One issue that I have encountered with some cheap reels is that the drag is jerky. It pulses as the line goes out. A definite no no for fishing. I have high end reels, but also can't resist an occasional AliExpress reel. A benefit of a cheap reel is that it can bang around in the car without hurt feelings if it gets damaged.
Good info! I use Quantum Bullet casting reels, and am very pleased with their performance. I will at some point buy a $250 reel just to see the difference for myself, but until then I'll trust in my quantum's. New sub! Keep up the good work.
Why is it that I have a Shakespeare SILSTAR 1 , which i consider a cheap reel that ive maintained for years and still gives me top notch performance i also use Penn levelmatics (910-940 sizes) with NO ISSUE they are smoooooth & reliable.
I own a kastking Megatron 200 and I've caught huge,48 inch muskies with it but I had the same issue as you did with the drag. I'm pretty sure I had the drag set but maybe not, but the last musky I caught I had to tighten my drag with it
These are expendable reels. I have used Kastkings with 20plus pound drags IN THE SALT for two and a half years already, fighting big fish including a 68 pound White Sea bass with no issues. When they go (one has a sticking release….you know what is failing right?), I’ll chuck it and get another one. My Daiwas require maintenance too. It’s a choice. The difference in performance is not worth paying four or five times as much.
Even the expensive ones have drag where you cannot find it. They just don't make them like spinning. I have seen the expensive Shitmanos lock up. They all really need to go back to the drawing board.
One issue that I have encountered with some cheap reels is that the drag is jerky. It pulses as the line goes out. A definite no no for fishing. I have high end reels, but also can't resist an occasional AliExpress reel. A benefit of a cheap reel is that it can bang around in the car without hurt feelings if it gets damaged.
Good info! I use Quantum Bullet casting reels, and am very pleased with their performance. I will at some point buy a $250 reel just to see the difference for myself, but until then I'll trust in my quantum's. New sub! Keep up the good work.
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Why is it that I have a Shakespeare SILSTAR 1 , which i consider a cheap reel that ive maintained for years and still gives me top notch performance i also use Penn levelmatics (910-940 sizes) with NO ISSUE they are smoooooth & reliable.
That’s awesome, thank you for the info , I may try them out!
I own a kastking Megatron 200 and I've caught huge,48 inch muskies with it but I had the same issue as you did with the drag. I'm pretty sure I had the drag set but maybe not, but the last musky I caught I had to tighten my drag with it
Thank you for the comment, this has been my biggest issue with these reels. This makes me feel better someone else had the same issue.
Sadly, there's no adequate substitute for quality. Buy once, cry once.
These are expendable reels. I have used Kastkings with 20plus pound drags IN THE SALT for two and a half years already, fighting big fish including a 68 pound White Sea bass with no issues. When they go (one has a sticking release….you know what is failing right?), I’ll chuck it and get another one.
My Daiwas require maintenance too. It’s a choice. The difference in performance is not worth paying four or five times as much.
Even the expensive ones have drag where you cannot find it. They just don't make them like spinning. I have seen the expensive Shitmanos lock up. They all really need to go back to the drawing board.
My Steez broke, my Zillion is broke, my Kitsler highend is broke....They suck no matter the price.
I'm not surprised. Some people don't know how to take care of thier reels!
@@floydmayes4924right?? Lol some people are just dumb maintain your equipment and you’ll be good