KastKing Carbon Stealth Baitcast Reel - Testing My Replacement

[@dandamanfishing4179]

Great u we're able to get a replacement seems to look and sound good lucky u maybe this one will hold up ...we'll c great vid and looking forward to the next one good luck !!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks DDMF, I hope it holds up too!

[@teamcramerfishing8441]

I saw that second spot and immediately thought "Man, I hope he doesn't lose his jerkbait." ...glad you stuck with it and got it out!

[@RealisticFishing]

I was sweating for a minute!

[@rodneyharris7246]

Very cool video!!! Seems like a nice little set up that rod and reel!!! Take care and tight lines!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

This one seems to be doing better. Hopefully I can try some cranking on it.

[@SOFishing]

Glad to see a new replacement Stealth in your hands. I hope this one hopes up for you bud. I also, thought for sure you were about to loose that jerkbait a couple times. Way to keep patient and working it free.

[@RealisticFishing]

Most things deserve a second chance. :)

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

The smelt jerkbait held up after those snags even more impressed with your line!! Great job!!

[@RealisticFishing]

12 lb test mono. My favorite line so far.

[@MIKE57208]

I just found this video. I picked up that same rod on clearance. I’ve been using it for jerk baits. Love it. Don’t. Know regular price or anything but I use I often.

[@davidquantum6416]

I just bought one of those. I got a 20% off holiday discount from a famous online auction site. I decided to get one and see if it lives up to the hype . Took it out this weekend. Not bad so far. Feels kinda cheapy but preformed flawlessly. We'll see if it lasts.

[@JohnsFishTales]

Reel worked, caught fish, got your lure back. I'd call that a win in my book.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yeah not too bad. I was sweating for a hot minute while my jerk was snagged. But it worked out. :)

[@marshallhurt8814]

Great video as always buddy, nice rod and reel ,good fishing!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Marshall!

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

nice Stick Bass he was fighting like hell before you got him in! LOL! That reel does cast far as hell! The old one and this one!

[@RealisticFishing]

I just hope it lasts longer than the old one. :)

[@yaochingsaeteurn6941]

great reel. very smooth. the new assassin is even better

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Yao!

[@chris61670]

well I decided to order the KK stealth and give it a try even though I was reluctant with some reviews..got it yesterday and put on my rod,strung it up and the spool tension knob was defective.could not adjust at all..Amazon sent me a return label and going with the Abugarcia like i should have..

[@RealisticFishing]

Well now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

[@kevinlilly7406]

I love it when I et to the lake and there is no one else there, which is almost always the case at my condo community lake. Glad you got the bait back, every jerkbait I fished this year I lost on a snag.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yikes, how many was that?

[@kevinlilly7406]

3 I think, and I really don't like fishing hard baits to begin with, so little success with them from shore.

[@RealisticFishing]

Dang. What is your favorite from shore?

[@kevinlilly7406]

Well, what I have had the most luck with so far this year has been a NED worm or spinnerbait.On the NED the color doesn't seem to matter, I carry a mix of 4 colors of BPS 3" Stik-O and Z-Man RTD and they all catch fish. Spinnerbaits (generic term) I throw 1/16oz beetlespins up to 3/16oz BPS models. Best producing spinnerbait however has been the Strike King Mini Spin, again in almost any color. The only downside is my community lake has very few larger fish, maybe 5% to 8% of what I catch are 12" or larger.

[@RealisticFishing]

Those sound like some good choices. I still need to get one on the ned rig.

[@braamfisher7628]

Ok. Looking forward to it! Tight Lines.

[@mandogfish7418]

love your channel! your editing skills are awesome, great vids!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks MDF!

[@Fishinggirl1122]

I love going to a spot and it's empty!! I want one!!! 👌🏼🐟

[@hunterpro_1]

yeah, that sucker is a launches, i like mine so far, not the smotthest, but for 50 bucks it seems pretty good, very free spinning spool. been throwing weightless soft plastics with it lately, and its working flawlessly

[@RealisticFishing]

I can only hope it holds up.

[@carolinaclunkers8809]

I'm wanting one but just don't know! Stemmed very loud on a cast? But I may just go with another Black Max. They are so good for the money.

[@jgsbassin1503]

I love your channel cause your actually honest

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! One of only a few!

[@jorgerivero9460]

cool it didn't mess up cool that thing cast a country mile I'm going to have to try one of those reels on day it might help me even the odds here bass 100000000 me 0 lol

[@RealisticFishing]

This is the replacement, and it seems to work ok. I dont use it much any more.

