KastKing Zephyr Spinning Reels – 7+1/6+1 BB – Carbon Fiber Drag – Stainless Steel Shaft – Aluminum & CNC Spool – Black/Green/Orange – Sizes 500/1000 SFS – ICE Fishing Ready Reels!
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EXCELLENT REEL FOR FINESSE FISHING – The KastKing Zephyr 1000 SFS (Spin Finesse System) spinning reel is a tremendous option for those who prefer to downsize their bait presentations for finicky fish in highly pressured and/or clear waters. This reel has all the features finesse anglers are looking for in an innovative, yet affordable package.
SMALL BUT MIGHTY – The KastKing Zephyr 1000 features an oversized 7075-T6 aluminum alloy mainshaft that is exceptionally strong and incredibly lightweight. And the manganese brass pinion gear and a satin smooth triple-disc carbon fiber drag system with up to 10 lbs of drag power lets you fish the lightest fishing lines without the worry of breakoffs.
SUPER SMOOTH PERFORMANCE – Enjoy the smooth operation of the Zephyr thanks to 7+1 double shielded ball bearings. In addition to being smooth, this new BFS reel gives you a 5.2:1 gear ratio for a good balance of torque and speed with a line retrieve rate of 24.3 IPT.
STRENGTH WHERE YOU NEED IT – Braid ready CNC aluminum hard-anodized two tone spool prevents braid line from slipping under pressure, there’s no need for monofilament backing, 6061-T6 Aluminum (as used in many automotive parts), handle with EVA paddle grip, brass pinion gear, alloy drive gear with stainless steel insert, stainless steel hardware.
ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT – Superior carbon fiber constructed body, body cover and rotor let Zephyr 1000 spinning reels weigh in at only 5.3 oz. Oversized 7075-T6 aluminum alloy main shafts are light yet extremely strong. 7075-T6 alloy is as hard as many steels, but in a lighter-weight aluminum. Its strength-to-weight ratio is why it is widely used for aircraft construction. A KastKing Zephyr spinning reel is lightweight and durable!
13 reviews for KastKing Zephyr Spinning Reels – 7+1/6+1 BB – Carbon Fiber Drag – Stainless Steel Shaft – Aluminum & CNC Spool – Black/Green/Orange – Sizes 500/1000 SFS – ICE Fishing Ready Reels!
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Erick R. –
Another Solid KastKing Pickup — Looking Forward to Pairing with Zephyr Rod
This is another reel I picked up to match with a KastKing Zephyr rod I have coming in, and based on my experience so far with KastKing gear, my expectations are pretty high.I’ve already added a few of their rods and reels to my setup, and everything has been solid, reliable, and enjoyable to use, so I figured this would be a good addition to keep things consistent.Right out of the box, this reel feels lightweight but well built. The design is clean, and it has a smooth feel when handling it.The carbon fiber drag system and overall build give the impression that it should perform well once it’s out on the water, especially for lighter setups like bass, trout, or even ice fishing.I haven’t paired it with the rod yet (should be here soon), but based on everything I’ve used from KastKing so far, I’m expecting this to be another strong performer.ProsLightweight and comfortable designSmooth feel right out of the boxCarbon fiber drag systemGreat for lightweight setupsConsistent quality with other KastKing gearConsNot yet tested on the waterPerformance will depend on full setup pairingOverall, this looks like another great addition to my growing KastKing setup. If it performs like the rest of their gear I’ve used, it should be a solid reel for both casual and regular fishing.
Brian –
Great reel! Does not disappoint!
