--- product_id: 258011802 title: "KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag" brand: "kastking" price: "€ 14.06" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Kast King" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/258011802-kastking-rover-round-baitcasting-reel-no-1-highest-rated-conventional store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 13.2 lbs Max Drag to conquer big game 5.3:1 Gear Ratio for precise control Reinforced Metal Body for ultimate durability KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag **Brand:** kastking **Price:** € 14.06 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎣 Reel in the legends before your crew does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag by kastking - **How much does it cost?** € 14.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/258011802-kastking-rover-round-baitcasting-reel-no-1-highest-rated-conventional) ## Best For - kastking enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kastking brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Reinforced metal body and carbon components deliver unmatched strength and corrosion resistance for every fishing adventure. - β€’ **Powerful Drag System:** Supreme star drag with 13.2 lbs max drag lets you dominate trophy fish without breaking a sweat. - β€’ **Precision Gear Ratio:** 5.3:1 gearbox ratio offers the perfect balance of speed and power for versatile baitcasting performance. - β€’ **Ergonomic & Anti-Slip:** Stainless steel handle with anti-slip design keeps you in control, even in the wettest conditions. - β€’ **Ultra-Smooth Operation:** MaxiDur double shielded stainless steel ball bearings ensure buttery smooth casts and retrieves. ## Overview The KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel is a top-rated conventional reel engineered for serious anglers targeting large freshwater and saltwater species. Featuring a reinforced metal body, premium MaxiDur stainless steel ball bearings, and a powerful 13.2 lbs max drag, it delivers smooth, durable, and precise performance. Its 5.3:1 gear ratio and anti-slip stainless steel handle make it the ultimate tool for trophy fishing. ## Description Description: KastKing Rover conventional round baitcaster reels offer all of the necessary tools for trophy hunters to go after the big ones. Whether after giant catfish, carp, walleye or trolling offshore fishing for large saltwater species, or wreck fishing for bottom feeders, KastKing Rover is the perfect weapon to conquer the beasts of the deep. Review: ... Rover 60R Reel Review The reel arrived in a nice box and a nice cloth bag for storage - KastKing Rover 60R Reel Review The reel arrived in a nice box and a nice cloth bag for storage. Inside the box was a schematic and parts list. This is very good as parts wear out and often need replacement. The schematic was small but readable. The reel was larger and heavier than I expected but very sturdy. Size wise it is larger than an Abu Garcia Ambassador 6500 but not as large or heavy as a 7000. The line spool is solid and a nice gold color. It is wider and of larger diameter than the Abu 6500. I was thinking it would hold more line but I was wrong. The spool release button is larger and over hangs more on the KastKing. Attempting to fill the spool all the way up to its max results in the line hitting the spool release button. Both reels hold about 240 to 250 yards of 15lb Berkley Big Game Monofilament Line. I noticed that the level wind assembly was all metal and appeared durable. This compares to both the Abu 6500 C4 approx. $135 and The Abu 7000 approx. $149. Both run smoothly and track well although the Abu Garcia Reels lay the line a little more evenly across the spool. Comparing the level wind to a Abu Garcia 6500-S approx. $60 the Abu also lays down the line smoother but it has a nylon drive tooth that will not wear as well as the $52 KastKing 60. Then I decided to get down to business and get inside the reels. The good news is most of the drive gears and bearings are metal and strong on the KastKing Rover 60 and the Abu 6500 C4. I noticed the spindle size on the C4 to a little thicker but it appeared only a mm or so. I did not take the time to micrometer them. Comparing it to the Abu 6500-S there was more metal and the construction was much better. Comparing the KastKing Rover 60 to the Abu 7000 is like comparing a Ford F150 to an F350 Super Duty. There is no real comparison. It will not stand up to a 150lb bull shark on the other end like the 7000 could (at max). However I would have no reservations taking on a 25lb redfish with this reel. A spin test of just the spool on the spindle outside the reel body revealed that all three reels: KastKing Rover 60, Abu Garcia 6500 C4 