KastKingSpartacus II Baitcasting Reel, 6oz Ultralight Baitcaster Reel, Super Smooth with 17.6 LB Carbon Fiber Drag, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, 39mm Palm Perfect Lower Profile Design,Stryker Green,Left Handed

Nice and smooth and it looks strong. However, I ordered left orientation but I received right and I am hesitant to return because it will take time and I really like this reel.

Good product for the money works well

Hasta ahorita muy práctico y ligero, bonito modelo con sus perillas de neopreno.Excelente reel!

EDIT: Ok so I have been using the reel A LOT and randomly during a cast it squealed. Now it squeals every cast like the spool bearing is bad or something. It's weird because it still casts perfectly smooth.. I just took it apart and oiled everything, we will see it fixes the issue. I have been wanting to get a left handed retrieve bait caster for a while now just to try it out verses my right handed one. Didn't want to spend 100$+ on one and finally gave in to this one for 49$. Caught the bass in the picture today with it, not a monster bass but it wasn't tiny either. Great working reel!I'm actually surprised how nice it looks and material feels. The one I have is like a matte textured feel to it.The reel is very light weight and compact. Fits my hand perfectly. (Medium gloves for reference)I used it today for about 30minutes and it took me about 4 casts to get the brakes tuned in. I am by far not a pro caster but I know how set the brakes.It casts and reels very smoothly. Actually reels pretty fast too, I had to make myself slow down my reeling.When I first held the reel the cast button acted broken when I reeled. Then I realized it was because from factory the spool tention was completely loosened and it wasn't catching. I just tightened the spool up and it works perfectly.(To anyone who isn't sure how to do so), first loosen the spool tension to where the spool slightly shifts back and forth and then tighten it just enough to stop the shifting, then on the 1-10 magnet brakes set it at 10 make a cast and after each cast lower the magnetic brake until you start to get a backlash, once you start to get a backlash you know to set the magnetic brake slightly higher. Plus of course using your thumb to stop the spool.I would easily recommend this reel to anyone. It's cheap enough a beginner can learn on it, someone needing a new reel, or even someone wanting an extra setup.

I had a lot of avid fisherman friends caution against buying a cheap bait caster. I’ve owned three cast kings and have them on multiple different set ups. Some of my cast kings are finally starting to fail after excessive salt water exposure and abuse. I’ve had them for at least 3 years and treated them pretty harsh. I would recommend these reels to anyone.

Took it apart when i got it and its a well made reel even if it was costing twice what i paid. Drag is nice and smooth as you would expect carbon to be. Minor lack of sprayed on top coat on inner part of reel but then who cares. Outside is fine. I built an acid wrapped 7ft rod for this to dog big sheepshead out from between pilings and rocks. Locked the drag down and got the job done. I own way too many rods and reels, from Finnor daiwa penn and Shimano. This a good and the price makes it a no brainer.