KastKing Valiant Eagle II Spinning Reel - Bald Eagle Edition Fishing Reel, All Carbon Fiber Frame and Rotor, Never-Rust 1-Piece Bail, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Freshwater and Saltwater. review and price compare 2025

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Brand	KastKing
Material	Carbon Fiber
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Fishing Line Type	Braided, Monofilament, Fluorocarbon
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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VALIANT EAGLE – A symbol of American freedom and strength, the Bald Eagle stands tall in the hearts of American anglers! The new, dynamic KastKing Valiant Eagle Spinning Reel Bald Eagle Edition is made to honor that symbol of outstanding American pride and deliver incredible performance and reliable quality to anglers from coast to coast for fresh and saltwater fishing.
UNIQUE FEATURES– The KastKing Valiant Eagle fishing reel has 1-piece bail that will never rust or snag on fishing line. This is the first time KastKing implements the technology to spinning reels that are under $100. With a Patent Pending spool design, Valiant Eagle reels are able to increase casting distance and improve line control. Plus, the braid line-ready spool eliminates the need for monofilament line backing before filling the reel with braided line to avoid slippage.
LIGHTER, FASTER AND STRONGER – Soaring through the sky then ferociously diving to hunt, the Bald Eagle conveys the messages of speed, power, relentless pursuit and fearless spirit. The Valiant Eagle spinning reel honors America’s symbol by providing the exceptional fast speed of a 6.2:1 gear ratio, raptor inspired lightweight yet strong body with all carbon frame and rotor, and the incredible power of a 22 LB multi-layer carbon fiber drag.
STATE OF ART TECHNOLOGY - KastKing’s world class engineering team is dedicated to providing you with affordable innovation. For the first time, KastKing has utilized the amazing E.P.S. (Expanded Pinion System) and S.S.R. (Sliding Stabilizer Rod) into a spinning fishing reel priced under $100. Stabilizing the pinion gear and main gear increases the gear strength and durability. It offers you more performance and consistent operation than much higher priced fishing reels.
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE – The sealed carbon drag system provides 22 LB of fighting power and keeps drag washers dry to avoid inconsistent drag operation. This super smooth drag is powerful enough for fishing adventures going after large fish but starts smoothly to protect light fishing lines. To ensure consistent performance in both fresh and saltwater fishing conditions KastKing uses a total of 10+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings for remarkably smooth retrieves and long accurate casts.

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Just as the Bald Eagle is a symbol of American freedom and strength, the new Valiant Eagle spinning reel is a symbol of quality, innovation and affordability for KastKing. New among KastKing Spinning Reels the introduction of this feature rich fishing reel is sure to please anglers from coast to coast for freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Valiant Eagle uses a combination of long fiber carbon material in the frame for strength and durability and short fiber carbon in the rotor for weight reduction. The combination of these two materials creates spinning reels that are Eagle strong and will soar above the competition.

The Valiant Eagle is fast! A gear ration of 6.2:1 will quickly catch up to fish making a dash towards your boat. You’ll pick up excess line quickly to make a second cast when time is critical. Strength and consistent performance are never compromised because of the KastKing patent-pending E.P.S. (Expanded Pinion System) and long-life durability through the unique KastKing Sliding Stabilizer Rod (S.S.R.)

KastKing uses a total of 11 (10+1) stainless steel ball bearings for outstanding smooth operation and consistent performance. The spool is CNC machined from aircraft aluminum and anodized for appearance and high performance. It also features KastKing’s Patent Pending line management system for consistently long casts. This is the perfect reel for both fresh and saltwater applications.

The aluminum spool features a sealed carbon drag system that is waterproof and keeps the carbon drag washers dry to deliver consistent, smooth and powerful drag pressure to handle strong fish.

KastKing knows that a comfortable handle is a vital component in great spinning reels. We’ve included a tough aluminum handle with a lightweight EVA handle knob that is super comfortable even after hours on the water and gives the angler the extra leverage that is required to have complete control for fighting and landing fish in all weather conditions.