and the Abu 6500-S could be made to spin 40 to 60 sec and appeared equivalent in speed. I ran this test to see how pimp able they were to modifications like installing ceramic bearings, removing the level wind assembly, and adding a magnetic brake cast control. The three reels mentioned above are all equivalent here. (The Abu 7000 spins longer because the spool is significantly heavier) Still inside the reels all of the Abu Garcia Reels come with six set able centrifugal brakes as well as one or two spool tensions knobs. The KastKing has only two and they are on whether you like it or not. The Abu 6500 reels come with 4 of the brakes set to the on position at the factory. I changed this to two for my cast test later in the review. Getting back to cast control the KastKing has two spool tension knobs like the Abu 7000. This is an advantage as the star drag gets in the way of your fingers on the Abu Garcia with only one on the right side. The clicker assemblies on all three reels were similar with neither really out shining the other. All were adequate to leave the spool in free spool and let the sound alert you on a quiet night bait fishing. None was loud enough to do this on the beach with the waves coming in. I put the reels back together and filled them with 15lb Big Game Monofilament Line. I mounted them on a Diawa Acculite 9ft Salmon/Steelhead Medium Action Rod. Attaching a fish scale to a loop tied in the line I tightened the drag all the way down and did three pull tests of one foot. The Abu 6500 claim 15lbs of drag but he C4 only delivered 14.6. The 6500-S claimed 15 but only delivered 11.3. The KastKing Rover Claimed 13.5 and delivered 13.8. The Abu 7000 claims 20 but delivered 27.7. The Abu 6500 reels and the KastKing were then set to 5lbs and pulled through a 20ft walk away. The KastKing and the Abu 6500 C4 had less than 0.5lb variance during the walk. The Abu 6500-S failed this test on the third walk.(The line broke) All three were pull tested three times over 20ft. Now we get down to the casting part: Three cast were made with the Abu 6500 C4, the Abu 6500-S and the KastKing Rover 60 using a 1oz pyramid sinker with a one foot drop down from the rod tip. This was repeated with a 7ft drop down and a Brighton Surf Cast and finally with a full blown Tournament Type of Pendulum Cast. All three reels were within the margin of individual variance for a single reel. The one foot drop casts went 70 to 75 yards. The Brighton Casts went 85 to 95 yards The Pendulum Casts went 95 to 125 yards. You will note that as I went to the more difficult surf and tournament casts the variance widened. This is due to my own operator error as I am not a tournament caster and the angle of release is not as consistent between each individual cast with these tournament techniques. The Abu 6500 C4 was quieter on the cast and the KastKing Rover made more spool noise but both beat the Abu 6500-S here. My final conclusion is that the KastKing Rover 60 at $52 compares very favorable to the Abu 6500 C4 at $135 and is a real bargain. Don’t waist your money on the Abu 6500-S at $60 it’s a turkey. I plan on using his reel of spotted sea trout, redfish, flounder, and other near shore species. I am happy with it. Review: HIgh specification and versatile reel at a very reasonable price - I had to get another boat reel as my (cheap) original had come to the end of its natural life. Looking through the choices offered I was impressed by the specification on this reel. It is amazingly cheap for what you get, time will tell about its longevity. It does feel good and the retrieve is smooth. The thumb release falls quite naturally to hand and I expect that if used as a baitcaster it would perform well. As I said though I will use this mainly as a boat reel and for trolling. It is maybe overspecced for this purpose but it's nice to have a versatile reel in the bag. It does have a quality look without being over blinged and flashy. I am looking forward to using it ## Features - Super Smooth - Kastking Rover baitcaster reel have premium MaxiDur double shielded stainless steel ball bearings (6 1 BBs on Size 40-60, 4 1 BBs on 70 - 90) for smooth operation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01DDKDE9W | | Bearing Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Brand | KastKing | | Brand Name | KastKing | | Color | A: Right-Rover60 | | Colour | A: Right-Rover60 | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,589 Reviews | | Fishing Line Type | Braided | | Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 13.2 Pounds | | Fishing Technique | Trolling | | Fishing technique | Trolling | | Gearbox Ratio | 5.3 | | Hand Orientation | Right Hand | | Hand orientation | Right Hand | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Item