KastKingZephyr Spinning Reels – 7+1/6+1 BB – Carbon Fiber Drag – Stainless Steel Shaft – Aluminum & CNC Spool – Black/Green/Black-Orange – Sizes 500/1000 SFS – Ultralight to Heavy-Duty

This is an amazing reel. I noticed the price and decided to give it a try. I went for the 3000 version.I loaded it with 15lb braid on a 6ft6in rod and took it out kayak fishing. After only a few casts I switched it for my go to rig, which is a Pflueger President on the same 6ft6in rod. The Pflueger casts a mile with 15lb braid, the KastKing was just so-so and just didn't cast as far as the Pflueger did using the same lure.I really wanted to like this reel so I decided to give it another go, but with 10lb braid to a 10lb flourocarbon leader on the same rod. What a huge difference- this thing casts soooooooo far, is super smooth, and is so quiet.It has become my main rig and has been fantastic. Even casting into the wind with a small rooster tail, this thing just flew, and with a slightly larger lure it went even further.The Pros:Wow, this reel looks really good and is super light.casts a mile, seems to love the 10lb braid.It is just so smooth.The cons:Although it didn't cast as far with the 15lb braid as my Pflueger did, it really wasn't that bad so I am going to say that I don't see any cons to this reel.The price: This was in a perfect price point and certainly didn't break the bank. I got it with a 20% off deal and you just can't beat that at all.Overall: This was such a good reel I decided to buy another one (the Spartacus II- you can read my review on that one as well) and I think I have become a KastKing fan so far. Now if the darn fish would just bite...

I've been using the KastKing Zephyr Spinning Reel for a few days now and I have to say I'm impressed with its performance. The reel is lightweight yet sturdy, which makes it comfortable to hold and use for extended periods of time.The smoothness of the drag system is exceptional, allowing me to easily control the tension when reeling in fish. The spool is large enough to handle a decent amount of line, but still compact enough to not weigh the reel down. The bail system is also smooth and easy to operate.The reel is designed with a high-quality construction, featuring a corrosion-resistant graphite body and rotor, and stainless-steel bearings. This provides a high level of durability and ensures the reel will last a long time with proper care and maintenance.Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the KastKing Zephyr Spinning Reel and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a reliable and well-made spinning reel. It's a great value for the price and performs well beyond its cost.

I love this reel. I went with the 2000 size and it’s small. I needed another smaller reel but would have loved to try the 3000 or 4000.The reel is smooth and seems well built. It is braid ready. I like the stealthy black look and the reel is really light.KastKing Zephyr spinning reels deliver up to a powerful 22 lbs of carbon fiber drag. Along with a corrosion free high percentage glass fiber infused Nylon material body, body cover and rotor, an oversized stainless steel main shaft, brass pinion gear, and double shielded stainless steel ball bearings in key locations that don¡¯t quit in a battle with trophy fish. KastKing Zephyr fishing reels come with a braid fishing line ready CNC machined aluminum two tone spool that prevents braided line from slipping under pressure You don¡¯t need to add monofilament fishing line backing.

The packaging and appearance of this reel is stylish. It looks modern, innovative and hot. The instructional page is outstanding... extremely detailed. These instructions tell you everything you need to know. I used braided line and a 14 lb. flourocarbon leader with it on my 7' medium heavy action Mitchell rod. Immediately, you recognize the lightweight feel of this reel. My Dad liked its lightweight feel so well, I ended up giving it to him by the end of the trip after he hinted so frequently that he wanted it! :) Casting distance was awesome. That 1/4 oz. jighead and swimbait was flying just as far as some of my $100 reels even from a seated position. Zephyr 3000 easily handled the spotted bass and northern pike I caught on it. I'm certain it would have landed even the 6 lb. dog fish I caught. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because its durability is still unknown. With the $46.00 price tag, this reel is exactly what Kastking represents... innovative fishing gear at an affordable price.

The media could not be loaded. This is by far my favorite reel. It casts so smooth and far. I pulled in some nice fish from anaggressive peacock bass to small pan fish. I even took it on saltwater and caught a nice size snapper. The price point is insane compared to the quality. It feels like it should be in the big brand categories. I will definitely buy more reels from KastKing. Or KastKing please send me more and I will be your spokes person 👍🏿

This reel feels much better and performs even better than most reels from those big box garbage stores who over charge you. I paired these 2 Zephyr 1000 reels on my 12 ft B&M crappie rods. Went out the very next day caught 12 Crappie, 2 bass 2.5 lbs and 1 8lb catfish. The reels held up wonderfully, it took a bit of fighting the catfish but it came in for the net. I'm so happy to have replaced my 8 year old reels that were giving some problems. Thank you KastKing.

These reels are great. I think I like them just as good as the expensive ones

Ordered the 4000 for a cheaper setup. Typically I go with shimano or daiwa but decided to try this out based on the price & other reviews. It feels fairly well built, drag sounds good. It’s just small compared to other 4000s I’ve had. The handle feels to close to the reel but that’s personal preference. Overall it seems solid. I wouldn’t buy again but I am going to keep it