Quote Originally Posted by JUNGLEJIMJIGS View Post
I wish I was more like you when it comes to returning rods and reels. Bought a couple JDM rods where I ordered the ajing when I wanted the softer action tip. My mistake so I kept them. Bought two reels that a lot of people rave about with great reviews but wasn't impressed with either of them. The Nasci gears bind up a bit when fish are hooked. It sits on a shelf now and I put on a 20+ year old Stradic 1000, problem solved. Reel is so smooth but heavier than newer versions. I think I got spoiled with my three Stellas, compared to them everything seems inferior.
I have a box full of reels the return window ran out before I could make up my mind about them .
Several of those are Shimano Nasci and Sahara reels . The newer models . They felt so smooth turning the handle until you get a load on them . I thought they were going to be my go to reel.
They have a newer model Nasci but I refuse to bite .
After returning the KastKing reels I ordered a couple Piscifun Carbon X reels to replace them. I already have a couple and they haven’t given me any trouble .
The only thing the KastKing had going for it was the spool design. For some reason I was able to get 5-10’ more casting distance with those reels . I did notice they lay the line more toward the bottom of the spool than the top .
I might be able to duplicate that on a Daiwa reel with a thin washer under the spool . Or just accept the distance I’m getting with other reels and move on .
Fishing creeks lately I don’t need to cast as far anyways.