KastKing Summer and Centron Spinning Reels, 9 +1 BB Light Weight, Ultra Smooth Powerful, Size 500 is Perfect for Ultralight/Ice Fishing. review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	KastKing
Material	Graphite
Color	Black with Blue
Handle Material	Aluminum
Bearing Material	Aluminum

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GREAT VALUE - Loaded with features yet low on price. KastKing Summer/Centron offers the best value...at any level. The KastKing Summer Fishing Reel turns any angler into a PRO.
LIGHTWEIGHT - narrow graphite frame design and computer balancing system combine high performance in a compact Spinning Reel. KastKing Summer/Centron makes an awesome gift for anybody who loves fishing, the 500 size reels match perfectly ice rods and make a perfect ice combo.
HIGH POWERED - KastKing Summer/Centron spinning reel's Superior Drag System offers incredible stopping power up to 17.5LBs. It has a hardened metal main shaft, perfect mesh drive gear and precision machined pinion gear for fish fighting power.
SMOOTH PERFORMANCE - Summer/Centron's nine quality ball bearings and one instant stop one-way anti-reverse bearing give it ultra-smooth performance.
DURABLE/ATTRACTIVE FINISH - Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for longer casts and holds more line than competitor's models that sell for much more.

Product Description

KastKing Summer/Centron Spinning Reel(Only for Freshwater Condition )

The KastKing Summer/Centron Spinning Reel is loaded with quality features. It is a fishing reel that is an excellent addition to your fishing tackle collection. 9 + 1 quality ball bearings, powerful drag, and special components stand up to hard use. Spool up a Summer/Centron spinning reel with KastKing braided line for a high performance package.

KastKing Keeps Fishing Fun...

- Two color anodized aluminum spool

- Attractive brilliant finish

- Lightweight compact design for effortless casting

- High tensile strength graphite frame resists corrosion

- Superior drag system for intensive drag power

- Precision pinion gear system

- Unique design handle. Right / Left interchangeable


Stronger CNC Machined Aluminum Spool Summer/Centron spinning reel has a lighter and stronger CNC machined aluminum spool that has more even line lay, internal grooves for lube retention, and more fishing line capacity.	Brilliant Appearance & Unique Design Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for farther casting.	Smooth & Durable Summer/Centron's nine quality ball bearings and one instant stop one-way anti-reverse bearing give it ultra-smooth performance.	Premium Quality Inner Parts Summer/Centron spinning reel has a hardened metal main shaft, perfect mesh drive gear and precision machined pinion gear for fish fighting power.



Model	1000, 2000,3000,4000	1000, 2000, 3000, 4000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000	1000, 2000,3000,4000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000	1000, 2000, 3000, 4000
Frame	Graphite	Graphite Fiber Infused Nylon	Reinforced Nylon	Graphite	Metal	Carbon Fiber Infused Nylon
Gear Ratio	5.2:1	5.2:1	5.0:1-4.4:1	6.2:1	5.0:1-4.5:1	5.2:1
Max Drag(LB)	17.6-22	18-22	17.6-22	17.6-22	33-39.5	18-22
Ball Bearing	5+1	7+1	7+1	7+1	7 + 1	10+1
Reel Weight(OZ)	8.8-10.0	7.3-9.0	8.9-12.5	8.6-10.1	8.8-13.4	6.5-8.3
IPT(in per turn)	26.4-32.2	24.1-29.7	27.1-29.3	31.4-38	21.3-24.4	24.4-29.9
Size3000-Mono Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds)	10/205, 12/135	6/220,8/190,10/140	8/315,10/275,12/180	6/310, 8/210, 10/180	8/360, 10/290	6/220,8/190,10/140
Size3000-Braid Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds)	30/190, 40/160	15/295,20/190,25/140	30/250,40/205,5/180	20/185, 30/150, 40/115	30/205, 40/165	15/295,20/190,25/140
Interchangeable Hand Retrieve	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓



Blank Technology	Composite Glass/ Carbon Fiber	IM6 Graphite	KastFlex Toray 24-Ton Carbon Matrix	24 Ton KastFlex	Graphite Composite and Glass	Elite Carbon & Carbon Nano Tube Resin
Guides & Tip Top	Stainless-steel Running Guides & Zirconium Oxide Tip Top	Stainless Steel Guides w/Zirconium Oxide Rings	Stainless-steel Running Guides & Zirconium Oxide Tip Top	Fuji O-Ring Guides	Stainless Guides and Ceramic Rings	Fuji A-Ring Guides
Action	Moderate, Moderate Fast, Fast	Moderate Fast, Fast	Moderate Fast, Fast	Fast	Moderate, Moderate Fast, Fast	Moderate, Moderate Fast, Fast
Power	UL,L,M,MH,H	L,ML,M,MH,H	ML,M,MH,H	UL,L,ML,M,MH,H,MLM,MMH	L,M,MH	ML,M,MH,H,XH
Reel Seats	Durable Graphite	Durable Graphite	Durable Graphite	High-strength Graphite	Durable Graphite	Fuji TVS & ACS
Handle	Full-Length EVA	Golf Style SuperPolymer	Comfortable EVA	High-density EVA	Comfortable EVA	Winn Grip
Techniques	Multi-Purpose	Multi-Purpose	Multi-Purpose	Multi-Purpose	Multi Purpose	Tournament Proven Technique Specific
Target Species	Multi Species	Multi Species	Multi Species	All Species	All Species	Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Eposeidon
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018G8V5T2

Q:

Does this reel work for saltwater?

Answer: All I use my reel for is SALTWATER fishing!!

Answer: I've use my 5000 in Saltwater. To be honest last year I even submerged it while surf fishing with it, freshwater rinse after each use and stored for the winter. I figured being a very inexpensive reel, I'll just beat on it. Serviced it 2 weeks ago for schoolie fishing, opened it up, 1 tiny tiny spec of rust, on the spool shaft besides. Still had grease in it, no salt, or sand. A quick wipe down, oiled and greased and it's back in service. So I'd say for the money it will certainly work salt applications, had no problem taking down some 20lbs blues.

Answer: I own 2 of the 2000 series reels and have used them both for a year in fresh and saltwater with zero issues.

Answer: I've used a couple of my 2000 reels for inshore stuff. I've dunked them a few times. Just make sure you rinse them off after use, and re-up the oil and grease on the reel and you should be fine. But, honestly for the 20-25$ price point, if they only last me a season or two, I wouldn't care at all.

Answer: Do not use the Summer 2000 (assuming other models too) for saltwater. Rinsed thoroughly after one saltwater use and seized after a couple months of sitting in the garage. Prior to that worked great for many lake and stream visits.

Answer: I forgot to clean mine after a saltwater outing and it seized up over the winter and is now unusable. So definitely clean it if you use it for saltwater fishing.