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

3:40 a stix pounder! Yesterday one of the reservoirs I fish had recently had a dramatic drop in water level preparing for the snow melt. My grandson and I left that place with $200 + in lures we got out of the freshly exposed brush piles. Brand new jigs jerks n cranks. It was like Christmas in May :-)

[@RealisticFishing]

Wha? Finding lures is awesome!

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

Realistic Fishing oh yeah. I figure that place owes me brother. $29.50 per day for launch and entry fees!!!! I give them a ration of shit every time I gotta cough it up!! But the lake has DD Larggies and 7-8lb Spots. Here in California they will figure out a way to charge you fees to fish in a mud hole off the side of the road. How about shit like: Fishery impact fees, Environmental fees, Transportation & road maintenance fees and the good ol 'your dog shit' Waste Management impact fee, that one's good for an extra 5 bucks if you bring your dog with you lmao..

[@RealisticFishing]

All of that is covered in our licences cost... except the dog sh*t. lol

[@BassGeek]

New technique Jerk flippin. Looks like the reel is preforming some better.

[@RealisticFishing]

So far, not too bad.

[@wnyfishergirl]

Nice video Realistic!!!! Love the Daiwa Jupiter, It's what I use most of the time :)

[@RealisticFishing]

I didn't know anyone else had one. lol

[@patriciaalger368]

Thanks for making videos for us po' folk who want to fish but can't afford a boat.

[@BassFinatic432]

I have that same lure knocker and you're so right... It won't work DI** LOL! Glad you got it back. Great vid!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! I think its meant for boaters who can pull right up on the snag.

[@jakedeal6508]

Nice fish, seemed like a pretty good rod and reel.

[@RealisticFishing]

Considering my first one was defective, I like this one so far.

[@catchnothingfishing6457]

I gotta know what that gorgeous looking rod was I know this video is from last year but that looks like a sweet medium action

[@RealisticFishing]

It was a Daiwa Jupiter

[@staticmantra5833]

The beauty of Catfishing, all we have to worry about at most is loosing a hook and a sinker, haha. Seems like a decent reel though. Tight lines!

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope this one lasts :)

[@chris61670]

how is the stealth holding up? I am on the fence weather I should buy or not.I like the features its just reliability..

[@RealisticFishing]

This one still works, but I dont use it too often.

[@jakesgopro6524]

nice setup! love some bass fishing. that thing at 2:11 was weird!

[@RealisticFishing]

He wanted that jerkbait! lol

[@tx-ex7is]

Love your videos man, was cracking up. You guys know all of those things happen to you. Walk that backlash out hahaha

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Keeping it real! Glad you got your lure free.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks mike4speed3, me too!

[@braamfisher7628]

When will you do a second review? If you did already please give me the link! Thanx J

[@RealisticFishing]

I need to use it for a while longer... Otherwise its just hype.

[@aidanescobar4114]

So right in the next week or to I'm going to have the money for either a abu garcia black max or the stealth what would u say is the better bang for my buck

[@RealisticFishing]

I would say black max. I am only saying that because mine hasn't failed me yet.

[@aidanescobar4114]

Alright thanks I've been watching all your review videos trying to decide but I think I'm going to go with the black max like you said

[@HillsandGills]

Went fishing Saturday Bass here in Kentucky are guarding their fry caught a few and some nice Bluegill

[@RealisticFishing]

I haven't seen any shallow bass for a week now. Catch em while you can :)

[@Adventureswitnikki]

dude everytime i see you cast and not put your thumg on the line to stop it,i think you are gonna have a huge birds nest! But with the kastking i never have to do that either..it really is a great reel for $50..great video man!if it gets warm here again ,ill be making more videos ,this weather sucks!

[@RealisticFishing]

I still get a backlash here and there, but its all in the setup.

[@crcdesign9886]

I must have a defective reel because I cannot make 2 consecutive casts without a birdsnest. The assassin and speed demon, however, are wonderful.

[@hondaman991]

Hey if that lure retriever had a longer cord attached do you think you would have to able to retrieve your lure from the snag? Reason for asking is because I was thinking about getting one for my cranks I keep losing.

[@RealisticFishing]

No, from shore they are really a pain in the a$$

[@KayakChris]

I'm still using my KK Stealth, I thought I'd put it away after I did that promo video but it's been a consistent, reliable reel so far. I'm only using it in fresh water. I've caught some decent bass on it, so far so good. I'm still trying it out though. It'll be a bit longer before I decide that it's the real deal. (no pun intended)

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope its lasts for ya.

