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Durability
Customers are highly satisfied with the durability and build quality of the KastKing Zephyr Baitcasting Fishing Reel, praising its longevity and smoothness even after prolonged use. Some have experienced issues with parts breaking but overall express confidence in the product's value and construction.
Casting Distance
Customers are generally positive about the casting distance of the KastKing Zephyr Baitcasting Fishing Reel, with some mentioning impressive results without adjustments. The magnetic braking system is a strong selling point for many, while others found it to cast shorter distances than expected. Overall, customers are pleased with the reel's performance and value.
Drag Performance
Customers have generally positive opinions about the drag performance of the KastKing Zephyr Baitcasting Fishing Reel. They appreciate its ease of adjustment and smoothness during casting and cranking, while some have experienced issues with the drag locking up or malfunctioning.
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Grease Application
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the smoothness of the KastKing Zephyr Baitcasting Fishing Reel, but some mention the need for grease application to ensure optimal performance. While most are pleased with the reel's buttery-smooth operation and quality finish, a few encountered issues with stiff spools that required greasing or oiling of bearings.
Highlights
Quality
- high quality – throws smoothly and far and cranks back smoothly i admit i am not a fisherman, but my buddy is and he is teaching me.
Easy to dial in and a good speed to work my crank baits /spinner baits with.
Everything is right at a fingers touch, drag, cast, release, break can all be done with minimal movement.
Zero backlashes, a couple of line runs but i had set the brakes to 3 and was thumbing it sloppily.
Price
Overall, this reel is great for the price.
I am also happy with this price on this reel.
This reel feels like it should cost more.
I couldn't be happier with a low cost purchase.
Shipping
It was delivered in the morning and i went out that afternoon and caught two bass.
Packaging/appearance
Opened the box and took out the reel to find it was very light and looked great.
I did have to lube it initially (which i found a little weird out of the box but, that's alright i guess).
Competitiveness
This reel is a fantastic buy, i don't own any super expensive baitcasters, but i have noticed that this one is much better at p... Read More
I can tell that the kastking zephyr is built with quality parts at a fraction of the price of other major competitors in this area.
It doesn't match up with a $200+ reels but is a worthy competitor against the $100 reels.
I have others in this price range that do not hold up against the zephyr.
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smooth, great, good, set and nice. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 45.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 211 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 25 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I can honestly rank this reel on the same level as my 120 abu garcia
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But as it standsit feels great
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I couldnt be happier with a low cost purchase
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Most the time reels out of the box usually have almost dry bearings and grease in the wrong places
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This came with so much grease it effected the performance big time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I took it apart and removed the grease and put 1 drop of oil on each bearing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im finding out that most reels all need inspection for proper greasing and oiling
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its not difficult but if you dont
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