KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse Baitcasting Reel, Carbon Fiber Fishing Reel - Drag Clicker Version, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio Fishing Reel - 5.6oz Lightweight Bait Finesse System Freshwater Saltwater Casting Reel

I have used baitcasters for decades (I prefer them over spinners) so I tried this reel for ultralight fishing. It is well-made, works well, looks nice, and has good documentation. I used a light practice plug to test it out and everything went fine. Then... I put a drop of oil on the spool bearings and...I had trouble adjusting the pressure for the practice plug. I had to dial the magnetic brake almost all the way down to prevent backlash. In other words, when they say "ultralight", THEY MEAN IT!It is exactly what I was looking for! I want to use it to throw light spinnerbaits for trout and for that it is ideal.Thanks Zephyr for making the reel that I have been waiting for!

Caught over 20 fish on this reel the first time using it. It is loaded with features for the price. However the only knock against I have is that it does feel cheaper in your hands (plastic). The drag clicker is great. Great performance though.

Wasn’t all what it was cracked out to be

Love this thing, my number one reel for casting worms, caught 5lb bass in it and hold us well, outcast anything else I have.

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It work pretty good. I like it

Okay first I have read all the reviews. I have stage 4 cancer and take a few drugs so I’m not too steady. I’m letting you folks know this because using reels like this are hard for me to use. Okay now the reel. I only had the money to purchase one. I took it out of the box and looked it over. Very nice looking. I only use Berkeley fire line. Period!! Filled the reel with 14 pound line. I put it on a 7 foot ugly stick. I went fishing. People said that you could not use a small lure so I picked a small bass pro 2 3/4” square bill. Small lure. I cast it the first time and I had a birds nest. I adjusted the button on the left side to to half way. I adjusted the button on the right side till you could hit the release button and it dropped to the floor and stopped. I cast it again. And it cast good but still a little backlash. I turned the button on the right side a little bit more and tried it again. Man it cast so sweet. I cast it about 100 times and never had a problem again except when I hit a tree over my head that I didn’t see. Lol. A week later I went fishing again and I wore this reel with that same crank bait and never had a single back lash. I truly love this reel. It’s so smooth after you set it up correctly. It takes time to get it correct. Take your time and play with it till you get it correct. It’s really worth the effort. All I can say is that when I get some more money I’m purchasing another one. Also don’t throw it so hard. I just swing it and it just cast so smooth. I love this reel

I was ok while it lasted. Bought this reel in July of 2023. Didn't use it too much but when I was throwing BFS baits, it did get used quite a bit. Cleaned and oiled every 6 months. Unfortunately, this one broke something inside. I haven't taken it apart yet to see what broke but it does not reel in smoothly. What it does is stop about every 1/8 turn, almost like it's stopping on a clicker like the drag wheel does. It is a shame cause I really thought Kastking would be a lasting product. You get what you pay for, for sure. RIP to this one but I will not purchase again. I want something that lasts - shimano curado will be my next bfs reel. Might as well spend the money on something that will last...