[@KayakChris]

And the same for you! LOL

[@THEREELTEST]

Dude I know that spot.. fished it alot, only ever caught one small bass there lol. Maybe Ill see you out fishing sometime. Subbed!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its a good spot. I catch a fair amount of fish over there. 👍🏼

[@harveyyong1398]

I'm glad you aren't a paid endorser. Kastking is so hyped up.

[@RealisticFishing]

Marketing is a powerful tool. 😂

[@josea7128]

Nice rod where did you get it I was searching for it

[@RealisticFishing]

I got it at Academy Sports about a year ago.

[@Babasse-us6kb]

Hello, Can you tell me if this reel IS good for a beginner. Do you have the same drag problem with this new "Stealth" ? Thanks

[@RealisticFishing]

I do not have the same problem with the replacement. But with a 50% success rate, I can't recommend it. If a beginner were to receive a defective one, you would have to wait to get an exchange. If you bought one at a store, you could exchange it right away.

[@Babasse-us6kb]

Realistic Fishing . Thank you for tout answer. Have à nice day 👍

[@TheMasterCaster]

What size line were you using, I've been trying to find the perfect one for my stealth.

[@RealisticFishing]

12 lb mono

[@TheMasterCaster]

Realistic Fishing thanks and great video!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thank you!

[@airmobiledivision7759]

Nice rig, friend.

[@7citiesfishing]

try the kastking Spartacus, I just got one and it's a beast!

[@RealisticFishing]

I don't have enough confidence in the brand to buy anything else.

[@lemesnil1]

Man that reelsounds like hell!... but your video rocks as always

[@RealisticFishing]

Noisy spool like the other one. But if it casts and reels correctly, I can over look some spool noise.

[@raomelmorrison9541]

Question - Would you recommend this reel for someone who is new to baitcasting? For $50 bucks, it seems like a decent intro reel...

[@RealisticFishing]

I can't really say at this point. My opinion might be biased because my first KK stopped working correctly before 2 months of use.

[@bretteur2legende]

Hi ! Can you throw big lures with this reel ? (2-3 Oz) ?

[@RealisticFishing]

I have no idea. I never fish with lures that big 🤔

[@bretteur2legende]

Thank you

[@laoboy1]

What was it doing for you to return it? When I was catching stripers, mines didn’t wanna reel in. It just completely stopped

[@RealisticFishing]

Watch the video about it 😉

[@laoboy1]

I just watched it. It could be human error in my part. I’m still tryna get use to it lol

[@RealisticFishing]

Mine started out making a squealing noise, then it ended up making a grinding noise. As far as casting goes, it worked fine, it was the drag that was messed up.

[@justinmills8079]

i got the reel and ive done many different changes to the breaking to try to prevent backlashes,and they keep coming ever other cast. im good with baitcasters but cant find howto tune it right

[@RealisticFishing]

This particular reel has a very free spinning spool. It might be tricky for some people.

[@lojofishing]

Dang dude it took a while for them to replace it!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

I have had it for a while. It took about 3 weeks to get the replacement.

[@lojofishing]

oh ok lol

[@RealisticFishing]

Still, 3 weeks when I make two shows a week... Not great.

[@fishingwithvance]

Good video. So overall you like that KastKing then? Fish on!

[@RealisticFishing]

I think it needs more field time before I can make that call.

[@Noojtxeeg]

Give us another update after 2 months or so!

[@donnadavis9049]

wish I was fishing today. Maybe my boys will come get me and take me. Good mothers day plan.

[@RealisticFishing]

Call em and ask. :)

[@OutdoorRhodes]

Next time you get that lure stuck like that. Try taking your reel off and sending you rod down the line in a darting action. Works every time.

[@RealisticFishing]

No way... lol. With my luck I will lose the rod and the lure.

[@MrA8figureman]

i have a broke rod with a old baitcaster with my lure knocker that way its got plenty of line to go get my lures at any depth.

[@RealisticFishing]

You have it tied on like a lure? Thats a great Idea!

[@MrA8figureman]

yea, saw it on-- guess where-- you tube, so I can't take credit. But it works.

[@MrA8figureman]

How to Use a Lure Retriever - Fishing flukemaster was where i saw it.

[@RealisticFishing]

Cool. I wonder if it would be easy enough to use while balancing on a log over the water? :)

[@bretmaynard9731]

What size/power rod were you using with the reel?

