KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reel, 6oz Ultralight, Super Smooth with 17.6 LB Carbon Fiber Drag, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, 39mm Palm Perfect Lower Profile Design,Stryker Green,Right Handed

Beginner angler - Never used a baitcaster before, I had no issue fishing with this, smooth, good tension and braking. I'm not experienced enough to in-depth analyze it or compare it to more expensive products. But worked great for me. Birdsnest'ed quite a few times starting out, but that's not the reel's fault. Casting with any baitmaster takes practice. Got another one as a present for somebody, they also loved it.

I am very impressed with this reel and it's low cost. It casts like a dream. This is my 6th rod/reel purchased with kast king. They have made me a true believer while saving money at the same time. Keep up the good work kast king. They are comparable to the big name manufacturers without the expense.

This is my first baitcasting reel. I gotta say they seemed intimidating, a lot of what I read made it out to be a big learning curve but the affordability of this made it a no brainer. I followed some simple set up instructions and hit the water. I cast this thing well over 100 times today without a single backlash or birds nest. I don’t have anything to compare it to but as a first timer this was easy to use. Cast light baits with ease and accuracy. Would buy again.

This reel is a great. Nice and smooth. The grips are very comfortable. It fits my hand well and casts light baits with little effort. The 7.2:1 gear ratio is great for all around techniques. And the price point makes it very affordable. The magnetic brake system makes it a breeze to adjust and fine tune for all your casting needs. Pick one up…. Not only will you not regret it… you won’t put it down… fish on

I’m never disappointed in a Kast king product