Kastking stealth or Abu Garcia promax

[Yudo1]

The original post is from last May.  I'm sure the op has already made a choice.

[burrows]

Wonder what he picked?

[new2BC4bass]

53 minutes ago, Yudo1 said:

The original post is from last May.  I'm sure the op has already made a choice.

 

Nice catch.  This isn't the first old post that got brought to the top.  Must be a slow time for fishing.    I know I prefer to sit home and peruse the Internet in this kind of weather.

 

I also am one who would like to know what he finally purchased and his thoughts after using the reel for awhile.

[Jeff H]

On 5/21/2016 at 0:02 PM, Raul said:

If you want a reel that has bearings on the bearings there´s one choice ------> SHISHAMANO !!!

[BassGirl71]

I've never owned an Abu, so I can't really say anything about it.  I can say I've used the Stealth and other reels from KastKing, and they have performed solidly for me. I think they are a good option.

[JLeon77]

I have 3 of the Stealths and they are great reels for the cost.  They are super light and cast a mile.  I would say that they are comparable to the lower level Abu that you mentioned.  

[Largemouth21]

pro max 3 is what I have, it's okay for the money. just be warned it has a smaller line capacity, about 145 yards of 12 lb monofilament line.

[Bluebasser86]

11 hours ago, Largemouth21 said:

pro max 3 is what I have, it's okay for the money. just be warned it has a smaller line capacity, about 145 yards of 12 lb monofilament line.

145 yards of 12lb test is higher line capacity than a lot of low profile bass reels anymore. It's far more than is actually needed for sure. 

[Largemouth21]

1 hour ago, Bluebasser86 said:

145 yards of 12lb test is higher line capacity than a lot of low profile bass reels anymore. It's far more than is actually needed for sure. 

I stand corrected 

[lonnie g]

On ‎5‎/‎21‎/‎2016 at 6:01 PM, racedad said:

Get on the Lew's band wagon, shimano is played out.

spoke with salesperson at A.L. he agreed with falling behind in baitcasters but still liked there spinning gear

[burrows]

On 5/21/2016 at 3:01 PM, racedad said:

Get on the Lew's band wagon, shimano is played out.

Your tripping!

[NathanDLTH]

I have a feeling Daiwa will be gunning for the top spot with their new improvements. Tried and true company. I own Abu, Lews, Shimano, 13, and Daiwa. Love em all, however would love one style of reel for all my set-ups. 

[BassGirl71]

On 1/28/2017 at 6:01 PM, JLeon77 said:

I have 3 of the Stealths and they are great reels for the cost.  They are super light and cast a mile.  I would say that they are comparable to the lower level Abu that you mentioned.  

The Stealth is great. Have you got a chance to try the Speed Demon?  It's got a 9.3:1 gear ratio. That thing is super fast. I can't wait to get it out on the water.

[Bluebasser86]

Caught my biggest bass of the year so far using the KastKing Assassin yesterday.

[jdz197]

I bought a Stealth on a quick sale on amazon for $35 and after a few days it's gotten less and less smooth. I took the side cover off and the resistance is definitely coming from the braking side of  things as the handle and spool run free without that side plate on. Fully assembled it will stop spinning very quickly.

 

It did not come with any manual, just a parts breakdown. Any ideas what's going on here? Is there some other brake adjustment outside of the dial that I'm overlooking?

[j_blaze14]

ive used both, and own both.  the black max is tiny compared to the stealth, if size is a consideration.  the stealth has a far superior handle.  the black max also is labeled as a 6.4:1 but it feels like a 5:1, not sure why.  they are both smooth, cast a mile, and reel in big fish.  for the money, i prefer the kastkings.  just a bit better features at the same pricepoint as other reels, which was their goal all along.  i put a kastking royal legend handle on my bmax3 and now love it.

[DroneFisher]

On 9/30/2017 at 7:54 AM, j_blaze14 said:

ive used both, and own both.  the black max is tiny compared to the stealth, if size is a consideration.  the stealth has a far superior handle.  the black max also is labeled as a 6.4:1 but it feels like a 5:1, not sure why.  they are both smooth, cast a mile, and reel in big fish.  for the money, i prefer the kastkings.  just a bit better features at the same pricepoint as other reels, which was their goal all along.  i put a kastking royal legend handle on my bmax3 and now love it.

Im waiting for them to put the cork handles on a carbon fiber crank handle! That would be sweet.

[j_blaze14]

4 hours ago, DroneFisher said:

Im waiting for them to put the cork handles on a carbon fiber crank handle! That would be sweet.

i have the spartacus plus with oversized cork grips.  best handle ive felt by far on any reel.  if they put these grips on carbon fiber i would buy 4 for all my other kk reels, and 1 for the abu.  

On February 28, 2017 at 8:55 AM, jdz197 said:

I bought a Stealth on a quick sale on amazon for $35 and after a few days it's gotten less and less smooth. I took the side cover off and the resistance is definitely coming from the braking side of  things as the handle and spool run free without that side plate on. Fully assembled it will stop spinning very quickly.

 

It did not come with any manual, just a parts breakdown. Any ideas what's going on here? Is there some other brake adjustment outside of the dial that I'm overlooking?

check the centrifugal pins, i always run 1 in, 3 out and then fine tune with dial.  if that doesnt help check the side bearing.  as a last resort they have a great warranty.