Model	1000, 2000, 3000, 4000	500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000	1000, 2000,3000,4000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000	1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000
Frame	Graphite Fiber infused Nylon	Graphite	Graphite	Reinforced Nylon	Metal	Graphite
Gear Ratio	5.2:1	5.2:1-4.5:1	6.2:1	5.0:1-4.4:1	5.0:1-4.5:1	5.2:1
Max Drag(LB)	18-22	11-17.5	17.6-22	17.6-22	33-39.5	33-39.5
Ball Bearing	7+1	9+1	7+1	7+1	7+1	10 + 1
Reel Weight(OZ)	7.3-9.0	6.9-13.5	8.6-10.1	8.9-12.5	8.8-13.4	7.4-10.6
IPT(in per turn)	24.1-29.7	19.7-29.1	31.4-38	27.1-29.3	21.3-24.4	27.8-33.8
Size3000-Mono Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds)	6/220,8/190,10/140	8/330, 10/270	6/310, 8/210, 10/180	8/315,10/275,12/180	8/360, 10/290	8/220, 10/175
Size3000-Braid Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds)	15/295,20/190,25/140	30/180, 40/150	20/185, 30/150, 40/115	30/250,40/205,5/180	30/205, 40/165	30/220, 40/175
Interchangeable Hand Retrieve	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ KastKing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VS11RVJ

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Questions about KastKing Valiant Eagle II Spinning Reel - Bald Eagle Edition Fishing Reel, All Carbon Fiber Frame and Rotor, Never-Rust 1-Piece Bail, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Freshwater and Saltwater.

Is this the bold eagle edition, or the bald eagle edition. Don’t see a bald eagle on kastking website?

Answer: I haven’t bought one, just looking for a new reel. This looks like the new bold eagle based on the one piece bail and handle shape

Answer: Yes, this is the newest model. I have bought two and am super stoked on them. Have a 2000 as my go to for finesse bass and a 3000 as my inshore and heavier style bass rigs. Both are extremely light, very smooth, and extremely fast when needed

Answer: not sure

Does the 3000 series reel have a T grip handle?

Answer: No

Is the handle reversible?

Answer: Yes it is. Its also fun to switch reel hands on alternating days! Its gives your presentation a slightly more exotic movements... Its called "the stranger". Give it a try! Feels good too.

Answer: Yes!

Answer: Yes

Do you sell extra spools for the 4000 reel?

are the bearings sealed?

Answer: Yeah the bearings are sealed that's why a bought it u can use the reel in saltwater as well as fresh water

What size rod is recommended for this reel? Rated weight recommended as well?

Answer: I use it on a 7ft telescoping rod. I've used it for surf fishing in Carpenteria and used 10-12 lb test. However, since there is so much kelp and seaweed there I bumped up the line to 20 lb. The reel handles 20 lb line perfectly. Good luck.

Answer: I use a 7' MH, fast action and I target redfish.

Would the 2000 be sufficient enough for bay fishing?

Answer: I have the 4000 and use it for back Bay fishing, freshwater, and even inshore surf casting. It's very lightweight, but I find the drag is pretty underpowered for the size of the reels, so you may want to consider the 3000 or 4000

Answer: Super smooth. HOWEVER, these companies with light carbon bodies are terrible. Way to much flex/ twist. You want a reel with aluminum frame and carbon sideplates!!!

Answer: Probably, but I use the 3000 series for inshore redfish, trout, and flounder.

Is this good for saltwater?

Answer: Yes, very good. Still, make sure you rinse off any reel after use.

Answer: Yes. I bought this reel because my fishing guide in Cedar Key Florida said he had used them hard for six months in the salt water, done nothing but hose them down each night, and all four still ran flawlessly.

Answer: Never used in salt water

Aside from slight weight difference between carbon fiber and graphite in bald eagle and emerald eagle reels, what is the difference?

Answer: Believe the Bald is saltwater rated

What is the heaviest test non braided line I can use with the 2000 model?

Answer: You could probably put 100 lb test on it. It all depends on how long of a line you want. I believe the reel indicates how much of various test lines it will hold.

If used for saltwater, what must be done to keep the reel parts from rusting? Practically every part seems to be made of no rust material.

Answer: Just rinse and the rod off

Would the reel pair well with a 11 ft surf rod

Answer: I personally would want a little larger model. It is a very nice reel just not large enough for surf casting.

Answer: It depends what sized reel you're looking at, and what lb. test line you want to use! It's a sturdy reel for sure. IDK if it's rated for salt water use or not.

Is the handle reversible?

Answer: Yes it is. Its also fun to switch reel hands on alternating days! Its gives your presentation a slightly more exotic movements... Its called "the stranger". Give it a try! Feels good too.

Answer: Yes!

Answer: Yes

Can you buy a spare spool for the valiant eagle iii, bald eagle edition 3000?

Answer: Yeah just get the model # and contact the company

Anyone else have a pretty loud “whurrring” sound when you spin the handle? i thought w/ 10 ball bearings it would be silent like my daiwa bg

Answer: I have a 2000 and 3000 and they are super smooth and silent.

Answer: No

Does reel come in green and black color? I have the resolute rod and was wondering

Bald eagle or new bold eagle?

