BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted December 28, 2016 BassResource.com Administrator Posted December 28, 2016 Just got my Kastking Assassin reel. I'm digging the free neoprene cover that came with it. Can't wait to try out the reel! 4 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 28, 2016 Global Moderator Posted December 28, 2016 Mine performed well in very poor conditions a couple weeks ago. I'll be getting it out again in the next couple days. 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted December 28, 2016 Super User Posted December 28, 2016 Man, I might be stepping on my right nut for saying this but that thing looks downright sexy ! Quote
WPCfishing Posted December 28, 2016 Posted December 28, 2016 3 hours ago, Glenn said: Just got my Kastking Assassin reel. I'm digging the free neoprene cover that came with it. Can't wait to try out the reel! That reel looks PDG! Quote
BassGirl71 Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Just got the one I ordered, too. I love the look and feel of this reel. I can't wait to get out there and do some more testing with it. So far it has performed very well. I love the reel cover, too - keeps the scratches, etc. down when it's bouncing around in the rod locker. Quote
brent245 Posted May 26, 2017 Posted May 26, 2017 Just got mine, any issues with noise? The centrifugal brakes on mine are noisy as heck during casts and reeling. 1 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 17 hours ago, brent245 said: Just got mine, any issues with noise? The centrifugal brakes on mine are noisy as heck during casts and reeling. I have 2 - you have to open them up & clean the gunk out that they use for reel grease. Clean & lube the entire reel properly that I always do to any new one. Mine have been flawless. 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted May 27, 2017 Super User Posted May 27, 2017 My buddy came over yesterday with this exact reel. I was very very skeptical of it to begin with but was very surprised at the performance. I have no intention of moving away from my current brand preference but anyone who is on a mega budget and wants to start with a baitcaster could start here with little risk. It took a little to get it set up but once we did, it was a decent casting reel. I have to give credit where credit is due. The handle is worth 40 bucks alone. 1 Quote
frosty Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 How does it compare size wise to a Lews LFS? I haven't seen any kastkings in person, but they look a little big in pictures. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 27, 2017 Global Moderator Posted May 27, 2017 5 hours ago, frosty said: How does it compare size wise to a Lews LFS? I haven't seen any kastkings in person, but they look a little big in pictures. Don't have any Lew's, but it's similar in size to a 200 I Curado, just a little taller off the rod. Much smaller than say the old greenie Curados and very light. 1 Quote
brent245 Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 5:08 PM, 1201vilbig said: I have 2 - you have to open them up & clean the gunk out that they use for reel grease. Clean & lube the entire reel properly that I always do to any new one. Mine have been flawless. Thanks that took care of it. I put a bit of light grease on the ring that the centrifugal brakes ride on. Casts soo much farther than my Tatula! 1 Quote
Bucky205 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Whats the verdict on the KastKing Assasin now that youv'e had them awhile? I have a 4600 C3 on an 7'3" Duckett that changing out that C3 would drop the weight 4 oz. I know 4 oz doesn't seem like a lot, but after several hours of pitching and flipping I notice my arm starting to wear out. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 3, 2017 Global Moderator Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 6:57 PM, Bucky205 said: Whats the verdict on the KastKing Assasin now that youv'e had them awhile? I have a 4600 C3 on an 7'3" Duckett that changing out that C3 would drop the weight 4 oz. I know 4 oz doesn't seem like a lot, but after several hours of pitching and flipping I notice my arm starting to wear out. I like mine, but I haven't used it for flipping and pitching. All my use with it has been casting hard baits. 1 Quote
SuperCorona Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Just ordered one of these after seeing the Frog video. Quote
DroneFisher Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/20/2017 at 11:44 AM, SuperCorona said: Just ordered one of these after seeing the Frog video. Frogging on a 6.3:1 gear ratio? Interesting. Quote
frosty Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, DroneFisher said: Frogging on a 6.3:1 gear ratio? Interesting. Better than frogging with a spinning rod, which I've done. I also frog with a 6.8:1 on a medium heavy without issue. Quote
MasterBasser Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/20/2017 at 0:44 PM, SuperCorona said: Just ordered one of these after seeing the Frog video. That is the speed demon. 1 Quote
DroneFisher Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 1 minute ago, MasterBasser said: That is the speed demon. Then that makes sense! Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted November 22, 2017 Posted November 22, 2017 I have a bunch of Curado and Chronarch 101's. Decided to try an Assassin. I dont care for it. Very hard for me to set up with all the adjustments. Maybe it;s me but doesnt cast very far (1/2 oz cranks/jerkbaits). I think it would be very difficult for a beginner to set up.I'll stick with a used Shimano for same price. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted November 22, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Comfortably Numb said: I have a bunch of Curado and Chronarch 101's. Decided to try an Assassin. I dont care for it. Very hard for me to set up with all the adjustments. Maybe it;s me but doesnt cast very far (1/2 oz cranks/jerkbaits). I think it would be very difficult for a beginner to set up.I'll stick with a used Shimano for same price. That's strange, my Assassin is the furthest casting reel I own, part of why I use it for traps is it's ability to launch a bait. It was a little finicky getting it dialed in just right, but now that it is I never mess with the settings. I can't fault you for buying all the Curados and Chronarchs you can get for less than $60 though. Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted November 22, 2017 Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks, I will fiddle with it some more. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 22, 2017 Super User Posted November 22, 2017 Definitely fiddle a bit. I use heavy brakes on mine, very little spool tension. While mine isn't my farthest caster, it's one of the easiest going reels - very forgiving. Quote
Dirtyeggroll Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 Anyone experience that this reel is reel noisy when the centrifugal brake is turned higher than “0”? Mine makes a loud and high pitch sound when that brake is on at all. I’m trying to figure out if that’s normal or if I got a dud. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 7, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 5:49 PM, Dirtyeggroll said: Anyone experience that this reel is reel noisy when the centrifugal brake is turned higher than “0”? Mine makes a loud and high pitch sound when that brake is on at all. I’m trying to figure out if that’s normal or if I got a dud. Mine isn't quiet by any means, but it's not a high pitched sound either. Functions very well, so I can deal with the little noise. Quote
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