Answer: No, this is only a freshwater fishing reel.

Answer: I've had a Summer 4000 for over 2 years now. It's been to the beach, dunked and dropped in the sand. It was a $20 purchase and I didn't take care of it one reason or another. It's been packed, shipped across the country and left in my shed for months. I got it out the other day to fit it to a new rod and it's good to go. It had a chopped paint job when I got it, and those spots aren't even corroded. The thing is a tank.

Answer: The Summer is not rated for saltwater. The Kodiak, though, is, and it's a great reel!

Answer: I had both bearings freeze up after 3 shore fishing trips and proper rinsing after. The company did not offer to repair or replace the reel. To be safe I would clean and grease the bearings after every salt exposure.

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Does this bring an extra spool

Answer: This reel does not include and extra spool.

Answer: No. If you want extra spool then go for Mela model.

Answer: No extra spools in either of my 2 orders.

Answer: Unfortunately no. To be honest just buy two. For the price this reel can't be beat.

Answer: Nope!

Answer: Neither one of mine did. So I would say no.

Answer: Yes

Q:

I got the 3000. Would that be allright for my 7 ft med action rod?

Answer: The 3000, size wise is on par with most 2500 series reels(Shimano)! A 6ft to 7ft Rod would not be an issue for this reel. Just consider what rod would fit your fishing requirements.

Answer: Yes I have two 3000 and one is on a 7ft rod it's whatever feels right for you. Your the one fishing its your preference.

Q:

Will the summer 3000 work with the shakespeare ugly stick gx2? or the ugly stick elite?

Answer: Yes. I use the CastKing Summer 3000 with an Ugly Stick GX2.

Answer: I would match it to a 6' or 6 1/2' medium or light action ugly stick with no problem. If you are going with a heavy or medium heavy rod you should go up in reel size.

Answer: Yes it’s an Excellent choice as I have the same set up GX2 pair with either a 7’ GX2 or the Medium 9’ GX2 you will not be disappointed ????????????

Answer: I don't see why not I have it on my ugly stik lite pro and cirrus both work great for bass,catfish, and carp depends on the type of line u use I like to spool mine with braid to fluro leader

Answer: Yep. I have a Centron on my 6'6" MH gx2

Answer: I have a 4'6" ugly stick elite and the kast king fits it

Answer: I believe so, both rods should have standard reel seats so they should work just fine.

Q:

How do I send reel back to amazon

Answer: By contacting Amazon customer service, not asking people that bought it

Q:

Ugly stick 6 ft medium. Which reel should I get?

Answer: 2000 should be fine I have that on my ugly stick medium they don’t seem to have an in between for the 500 to the 2000

Answer: 1500-3000 definitely wouldn’t go bigger than that

Answer: A 3000 series

Q:

Would the 2000 work on an ultralight rod?

Answer: The 2000 model is just a little large for an ultra light rod. I use it on a 7 ft m action with 8 to 12 lb line.

Answer: No it won't, reel would be too big and powerful. This is a nice reel but it's more for light to light medium rods

Q:

Okay to put 4 lb. line on Summer 2000?

Answer: Yes 4 lb test would be fine on the Summer 2000.

Answer: I would think so, I have used 6lb on mine with no trouble.......Fish On !

Answer: yes

Q:

What size and lenth of braid should be used for the 500 reel with the calumus 4ft 6 in ultra light rod?

Answer: Pending on what your fishing. I use this for catfish.. I use 40 & 50 braid. Which I am surprised it works perfectly fine. Has not failed me yet....

Answer: I would use 8-10 lb braid for a ultralight set up

Q:

Which of these is best for bass fishing?

Answer: Depending on the type of fishing you are doing the 2000 to 4000 are perfect for bass fishing.

Answer: The 3000 will be a good all around choice for bass fishing.

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I have a 5'6'' rod. which reel should i buy centron 500 or centron 2000? why?

Answer: It matters more the size of the fish you’re fishing for than the rod size. I would recommend the 2000 so you at least have the option to go bigger if you want to.

Answer: It all depends on what you are fishing for. Also depends on what size line you will be putting on it. The hire the lb line the bigger the reel your going to need. The heavier the action of the rod will also influence the size reel that you need. A lot of variable's

Answer: I have a 6ft ul with the 500 and 10lb braid

Answer: Skip this reel. It wont last that long. Used it once and it fell apart. Their customer service is terrible to non existent. Go with a Shimano. Less problems and better perfromance. Can get a Sierra for 30 bucks and its really good.

Q:

Is the centron 4000 good for saltwater fishing?

Answer: Def should be as I personally have the 3000 & 5000 and useboth for Saltwater Fishing ???? Super Smooth and they Bring in the Fish.

Answer: The KastKing Centron is not saltwater approved.

Answer: not saltwater approved

Answer: If you rinse it in fresh water and take it apart to make sure no salt water got inside.

Answer: Yes.. perfect for it..

Q:

They got rid of the blue paddle knob, thank you KastKing ! ?

Answer: To me, the color would not take away from the ruggedness of the reel. Mine held up fine catching huge reds along the east coast and also in Canada catching huge walleye and 10lb plus pike.

Q:

I'm reading the specs on the Summer 500. It says it holds 240 yards of 4lb test. A 500 size reel is typically tiny,anyone know the specs?

Answer: First the other answer is incorrect that it is not a bait cast it is a spin cast. It is not "tiny" but small. 5.2:1 gear ratio, that is correct on the 4lb test, 6lb is 155 yrds. I don't know what the drag specs are, sorry.

Answer: It is a regular size bait casting reel that I used for large mouth bass fishing. I've only used it a few times thus far but it has worked very well each time.

Q:

What size reel should I use for a 6' 6" ultralight rod that can help me cast far?

Answer: Id say the best all around reel would be the 2-3000 model (i have the 2000 series). If going to be fishing for pan fish mostly, go with the smaller 500. If going for bigger weight fish or tough fighters like carp/cats go with the 4-5k model. Anything in between those the 2-3000 series should be ideal. I've really enjoyed the reel after about 6months or so of use.

Answer: I personally put the 500 on a 5'6" ultra light that I use for crappie and it gives me great casts, even with 1/16 oz lures. I personally wouldn't go bigger than the 2000 for an ultra light setup.

Answer: Typically you want a smaller reel with lighter weight line. If you want to cast really far, use a split shot sinker either above or below your hook. Hope this helps.

Answer: I would buy the 2000

Q:

Summer difference

Answer: Nice color , perfect size for my rod

Answer: Color, that's it as far as I'm aware

Q:

Is the 4000 too big for a 6’6 medium rod for bass fishing?

Answer: For me is not too big for a 6'6" medium rod for bass fishing. I have not use the one I purchased, I have it spare for in case I need it.

