Truth About Cheap Casting Reels-Part 1

[@URanInTheUglyForest]

One issue that I have encountered with some cheap reels is that the drag is jerky. It pulses as the line goes out. A definite no no for fishing. I have high end reels, but also can't resist an occasional AliExpress reel. A benefit of a cheap reel is that it can bang around in the car without hurt feelings if it gets damaged.

[@FiciousCritik]

Sadly, there's no adequate substitute for quality. Buy once, cry once.

[@adammitchell3462]

I own a kastking Megatron 200 and I've caught huge,48 inch muskies with it but I had the same issue as you did with the drag. I'm pretty sure I had the drag set but maybe not, but the last musky I caught I had to tighten my drag with it

[@KKOAYouTube]

Thank you for the comment, this has been my biggest issue with these reels. This makes me feel better someone else had the same issue.

[@F1Hopeful]

These are expendable reels. I have used Kastkings with 20plus pound drags IN THE SALT for two and a half years already, fighting big fish including a 68 pound White Sea bass with no issues. When they go (one has a sticking release….you know what is failing right?), I’ll chuck it and get another one. My Daiwas require maintenance too. It’s a choice. The difference in performance is not worth paying four or five times as much.

[@wayned5872]

Why is it that I have a Shakespeare SILSTAR 1 , which i consider a cheap reel that ive maintained for years and still gives me top notch performance i also use Penn levelmatics (910-940 sizes) with NO ISSUE they are smoooooth & reliable.

[@KKOAYouTube]

That’s awesome, thank you for the info , I may try them out!

[@wolverinex4243]

Even the expensive ones have drag where you cannot find it. They just don't make them like spinning. I have seen the expensive Shitmanos lock up. They all really need to go back to the drawing board.

[@wolverinex4243]

My Steez broke, my Zillion is broke, my Kitsler highend is broke....They suck no matter the price.

[@floydmayes4924]

I'm not surprised. Some people don't know how to take care of thier reels!

[@brandonfennimore9180]

@@floydmayes4924right?? Lol some people are just dumb maintain your equipment and you’ll be good