Kalex XL3 Baitcast Low Profile Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Kalex
Material	Composite
Hand Orientation	Left Hand

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12 ball bearings for a smooth retrieval
Rulon drag system provides smooth, consistent drag pressure
Brass gears for durability
Graphite side plates to increase strength and reduce weight
90mm handle and EVA knobs for comfort
Ported spool for reduced weight
7. 2: 1 gear ratio

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2019
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z5KRM7T

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Questions about Kalex XL3 Baitcast Low Profile Fishing Reel

What’s the max line pound test?

How many ounces does this reel weigh?

This broke within the first 10 casts. Can you give me credit towards a better model ?

Como funcióna

Why is the same model of this reel you have for sale $60 for the left hand and only $24 for the right hand???

Anyone use this reel for trout?

How much line does this reel hold?

Answer: I put 60lb .40 braid on it and it holds more than I can cast. I don’t think anyone should have a problem with the amount of line this can take.

Answer: I don't know the exact amount but I would take an educated guess that it's close to 100 yards.

Why was this reel $25 dollars 2 weeks ago, and now its $50, does the company think I am stupid?

Product reviews of Kalex XL3 Baitcast Low Profile Fishing Reel

Garrett Nelson : Just buy it

I own two of these and so far they have been great. Kalex is definitely an underrated brand. The reel is compact, lightweight and fast. This reel pulls line as fast as my pfluger president xt, plus its made made the parent company of pfluger. Pure fishing and kalex definitely put out a great product at great price. Give it a try, I'm sure you'll be satisfied.

T. Shaw : Inexpensive and what I needed

Had trouble at first because it’s my first bait caster but with practice I got it working!

scott storey : Great value!

Just got this reel two days ago and I paired it up with the $20 Legacy rod (academy sports) brand And lined it with 15 pound R-line fluoroclear. It cast very smooth and reels very smooth, and is quiet. Caught six bass with it yesterday including a five pounder. Absolutely no complaints for only $22.

Roberson09 : Great for the price i paid. Not the price they are asking for now.

I bought this reel thinking it wasn't gonna be worth it, but after receiving, realized that it was well worth the 24 dollars that i paid. Now i see they have raised the price , people it is not worth the money since they raised the price.

Steve : Durable

Great product

Steve : Durable

Great product

Smiley : Not the best

Not the best. Still trying to clear the line out.

T. Shaw : Inexpensive and what I needed

Had trouble at first because it’s my first bait caster but with practice I got it working!

Amazon Customer : Very durable and dependable

This products great I love it it cast almost as good as $100 real

Clr324 : Exceptional quality at an excellent price!

I purchased three of these baitcast reels and have used a couple times since purchasing. These seem to be really great reels and exceptional value. I had some really older reels that I wanted to replace, so I purchased these since they were inexpensive. These cast long and smooth, very lightweight, and very low profile to fit in your hand. I have some big name reels and these compare very similar. The look and design is sleek and sharp. I will be purchasing more to replace as needed!

Adam : Good Reel

To be quite honest, this reel is a surprising value for the money. I started out today and caught 3 bass on it, 2 of which were over 2 pounds and it had no issues. I am used to $100+ reels, I have a concept Z, slx 150dc, and quite a few more, not meaning to brag or anything, and this reel felt surprising good. I was going to buy it as a joke, and ended up liking it a lot. The retrieve is smooth, the casting could be smoother, and is a little noisy (you can tell the bearings are not the best by all the noise), but it casts quite far. That’s what I was doing later today was testing with a 1/4 ounce weight. Anyway, I was surprised with this reel, and I’ll be using it in the future. The drag is also good, near what is advertised. If anything occurs I’ll update this review, as for now I’ll continue using it.

Samantha : Great reel

The colors on it are pretty cool. Excellent casting, smooth drag. Smooth and easy to use with little backslash and Its light weight great reel. It would be a good choice for someone who is fishing a baitcast reel for the first time. A nice reel of you were wanting to pack really light and still have the strength of a good heavy duty reel

T. Shaw : Inexpensive and what I needed

Had trouble at first because it’s my first bait caster but with practice I got it working!

Seth : Complete junk...

Bought one, worked great for several months, Bought 2 other ones and 1 locked up within a few uses and the other one was malfunctioning the first time I used it.....save and buy a premium baitcaster trust me

Seth : Complete junk...

Kindle Customer : Great Reel

It was Great for the money

This Is Us : Good reel once minor quirk was fixed

UPDATED (Aug 23): Finally got around to spraying a little bit of penetrating chain lube around the spool axle and sidewalls. Wiped up drips and drops to remove excess. After letting it sit for about five minutes, she was casting beautifully.

I was casting a 1/8 oz bait and weight about 30 yards with nominal effort....if any effort. Then, I just put a light rubber cork on the line in place of the bait, and I could easily cast it 20 yards with nominal effort after adjusting brake settings. Most of the clanky and grindy noise from the retrieve is now gone, too. I guess the liquid chain lube worked. The reel only needed some TLC.