Answer: no

Q:

Can I get replacement inner parts drag parts to the spool? I lost them the last time I tried to remove the line that got stuck in the reel.

Answer: You’ll have to contact kastking for parts

Answer: Yes you can. Just contact kastking.

Q:

what is the bigest size reel

Q:

I can’t find the size 500 reel

Answer: I will look to see if I can find it.

Q:

Do i need a spinning rod if i already own 2 kastking baitcasters (5:4 & 7:0)? if so what's best size/speed for crappie, perch, panfish??

Answer: A spinning rod under 6ft is always a good choice for creek fishing. I have a 5',5"6, and a 6' rod all are great. Even used them on lakes and in the river but for small creek fishing my 5' kastking is my favorite.

Answer: No, if using bait caster style reels spinning reels don’t really work for that application. The Kast king Summer and Centron reels are spinning style and have a gear ration of 5.2 :1. I purchased 2 of the 3000 series for trout and perch and work very well paired with 7’ poles.

Q:

Which one would be good for a 6ft rod? I’m gonna be using it for panfish and stocked trout.

Answer: 500 or 2000 would be perfect. My brother bought the 2000 for trout fishing and he has said it is the best rod he has ever bough and he uses it for trout fishing on a lake in Arizona.

Answer: This would be perfect. It's compact, light and with 2 to 4 pound test should be able to case very far. It's smooth and the drag is constant and works well. I would strongly recommend. I love mine a lot and bought a second one.

Answer: Great little reel. WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

Answer: I like the smallest one

Q:

Which reel is best for trout in creeks? Up to 14"

Answer: Hi max,

Answer: I just use a small ultra light reel, nothing real big. Trout have small a smaller mouth and take smaller hooks, big reels will just me more prone to pulling hooks.

Answer: The 500 will more than Handle any trout

Answer: 500 works for me

Q:

Is the handle grib rubber or plastic on the Centron?

Answer: Thanks for your inquiry, however, the KastKing, which I purchased for my son, is the KastKing Summer 3000, 5:2:1 and the grip is very smooth black rubber. Not sure if this will help, but that's about all the information I am able to provide. Tony

Answer: The handle grip is plastic.

Answer: Rubber

Answer: Nice Smoth reel 2000 &3000 are great for. Walleye and. Bass

Q:

what is the beifets and differences of the diff sizes???

Answer: Hi

Q:

How do you think this reel would do with a Plusinno 7ft spinning rod?

Answer: I pared with 10’ tsunami medium.,,

Answer: "IF" the reel worked properly it would work with the rod but not ideally. I would recommend a larger rod for the size of the reel. It is pretty large and would pair better with a 9' rod.

Answer: it might work for a little while, mine only lasted three fishing trips, the handle broke off , and now it is useless.

Q:

Is the 4000 good size for. 7ft ugly stick

Answer: I have a 3000 & 5000 Series and they both work great on the 7' or 9' Ugly sticks, so the 4000 should work fine.

Answer: Ugly Sticks are built like a tank, it should serve you well! Got a six footer on a Cabelas bait caster and it's a good combo for all kinds of fish...

Answer: Yes, the 4000 would be a good fit for that rod.

Answer: Perfect!

Q:

Which model will hold more line and best for catfishing. I'm using a 8ft pole.

Answer: Get summer 5000 or centron 5000 if you want to hold the max length of line. However they are going to be big. Other than the color and minor details there is no big difference between summer and centron. They are very smooth reels. Worth well above $25-$30

Answer: The 5000 size on both the Centron and Summer have the highest line capacity.

Answer: what size for 10ft surf casting rod

Q:

will 8 pound test be okay for the summer 500 ultra light?

Answer: According to the specifications it says for mono line 4lb/240yrds and 6lb/155yrs. Braid is 15lbs/240 and 20lbs/155. I’m sure you can use 8lb mono but you won’t be able to put much line on the reel since it is the 500 series. I’d recommend going with the 2000 series for 8lbs line. Hope this help with your question.

Answer: Me personally, I would never use 8 pound test line on a ultra light reel.

Q:

can you put 100 lb line braid on the 4000?

Answer: You could put it on by why would you? Are you targeting 100# fish? Anything in that range would certainly test the limits of the reel.

Answer: i would say that is overkill,maybe 30 would be good 40 at the most,i have one and use 28lb gliss line and i like it.

Q:

Do they have a carbon fiber drag? Which Kastking reels have a carbon fiber drag?

Answer: Check the kastking website. It's what it is for, answers to questions about their reels...

Q:

Would this reel be okay for surf fishing bait casting?

Q:

What reel is good for steelhead fishing?

Answer: For Steelhead you may need a tougher reel. We would suggest the Kodiak or the Sharky III.

Answer: Don’t know, I live in Florida.

Q:

Can somebody please explain the different models, and which one to recommend for just lake fishing...everything from catfish, drum, perch?

Answer: 3000

Q:

What are the different sizes and summer things for

Q:

i have a 6 foot light action rod what reel would work best on my rod?

Answer: I would use a 500 or a 2000 reels, depends on what you fish for. The 500 reel has 4 to 6LB capacity and the 2000 reel has 6 to 8LB capacity, these are mono line recommendations both reels are great for light rods. Now if you use braided line you can easily use at least 4 pounds more on either reels since they are much thinner then mono lines. I think the 500 is plenty for light action.

Answer: I have the 500 on my 6 foot rod that I use for trout and pan fish. If you need more line capacity I also have the 3000 size that holds plenty of line for catfish and inshore saltwater use.

Answer: The Summer 500 should work good on it.

Answer: I have the centron 500 on my 6 ft ultralight and really like it ,I

Q:

Is it a 500 or a 2000? Description shows 2000

Answer: I got a summer 3000.

Q:

What size for a 6'6" MA used mostly for flounder and anything else that may accidently bite(skate,sand shark, etc) in the back bays?

Answer: Hello,

Answer: the 4000 is a large reel suitable for skate,sand shark but for flounder i would go with a 2000 or 3000.

Q:

What do the sizes mean

Q:

Can I return the 5000 for the 3000”

Answer: If still in the return period you probably can.

Q:

Is this reel suited for large cat fishing in fresh water on a 12 or 16 foot rod cats in 50 plus class

Answer: definitely not the 3000 series would go with 5000+... 3000 ideally suited for large mouth bass/ smaller game fish.. im sure you could do it but would probably recommend going with the bigger reel for bigger game fish.

Answer: Hello,

Answer: I would probably step up to the 3000

Answer: No I would check into getting a heavier real for that

Q:

does this reel made for saltwater?

Answer: The reel itself can be used for both...however the reel needs to match what your after.. i use it for bass,catfish,and carp works great. I would imagine it working as long as your fishing similar sized species.

