KastKing Centron Lite Baitcasting Fishing Reel – Lightweight, Glass Fiber Infused Nylon Frame – 7.6 OZ – 5 + 1 Anti-Reverse Ball Bearings, 7.1:1 High-Speed Gear Ratio Fishing Reel with Compact Design

I’ve been fishing with baitcasting ("open face") reels for years, and decided to take a chance on a new brand that I'm becoming familiar with, KastKing. This reel completely exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, value, and overall build quality!Right out of the box, the Centron Lite feels solid but impressively lightweight. The sleek black finish gives it a sharp, high-end look. The ergonomics are spot-on – it sits comfortably in the palm and feels well-balanced on my medium-heavy rod.The casting distance is FANTASTIC, and once I dialed in the user-friendly magnetic brake system, backlash was almost non-existent. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you're relatively new to baitcasters). The 7.1:1 gear ratio makes quick work of burning spinnerbaits or retrieving crankbaits efficiently. I’ve hauled in both small & largemouth bass of various sizes, and the drag system handled it with no issues – smooth and consistent pressure all the way through.This reel is incredibly smooth for the price point. The 7+1 ball bearings definitely make a difference, especially when retrieving. I haven’t noticed any grinding or stiffness even after several full days on the water.After a few weeks of heavy use, it’s held up remarkably well. No corrosion, and a quick rinse, wipe, and light oiling had it working like new. KastKing’s build quality here really shows – especially at this price point.I’d recommend this reel to both beginners looking for an easy-to-learn baitcaster and seasoned anglers who want a solid, reliable backup or budget-friendly primary reel. It’s perfect for anything freshwater, and I don't see why it wouldn't even handle some in-shore saltwater fishing with proper maintenance and know-how.For under $50, you’re getting a reel that feels and performs like something twice the price. KastKing knocked it out of the park with the Centron Lite. It’s now a staple in my tackle setup, and I’ll definitely be looking at more gear from them in the future. I've been working their products into my arsenal over the past year, but always stayed away from their rods & reels, simply because of loyalty to my "go to" brands. I can officially say that KastKing has made its way into my "go to" brands for every product I've used, and this Centron reel just might be the best reel setup I've used in a number of years!LIFETIME CUSTOMER!

Love the reel, casts smooth, durable, lightweight and a great price!

Amazing value. I’ve been fishing for 45 years and this reel cast reel nice the clutch is smooth for consistency in casting without backlashes. The side dial really works well. Pros are Cost, value, casting, looks The Cons are small size, spool is small.Overall I would recommend at the price point!

Really good reel and would prefer u to buy I have caught countless of fish (5 pounds) and the drag was set to the max and it didn't budge and casting was really good but you also have to adjust it after every lure and it functions really well and the durability is amazing I think I dropped it like 10 times and it's fairly small but I'm still wondering how they got the drag to be so good

Great budget reel. My son loved his so much, we bought another for a spare. This is a very easy reel to use.

Everything I ever expected from a top tier Bait caster. 10 out of 10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 💯 Lightweight, smooth cast and quality grade. Stylish design, quiet and no issues with backlash. Vibrant color and compact. Easy to use for beginners and professionals.

Ive never have had a top dollar bait caster but for the money, this KastKing casts about as good as you can ask for. As with any bait caster, it all comes down to having a proper brake adjustment. This one checks the boxes. Looks good and casts even better with a smooth retrieve.

Nice small BFS reel. Very good price. I have several KastKing reels. Good quality, reasonably priced.