KastKing Kestrel Spinning and Ice Fishing Reel 1000 SFS Carbon Body, Lightweight and Weighs 4.6 Oz, Full Carbon Fiber Frame, 10+1 Stainless-Steel Double Shielded Ball Bearings, 6.2:1 Gear Ratio
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Features
- IDEAL SPINNING REEL FOR FINESSE FISHINGThe Kestrel SFS (Spin Finesse System) spinning reel is amazingly light, weighing in at only 4.6 ounces. The full carbon fiber frame along with maximum use of 7075 & 6061 aluminum components keep the reels weight to the absolute minimum.
- STRENGTH WITHOUT THE WEIGHT The carbon fiber drag washers deliver 10 lbs of smooth stopping power and the reel is built with a 7075 aluminum main shaft & 2014 aluminum drive gear, solid brass pinion gear, and a shallow cut CNC 6061 aluminum braid-ready spool.
- INNOVATIVE SPOOL & REEL ROTOR The patented spool design limits line friction and improves casting distance and line control. Plus the aerodynamic reel rotor lowers resistance and provides better overall performance.
- PREMIUM COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT Although this is a finesse reel, the Kestrel Carbon Body SFS reel comes with plenty of power. With double sliding stabilizer rods (D.S.S.R.), an aluminum main gear and brass pinion gear as well as a direct drive aluminum handle, this reel provides anglers with a surprisingly stout tool to target finicky fish in clear and/or highly pressured waters.
- SMALL, LIGHT, YET QUICK & STRONGThe premium carbon fiber drag washers in the Kestrel deliver smooth stopping power. The Kestrel also gives you a 6.2:1 gear ratio for a tremendous balance of torque and speed with a line retrieve of 28.4 inches per turn (IPT) of the handle. This reel balances well on any finesse fishing rod and is a great choice for targeting bass, trout, crappies and other panfish.
Brand: KastKing
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Color: multicolor
Material: Nylon, Stainless Steel, Carbon
Fishing Technique: Spinning
Item Weight: 4.6 Ounces
Gearbox Ratio: 6.2
Special Feature: Anti Reverse
Handle Material: Aluminum
Fishing Line Type: braid-ready
Brand: KastKing
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Color: multicolor
Material: Nylon, Stainless Steel, Carbon
Fishing Technique: Spinning
Item Weight: 4.6 Ounces
Gearbox Ratio: 6.2
Special Feature: Anti Reverse
Handle Material: Aluminum
Fishing Line Type: braid-ready
Bearing Material: Stainless Steel
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag: 10 Pounds
Manufacturer: KastKing
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 5.67 x 5 x 3.5 inches
Package Weight: 0.31 Kilograms
Brand Name: KastKing
Date First Available: February 10, 2023
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Top Amazon Reviews
First off let me just say that I really like the smaller profile of this reel. My target fish are bass and Crappie and this reel will fit right into the crappie, light tackle arsenal that I currently have. It's light weight which means it's not cumbersome and won't agitate my wrist while fighting smaller pan fish of the occasional bigger fish. I also like the orange and chrome finish, which is the signature KastKing look. Reeling action is very smooth and quiet on the 1000. I haven't pair it with a rod yet, so I will be adding an update in the future with my overall all view on how it fishes. For this price point this was definitely worth the investment.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023 by Terrence Downing Terrence Downing
I am really impressed... this is everything you could hope for in an ultralight spinning reel: extremely light, solid and precise, smooth carbon drag, and full ball bearing support of everything that moves. These are things that are preferable, but KastKing also added some innovative features like the second stabilizing rod to keep the gear train in alignment under load and the grooved spool lip to reduce line friction on casting. Ball bearing count can be meaningless if cheap bearings are used, but the bearings in the Kestrel are stainless steel and fully shielded. It is buttery smooth and should stay that way. This reel feels way more "solid" than my other UL spinning reels, despite being so light. It also has a reasonable line capacity instead of holding three times more line than necessary like a lot of other spinning reels. I prefer to use old-school monofilament line on ultra-light spinning reels and this reel makes it economical and convenient to replace that line often. Switching to braid increases the capacity and the spool is braid-ready, having a rubber insert so the line grips the spool. I bought my first KastKing baitcasting reel several years ago and found it was an incredible value. I've added a few more since and have noticed increases in quality, materials and design. My impression after getting this new Kestrel is that KastKing is no longer a budget alternative, but a direct competitor to the big names. I have the reel mounted on a 6' ultra-light rod that weighs 2.6 ounces and it makes for "magic wand" kind of handling. I'm loving it so far!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023 by desmobob