Answer: It can be used for salt or fresh water.

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I have an almost unused spool of 20# mono, how many yards (approximately) of 20# mono can/will the size 3000 spool hold?

Answer: The Kastking centron 3000 will hold approximately 125-130 yards of 20 pound mono depending on the diameter of the line.

Answer: The amount it holds is available though a google search. It list the diameter of line and corresponding amount it will hold, so mono braid what ever can be figured out. I can tell you it can probably hold plenty of 20# line for an inland fishing situation.

Q:

How much 12 pound monofilament will the summer 3000 hold?

Answer: 260 yd of 12lb mono. Will hold more with 20 lb braid. Kastking makes a great braid line.

Q:

Can't the drag adjustment from another model, like this one, fit my blade 4000? i also need a replace screw for the blade 4000 handle, which fell off?

Answer: The spool size on each model is different meaning some are smaller some are bigger same with the drag screw. For the price I would say just get another reel.

Q:

What about a blue rod that match the reel

Answer: It depends on your taste. I would recommend the KastKing Centron for a blue rod since its darker and still has blue accents. The Summer reel is too light. But then again if you like the white with blue combination then the Summer works also. It's really up to what you like. I would recommend looking at both reels.

Answer: Whatever floats your boat. Bwahahaha

Q:

What reel is it attached to?

Answer: This is the reel so I assume you are asking what rod it attaches to. The rod I use is an ugly stic medium light 7' rod. I hope this helps.

Q:

Do they have a saltwater version ?

Answer: Yes the Valiant Eagle is offered as freshwater and saltwater reel

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Do you guys sell an extra spool separately to swap braid and mono?

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What size braid is recommended for centron 2000 bass fishing?

Answer: I personally would'nt use it for bass. It's a bit on the light side. It really depends on the size of bass you catch. I like to keep a few bass for dinner if the size will allow it.

Don Harris : Smooth, Strong Reel

I ordered this reel thinking it would a little smaller than it is. I should have ordered the 3000. However, I have turned it into a catfish reel and it has met the challenge well. A week ago, I caught several 2 lbs - 4 lbs channel cats and it was great for the task. I had loaded it with 10 lbs test line thinking I would use it for bass. With the lighter line, I had to use a looser drag setting. It was smooth and strong. I enjoyed fishing with it. I bet the 5000 would be even better for cats and other large, harder fighting fish. For under $30, you can't beat it!

I highly recommend this reel to anyone considering it.

Inform : Smooth for $20, but a few flaws

Pros: smooth, body has quality feel, excellent with braid, the 2000 size easily horses 5lb bass, the retrieve ratio is fast enough to bottom fish for bass.

Cons: hardware is beginning to corrode. The set screw holding the handle is already corroding and I fish strictly freshwater with it. I love this reel, but after one season I don't see the original hardware lasting much longer. Also, the drag is glitchy. I set the drag and forget it, yet some days it "locks" down and I really have to play with it for the drag washer to slip again.

I would get the saltwater series even if you fish freshwater if just to avoid the corrosion alone.

Don Harris : Smooth, Strong Reel

I ordered this reel thinking it would a little smaller than it is. I should have ordered the 3000. However, I have turned it into a catfish reel and it has met the challenge well. A week ago, I caught several 2 lbs - 4 lbs channel cats and it was great for the task. I had loaded it with 10 lbs test line thinking I would use it for bass. With the lighter line, I had to use a looser drag setting. It was smooth and strong. I enjoyed fishing with it. I bet the 5000 would be even better for cats and other large, harder fighting fish. For under $30, you can't beat it!

I highly recommend this reel to anyone considering it.

mike goodwin : Great value reel!

Bought this to set up a backup ice fishing rig. Turned into my go to setup. Hooked probably 100 rainbows and browns through the ice and this reel worked wonderfully. Always had to adjust the drag on the first fish of the day, seems to get knocked out of wack pretty easily but that’s no big deal. Going to swap this reel onto an ultra light rod for open water and see how she does! Great bang for the buck!

Reggie : Superb Quality ! Reviews tell the facts ! Base your opinion on them !

A Great Reel for the money , well built , smooth operation ! I used the 2000 model for trout fishing in the mountains of NC. and caught several 1 lb 6oz Rainbows including one Nice 2lb 2oz Rainbow on this Reel , it worked like a clock ! Thanks KingCast for a well made Reel ! Hopefully with proper cleaning and maintenance it will last for years to come !

Aaron Nelson : Will catch fish.... for a day. Then into the trash

This reel landed me a couple of nice snook. I thought I got myself a bargain.

After a thorough wash when I got home I packed it away until my next fishing trip. Unfortunately the reel is clearly made out of the cheapest components (not surprised due to low cost) and was unusable after just one fishing trip.

If you are fresh water fishing I guess you are fine, but if not, might be best to look elsewhere.

Ronald : Very happy with all of my kastking fishing reels. This SUMMER feel is fantastic .

Very nice reel compared to one of my more expensive ones.
This one out preformes it no problem I lined it with some of kastking super power braid 15lb test. And I can say no. Complaints here works very nice my lews 7' rod I'm very happy with my purchase I now own several KASTKING. Reels and am very happy with them

tom : not worth it even if you get it for free

Did not like the reel, just didn't work right, took forever to retrieve my bait on the 2000, had broken lines with drag being too tight, lost fish on the hookset for the drag being too loose, never had problem with any reel. Pay a few bucks more and stick with Quantum and Shimano reels. Had to return product and get refund, I will stick with my Quantum and Shimano reels, best in the world. And even their cheapest ones are waaaaaaaaaay better then the most expensive one here.

Network Tech : It must be good if I'm willing to try something besides my trusty ...

Officially buying my 2nd one after my son who swears by his. It must be good if I'm willing to try something besides my trusty Penn 4400 that I've been using the last 20 years. Here he is with his 32 inch Snook caught without ant issues. Take care of it and it will last is what I've told my son, and apparently it has lasted. I first laughed when he told me it was a reel that costs less than 30 bucks, figuring it would be broken within the 1st 2 trips on the boat.

Rob : #1 Bang for Buck

First off this is my second centron reel. I also have the 2000 model and liked it very much so I thought I would try the micro version. I have a presidential and a couple shimano reels that range from $65-100. They aren't top of the line but are very good quality reels. These centron reels feel just as good as they do. They cast as good, real as good and feel just as smooth. I'm not saying these are the best reels ever made but they are the absolute best reel you can buy for under $50 imo. The only possible points I see not lasting as long as my other reels is the drag knob and drag linkage feels just a little flimsy. I will say that they can catch big fish as I ran into a school of hybrid bass the other day and caught several 5lb fish very easily with no problems on the 2000 reel. I have it outfitted with kastking 12lb braid and 10lb fluro leader. Just to end with, this is a very good reel for the money imo. You can't go wrong here. Thanks for reading.

mike goodwin : Great value reel!

