KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel, Right Handed Fishing Reel,Rover40

Muy Bueno

will be returning this. No drag what so ever first baitcaster i felt like i wanted to throw in the trash out of frustrastion. Cost me 2x the price of the reel in braid to realise the reel is at fault!

I purchased the 40R with cat fishing in mind first and then maybe Hybrids or Strippers. Primarily for cat fishing 1st and foremost. At first glance the design is reminiscent of the old ambassador reels. However, they are entirely different mechanically and 40r is so much smoother and so functional. The drag is sweet and love the larger star crank. Besides being lighter in weight and mechanically smoother and stronger. Love the larger handle and the soft grips. The larger handle and grip is so easy to operate in comparison to so many others on the market or in days past. Forever since I can remember I used Ambassador reels and can’t count the throw away Zebco’s as a kid. Lol... I will never go back to either as of date. Considered recently was either Penn or Kast King. I am very happy I went with the later! This is the first Kast King 40r reel purchased and the first to own of this brand for me. Surely will not be the last. I will purchase another 40r or two and a 70r. In the very near future along with other Kast King products. I’m sold! Bravo! You won’t feel as if you have thrown good to bad with this reel. I highly recommend it.

Arrived as promised. There are no directions as to the proper operation of the reel. Although I spend many hours fishing with spinning reels this is my first baitcaster for still fishing trout. I had to serch the internet to find a site which explained the spool alignment knob (underneath the star drag handle)and the casting knob on the other side of the reel. The velvet bag for storage is a nice gesture but by far would have appreciated operating instructions ,once on a rod most do not remove. The reel appears solidly constructed with metal in place of plastic as with other models and look foward to its use.

I bought this back 2-3 years ago. Nice reel, maybe a little smaller than expected as far as line cap goes but that really has not been a problem. Drag is nice and smooth. Casts very well, backlashes are most often my fault. Feels strong and gives confidence. I love the clicker! It can easily be heard and resulted in some catches that might not have happened. I caught a nice 9 lb Channel with it today, so the good experience made me want to write a review.