KastKing Spartacus II Plus Baitcasting Reel
- Spinning Reel
- Right-8.0:1
- 6 ounces
- Right-8.0:1
A 6 ounce baitcasting reel with an 8.0:1 gear ratio and a magnetic braking system for backlash control. Worth a look for reaction-bait fishing, provided a baitcaster suits your casting style.
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How it ranks among the 92 spinning reels we track
4.6★ across 129 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
129 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
800+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A baitcasting reel from KastKing's Spartacus II Plus line, built with a Nylitech frame plus aluminum, brass, and carbon fiber components. It weighs 6 ounces and comes in a right-hand retrieve with an 8.0:1 gear ratio.
Despite the category label on this listing, the title and specs both point to a baitcasting reel, not a spinning reel, and the DualBalance magnetic braking system is a baitcaster feature for controlling backlash on the cast. The 8.0:1 gear ratio sits on the faster end, suited to picking up line quickly on reaction baits. Carbon fiber and brass parts likely make up the drag system, with aluminum probably used in the frame or spool.
- 8.0:1 gear ratio
- DualBalance magnetic braking system
- 6 ounce weight
- Nylitech, aluminum, brass and carbon fiber build
Who it's for
Baitcasting anglers who fish reaction lures like spinnerbaits or topwater baits where a fast retrieve matters. Less suited to anyone specifically shopping for a spinning reel, since despite the category tag this is a baitcaster.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast 8.0:1 gear ratio for reaction baits
- Magnetic braking system to help control backlash
- Light at 6 ounces
- Carbon fiber drag components
- Listed as right-hand retrieve only in this spec sheet
- No stated line capacity or max drag weight
Performance notes
The DualBalance magnetic braking system is designed to reduce backlash during the cast, a common baitcasting reel feature. At 8.0:1, the gear ratio pulls line in fast, which suits moving baits like spinnerbaits and buzzbaits more than slow, methodical presentations.
Specifications
| Brand | KastKing |
|---|---|
| Material | Nylitech, Aluminum, Brass, Carbon Fiber |
| Color | Right-8.0:1 |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Size | Right-8.0:1 |
| Technique | Baitcasting |
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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 Spartacus II Plus Baitcasting ReelThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 129 | 4.1 / 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 spinning reels
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the KastKing Spartacus II Plus a spinning reel or baitcaster?
It's a baitcasting reel. The category label on this listing says spinning reels, but the title and specs both describe a baitcaster.
What gear ratio does the Spartacus II Plus have?
8.0:1 in the right-hand retrieve version listed here.
What is the DualBalance system?
A magnetic braking system built into the reel to help manage backlash during casts.