Bought this to set up a backup ice fishing rig. Turned into my go to setup. Hooked probably 100 rainbows and browns through the ice and this reel worked wonderfully. Always had to adjust the drag on the first fish of the day, seems to get knocked out of wack pretty easily but that’s no big deal. Going to swap this reel onto an ultra light rod for open water and see how she does! Great bang for the buck!

Jose : ... going to be fishing from shore you will be fine. I was fishing from the surf and a ...

If you're going to be fishing from shore you will be fine. I was fishing from the surf and a small wave hit my reel and nothing happened until a few days later that I realized that it did not want to turn. I added some lube and cleaned it really well with WD-40 and it sort of helped but it was not as smooth as when I bought it. When you wind the handle down it'll feel like you're pulling something very heavy.

Extremely disappointed in that this reel didn't last long for me. Most reels I have get splashed with salt water and will still work. This does not.

aldo c. : Customer support????

Honestly i cant even tell if the reel is good or bad
I bought one and saved for my nephew , Then he came 5 month later to visit me
I have promised him to taken fishing when i installed the reel in the fishing rod
The reel would spin both way not stopping meaning it was defective
Making a mess of the fishing line every time he try to cast, I contacted customer support and they ask me to send it back me paying the shipping cost witch will cost me more than the reel itself
Maybe the product was good but not the customer support

Bryan Potts : I HIGHLY recommend for the price!

I give this reel 5 stars because of the price. I really don't think you can get a better reel for $25. My friends have nick named this reel "White Lighting," and we've pulled in all kinds of BIG fish.

P. Smetana : Awesome! Buying more KastKing stuff right now!

Got this in size 3000 to replace my really old Ryobi Silver Cloud, and boy have I been happy with this! You can tell it's not 100% buttery smooth like those $200+ reels, but man is it close! The bail never snaps closed on hard casts, so you never get snap back which was the biggest problem I had with my old reel. It clicks clear but not obnoxiously loud when the drag is pulled, it clicks like a $250 Penn reel. I caught 2 large mouth bass and a shoal bass on this within my 1st 10 minutes out. The 2nd large mouth was a shade under 8 pounds, fought like crazy, and didn't seem to bother this reel at all. I've been so impressed with the KastKing brand that I tried their Florocarbon line too, and have been impressed with it so far too! Best of all, it seems not to twist the line at all, which is a huge problem on many other reels.

The good - Looks awesome! Super quiet when reeling. No bail closing snap-back. Doesn't seem to twist the line like other spin cast reels. Almost as smooth as the high-dollar brands. Feels expensive!
The bad - The crank handle is a little small for someone with large hands. I've never heard of this brand before seeing it on Amazon.

Overall, really impressed with this brand. There's no way you can beat this for the money, it feels better than many $100 reels, and almost as good as a $200 reel.

**UPDATE** one year later
Still my favorite reel. I've used the Centron in freshwater and the Summer in saltwater each over 100 times this year. The Centron is still 100% perfect. The Summer still has zero slop and works perfect except the drag no longer clicks... but let's look at it's price, the way I've treated it, and it's environment. Best price for it's quality. I have never taken it apart and cleaned it, ever. Salt water and Florida sun destroys everything, except this reel! I did just buy some reel grease, so hopefully that brings the drag click back. If it doesn't, I'll update. Still 5 stars!

**Update again**
The Summer's drag click has physically broken. The little spring loaded piece that makes the drag click was twisted and the tip was broken off. No corrosion at all on the piece so I have no idea what made it break. It did last a year and a half, roughly 150 days of 12hr+ Florida Salt Water fishing. That's about 1800 hours of abuse. Not bad. It's just unfortunate that a part that wasn't affected by rust was the part that broke, but it went out like a champ on a 38 inch Snook.

Phil : Heavy, sticky.

Well its not a "high dollar" company or reel so I didnt expect much. Just looking for a small 500 size reel to throw on an ultralight for crappie/blue gill. right out of the box it looks really good, however its very heavy for the size of the reel. The bail spring and roller bearing are bigger than the ones on my 3000 size shimano reel. Thee spool is longer than it should be I feel like and I got alot of wind knots and over lapped loops while filling it with 2 pound test so I had to refill it a few times. It feels very sticky, I cleaned it and oiled it but it still reels very sticky and stiff, smooth, but sticky. Hopefully it loosens up with use. Overall for what I paid for it im gonna use it and hopefully catch alot of crappie on it but if I could do it over id go with a different reel.

D. J. Montemayor : Love my Centron 3000!

So far, I am VERY impressed with my new Centron 3000 on also my new KastKing Perigee II 7'Med 2-piece FA rod. On just my second cast with the new setup, I caught a nice 2lb bass using 20lb Spiderwire Moss Green braid and a 10lb Berkley Vanish Flurocarbon leader. Lure used was a Owner Ultrahead shaky type 3/32oz shakyhead with a Googan Baits drag-n-drop 4" Brown Gill. Can't wait to see what else I can catch with it.

PeterSea : Can't beat it for the $$

Gosh, for less than $30 bucks...I didn't really expect much. Its better than my Shimano Sahara I paid $80 for it. I got a nice 22" stripe bass around 5 lb with on my 1st day of trying the reel. I'm really amazed. The down side is it stated at 9.3 oz but I feel heavier than that..haha..

UPDATE- I sent the reel back because it suddenly has a hard time to reel(turn). It seems to be jammed and I have no idea what happened. I did not drop and took good care of the reel like my others. Changed from 5 stars to 4 due to this reason. I will be a little doubt to purchase another Kastking reel. Kasting lines are great, for their reels, I might try another one that cost more.

Tash : Reel drag tangles like

I’ve never owned a reel that wrapped the line within the drag spool until I purchased this reel. It’s a good sized reel and a bit bigger than I expected but I wouldn’t order another one. Just about every 100th cast I have to cut my line and retie because the line wraps around the drag spool and creates a round “nest” of tangles. If I purchased cheap line maybe I could understand or if I hadn’t operated an open faced reel then maybe. Must be a flaw in the reel I have since I didn’t read this prior to purchasing. The bait casting reel I have from this company is terrific. This is open faced is defective.

RaidenS : Very nice reel for the money

I was very impressed with this reel. I have purchased several and each of the reels have been very smooth. These reels are a bargain for the price. I cannot comment on the durability of this reel because I have not been using it long enough. However, even if the reel only lasts a few years I will have gotten my money's worth several times over. Lastly, the Centron looks very nice because the fit and finish is well above what you would expect for a reel of this price.