The first thing I noticed on unpacking was how good it looks and the excellent construction. For example all the reels I own are assembled with screws. This reel has allen screws (or bolts) which are much better than screws as they don't strip out. They really paid attention to detail on this one. The color scheme is really nice with the orange and black. I paired it with a 5'6" ultra light rod and 4 lb line. It is smooth! There is no play anywhere. The bail flips with a positive click. The drag has a sweet clicking sound. It's 1/2 the price of the big name similar reels. I highly recommend it!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023 by Jerry Jungstein
Looks GREAT, can't wait to try it out. Smooth and powerful is the feel I get from it. I will edit my review after I try it out.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023 by Jim Rice Sr.
I’m a staunch Kastking fan, and I use their products almost exclusively. Recently, I had been looking for a size 500 or 1000 reel to pair with a 5’6" St. Croix Premier Rod I had received for Christmas. They didn’t get the memo that I’m a Kastking guy. On June 10th, I ordered my Kastking Kestrel 1000 SFS, and it arrived on June 13th. Needless to say, I’m impressed. This reel is smooth, really smooth, and light. I spooled it with 6 lb. test Kastking Black Mamba monofilament, and casting is great, even with 1/16 ounce Trout spinners. The drag is smooth, and for trout, panfish, crappie, and perch, the 10 pound max drag is fine. The Kestrel 1000 SFS, along with Kastking’s Kapstan Elite Saltwater reels, indicate that Kastking is ready to compete with the big boys like Shimano and Daiwa. The performance in the field has been outstanding. If you need a lightweight reel to pair with a UL or L, fast action, 6’ or less spinning rod for trout, panfish, crappie, and perch, this is your reel.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023 by Kirk Palmer
My first KK Kestrel SFS reel works great , it’s a super lightweight , smooth reel . I liked it so much I ordered a second one . Not so lucky . The second one has a bump in the handle while you wind the reel at the top and bottom of spool cycle . Very annoying when swimming a light jig or lure . Edit : I changed my rating to five stars after KastKing reached out to me and showed me what great customer service they have . They were concerned that I had gotten lemon and made it right . It just shows how far this company has come , not just competing with the long time leaders of the fishing industry, but going that extra step in insuring their customers are taken care of . My new Kestrel SFS will go great with my new KastKing Kestrel Feather Light rod .
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023 by Kirby
I got my new reel and it immediately impressed me with its quality. The feel of the spinning smoothness was impressive. The 10+1 bearings couldn’t be missed. The spool with its center friction grooves are an added touch to keep the line from sliding even when the fish almost spools you. The decorative punched out pattern not only looks cool but functions to reduce weight, the kind of detail indicating quality thinking. I can’t wait to fish it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023 by Jae Lee
Overall, I love the reel, paired with a Kastking Perigee 6UL rod, the operation and balance while fighting big pan fish is fantastic. I had an issue at first using 6 lb bass pro xl mono (a little heavy for this combo), the line would get a loop at the base of the spool, and the spool shape made it worse by dragging the line up under the spool and can cause wrapping around the spindle shaft and drag assembly if not noticed immediately, requiring removal of the spool and untangling before reeling in. I have since switched to 6# Nanofil and have had no issues. The combo casts much more smoothly now. Overall, my favorite ultralight setup.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023 by fishin4dummies