[@RealisticFishing]

6'6 medium action

[@heirloomseeder]

Keep fighting, lets see if she hums again. I spooled up my KK Assassin, but first cast=bird's nest.... cause I suck, lol..

[@RealisticFishing]

I can only hope it wont start making noise. Thanks for watching heirloom!

[@JupiterGeorgeFishing]

How long did it take to get the lure back, teal time. Just wondering.

[@RealisticFishing]

Which time? The lure knocker time was about 7 minutes. The shallow grass snag was about 4 minutes.

[@JupiterGeorgeFishing]

Was wondering a out the first time. Was just curious. Losing expensive lures Def sucks.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have found that patiently working them increases your chances of getting them back. But sometimes, losing them is unavoidable.

[@J_pearce01]

How is it holding out a year later?

[@RealisticFishing]

I haven't used it a whole lot, but I am happy to say it still works.

[@faithm.173]

what knot do you use? i use the trilene on my 12lb mono

[@RealisticFishing]

I use 3 knots to cover everything. Mostly improved clinch, then palomar, and albright.

[@davidwilson8310]

Ok so how is this reel doing now??? Did you throw it in the trash or put it in your reserve squad???

[@RealisticFishing]

It is still working but its in my backup pile 😉

[@davidwilson8310]

Ok. I got an assassin a few months back with a perigee II heavy rod and I just don’t care for it at all. So what did I do you ask??? Upgraded to a 7.3.1 daiwa tatula ct paired with a 7’3 heavy Diawa dx type h glass reaction rod and now I’m trying to sell my kastking combo 😁

[@BEARDedOutdoors]

Nice to see you getting that trusty jerkbait out again.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its a great lure. Hopefully I can find something a little bigger next time.

[@johnritter3218]

You might try retrieving your lures with a paper clip and two 1 ounce weights no string just slides down your line. It will hit, if it doesn't let go lower your line and raise it up, knocking it again. Seen this on utube. It will work from the bank. Good luck sir.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Enjoyed the video 📹 👌

[@jasondean9626]

I lost Megabass square bill A bit ago , about twenty minutes later I see it floating out in the lake. A few cast later it was tied back on.

[@RealisticFishing]

Sometimes ya get lucky like that 👍

[@moment1900]

Nice vid man! Just walk it out haha..

[@RealisticFishing]

Sometimes that is way easier. Just in case you like psychopathic music, you reminded me of a song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWHIqaVrj7mMp7c

[@RealisticFishing]

We should be fishing DJ's

[@johnrich1014]

How do you cast so well with no damn birds nests?

[@RealisticFishing]

By setting up the magnetic brakes and spool tension 👍

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Thought that lure was going to be a goner! Lol. Nice save! hopefully the replacement Kast king reel last longer this time! how long did it take to get it back?

[@RealisticFishing]

About 3 weeks from first email to getting it in my hand.

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

That's way to much time to have to wait, I guess Kast King doesn't realize you have an amazing show to run!! ; ) atleast You got warm weather, it was 32 degrees here this morning

[@RealisticFishing]

Yeah, thats why I purchased the Abu Garcia Black Max. I had a show to do and couldn't wait that long.

[@LetsGoFishingSfla]

I heard a lot about Kast King, from your experiences with this reel, what do you really think about this reel? I'm tempted to buy one but.....Just keeping it realistic. BTW GUYS, I ALWAYS WATCH REALISTIC FISHING! YOU SHOULD TOO!!~ Keep Chasing Wild!

[@RealisticFishing]

With a success rate of 50% I can't really sing it's praises. Although, it can cast very far if you tune it just right.

[@crcdesign9886]

I have the assassin, speed demon and the stealth. The stealth is absolutely terrible. The assassin and speed demon are terrific!

[@WorkingClassOutdoors]

at least they seem to have decent customer service..

[@RealisticFishing]

Unless you make a show twice a week. I would have missed 6 shows in the time it took to get a new one. But, I am happy to get a replacement in the end.

[@HopskysLounge]

great vid

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Hop, you still making fishing vids?

[@HopskysLounge]

Yup i am still making fishing videos

[@RealisticFishing]

When will they be up? Its been like a month now :)

[@HopskysLounge]

Hopefully this week sometime

[@stanp6383]

Had to laugh at the "not enough rope" comment . It's like those 20 ft tree pruners with 12 foot of rope on them Lol

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats what it felt like. I messed with it for 5 minutes and it wouldn't even reach.

