KastKing KRLCSTSP2-72RKG-1 Spinning Reel
- Spinning Reel
- 1
- A:Right-Stryker Green-7.2:1
- 6 ounces
Likely a baitcasting reel despite its spinning reel title, worth buying only after confirming it matches the handle side and casting style you use.
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How it ranks among the 92 spinning reels we track
4.5★ across 385 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
385 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 92 spinning reels we track - how the scorecard works · full spinning reels data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This KastKing reel is built with an aluminum, carbon fiber, and stainless steel frame, weighing 6 ounces, and the attribute data lists it as a baitcasting reel with a 7.2:1 gear ratio in a right-hand, Stryker green colorway. It includes an anti-reverse feature for solid hooksets.
The listing title calls this a spinning reel, but the technique field and the CST in the model number both point to a baitcasting reel, which is a meaningfully different tool for a meaningfully different casting style. Confirm the handle side and gear ratio in the model name match what you need before ordering, since baitcasting reels are handed and this one is listed as right-hand retrieve.
- 7.2:1 gear ratio
- Aluminum, carbon fiber, and stainless steel construction
- 6 ounce weight
- Anti-reverse handle
Who it's for
Fits anglers experienced with baitcasting gear who want a fast 7.2:1 retrieve for techniques like topwater or fast-moving lures. Not a fit for anglers looking for an open-face spinning reel, since the spec data describes baitcast operation rather than spinning.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast 7.2:1 gear ratio for quick line retrieve
- Lightweight at 6 ounces for a baitcasting reel
- Anti-reverse handle for solid hooksets
- Listing title says spinning reel but the spec data describes baitcast technique, which could cause confusion when ordering
- Right-hand retrieve only, based on the listed color and handedness code
Performance notes
The 7.2:1 gear ratio retrieves line quickly per handle turn, which suits techniques like topwater walking baits, spinnerbaits, or other lures fished at a faster pace. A mixed aluminum, carbon fiber, and stainless steel build keeps the reel light at 6 ounces while aiming to hold up to repeated casting. The anti-reverse handle locks the crank during the hookset so pressure transfers directly to the fish.
Specifications
| Brand | KastKing |
|---|---|
| Model | KRLCSTSP2-72RKG-1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, Stainless Steel |
| Color | A:Right-Stryker Green-7.2:1 |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Baitcasting |
| Special | Anti-Reverse |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in spinning reels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing KRLCSTSP2-72RKG-1 Spinning ReelThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 385 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Penn PURV6000 Spinning ReelPenn | 4.6 / 5 | 7,873 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Piscifun Piscifun-RL114-R Spinning ReelPiscifun | 4.5 / 5 | 6,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Okuma C-20 Spinning ReelOkuma | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Zebco 202MBK Spinning ReelZebco | 4.5 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the KastKing KRLCSTSP2-72RKG-1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this a spinning or baitcasting reel?
The listing is titled a spinning reel, but the attribute data lists baitcasting as the technique, so confirm compatibility with your rod before buying.
What gear ratio does it have?
7.2:1.
Is this reel right-hand or left-hand retrieve?
The color and model code point to a right-hand configuration.