Answer: Bald eagle

Will you have any of the 3000 series soon?

Is this made in the USA?

Answer: Anyone that's curious about where are KastKing reels made will be happy to find out that they are made in the USA.

Answer: Seriously? China

What is the diff between this ve and the ve emerald?

Answer: Barely anything... (only upgraded frame)

Answer: Buy a Cadence reel. 100x better!!

Is this reel the “bald” eagle or the new “bold” eagle?

Answer: there is no hair on this reel, so my assumption is it's considered the "bald" version

Product reviews of KastKing Valiant Eagle II Spinning Reel - Bald Eagle Edition Fishing Reel, All Carbon Fiber Frame and Rotor, Never-Rust 1-Piece Bail, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Freshwater and Saltwater.

Chris : First impressions are good

Unboxed this reel the other day. First impression is great, inexpensive but very high quality. Lightweight and feels sturdy. Only thing I noticed is the bail was getting stuck from flipping back in a few spots but started to wear in. I'll see how it fishes soon.

Dkio6 : Amazing reel!!

Definitely as good as any reel costing over $100!!!

Amazon Customer : Looks great; feels and sounds not so good

I ordered the 4000. This is the newer Bold Eagle based on the handle and single piece bail. The reel looks and feels really nice/sturdy. It’s light, but not too light where it feels flimsy. I’m a fan of heavier reels, but this feels good to me. There is a little bit of flex, but not too much. When I crank the handle I get approx 14-16 full rotations of the handle from one push. This is similar to my Diawa BG reel. At the time of purchase, I got this Eagle for ~$53 pre-tax. My BG 3000 was ~$91 pre-tax. The BG feels more sturdy because of the weight and materials, but the Eagle is pretty comparable except one thing.

My Eagle makes a pretty loud ringing/grinding noise and feel when I turn the handle. I expected it to be super quiet with the 10 ball bearings. My BG is pretty much noiseless when I turn the handle. I ordered a replacement for the Eagle, but the replacement was even worse. I’m hoping it just needs to wear in the gears, but I’m pretty skeptical at this point..

For the grinding and ringing, I took a star off. For the replacement being even worse, I took another star off.

Otherwise, it’s pretty comparable to my BG. I’m planning on using it in the next couple weeks. I’ll update then.

Michael Torres : Great upgrade to an already awesome reel

I own two of the T-handle models, and this is just a great upgrade to an already tried and true reel.

Alan : Great reel

Just received the reel and everything looks good so far. Will get this reel lined and will be testing it this weekend. Only complaint is that I ordered a few items from KastKing and the box is always pretty damage. Don't know if this shipping issue or they are just sending me damaged boxes.

stinger : So far so good

First time use - really impressed. I've had Pfleuger and Quantum spinning reels and this so far this valiant eagle is smoother, lighter weight and casts further.

Cesar G : Lightweight, feels great!

I love this reel, the 3000 size is lightweight and casts very well, the drag feels great too. I have 20lbs braided line spooled on and attached to my 7ft rod. definitely feels as good or better than reels twice the price. I have received good compliments on it. highly recommend this product, for the price it can't be beat.

Twndggys : Customer Service? Poor Description?

The quality of the real seemed fine. The problem was the is handle not reversible to left hand use as described. I tried several times to get in touch with Kast King on the customer service number to let them know. I was unable to reach anybody and nobody returned my call. I returned the reel to Amazon.

tbrookens : It Has Been Great, So Far!

So far this reel has proven to be a great purchase, for the money. Time will tell and I will provide an update, once I use it more.

Jacob : Excited to use

I very happy with the build quality and feel. This is an upgrade for me going from a Shakespeare Prius basic setup up to this Valiant Eagle 2000 paired with the last king Blackhawk 2. I look forward to plenty of fun fishing with my new setup.

Chris : First impressions are good

Troutt13 : Highly recommend!!

Excellent reel. Lightweight and very smooth great response with the aluminum bail.

Jim Kroll : Line eater

I don't know what star to give. I have tried two different mono and each is not cheap brand and I'm thinking the tapered spool is the reason for the reeling knots I get when I reel my line in. Its happening alot and it frustrates me because i never seen this in any other spinning reel. I wanted to give kastking a try but this Valiant Eagle 2000 has disappointed me.

tbrookens : It Has Been Great, So Far!

So far this reel has proven to be a great purchase, for the money. Time will tell and I will provide an update, once I use it more.

Ghub : Nice reel, great deal!

Well built and very light. Extremely smooth action. Very happy with this reel.