[@stanp6383]

I thought you were gonna roll up you pants legs and go after like you did in late winter ...not this guy ! Lol

[@twotoned2774]

Stan Petrikis so did I. Lol

[@RealisticFishing]

The thought crossed my mind.

[@stanp6383]

That's why your my hero Dad. Lol

[@vinfish4697]

Noisy casts or that is normal for kastking

[@RealisticFishing]

Both of my Kastking reels have been noisy

[@vinfish4697]

Realistic Fishing possible just cheaper bearings

[@taylorhickman84]

My kastking assasin makes the same noise, it's from the centrifugal(spelling) brakes

[@RealisticFishing]

Interesting... thanks for the feedback.

[@carlbossert6888]

What state are you in?

[@RealisticFishing]

TN

[@jgsbassin1503]

a easy way to retrieve a lure is to untie your rod and hold your reel then throw your rod in the water

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats a good way to damage your rod though...

[@Tywithay]

Until the rod bumps the knot and you lose lure and rod...

[@southbassfishing2239]

seem like a hard day for you but a nice video

[@RealisticFishing]

Not too bad, at least I didn't lose any lures :)

[@southbassfishing2239]

lol wait till I post a video when I lost one lure what I had to do to get it back you're going to be like this guy don't lose lures but I got it back so yeah you had to put effort to not lose your great moves

[@khristine51]

Lure knocker ain't knockin dick!😂😂😂 glad you got your lure back. Almost made me sick to my stomach. Nice fishing!

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@BigBlockinn]

try fishing ponds more than rivers and stuff like that

[@BigBlockinn]

Realistic Fishing yeah that is true but love the vids man keep it up

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks. People can learn from fishing ponds. I think the fish are a little close together sometimes.

[@BigBlockinn]

Realistic Fishing definitely

[@pumbanation2434]

looks like a spinnerbait moment

[@RealisticFishing]

I rarely catch anything on a spinnerbait. I think its too intimidating for the typical fish around here. 🤔

[@pumbanation2434]

Realistic Fishing get a tiiiiny one from Wally World 👀

[@bretmaynard9731]

Sometimes gettin a lure unstuck is better than catching fish!

[@domdabomb2003]

Still working?

[@RealisticFishing]

I haven't used it more than a few times, but it is working.

[@domdabomb2003]

Oh nice

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

5k subs 👌👌👏👏👏👏 nice job man. I just bought my first baitcaster. Its the kastking royal ledgend. pretty pumped about it!

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope it outlasts my first KK. 😂

[@beefsupreme5291]

"Realistic Fishing3 days agoI hope it outlasts my first KK. 😂" Hasn't it already outlasted the first one or aren't you using it much?

[@OscarHernandez-lu1ze]

So how's this kastking working for you now is it worth now?🍺??

[@RealisticFishing]

I dont really use it anymore. Its just a back-up.

[@OscarHernandez-lu1ze]

Thanks for keeping it realistic.. .🍺of to work have a good day

[@FishingMontana]

Looks like a solid reel, at what subscriber count did KastKing start sponsoring you btw? I am curious is all :)

[@RealisticFishing]

They never sponsored me. I seriously doubt KastKing likes me. I am one of only a few youtubers that actually pointed out problems with this reel in my first review of it. I sent my first one back because it was defective. This is a replacement.

[@FishingMontana]

That is really surprising to hear, good on you for keeping review integrity though, I feel like a bunch of youtube fisherman are sponsored by them so I just assumed you were as well since you put the brand in the title :) Tight lines bro!

[@RealisticFishing]

Someone has to keep it realistic! :)

[@KastKing]

We like you and your honesty! We actually subscribe to your channel! Great customer service and great products start with transparency between the company and the customer. We look forward to seeing more Stealth action!

[@RealisticFishing]

I appreciate that, and appreciate your understanding. I seek that same transparency between myself and my subscribers.

[@chadwhiting7824]

Lure knocker won’t do dick. Dude. That made my day. If I wasn’t already sub’d I would. Can I double sub.

[@RealisticFishing]

Make sure you dont accidentally un-sub 😅

[@Justic3h]

Haha bass are such pigs. Im sure they’d bite on bacon or some other random crap haha. They even attack huge lures up to even half their size lolol

[@RealisticFishing]

I would bite bacon for sure 😂

[@Justic3h]

Realistic Fishing hahaha

[@marcusvogt9451]

Wal-Mart rod

[@RealisticFishing]

Academy Sports actually, $25.00