Tj Smith : Mediocre at best

It’s “ok”, expected better from kast king but you get what you paid for. It looks good but I paid $10 more for a tight line “ cabelas brand “ and it feels way more secure and feels better made then the Kast King. I bought the 4000 and it can definitely cast far with a 12 ft rod and 50lb braid, but it feels like it struggles on bigger fish, and the “handle grip” on the arm feels cheap and flimsy when trying to reel in a 2oz sinker

Emma Lambert : So far love them

Reel looks nice, I even had a compliment on the pier about its looks.
I ordered 2 of the 4000 series to take to Okaloosa pier on my week vacation, both functioned extremely smooth with no issues at all, I fished every day and caught lots of lady fish , Bonita, and Spanish mackerel, I used 20# mono on one 30# on the other throwing bubble rig with 30# florocarbon leader, I'm confident this reel would handle anything the average guy could throw at it. I'm getting ready to order the 5000 for next year, I did have a large bonita break my 7' Fenwick in half but still landed the fish.

Victor Silvestri : Centron 500

Teamed it with a shakespeare micro series 5' ultralight that I picked up at Walmart for 20 bucks (USPS tracking says my Ugly Stik Elite Ultralight pole is still in transit, a week after it was supposed to be delivered)wrapped self-adhering elastic bandage(finger tape) as backing and loaded it with 10lb braid...took it to the neighborhood golf course that has three stocked ponds and had a blast...caught a couple of 3lbers and a bunch of dinks and it performed beautifully...casting and retrieving were as smooth as can be, as was the drag...I ordered both the 500 and the 3000(haven't tried that one yet)and the only thing that bugged me at first was when I changed both handles they wouldn't fully tighten and when I was turning the handle the cover cap would unscrew...thought I was going to have to send both back...but kept working on them and they finally tightened up, but you have to really put some muscle into it...after that tho, they worked great...I just ordered another 500 for when my Ugly Stik shows up, cause I loved the way that micro series rod worked and at almost 1/3 the price...:) When I take out the 3000 I'll give an update...Forgot to mention I own a Sharky III also and so far I have been more than happy with KastKing...highly recommend them

Ahmed H. : Broke after one time use

Used it one time in Panama City beach last summer, i used it for 3 days of fishing. It was very ok reel, the drag was not that impressive. I cleaned it, and lubricated it, after I came back and stored it for this summer. Today when I took out to go fishing, I found out that the reverse lock is not working, I tried to fix it, but the nut is completely broken and doesn’t come off. It’s a very cheap materials, the only thing going for it is the way it look. I wouldn’t recommend it for any one.

Emma Lambert : So far love them

Reel looks nice, I even had a compliment on the pier about its looks.
I ordered 2 of the 4000 series to take to Okaloosa pier on my week vacation, both functioned extremely smooth with no issues at all, I fished every day and caught lots of lady fish , Bonita, and Spanish mackerel, I used 20# mono on one 30# on the other throwing bubble rig with 30# florocarbon leader, I'm confident this reel would handle anything the average guy could throw at it. I'm getting ready to order the 5000 for next year, I did have a large bonita break my 7' Fenwick in half but still landed the fish.

jeff morris : Awesome Budget Reel !!!

Just received the 2000 model... from first impressions it seems like a well built reel for the money... should be perfect for fishing the local creeks for smallmouth... always looking to save money and not skimp on quality.. so if this reel turns out to be a winner... I may be a KastKing believer... I've been using Penn and Diawa for years and have owned pretty much every brand of reels over the past 25 years that I've been fishing.. high hopes for this reel and this company...

UPDATE : Had this reel out a few times in the local creek... so far this reel has been great.... caught numerous smallies of good size... had no problem managing with this reel... it's super light weight for repetitive casting.... seems to cast very well.... the only two complaints that I have are that I wish there was a larger more substantial handle.... the handle and knob feel kind of small and unsubstantial... also the drag is slightly sticky... not when you have a fish on... but when letting out line by hand to re-tie lures, etc.... those are minimal complaints for an otherwise awesome budget real... those two issues are not deal breakers at this price point... if the reel cost twice as much... then I'd have an issue... but for less than $25... a fantastic reel... even if it only lasts one season...

acio : Line issues, constant tangled mess :((

I know this is not a $100 reel. But I buy a lot of inexpensive rods and reels and usually do quite well with them. I loved the look and feel of this reel. But no matter how I put the line on all I get is a tangled mess after every cast. The reel just seems to eat the line up and I had to open it up again and again and again even with just one cast it got wrapped around the inside without even reeling it in one time.

I guess I got a bad one because it seems to have great reviews. I put the line on three different ways, sent the line back thinking it was that, bought another top brand name spool of line, same mess again and again even after casting a few times hoping the line would straighten out.

Reggie : Superb Quality ! Reviews tell the facts ! Base your opinion on them !

A Great Reel for the money , well built , smooth operation ! I used the 2000 model for trout fishing in the mountains of NC. and caught several 1 lb 6oz Rainbows including one Nice 2lb 2oz Rainbow on this Reel , it worked like a clock ! Thanks KingCast for a well made Reel ! Hopefully with proper cleaning and maintenance it will last for years to come !

Crash001 : Great value reel for the $

Great freshwater reel for the $

Drags smooth, many aspects of this reel makes it feel like it’s more expensive then what you pay for.

This reel feels heavy for its size, even considering the metal that’s cut out around the spool this reel feels a bit heavy.

If kastking would have put a better quality knob on the handle and to adjust the drag this reel would be perfect I’d gladly pay an extra 5$ for that. And these two places are the only parts of the reel that feel cheap.

I would only recommend this reel for shore fishing. Due to the design any water splashing on the reel can get inside very easily so I don’t use this reel on my Kayak, or very much on the boat even in fresh water.

I use this reel on a telescopic pole with 8# yo zuri hybrid line and have caught 20+ striped bass on it. I got this to leave in my car

For the price I feel this is a good value, I would imagine that the 5000 would be an excellent catfish reel.

sonlds2002 : Cheap quality with short durability

I bought it for my 8 yr old girl after reading all the positive reviews. The reel stopped working after two fishing excursion. I made sure to wash it off with water after both time since I live in Hawaii and fish in saltwater. I would never buy this brand. It feels like a cheap plastic Chinese stuff.

greengoose : Awesome Reel

Awesome reel; Real performer and a real looker and very smooth, I only wish that KastKing would offer extra spools here on Amazon packed with the drag clutches ready to use with your other line. Good Job KastKing keep these great reels coming as we appreciate these awesome products.

Aaron Nelson : Will catch fish.... for a day. Then into the trash

This reel landed me a couple of nice snook. I thought I got myself a bargain.