This is an amazing reel. I noticed the price and decided to give it a try. I went for the 3000 version.I loaded it with 15lb braid on a 6ft6in rod and took it out kayak fishing. After only a few casts I switched it for my go to rig, which is a Pflueger President on the same 6ft6in rod. The Pflueger casts a mile with 15lb braid, the KastKing was just so-so and just didn’t cast as far as the Pflueger did using the same lure.I really wanted to like this reel so I decided to give it another go, but with 10lb braid to a 10lb flourocarbon leader on the same rod. What a huge difference- this thing casts soooooooo far, is super smooth, and is so quiet.It has become my main rig and has been fantastic. Even casting into the wind with a small rooster tail, this thing just flew, and with a slightly larger lure it went even further.The Pros:Wow, this reel looks really good and is super light.casts a mile, seems to love the 10lb braid.It is just so smooth.The cons:Although it didn’t cast as far with the 15lb braid as my Pflueger did, it really wasn’t that bad so I am going to say that I don’t see any cons to this reel.The price: This was in a perfect price point and certainly didn’t break the bank. I got it with a 20% off deal and you just can’t beat that at all.Overall: This was such a good reel I decided to buy another one (the Spartacus II- you can read my review on that one as well) and I think I have become a KastKing fan so far. Now if the darn fish would just bite…
RaiderSwish –
Hard to beat… Handles like a baitcaster, no lag, momentum in the handle.
2nd reel! And I’ll be buying a third. This handles like a baitcaster in the handle. It does not have lag or momentum in the handle like other spinning reels. It stop exactly where you want, everytime like a baitcaster. It makes using a spinning reel for many bass lures completely doable. I’m really not sure why some people hate on kastking so much….but this is a very very nice real for the price range. With anti reverse” which is useless” cough, braid ready, smooth reeling L&R hand,bfs capable because its ultra light weight… It’s a tremendous reel. I have the 500 on a spin BFS trout rod setup and another 2000 on a bass setup. Love these reels
delump –
Nice, but smaller than expected
Certainly a nice reel. Smooth, drag works well, just a good all around. The only reason it isn’t 5 star is the size. I typically get the 2000 series reels for walleye and bass fishing (pan fish of course), but this reel is smaller than the others I have. Not sure if that’s a good or a bad thing, but it is noteworthy. Time will tell if it holds up to many hours of fishing.
Heather –
Great reel
Son loves it! Very smooth reeling
Steve –
Absolutely get your money’s worth!
This has to be one of my favorite, most dependable reels! I have 5 kastking reels and this one is my go to, super lightweight and super smooth!
Austin Moss –
Well built reels!!
Built very nicely, clean design, quality looks great and feels great feels very smooth it’s a bit heavy but that just means it’s built tough. The got the 3000 size and it’s the same size as a daiwa regal 2500. Definitely worth the money and worth the try.
Kirby –
Quality control can be hit or miss .
Quality seems to be hit or miss .I own four of these newer models and two of the original SFS Zephyr 1000 reels .I ordered another , got overnight delivery, but I’m afraid I got a reel that had been returned at least once before .The reel wasn’t in the box the way they come from the factory. When I attached the handle and turned the handle , I knew immediately I’d gotten a bad reel . The reel would hardly turn .I’m sure if this reel would have been sent back to KastKing, instead of being put back on the shelf to resale , they would have replaced it and this wouldn’t have happened, at least twice .I hope this reel doesn’t get approved to be sold again. Disappointing to be expecting a new smooth reel and get one that doesn’t perform.
Bob –
Works great, very smooth, great casting!
ST_Al_KR –
Económico y funcional, para presas med-pequeñas, para mis hijos principiantes.
Jay –
If you’re looking for a great looking and ridiculously smooth (And I mean that) reel that is durable reel for your light setup, seriously just stop here and get it. The reel is so buttery smooth there’s no rattling, shaking, whirring noises, no wiggling handle like you’d expect at this price point. The manufacturing tolerances are as close to perfect that I’ve ever used. Buying a second one to have as a backup if this one ever breaks lol.
Ricky –
Amazing reel really happy with it and surprised on quality I’ve always been Shimano reels for decades now and Shimano is the king of reels but I’m glad to add this KastKing to my 20 sets. I had hard time deciding 2000 or 3000 model because there’s not enough videos or pictures of it so hope these pictures help with deciding on size. Glad I got the 3000 use it for cranking lures for Pike and Bass 7.1ft rod medium heavy:) luv the green set up
BingBing –
Very smooth and light weight easy to.use.