Gary R.
I am very impressed with this little spinning reel! Very sharp looking and a lot of quality for the $. I picked up the 3000 size. I already own several Kastking bait casting reels which have performed well, so I decided to try a low cost spinning version. The bail is strong and snappy, the drag is plenty strong, and it spooled line evenly. My only complaint, a small one which I easily overcame, is that my reel's retrieve was stiff outta the box. But I fixed that with 4-5 drops of fishing reel oil on the main shaft and gears. It is now buttery smooth. I can give the handle a quick spin and it will continue rotating another dozen revolutions at least. I've seen nothing to indicate I won't get several years out of this Royale Legend II, and have since ordered a second one!
Tom L.
use for ice fishing in a few weeks; seems smooth with decent drag. good price
xnewyorkhardcorex
So far, I'm loving this reel! Its been super smoother and I haven't had one issue with it. I've caught 30 or 40 stripers on it over the past 6 weeks or so and its worked flawlessly. Definitely will buy another one!
Onemanwo1fpackz
I recently bought this reel to go with my son's first big boy pole and he did great with it. I used it for a bit and it cast smooth and is a very well constructed reel. Very happy with it.
Amanda Templeton
Very good value for the money! I recently bought a new rod and haven’t found a reel I really want yet. I got this because it was inexpensive and got good reviews. I will probably eventually upgrade to something really fancy because I’m a fancy girl but this is absolutely perfect for now. It just doesn’t match my rod as well as I’d like but I knew that when buying it. Casts very nice. Caught a sea trout my first cast with this baby. Recommend for sure for people on a budget! I feel like it will last a good long while. Nice quality! Very impressed for the price!
Cbart
I own many KastKing reels and this one is excellent. Very good weight and build quality. Definitely an upgrade from their Lancelot (which I also own and like). I would also say that the drag is rated the same as the Lancelot but seems stronger. I couldn’t be happier with this and I am very, very happy having bought multiple KastKing products. This is another excellent quality product from a great company!
Doris Jean
I took a chance on this based on the positive reviews. I combined this with a 6-14lb Ugly Stik rod, and really enjoyed fishing for hours multiple times. I only had 8lb test mono, and it worked really well with 1/2oz - 3/4oz lures/plastics. I would definitely prefer 6lb to be able to cast lighter gear further, but was no problem at all with the 3/4oz. Super smooth, feels very well built. Would buy again.
Knowdak
Im not a pro fisherman bought 3 they work awesome for me. Put 2 on jaw jacker with braided line and jigged with the other. Feel smooth and drag works great.
R. Fife
Ridiculously great reel at this price point! Wow!I have 6 Kastking reels and 4 of their rods, and this is by fare the best reel at the $30 range on the market.I picked the 2000 size and got it discounted and coupon for $24, so I bought another today.Fished with it first day it arrived and caught a few fish on it and it works flawlessly.Quiet. Smooooooth. Drag works great!Lightweight, but strong.They run large for the size rating, in my opinion, but not heavy at all.Blown away!Great job Kastking.
Greg
The likes: well engineered,design and functions point to a strong reel.Paired with a Kastking line may prove that even more.Entire mechanism feels smooth and balanced.Dislikes : not really,colors are a bit different but is not a issue just matter of personal choice if you care anyway, looks goodon any road.
VT
My 10 year old son purchased this reel with his chore money and attached it to an older pole we had sitting around. He fishes for bass and catfish in our tank and said he liked how easy and smooth this reel was to use. He loved the sleek black and white look and was so proud to show his friends. He has been using it for a month or so and has dropped it into the pond multiple times (they tend to climb into trees and sit on limbs over the pond to make the fishing more fun lol) and it continues to work beautifully.
Daniel
I have been fishing for over 30 year. I have fished recreationally and in large tournaments throughout my years. I have purchased expensive and cheap gear, some good and some really bad. This reel seems to be this companies mid-grade level gear. I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this because it is really hard to base a lot of info from reviews on an item like this. Some people have never felt what a $300.00 reel feels like. If you only occasionally recreational fish, you probably shouldn't know what they feel like. I really like the feel of this reel so far. I have joined their fan page and am now looking at some of their higher end stuff. I will use this reel for a few more months to check the durability out but so far I am very satisfied with this reel considering the feel to how much it cost. Hopefully we will have a company that can compete for a reasonable price!
Tiffany Childress
Very professional product. I have nothing negative to say about this company. They pay attention to the details all the way down to the packaging giving you all the info you need to properly maintain your reel. As for the reel itself I love the feel of it and the rubber handle piece is awesome! Thanks for being a dependable manufacturer that delivers on its promises!