Ese B : Good reel

Smooth and strong. This is my 6th reel in the valiant eagle line up and by far my favorite reel

Amazon Customer : Very Smooth

You can tell just by the packaging that the product is quality. But once you take the reel out of the box you can really feel how well made it is. I paired the Valiant Eagle 3000 with the Ugly Stik Elite 7 ft. 2 piece fishing rod and it works flawlessly.

Amazon Customer : Well Built For the Money

I have used the Sharkey 3 for some time and really like it and it is holding up great. The only thing I don't like about the sharkey is that the stem is a bit flexible, just not quite stiff enough. This reel uses a higher strength plastic for the stem and it is much stiffer.

Amazon Customer : Great reel

Reel feels great. I ordered the 3000 series and paired it with my KastKing perigee 2 rod and 20# yellow braid and it looks amazing. Great line capacity. Only thing I would prefer be different is the size of the handle knob itself.

Amazon Customer : Buy it!

Yea, this thing is awesome. I got this reel and paired it with the Kastking Black Hawk 2. I love it. It casts very smoothly and has no hitches or malfunctions. I also love the sleekness to it. All in all, a great addition to your fishing line up.

Ghub : Nice reel, great deal!

Well built and very light. Extremely smooth action. Very happy with this reel.

Jacob : Excited to use

Sean V : Caught me a monster!

I caught an absolute monster on this reel in the BWCA and it played it really well. I was catching fish all week on it, probably 40+ fish and it casted smoothly the entire trip

Pendaddy : Hard to turn and not freewheeling

I have numerous KastKing reels that are outstanding. These Valiant Eagle reels I bought are not. I got 3 of these in early May and it took weeks to ship. Once I received them, they are not a freewheeling reel like I have in my other KastKing reels. These are hard to turn and stop fairly quickly when you spin the handle.

When I emailed KastKing about the problem, they emailed me back and forth about tearing down the reel myself and doing a service on it. When I said I shouldn't have to service a new reel, they insisted I give it a try. They do not have a video and wanted me to call and talk to their tech. I called a few times and never got an answer. They asked me for my phone number so they could call me at their convenience. After a few tries on my own, I found a Piscifun video tearing down one of their spinning reels and followed that tutorial. I got two of my 3 reels to perform better, but one is the same. I shouldn't have to service a brand new reel, no matter how cheap it is.

My three Sharky III Gold reels are flawless. My four speed demon and speed demon pro spinning reels are flawless. I hate these Valiant Eagles because they are hard to turn and aren't smooth out of the box. You are better than this KastKing.....

Paul Huyghebaert : Decided to give this reel a try...glad I did

Here’s what I like:
1- the finish and detail are outstanding...comparable with much more expensive reels I own from Penn, Shimano, etc...
2- the drag is every bit as smooth and powerful as advertised
3- this is a 3000 series reel and I easily packed 150 yds of 30lb braid on it
4- it’s lightweight. Quite a bit lighter than the same size, 10 yr old Shimano Stradic it just replaced

I’ll have to use it a bit more to offer additional feedback, but initially, I’m impressed.

What I don’t like...nothing yet. (-;

Joseph M Martino : Amazing Quality & Priced Right!

This KastKing reel arrived as scheduled and in great shape. It was packaged very well and when I attached the lightweight handle and gave the reel it's first spin I could tell that it's a very well tuned reel. I plan to load it up with KastKing SuperKast 9 20 pound braided line and pair it with a KastKing Perigee II one piece 6'7" medium heavy rod for the most amazing beach fishing setup.

Nicole N : Quality and Worth It!

I have been buying Kastking products for a few years now and use them for inshore saltwater fishing. They definitely last, if you care for them, and if I ever have an issue, Kastking has always been great about reaching out and replacement. This particular spinning reel is extremely smooth and casts extremely well. Definitely worth the price. I have used this and the Megatron reel and both have been superb. Definitely recommend this product and the brand overall.

ed johnson : Great Reel

Smooth, like butter. Quality.

Brad Salva : High quality reel, low price, very happy!

So, for my comparison of the KastKing Valiant Eagle, I have three Penn spinning reels, the best of which (and most expensive) is a Penn Battle II. It has been great for me over the last 3+ years I have owned it. So, as I start shopping around to add another rod and reel to add to my collection, I started with the Penn Battle II. Price was $119, which gave me enough pause that I started shopping around. I found the KastKing Valiant Eagle on Amazon for less than half the price. Watched a few youtube reviews of it and decided I would give it a shot. Very pleased. Ended up pairing it with a KastKing Perigree II rod. Nice combo. Smooth casts and retrieve. Not sure if the 10+1 bearings is necessary, but this thing is smooth. I'll go as far to say that , to this point, I have not seen any performance drop relative to my Penn Battle II combo and would likely give the nod to the KastKing if I had to break a tie. I will update if anything changes this opinion.

