Kastking Reel VS Shimano Reel (HONEST OPINION) 

Colby Hester can't go wrong with a kisler and that slx is the best reel in the 100 buck range but the slx xt is the best reel in the slx line

Good choice!

Yes! Thank you!

how did they hold up last yr?

@@zipzip8239 I haven't had any problems with any of my baitcasterx spinning and spincast I have from them. Happy with all my reels from Kastking at this time.

@@brianreigle7905 thx good to hear

Somewhat agree, but when it comes to bearings, a cheap reel can have 10+, but are cheap bearings, a quality reel can have less bearings, but the bearings are high quality with other quality components which will function and last longer, obviously, it comes down to you get what you pay for, a friend of mine swears by KK, he's burned through 3 reels in 2 years,he got his money worth considering he fishes numerous times a week, but to turn around and replace them every couple of years obviously adds up!!!

@@benjihilliard1755 I upgraded all of my cheaper reels with spool hi speed bearings. I still feel like I came out ahead cost wise.

​@davidstone3780 where can I buy those bearings and how to know which size to get?

You're crazy. With the shimano you're paying for quality. A reel thats going to last a LONG time unless its a rare occasion that it fails quickly. While the Kastking wont last as long unless its a rare occasion that it lasts a long time. I have 4 Kast king reels and 1 shimano 1 Daiwa. Saying you're only paying for a name with shimano is like using a 201 blackberry phone and saying you dont want to pay for the iphone 15 because you're just paying for the name.

Let me know what you think!

Appreciate that! Thank you for the feed back!

Even me im a kastking fan 100% they perform just like a high end Shimano etc....Shimano needs to get the speed demon pro that reel out performs any Shimano any day

It’s who is casting that controls the spool spin more fishing less back lash

I still have both reels and they still both work! Kastking needed a deep cleaning, and I had to change the drag disc in my Curado. Other than that both work fine!

For Kastkings ,it's so cheap, just buy a new ones !

Prices dropping, man this comment didnt age well!

same rip my curado dc

I’m guilty

Same 😂

When the better half goes away for the weekend I put my reels in the dishwasher but have never taken one apart . I have a bottle of reel oil from 2012 that I've never broken the seal on

Just do a quick rinse and regrease. Takes 2 mins. Question: is your guys room and car always dirty inside?

Crixus! Hands down one of their best affordable reel.

Walmart Lewis hank parker rod 7 medium heavy

Storm adventure extreme medium

Well said! I agree, they work very well!

They go for $50-$60

$20 ? I see it for $60

I just bought it,36$

Depending if it is a baitcaster rod or a spinning rod

If it is a baitcaster rod them most likely

Are you soft in the head? Dawia and shimano will always be king of fishing

@peter kerns I've had a Stradic handle break off before they were one piece handles and a Symetre lock up.but I also burned the gears as well as my cousin burn the gears out of our Speed demons in less than 6 months. I can say Kast king gave us our money back. All I threw with my speed demon was Hollow bellied frogz,buzz baits and jigs, my Shimanos both broke with fish on and I lost both fish. A Striper around 30 inches in the mouth of the Merrimack in NH and A snook around 10 to 12 lbs. I've burned out 3 Abu Garcia 2 black max one Pro max 2 Quantum tours one spinning one Baitcaster, . They can all break. I have a Kast King 300 Kapstan I really like, but I Mainly use Curado K 2 200s and I ordered a 300k because I.the last 3 years I mainly throw Swimbaits. The 200s are on there 3rd season throwing 2 to 4 oz baits, both still work amazing and the micro modular gears are rugged, super smooth and just flat out hold up to my abuse. I live in Massachusetts now and mainly largemouth fish, but I would throw it in a second for a big Red, Snook, or Striper.The Curado K is the best bait caster for my main purpose of throwing Swimbaits. I also have a Calcutta I use and they all hold up to throwing big baits like 9 in Slammer's, Spro 59 rats, as well as 8, and Huddleston Trout. By far, my favorite reels. Kapstan 300 to throw bigger baits like 10 inch triple trout, Depa 250s, and Hinkle shad. I'll do a full side by side with the Kapstan 300 vs the Curado K 300 and tell you my honest feelings. So far, I don't have to many complaints about the Kapstan but its too bulky. Most Swimbait guys don't use 200 size reels but I get 120 yards of 65 braid on my Curado K 200s, and I usually pair it with a 795 or 806 Dobyns. Awesome set ups. If you're with Kast King,, just giving some honest feedback. Kast king needs to makes an 8ft 1 to 5 or 6 ounce parabolic Swim bait rod.I would definitely be on board.

@peter kerns If you want to see a Kast King breakdown video as well as alot of reels Unmentioned, go on Taller Advisors and look at the difference between how they've made

You get what you pay for as they say

$300 reel...i'll pass. cheep reels work just fine for me, im catching 5lb bass not sharks lol.

@@zipzip8239 True they all catch Bass

kastking AMB is so much better than DC

They are not for everyone but great for beginners

@@RyanRigged The # of 1 and 2 star reviews nation wise spread out over many months says plenty about kast king's inconsistent quality and poor dependability . On the other hand when you see loads of 5 star reviews raving a product within the same week its highly suspicious of phony reviews and marketing hype. Crixus reel wise many had the reel's spool come off center and the reel broke on a first trip. For a beginner it might be good as they learn the kast king scam at a cheap price.

Its a $60 and $130 reel, and yes. The purpose is a comparison

lol homie mad prolly using Bass pro brand

@RyanRigged it's ok you got yours for free. I'm gonna tell everyone who gotta pay for theirs to save their money

Abu Garcia and KastKing are made in the same Chinese factory 😆💀. KastKing is not a "no name" brand. It's actually the fastest growing fishing company in the world right now. People always say "You get what you pay for" and while that's often the case, with Shimano and Daiwa you're paying extra for a name, expensive marketing campaigns, and store markup. KastKing has a direct to consumer model which saves 20-30% on average. But, if being in big box stores is important to you then head over to Academy Sports and check out KastKing for yourself as they are now carried in store. Until then, check your unsubstantiated opinion at the door 😜

@@WorldsOkayestFisherman agree

You're totally wrong. I own Shimano and Okuma reels and rods. The Kastking Sharky Baitfeeder spinning reel beats both Shimano and Okuma baitfeeder reels. I sold the name brand baitfeeders, because the Kastking version is better 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣 The fishing industry is changing bro. You can buy $50 rods now that are actually good. Lews has a nice $60 baitcaster that's similar to the Crixus. All this shit is made in China 🇨🇳 💀

@@thesonorandesertangler Hi. Are you from Jupiter? Imagine even putting noname brands like KastWhatever with Shimano🤭 And you begin your paragraph with "you're totally wrong" lol. We on Earth here. You can keep your Jupiter standards. KastKing is nothing else but a Chinesium reel from Aliexpress rebranded by some folks from the US to sell to the clueless fisherman that doesn't know any better... you and the teeners that have never used a Shimano reel worth more than $99 and assume this is as good as it gets from Shimano. And you're wrong with all the shit made in China. All Shimano high end is made in Japan, their mid end is made in Malaysia and their Walmart grade end (still light years away from bottom of the barrel kastking shit) is made in China. Shit brands are making their reels in China, not the quality ones.

@@QUEEROSEXUAL-GENDERMANCER I'm from the Sonoran Desert biatch! I have Shimano, Okuma, and Lews reels and rods. I also own Kastking reels and their baitfeeder is the best one on the market. I'm sure you wouldn't know this, because you've never used a baitfeeder in your life. It is what it is. Sorry that it makes your butt hurt!