that will check all the boxes for you!
So what are the best KastKing Spinning Reels?
For most fishing situations the best KastKing Spinning Reels are the KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reels, KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels, and the KastKing Centron Spinning Reels. However, we have looked at over 15 different types of reels in the KastKing Spinning Fishing reel line, and they all have different strengths depending on what type of fishing reel you are looking for!
KastKing created reels that can be used for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, can be used with numerous different types of fishing rods, reels that come in all sorts of different sizes – basically they have created well-designed fishing reels that are going to make your fishing adventures better!
Plus, they are designed to look awesome!
So here is a list of the best KastKing Spinning Reels – with specs and information that will help you find the right reel for your preferred fishing techniques.
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Here is a quick list of the best KastKing Spinning reels with a much more detailed review of each one listed below. Enjoy!
The Best KastKing Spinning Reels
KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reels
The KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reel line is one of the most popular fishing reel options from KastKing – and they are very highly regarded in terms of online reviews!
These reels are very lightweight, with the heaviest option in this line of reels weighing under 11 oz.!
Yet they are also very durable, with a top-notch aluminum frame, a carbon fiber rotor, and carbon plate handle. These features provide the strength you want but keep these reels light in weight.
These reels can be used with monofilament or braided fishing line, plus they can be used in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
There are 3-different options you can pick from with slightly different specs to them – which we have listed below.
These reels are also priced very affordably – under $100 is going to get you one of these top-of-the line fishing reels.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power | Weight (OZ.) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reel (2000) | 10+1 | 7.2:1 | 25 | 9.6 | 6/220 8/190 10/140 | 38.5 |
| KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reel (3000) | 10+1 | 7.2:1 | 25 | 9.8 | 8/220 10/175 12/130 | 41.2 |
| KastKing Speed Demon Spinning Reel (4000) | 10+1 | 7.2:1 | 30 | 10.8 | 10/220 12/200 14/170 | 44.1 |
KastKing Speed Demon Pro Spinning Reels
If you want to take your fishing reel game a notch above the tremendous Speed Demon Spinning Reel Line – than you need to check out the incredible KastKing Speed Demon Pro Spinning Reel collection.
Major League Fishing Pro Brent Chapman endorses this fishing reel – making it a tremendous tournament reel option. The retrieve speed allows you to cover a lot of ground quickly – which is what you want in those fishing situations.
This reel was made to be high speed, but very smooth. KastKing even calls this the fastest gear ratio (7.2:1) spinning reel available today.
It is made from a strong, but lightweight aluminum alloy frame, a reinforced carbon fiber rotor and handle, a stainless-steel main shaft, and a brass pinion gear for maximum strength and performance – while keeping the reel very lightweight.
This reel also uses stainless-steel ball bearings that ensure a smooth experience.
This line of reels is more expensive than the regular KastKing Speed Demon line – but you will quickly see where those extra dollars went if you go with this option!
There are two different reel options in this line that you can pick from, and they both will handle braided or traditional monofilament line without an issue. The chart below outlines the specs for both reel options!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ration | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Speed Demon Pro Spinning Reel (2000) | 10+1 | 7.2:1 | 25 | 9.3 | 6/220 8/190 10/140 | 38.5 |
| KastKing Speed Demon Pro Spinning Reel (3000) | 10+1 | 7.2:1 | 25 | 9.6 | 8/220 10/175 12/130 | 41.2 |
KastKing Sharky III Gold Fishing Reels
Created in 2018, the KastKing Sharky III Gold Fishing Reels are a great all-around spinning reel. Personally, I just love the gold and black color scheme these reels have – they would look good on any number of fishing rods I own.
This is basically the upgraded version of the very popular KastKing Sharky III Fishing Reels, which we will write about next!
It has a great aluminum body, aluminum handle, brass gears, aluminum spool, stainless steel ball bearings- basically all the important elements that you need to have a durable, but smooth action reel.
These fishing reels can handle those larger fish like salmon, steelhead, pike – and can be used for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
The cost of this reel is also just awesome. Depending on the model you pick, they are usually between $70 – $90. This is just fantastic when you compare what you get with this reel vs. many reels with a much steeper price tag.
Here is a chart listing out the specs, gear ratios, and important information of each reel option. They really are a great all-around reel option.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Sharky III Gold Spinning Reel (1000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 6/197 8/164 10/131 | 26.2 |
| KastKing Sharky III Gold Spinning Reel (2000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 6/218 8/185 10/142 | 27.8 |
| KastKing Sharky III Gold Spinning Reel (3000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 8/218 10/175 12/131 | 29.7 |
| KastKing Sharky III Gold Spinning Reel (4000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 39.5 | 10/218 12/196 14/164 | 31.8 |
| KastKing Sharky III Gold Spinning Reel (5000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 39.5 | 12/218 14/185 16/153 | 33.8 |
KastKing Sharky III Fishing Reels
There are five great reel options in the KastKing Sharky III Fishing Reel collection. They are a light-weight fishing rod that were built to help you land large fish!