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UPDATED: (Aug 20). I used this reel with both a weighted plastic worm and a swimbait on 15lb braid while kayak fishing. It simply doesn't cast very far. If the magnets are set to lower than 7, then backlashing happens even with thumbraking. The spool tensioner is almost useless, too. I can loosen it to the point that the cap is about to fall off, but a 1/8 oz lead-weighted plastic worm will barely fall.

Not sure if I have a defective reel or not, but I have yet to try adding lubricant to the spool. I might also have to remove line as it seems that the line loosens around the spool with every susequent cast and retrieve.

All of that said, it is still a durable and beautiful reel. I just can't seem to dial this one in for some reason. My other baitcasters were much easier.

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ORIGINAL: I would pit this reels against an Abu Garcia SilverMax or Picsifun Torrent any day of the week. In fact, I just did. It is wickedly fast when brakes are off, easy to control when brakes are, smooth as silk when reeling in, and palms perfectly (for me). My only "complaint" is that the brake panel release button is a little stiff, and there aren't any arrow indicators telling you which way to turn the panel in order to remove it. Other than that, this is a TERRIFIC reel, especially for the money.

Amazon Customer : Great value reel but listed in top ranking

Perfect reel for the price. Better than expected and quality packaging and feel.

Hawaiian808 : Very good value

Great value for person like me wanting introduction to a baitcast reel. After much practice and getting reel dialed in I am very impressed with it. Absolutely worth the small price paid for it. Recommended

David from Missouri : 16.00 for lefthand reel great deal

This reel cost me 16.00 . I wanted to try a lefthanded bait caster . The add on Amazon said it was sold by Pure fishing . Looks like a abu garcia . Has 12 bearings . I put 15lb Pline cast very good. So far ok , only in yard . The 16.00 price is a no lose deal .

The Vanilla Gorilla : Awesome

Wanted to try a baitcaster without spending a lot of money. This reel works great. Only problem I've had so far was my own doing. Been using this reel and the Kalex XT1 rod everyday. Great purchase.

Samantha : Great reel

Jessie : Not worth the money

The drag is awful.

Tyler M : A+

Quality baitcaster for the price. Single brake (magnetic). Very easy to use once you’re comfortable with baitcasters.

Phillip Reedy : Things may change in time, but at the moment, it's far exceeding my expectations.

Spooled with 30lb Mounchain PE4, once dialed in for the weight and wind it casts fine, very fast. Drag is impressively smooth. My only complaint is the amount of effort required to reel when any weight is on the line. Longer handles may be the cure. Paired with the KastKing telescopic 7ft bait caster ($32) I consider this my "disposable travel rod" but I have no complaints for the investment.

Sadie Parker : 5 stars

I am going to write this review in the simpliest way possible...because while I love to fish, and this is my favorite reel... I don't know how to accurately descrbe the drag and everything else.

My husband installed this reel on all of my rode (I ended up with two reels for me and one for my husband , a lefty). We both like all of these. They were easy to install and they work perfectly. He adjusted all of the knobs on mine.

It doesn't back lash easily (unless I hit a tree with it when I am throwing) and it doesn't when it hits the water either. There was no learning curve with this reel either. I caught a 10 lb bass (my b iggest ever) using this reel. I am thrilled with it and I would recommend it and even buy it again.

Veronica sweeten : Worth the money

Great quality, will
Buy again

Michelle : Same as abu Silvermax !!!

Good reel for the price ...smooth have 3 of them I also recommend the xl2 and xl4 kalex has become my go to for baitcast reels since I am a budget angler...

Jessie : Not worth the money

The drag is awful.

Garrett Nelson : Just buy it

Kirk henry : Great for the price

For the price it's a real good casting smooth drag excellent fishing reel

Data : Left handed version

Im primarily right handed and I mostly use right handed reels but i wanted to try a left handed reel. I have no problem using this reel it is heavier on the left side in the right hand so it changes the way you cast but nothing you cant work around its the same as holding a right handed bait caster in the left hand the over all build of this reel feels well made the only problem i had with it was birds nests but thats my fault so if you are debating on getting either the left or right handed reel I would give it a go. Its not the most expensive reel but its not low quality either

Benjamin N. Earley : Looks good so far.

I haven't yet had a chance to use this beyond spooling up some line on the reel. It operates smoothly, has easy adjustments, and seems to be ready to take on the water. My only gripe at this point is that there was no manual, and I have not yet located one specific to this reel, so I've had to go on some general guidelines to make sure I don't break it before I get to use it.

Bryan Pelekoudas : If it doesnt work its user error

Works just as good or better than multiple Abu garcias and shimanos ive had, its much cheaper too

Smiley : Not the best

Not the best. Still trying to clear the line out.

Stephanie Hill : Very pleased with this purchase

product was just as described

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