After a thorough wash when I got home I packed it away until my next fishing trip. Unfortunately the reel is clearly made out of the cheapest components (not surprised due to low cost) and was unusable after just one fishing trip.

If you are fresh water fishing I guess you are fine, but if not, might be best to look elsewhere.

Vaughn : Gearing Broke First Use...

Bought for my wife as a cheap travel reel. Bail barely worked outta' the box, never broke in. After, guaranteed, less than 8 hours fishing, something broke inside the reel body, feels like the gears let go inside. I know this is an inexpensive reel but, I'd like a refund/replacement. Reel was not abused/misused. Have had other KastKing stuff that didn't implode after first use. Shoulda' just bought another Daiwa BG. Let's see what happens with response to this review........ hopefully I can at least leave an update on top notch customer service.

greengoose : Awesome Reel

Awesome reel; Real performer and a real looker and very smooth, I only wish that KastKing would offer extra spools here on Amazon packed with the drag clutches ready to use with your other line. Good Job KastKing keep these great reels coming as we appreciate these awesome products.

Willy T. : Inoperative worm gear

I bought this reel knowing it wasn't expensive, but without worm gear engaged-useless. I took the reel apart, (like many, before using,) and, from what I can tell, there has to be a piece missing or something. I bought two. One works well, the other a paper weight. I guess I will keep the spool for a spare and toss the rest of reel in the trash. Buyers beware, and test thoroughly right out of the box, and make necessary contacts with shipper/seller/maker.

Big-G : The Centron Spinning reel is for real

I have had this reel on the lake multiple times now. It has reeled in everything from 1/4 lb to around 6 lb Largemouth Bass. My 6 year old son has reeled in many bluegills, too. This reel performs. It is what it says it is, smooth and powerful. It seems to be very good quality. It is very easy to cast and is accurate. I believe a reel has a lot to do with casting accuracy. People use my rod and kayak when I am taking a break, I trust its durability now and don't lose any thoughts around it getting dunked, dropped or just subjected to kids. I see that it is holding up fine and am not concerned that the water ruined it. I have other inexpensive reels for my kids. I will purchase them KastKings in the near future. It is worth upgrading to this reel from cheaper ones. I have several reels, some costing 3x this amount and I can see no perceivable different between this and significantly more expensive reels (Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia).

HHOMedia : Top Notch

I guess one always has to consider the price paid when writing these reviews. Considering this reel cost me about $17, this is deserving of more stars than Amazon allows. This reel is worth at LEAST twice that if not 3X as much. Great little spinning reel. I will be using this for inshore saltwater stuff on a ML rod. Fit about 250 yards of 10lb KastKing braid on there. Smooth, drag is middle range (about what I expect from a $70 reel), good bearing count for a reel of this range, overall pretty great. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Kindle Customer : Unbelievable value. Really surprised.

This reel is amazing. Reminds me of my former favorite brand sh**ano. This is silky smooth and quiet. Looks sharp and is built more durably than I expected. Unfortunately, I bought the 500 when I thought I was ordering the 5000. I will be keeping the 500 for my stream trout rod. I also ordered the 5000 for pier fishing this fall for salmon. 4 stars instead of 5 because I haven't actually used it yet but I can tell quality when I see it. This reel could sell for 20$ more easily. Get them before they come to their senses!!

Kat W. : Get out and fish!

Beginner angler here with a beginner opinion... but I ordered three different types of 2000 series reels and of the three, KastKings product outshined them in every category. From easy set up, to easy operation this reel is perfect to get you started. The other reels were low geared, cheap plastic quality, or were just heavier than the KastKing. Now I’m only three reels deep and so far I’ve caught fish over and over again on this new set up. Pair this with a nice KastKing rod and you will be set for an amazon fishing starter kit. While your at it, buy line, you will want to fish the second you get this thing in the mail! Enjoy!

J. Powers : 1st season with them ****UPDATE****

I typically fish 5-6 times a week for at least an hour a day in the summer so I put a lot of wear on my equipment. I consider a product good if I can get 2 season out of it with little to no maintenance. I hate to spend top dollar on rods and reels because I really am not gentle on them. They get thrown into my trunk, dropped in the water and what not. So far I have fished probably 20 hours with these reels and no issues. Right price and right quality as far as I am concerned. I will up date if I have any issues in the future.

So now I have had a few seasons with them. For the price you can not beat them. Again I am not easy on my equipment and since I boat my boat I now fish probably 25 hours per week in the summer so these get used and used a lot. I typically get 2 or more seasons per reel which for the price is fully worth it. Now I just need to find a rod that will do the same. I usually only get a half of season out of a rod before they snap.

UPDATE 4/22/19 5 star to 3 star:
Now that I have landed a few fish with these reels I am not as impressed as I once was. I bought two reels and the one is still working fantastic. The other one I ended up catching like a 6-7lbs large mouth bass and it spooled it pretty good. I am pretty sure I flat spotted one or more of the bearing in the reel. I could understand if I had caught several large fish or a big muskie it doing this but after one large fish this is unacceptable. There is NO WAY I will be getting two seasons out of this reel. I didn't even get the 1st month.

Victor Silvestri : Centron 500

Teamed it with a shakespeare micro series 5' ultralight that I picked up at Walmart for 20 bucks (USPS tracking says my Ugly Stik Elite Ultralight pole is still in transit, a week after it was supposed to be delivered)wrapped self-adhering elastic bandage(finger tape) as backing and loaded it with 10lb braid...took it to the neighborhood golf course that has three stocked ponds and had a blast...caught a couple of 3lbers and a bunch of dinks and it performed beautifully...casting and retrieving were as smooth as can be, as was the drag...I ordered both the 500 and the 3000(haven't tried that one yet)and the only thing that bugged me at first was when I changed both handles they wouldn't fully tighten and when I was turning the handle the cover cap would unscrew...thought I was going to have to send both back...but kept working on them and they finally tightened up, but you have to really put some muscle into it...after that tho, they worked great...I just ordered another 500 for when my Ugly Stik shows up, cause I loved the way that micro series rod worked and at almost 1/3 the price...:) When I take out the 3000 I'll give an update...Forgot to mention I own a Sharky III also and so far I have been more than happy with KastKing...highly recommend them

HHOMedia : Top Notch

I guess one always has to consider the price paid when writing these reviews. Considering this reel cost me about $17, this is deserving of more stars than Amazon allows. This reel is worth at LEAST twice that if not 3X as much. Great little spinning reel. I will be using this for inshore saltwater stuff on a ML rod. Fit about 250 yards of 10lb KastKing braid on there. Smooth, drag is middle range (about what I expect from a $70 reel), good bearing count for a reel of this range, overall pretty great. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Robert Tom : Reel broke after using twice

I was really excited to try out this reel. Actually it’s a pretty good reel but the quality is something to be desired.
Reel is not working after the second time out. Contacted Kastking and left several messages that I would be happy to send in the broken one for a new one. Don’t they have some sort of warranty? I have yet to receive a call back.
Shame on you, Kastking. Terrible customer service. Guess I’m back to Shimanos.