KastKing used all of the experience they gained in the Sharky I and Sharky II generation of reels to give these reels a fresh upgrade in 2018.
This reel does have double shielded stainless steel ball bearings that make them perfect for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
They were also built with a fiber reinforced graphite body and rotor – as well as a stainless-steel main shaft, brass pinion gears, and all-around high-quality features.
These reels have what KastKing calls a K.I.S.S system. To keep this simple, it’s a water-resistant design that keeps water and dirt out. This keeps your reel running better for longer.
This smooth-running reel will handle both monofilament and braided fishing line, giving you plenty of flexibility.
Here is a quick list of the 5 different options in the KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reel line. And they will usually cost you somewhere between $50 – $6- depending on which one you pick!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inches Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels (1000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 6.9 | 6/197 8/164 10/131 | 26.2 |
| KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels (2000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 9.2 | 6/218 8/185 10/142 | 27.5 |
| KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels (3000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 33 | 9.4 | 8/218 10/175 12/131 | 29.4 |
| KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels (4000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 39.5 | 10.5 | 10/218 12/196 14/164 | 31.5 |
| KastKing Sharky III Spinning Reels (5000) | 10+1 | 5.2:1 | 39.5 | 10.5 | 12/218 14/185 16/153 | 33.4 |
KastKing Summer Spinning Reel
If you are looking for a high-quality, but extremely affordable fishing reel – you need to check out the KastKing Summer Spinning Reel line. With five very affordable options in this line, you are going to be able to find a great reel at a great price.
These reels have a graphite frame, a great ball-bearing system that offers a smooth action, and a really sleek look to them.
They also have a unique handle design that lets them be right or left handed.
One of the options in this reel line is an ultralight/ice fishing reel. Obviously, this is a smaller reel that will handle smaller test line and be lighter in weight.
The other options are bigger and maybe more beneficial for you depending on the type of fishing you are going to be doing.
The biggest reason to buy these reels is going to be the price tag. For the quality you get, you can’t beat the price, and under $32 is going to get you a great fishing reel!
Here is a list of your different KastKing Summer Spinning Reel options.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ.) | Line Capacity (LB/YDs) | Inches Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Summer 500 (Ultralight/Ice Fishing) | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 11 | 7.3 | 4/240 6/155 | 19.7 |
| KastKing Summer 2000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 12 | 9.1 | 6/310 8/235 | 24.4 |
| KastKing Summer 3000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 13 | 9.5 | 8/330 10/270 | 25.2 |
| KastKing Summer 4000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 4.5:1 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 10/310 12/260 | 28.0 |
| KastKing Summer 5000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 4.5:1 | 17.5 | 13.9 | 12/330 16/245 | 29.1 |
KastKing Centron Spinning Reels
The other very affordable fishing reel line that KastKing created besides the KastKing Summer Spinning Reels would be the KastKing Centron Spinning Reel Line!
There are also five fishing reels in this line, ranging from a very small ultralight reel to a much bigger 5000 series reel.
These reels have a great graphite frame, metal shaft, smooth performance – basically all the good stuff that you would expect from a good spinning reel.
These reels have a great look to them, with a great finish that give them a wow factor when people see them.
These reels also have 100’s of very positive reviews online, which is great to see how popular they are!
The affordability of these reels also makes them very attractive. The most expensive model in this line is right around $30 – which is a bargain.
Here is a chart giving you the specs of these five different reel options!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ.) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Centron 500 Spinning Reel (Ultralight/Ice) | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 11 | 6.9 | 4/240 6/155 | 19.7 |
| KastKing Centron 2000 Spinning Reels | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 12 | 9.03 | 6/310 8/235 | 24.4 |
| KastKing Centron 3000 Spinning Reels | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 13 | 9.88 | 8/330 10/270 | 25.2 |
| KastKing Centron 4000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 4.5:1 | 19 | 13.26 | 10/310 12/260 | 28.0 |
| KastKing Centron 5000 Spinning Reel | 9+1 | 4.5:1 | 20 | 13.93 | 12/330 16/245 | 29.1 |
KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel
One of the more unique fishing reel options from KastKing is the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III spinning reel.
If you are unfamiliar with baitfeeder reels, they have a primary and secondary drag system. Basically, this will allow a fish to take your bait and take off with it, and that secondary drag will let the line run.