Corey : Good average reel

Not a bad product. Works well. No mechanical issues, fairly smooth. But, I've already replaced it with a similar priced reel, and its better. Just my opinion.

jlwillreads : Tighten the drag knob out of the box

Received the reel which was vary well packaged. Vary well made. Haven’t fished yet but already loaded with braid. FYI future buyers, make sure the drag knob is twisted on out of the box. I didn’t check it and I installed the reel on my rod and did a practice throw(not braided yet, just swung it to get the feel of it) and the drag knob went flying. No damage was done.

Amazon Customer : Worked great,..Will see

So far so good...

rtj77 : 3000, Nice reel

Got this the other day to replace a rod that fell in the water when my kayak tipped. Tried it out for the first time today. It actually casts pretty awesome. It replaced a more expensive Pflueger reel that I really liked and I have to say it performed as well. We'll see if it holds up, but for now I would definitely recommend it for the price. Fit and finish is great as well, will most likely try other products as well.

Pool Medic : So far , so great!

Haven’t been on the water yet but it feels great, lightweight, balanced.
Looking forward to a salt-tough reel.
Great packaging!

Kirk : Nice reel

Feels like a quality reel. Very smooth . Haven't taken it fishing but once so I cant speak of durability yet

J. Ho : Seems robust

I've only had this out once but it seems to work great so far. I bought it to replace an Ugly Stick Shakespeare reel that didn't seem to like being around salt water and started having issues. Hopefully this will do better

Jacob : Excited to use

nathan s : Not as good as emerald eagle!

The reel was packaged well and appeared like will thought out packaging. Although supposedly carbon fiber, it felt more like a cheap plastic reel then a better quality one.
It also felt alright reeling, but not as smooth as expected. During the same time, i purchased the emerald eagle model also and it feels better in all regards...

cone : Surviving 4 trips to the flats so far.

Turned a crap rod into a nice combo. Works great with braid too. I haven't had any issues with the line fouling on the bail. Casting distance and oddly enough accuracy has improved. Drag is accurate. The handle is nice and comfy too, relieved some of my carpal tunnel tingling. Holds line enough line. The finish on the drum behind the eagle has sloughed off but so far the performance is still amazing.

M Surratt : Great value reel

Fast shipping. Very smooth reel. Has some weight to it but overall feels like a quality reel, casts well. Good reel for price point

Amazon Customer : Small Bait Reel

I needed a small light reel for fishing for stream trout in tight areas. This fits the bill. I like the handle size because of the small reel size its ample for my hands. I haven't used it yet but will in the next week or two and will follow up. Quality looks good. It has a small spool, which you would expect on a reel this size. I'm just curious how I'll get 170 yards of 6 lb Florocarbon on it.

Amazon Customer : Great reel

James : Poor body material/ construction

This reel has many nice features. However it has one huge downfall. The body is not stuff at all! If this is actually carbon..... It's not good carbon. WAY TO MUCH DEFLECTION AND TORQUE. Returning immediately.

Craig Kelly : A terrific reel from a great company

I'm a huge fan of Kastking products! They're high quality, low cost reels & rods for the weekend warrior fisherman. This reel meets & exceeds all my expectation! Good weight, fantastic balance, nice smooth action. Kastking has done another great job. A+. Not to mention their customer service is impeccable. I had an issue with a lost piece for one of my Kastking reel, emailed the company, and had a replacement part at my door a few days later (at NO charge).

J. Ho : Seems robust

Jim Kitterman : Quality!

Just received this beautiful reel. It will my old crappie reel just fine!

rtj77 : 3000, Nice reel

Amazon Customer : Looks great; feels and sounds not so good

SomeGuy : Great value and awesome performance on ultralight rods!

Very impressed! Smooth drag, lightwieght reel, and very smooth retrieve. Feels better than my pfulgher reels and I love the 6.2:1 ratio. Makes inline spinners him on an ultralight rod.

c_darlee : Great reel that increases casting distance.

Advertised as a distance booster for your cast. It absolutely did improve cast distance and worked very well. I was very careful to make sure I remained 1/8 from rim of the reel when spooling braided line onto the spool. Some reviews said the new designed spool to enhance cast distance tended to come off reel and wind knot. I did not find that and tested it in 15-17 wind with 23 gusts and had no problem with wind knots or line coming off the reel. Not overloading the spool and proper casting technique prevents such problems, at least in my experience. Also I only tested it with braided line and 3 ft flurocarbon leader. Not had reel long enough to comment on durability.

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