KastKing Verus Baitcasting Fishing Reel, New Assassin Version, Only 5.4 oz. Carbon Fiber Frame & Side Covers, Carbon Fiber Drag System & 11+1 Double Shielded Ball Bearings, 8.1:1 Gear Ratio
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Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
Features
- FULL CARBON BODY - The carbon fiber frame and side covers on the Verus Assassin baitcaster cuts the weight of the fishing reels down to only 5.4 ounces. Superior strength, low profile, and ultra lightweight - a winning combination!
- SMOOTH, FAST, AFFORDABLE - The Verus Assassin baitcasting fishing reels performance far exceeds expectations at its affordable price. With 11+1 double-shielded ball bearings, smooth is an understatement. Plus, with an 8.1:1 gear ratio, anglers are able to retrieve lures at high speeds with minimal effort while also affording them the ability to catch up to hooked fish swimming at the boat.
- ADVANCED GEARS AND DRAG - Precision cut gear structure featuring aircraft-grade hard anodized aluminum provides extreme durability and strength. The carbon fiber drag system on this baitcasting reel gives anglers up to 17.8 lbs of drag power.
- MULTI-LEVEL MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM - The new, carbon fiber body Verus Assassin casting reel uses a reliable magnetic braking system that has 5 individual magnets for 9 levels of spool braking to eliminate frustrating overruns, so you spend more time fishing. The brakes are easily adjusted from the outside of the reel so you won't need to remove the side cover to adjust the spool braking. Quickly adjust spool braking for wind conditions and baits of all sizes to improve your casting efficiency.
- PREMIUM FEATURES - Anglers will appreciate the aluminum handle with EVA+ knobs featuring KastKing laser engravings. The double tapered outlet hole reduces the angle of line when exiting the baitcasting reel, reducing friction and the probability of backlashes while improving overall casting distance. The super compact palm perfect design makes fishing with this reel comfortable all day long.
Brand: KastKing
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Color: Right Handed-8.11
Material: Carbon
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 0.34 Pounds
Special Feature: Lightweight
Handle Material: Aluminum
Bearing Material: Stainless Steel
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 5.71 x 5.51 x 3.5 inches
Package Weight: 0.32 Kilograms
Item Weight: 0.34 Pounds
Brand Name: KastKing
Color: Right Handed-8.11
Material: Carbon
Suggested Users: Unisex
Manufacturer: KastKing
Part Number: KK-SP II -2
Style: Right Handed-8.11
Sport Type: Fishing
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Handle Material: Aluminum
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Date First Available: July 25, 2021
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Style: Left Handed-8.1:1
I spooled with 30lb braid. Long casting, smooth real. Easy to set up and tweak. Very pleased so far.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023 by Brad Cecil
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
Reel works great all I have to say.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023 by Maryann Evans
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
I haven't had the time to try-out this device yet, but if function follows form, I expect great things out of this reel. This is a thing of beauty, a real work of art. I am VERY impressed.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023 by George H. Cox, CRNA, DNP, MHS
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
Great budget reel
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023 by Chuck Mullen
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
The KastKing Versus Assassin is a good value for a cheap reel. For the price, it's very light, very smooth, and has a nice drag. I spooled it with 17lb mono and it casts well. I caught a 20” Striped Bass on my first trip with the reel. I was casting a 2.5oz metal jig, which is about as heavy a lure as I’d feel comfortable pitching with this reel. It also casts smaller 1/2oz jigs well too. There are several versions of KastKing reels that all use some variation of the Versus or Assassin name. This is one of the cheaper versions and it does NOT have a centrifugal brake, only a magnetic one. That being said, it still casts well but is less adjustable than a high end reel with both a magnetic and centrifugal brake. This may limit your ability to cast super light or super heavy lures, but anything in the 1/2oz to 3oz range should be fine. This reel is super light weight but still feels sturdy. The drag is plenty strong and smooth. The retrieve and level wind are both nice and smooth too. This reel is a great value and performs as well as many more expensive reels. Just be aware that it only has magnetic brakes, and no centrifugal brake, so it slightly limits fine tuning. UPDATE: I have taken this reel on dozens of trips and have caught over 100 striped bass on it. Some of the metal parts are starting to get corroded, but the reel still works fine. The handle and side plate are starting to feel a bit loose, but still work fine. The reel's basic magnetic brake system does not do well casting baits lighter than 3/8oz or when casting into a heavy wind. But, this reel is a fraction of the price of a higher end Daiwa or Shimano reel with better brakes, so you get what you pay for. My biggest criticism of this reel is that lack of aftermarket parts. I'd like to add a bait finesse spool (BFS) or some upgraded bearings to try to improve casting performance with lighter baits, and there just aren't and upgrade parts available for this reel. it's not just this reel though, lack of parts and upgrades is an issue with any reel that's not a major name brand (Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Abu, etc.). If you don't want to tune or upgrade this reel, it's not an issue, but for only $20 more you could buy an entry level Daiwa, Shimano, or Abu bait caster reel with nearly endless upgrade potential and way better parts availability. In summary, this is a nice reel for $60, but I would spend another $20 and get a something like a Daiwa Fuego or Shimano SLX, even if you end up with an open box or lightly used Daiwa or Shimano.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022 by Jason
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
Haven’t used it yet but I spooled it up with 17lb seagaur abrazix and a 7’ medium heavy casting rod and it feels extremely light weight. Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try a kastking reel.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023 by Amazon Customer
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
This reel has a great price point. It catches bass with 40lb braid n heavy leader. Through the thickest pads n weeds even. However with the braided line , the casting range is a bit mediocre. When reeling in the lure , it seems gritty in the gearing. Could be the line I am using- not sure.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023 by Albert Klabunde
Style: Right Handed-8.1:1
The media could not be loaded. I have been using the Kastking Royale Legend and Legend GT for years. Lately I found this Kastking Verus weighs 5.4, and bought two of them right away. This reel, combined with the lightweight KastKing Perigee II rod, provides great physical relief, you will appreciate it when you get older. It works great, and I will buy more of them.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023 by rgz