KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reel
- Spinning Reel
- 1
- Orange
- 3000
A 3000-size spinning reel with a clearly stated 17.6-pound max drag and 5.2:1 ratio, reasonable for general-purpose spinning setups.
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How it ranks among the 92 spinning reels we track
4.4★ across 121 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
121 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ 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: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 3000-size spinning reel from KastKing's Lethal Blaze line, rated for 17.6 pounds of max drag with a 5.2:1 gear ratio, built from a mix of nylon, aluminum, zinc alloy and brass parts.
Mixing metal alloys with nylon components is a common way reel makers cut weight in specific parts while keeping load-bearing gears in metal, and the 5.2:1 ratio places this as a standard-speed retrieve rather than a fast or slow-specialty reel.
- 3000 reel size
- 17.6 lb max drag
- 5.2:1 gear ratio
- Nylon, aluminum, zinc alloy and brass construction
Who it's for
Suits anglers wanting a mid-range 3000 spinning reel with a documented drag rating for general spinning applications. Not the pick for anglers who specifically want an all-metal build or a faster retrieve ratio.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Stated 17.6-pound max drag
- Standard 5.2:1 retrieve ratio
- Mixed metal and nylon construction
- Ball bearing count not listed
- Orange color may not suit anglers wanting neutral tones
Performance notes
The 5.2:1 gear ratio means a moderate line-per-crank retrieve suited to general lure work rather than fast-moving topwater techniques, while the stated 17.6-pound max drag gives a fixed ceiling for fighting fish before the drag system slips.
Specifications
| Brand | KastKing |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Nylon, Aluminum, Zinc Alloy, Brass |
| Color | Orange |
| Size | 3000 |
| Technique | Spinning |
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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 Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing ReelThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 121 | 3.9 / 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".
What is the max drag on the KastKing Lethal Blaze reel?
17.6 pounds.
What gear ratio does it have?
5.2:1.
What size is this reel?
3000.