Burton R. Clarke : Casts like an ultralight with the stopping power of a baitcaster!

For the price, I cannot believe the quality of this reel. It is really cool looking too! I bought the 3000 model and put 12 lb. braided line on it. I cannot believe how far the line travels with just a flick of the wrist. I love the fact that this reel has instant anti-reverse for setting the hook. As soon as that bail goes closed, there is zero reverse movement. I am now considering other weights of this same model.

Crick Hopper : Line gets stuck between spool and drag knob

My line (4lb mono) occasionally gets wound between the spool and drag knob.. happened roughly 8 times in 6 hours of moderate use causing tangling, snapped line, and constant drag adjustment from removal.. havent read about this issue so I figured I'd share my experience

Reggie : Superb Quality ! Reviews tell the facts ! Base your opinion on them !

A Great Reel for the money , well built , smooth operation ! I used the 2000 model for trout fishing in the mountains of NC. and caught several 1 lb 6oz Rainbows including one Nice 2lb 2oz Rainbow on this Reel , it worked like a clock ! Thanks KingCast for a well made Reel ! Hopefully with proper cleaning and maintenance it will last for years to come !

Jesse : UnREEL reel!

This is an awesome reel! It is unbelievable how great this reel feels in your hand. Super comfortable, very light weight and durable. I bought this reel specifically for trout fishing in the upper peninsula. I wanted to try Kast Kings line of the summer centron series and I’m sure glad I did. If you are like me and want a tee that’s going to handle the kick and fight of fish that pack a punch like brook trout, then you need this reel! Not only did I like it so much, everyone I have showed it to has been amazed and especially by the price! Felt like it was show and tell brining this reel into work and showing it off to 63 people! Even had to buy one for family members for Christmas. I hope this helps anyone I then femce with this great product. Kast King has done it again!

Dave : Line never spools evenly, even after respooling.

Everything looked good out of the box, but as soon as I started loading line on, I noticed why this is sooooo cheap. The line does not spool evenly. It is spooled in a cone shape concentrating the line toward the top of the spool. When you go to the cast, the line gets stuck under each other and stops your bait in mid-air. I even respooled new line and the exact same problems occurred. Date night sucked as she got frustrated because of this reel.

Darrell W Taylor : Not Smooth at ALL!

Save some coins and go with (China Brands) Thekuai 1000 or Himalayaplus 1000. You can shop them as cheap ad $7-15. They are smooth. I paired the Kastking with my St Croix Panfish Rod. Great rod - Shixy reel. I paid $7 for a Himalayaplus 1000. It's all metal gears and copper shaft. This Kastking has gear teeth that are off/busted right out of the box. I've got to waste my time returning it...

Alex : Cool reel; just don't dunk in water.

Purchase the summer 5000 model reel as a backup saltwater reel for Kayak fishing. Hook a medium size Bonita on 20lb test braid; drag system work great; wash all gear down and left outside over night. a small storm front pass through dumping a lot of rain. following weekend reel was not as smooth as it was before Small hole in the rotor shell near hex nut; ( under the spool ) allow water to hit the un-shield bearing in the locating device. had to clean and re-lube the bearing. the pack the small hole by the nut with grease. All and All cool reel for the price.

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Questions about KastKing Summer and Centron Spinning Reels, 9 +1 BB Light Weight, Ultra Smooth Powerful, Size 500 is Perfect for Ultralight/Ice Fishing.

Does this reel work for saltwater?

Does this bring an extra spool

I got the 3000. Would that be allright for my 7 ft med action rod?

Will the summer 3000 work with the shakespeare ugly stick gx2? or the ugly stick elite?

How do I send reel back to amazon

Ugly stick 6 ft medium. Which reel should I get?

Would the 2000 work on an ultralight rod?

Okay to put 4 lb. line on Summer 2000?

What size and lenth of braid should be used for the 500 reel with the calumus 4ft 6 in ultra light rod?

Which of these is best for bass fishing?

I have a 5'6'' rod. which reel should i buy centron 500 or centron 2000? why?

Is the centron 4000 good for saltwater fishing?

They got rid of the blue paddle knob, thank you KastKing ! ?

I'm reading the specs on the Summer 500. It says it holds 240 yards of 4lb test. A 500 size reel is typically tiny,anyone know the specs?

What size reel should I use for a 6' 6" ultralight rod that can help me cast far?

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Is the 4000 too big for a 6’6 medium rod for bass fishing?

Can I get replacement inner parts drag parts to the spool? I lost them the last time I tried to remove the line that got stuck in the reel.

what is the bigest size reel

I can’t find the size 500 reel

Do i need a spinning rod if i already own 2 kastking baitcasters (5:4 & 7:0)? if so what's best size/speed for crappie, perch, panfish??

Which one would be good for a 6ft rod? I’m gonna be using it for panfish and stocked trout.

Which reel is best for trout in creeks? Up to 14"

Is the handle grib rubber or plastic on the Centron?

what is the beifets and differences of the diff sizes???

How do you think this reel would do with a Plusinno 7ft spinning rod?

Is the 4000 good size for. 7ft ugly stick

Which model will hold more line and best for catfishing. I'm using a 8ft pole.

will 8 pound test be okay for the summer 500 ultra light?

can you put 100 lb line braid on the 4000?

Do they have a carbon fiber drag? Which Kastking reels have a carbon fiber drag?

Would this reel be okay for surf fishing bait casting?

What reel is good for steelhead fishing?

Can somebody please explain the different models, and which one to recommend for just lake fishing...everything from catfish, drum, perch?

What are the different sizes and summer things for

i have a 6 foot light action rod what reel would work best on my rod?

Is it a 500 or a 2000? Description shows 2000

What size for a 6'6" MA used mostly for flounder and anything else that may accidently bite(skate,sand shark, etc) in the back bays?

What do the sizes mean

Can I return the 5000 for the 3000”

Is this reel suited for large cat fishing in fresh water on a 12 or 16 foot rod cats in 50 plus class

does this reel made for saltwater?

I have an almost unused spool of 20# mono, how many yards (approximately) of 20# mono can/will the size 3000 spool hold?

How much 12 pound monofilament will the summer 3000 hold?

Can't the drag adjustment from another model, like this one, fit my blade 4000? i also need a replace screw for the blade 4000 handle, which fell off?

What about a blue rod that match the reel

What reel is it attached to?

Do they have a saltwater version ?

Do you guys sell an extra spool separately to swap braid and mono?

What size braid is recommended for centron 2000 bass fishing?

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