When you crank your handle that should trigger that secondary drag off – letting the main drag kick back in and letting you set the hook. This is a very popular reel with live bait and chunk bait fishing.
This reel will have front and rear drag functions, an interchangeable right or left handle, stainless steel ball bearings, a stainless steel main shaft, and a really cool black and red color scheme.
These features not only allow you to have a great looking fishing reel, but also a great performing fishing reel.
These reels can be used for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, and there are four different reel options in this great baitfeeder style line.
Here is a quick reference chart for the different reel options in the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III line.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 3000 | 10+1 | 5.1:1 | 17.64 | 11.18 | 6/305 8/210 10/180 | 29.9 |
| KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 4000 | 10+1 | 5.1:1 | 26.46 | 14.32 | 10/265 12/225 14/200 | 33.9 |
| KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 5000 | 10+1 | 5.1:1 | 26.46 | 15.8 | 10/340 12/290 14/250 | 35.8 |
| KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 6000 | 10+1 | 5.1:1 | 26.46 | 16.08 | 12/345 14/300 17/230 | 37.8 |
KastKing Valliant Eagle & KastKing Valliant Eagle Emerald Spinning Reels
One fishing reel line that recently got an upgrade and depending on when you are reading this article – is probably on a close-out sale – is the KastKing Valliant Eagle Spinning Reel.
There are 4-reels in the original Valliant Eagle reel line – and is made from a carbon frame and rotor, a 6.2:1 Gear ratio and provides a fantastic combination of speed, power, and strength.
The upgraded or updated version of this reel line would be the KastKing Valliant Eagle Emerald Eagle Edition Spinning Reels.
There are also four reels in this line. The look of these reels is sharp! It has a great black color with emerald trim and is going to pop when added to the fishing rod of your choice.
These reels still have a light-weight graphite frame and rotor, a 22LB multi-disc carbon fiber drag, and can be used for both fresh and saltwater fishing.
The price is fantastic, the look is fantastic, and will be a great addition to your fishing gear collection.
Here is a breakdown of the different KastKing Valliant Emerald Eagle spinning reel line.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Valliant Emerald Eagle 1000 | 10+1 | 6.2:1 | 17.6 | 8.6 | 4/215 6/170 8/115 | 31.4 |
| KastKing Valliant Emerald Eagle 2000 | 10+1 | 6.2:1 | 17.6 | 8.8 | 4/280 6/220 8/150 | 33.2 |
| KastKing Valliant Emerald Eagle 3000 | 10+1 | 6.2:1 | 22 | 9.8 | 6/310 8/210 10/180 | 35.5 |
| KastKing Valliant Emerald Eagle 4000 | 10+1 | 6.2:1 | 22 | 10.1 | 6/420 8/285 10/240 | 38 |
KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder Spinning Reel
We mentioned the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel above as one of the best baitfeeder spinning reels available. If you are looking for the most affordable front and rear drag style fishing reel – take a look at the KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder Spinning Reel.
This reel comes in 4 different sizes and a great black and blue color scheme that you are going to love.
They are made with very durable materials, have a rust proof body and side covers, an aluminum spool, and corrosion resistant ball bearings that give this reel a very smooth retrieval.
The big selling points are obviously the front and rear drag options that make this a great choice for freshwater live line fishing and the price.
The most expensive option is normally under $40 – and with four different size options you should have no problem finding the reel that is perfect for your preferred fishing techniques.
Check out this chart that has the specs on all 4 of these options!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDs) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder 2000 | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 17.64 | 10.69 | 6/310 8/235 | 23.6 |
| KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder 3000 | 9+1 | 5.2:1 | 17.64 | 11.43 | 8/330 10/270 | 23.6 |
| KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder 4000 | 9+1 | 4.9:1 | 26.46 | 15.84 | 12/330 16/245 | 29.5 |
| KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder 5000 | 9+1 | 4.9:1 | 26.46 | 16.72 | 16/320 20/240 | 29.5 |
KastKing Crixus Spinning Reels
From a pure appearance standpoint – I am absolutely in love with the KastKing Crixus Spinning Reel line.
It is a classic white and black color scheme that looks really good on lots of different fishing rods. However, looks aren’t everything – and this fishing reel delivers on the high-end performance and quality-materials you expect from your reel.
There are 4-different size options to pick from – all with this classic look.
The high-end materials of this reel include a zinc ally main gear, brass pinion gear, graphite frame and rotor, stainless-steel ball bearings, and a CNC aluminum spool.
This reel has a smoothness that you will love, a very strong drag system, and the aluminum handle is reversible – so you can use it right or left handed.
These prices are fantastic- normally under $40. It is hard to beat this look, price, and performance!
Here are the sizes and specs of the four different Crixus Spinning Reel options from KastKing.
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (oz) | Line Capacity (LB/YDs) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Crixus Spinning Reel 2000 | 5+1 | 5.2:1 | 17.5 | 8.6 | 6/310 8/235 | 21.3 |
| KastKing Crixus Spinning Reel 3000 | 5+1 | 5.2:1 | 17.5 | 9.1 | 8/330 10/270 | 22.4 |
| KastKing Crixus Spinning Reel 4000 | 5+1 | 4.5:1 | 20 | 12.1 | 10/310 12/260 | 22.8 |
| KastKing Crixus Spinning Reel 5000 | 5+1 | 4.5:1 | 20 | 13.1 | 12/330 16/245 | 24.0 |
KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel
If you are looking for a well-designed spinning reel that is incredibly affordable – you should probably check out the KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel line.
This isn’t the best line of fishing reels tournaments or anglers that spend a lot of time on the water, but it is a great fishing reel line for beginners, anglers that fish occasionally, and children who you don’t want to give your expensive equipment to!
This reel is still made with a durable graphite frame and rotor. The spool is aluminum – and there is a zinc alloy main gear and brass pinion gear inside the reel itself.
These high-quality materials keep the reel lightweight, but also durable and efficient. They also don’t make a ton of noise like some cheaper reels do.
These reels come in three different sizes and a traditionally black color scheme that isn’t bad at all.
Of course, the price is just awesome. The most inexpensive option is around $20, with the most expensive option in this line was about $25. That is an amazing price for a high-quality spinning reel.
This chart shows the specs for the three fishing reels in the KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel line!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDS) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel 2000 | 4 + 1 | 5:1 | 12 | 7.6 | 6/400 8/300 | 21.3 |
| KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel 3000 | 4 + 1 | 5:1 | 13 | 9.2 | 8/370 10/300 | 22.4 |
| KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel 4000 | 4 + 1 | 5:1 | 17.5 | 9.5 | 10/350 12/290 | 23.6 |
KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reels
With a name like “KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reels” – I am expecting a reel that performs well and is incredibly durable. I mean Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Roundtable, and a fishing reel named after him has got to be good!
The good news is this reel delivers. It is affordable, light-weight, strong, and can be used for just about all freshwater fishing situations.
There are four reels in the Lancelot Spinning Reel collection, with a smooth black and gold color scheme.
These reels have a stainless-steel main shaft, brass pinion, zinc alloy drive gear, aluminum spool, a reversible right- or left-handed aluminum handle, and a really good drag system.
These features give this reel that peak performance we expect from good fishing reels, but also the durability we expect from good fishing reels.
The price is also amazing for this fishing reels. They normally cost somewhere between $25 to $30; which is great for a versatile freshwater fishing reel.
This chart lays out the specs on the four fishing reels that make up this spinning reel line!
| Name | Ball Bearings | Gear Ratio | Drag Power (LB) | Weight (OZ) | Line Capacity (LB/YDs) | Inch Per Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reel 2000 | 5+1 | 5:1 | 12 | 8.7 | 6/310 8/235 | 21.3 |
| KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reel 3000 | 5+1 | 5:1 | 13 | 9.8 | 8/330 10/270 | 22.4 |
| KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reel 4000 | 5+1 | 4.5:1 | 17.5 | 12.6 | 10/310 12/260 | 22.8 |
| KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reel 5000 | 5+1 | 4.5:1 | 17.5 | 13.1 | 12/330 16/245 | 24 |
Other KastKing Spinning Reel Options
There are a few older models that are out there that are still really good – but do have updated versions that are just more popular. These models include:
KastKing Megatron Spinning Reels
KastKing Sharky II Fishing Reels
KastKing Mela II Spinning Reels
These are great reels, but the newer versions of these KastKing models are just more up-to-date and have newer features you will enjoy.
Final Thoughts and Other Links of Interest
Like we said earlier, KastKing has been creating some awesome fishing reels that you should be paying attention too! Hopefully this list has helped you pick the right fishing reel for your preferred fishing adventures.
If you are looking for a great KastKing Fishing Rod to pair with your new reel – check out this article we did!
The Best KastKing Fishing Rods
If you are looking for some other fishing reel options – we would encourage you to check out these articles!
Best Open Face Fishing Reels of 2019
Best Open Face Baitcasting Reels
Hopefully these articles will help your future fishing adventures be even more successful!
Here is a quick look at our last Lake Erie 2019 Walleye fishing Catch – showing you how using the right gear can make a huge difference!