Weight | 0.44 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.44 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Eposeidon | | Manufacturer Part Number | KK-Rover60(1) | | Material | Carbon | | Material Type | Carbon | | Model Name | Rover | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Anti-Slip | | Size | 60 | | UPC | 711091938430 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KastKing - **Colour:** A: Right-Rover60 - **Fishing technique:** Trolling - **Hand orientation:** Right Hand - **Material:** Carbon ## Images ![KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-AGR0J0ML.jpg) ![KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N9IAF-cSL.jpg) ![KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gyMGiJ18L.jpg) ![KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iKh2TrDfL.jpg) ![KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Reel - No.1 Highest Rated Conventional Reel - Reinforced Metal Body & Supreme Star Drag - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yPY6o0SwL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How much 30lb braid will the 60 hold?** A: Hi Juan, The Rover 60 will hold roughly 300yds of 30lb braid. This is based off of our Super Power Braid- diameter 0.25mm **Q: What kast king model is comparible in size to the abu 7000?** A: I am looking at my Rover 60 and two Abu 6500C3 reels. The 60 is pretty much the same size as the Abus. **Q: Anyone know how this reel handles with big river cats** A: I caught a 63 pound blue cat using this reel. 80pound braid and 20 pound drag. The reel handled the task. Excellent reel for the money. **Q: Is the RX90 good for casting and retrieving ? Or only trolling and bottom fishing?** A: I wouldn't to big Rx 70 is the best size for casting surf 20 or 25lbs test line goes on nicely its about the same size as ambassador 7000. If you must remove level wind. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... Rover 60R Reel Review The reel arrived in a nice box and a nice cloth bag for storage *by J***N on 25 August 2016* KastKing Rover 60R Reel Review The reel arrived in a nice box and a nice cloth bag for storage. Inside the box was a schematic and parts list. This is very good as parts wear out and often need replacement. The schematic was small but readable. The reel was larger and heavier than I expected but very sturdy. Size wise it is larger than an Abu Garcia Ambassador 6500 but not as large or heavy as a 7000. The line spool is solid and a nice gold color. It is wider and of larger diameter than the Abu 6500. I was thinking it would hold more line but I was wrong. The spool release button is larger and over hangs more on the KastKing. Attempting to fill the spool all the way up to its max results in the line hitting the spool release button. Both reels hold about 240 to 250 yards of 15lb Berkley Big Game Monofilament Line. I noticed that the level wind assembly was all metal and appeared durable. This compares to both the Abu 6500 C4 approx. $135 and The Abu 7000 approx. $149. Both run smoothly and track well although the Abu Garcia Reels lay the line a little more evenly across the spool. Comparing the level wind to a Abu Garcia 6500-S approx. $60 the Abu also lays down the line smoother but it has a nylon drive tooth that will not wear as well as the $52 KastKing 60. Then I decided to get down to business and get inside the reels. The good news is most of the drive gears and bearings are metal and strong on the KastKing Rover 60 and the Abu 6500 C4. I noticed the spindle size on the C4 to a little thicker but it appeared only a mm or so. I did not take the time to micrometer them. Comparing it to the Abu 6500-S there was more metal and the construction was much better. Comparing the KastKing Rover 60 to the Abu 7000 is like comparing a Ford F150 to an F350 Super Duty. There is no real comparison. It will not stand up to a 150lb bull shark on the other end like the 7000 could (at max). However I would have no reservations taking on a 25lb redfish with this reel. A spin test of just the spool on the spindle outside the reel body revealed that all three reels: KastKing Rover 60, Abu Garcia 6500 C4 and the Abu 6500-S could be made to spin 40 to 60 sec and appeared equivalent in speed. I ran this test to see how pimp able they were to modifications like installing ceramic bearings, removing the level wind assembly, and adding a magnetic brake cast control. The three reels mentioned above are all equivalent here. (The Abu 7000 spins longer because the spool is significantly heavier) Still inside the reels all of the Abu Garcia Reels come with six set able centrifugal brakes as well as one or two spool tensions knobs. The KastKing has only two and they are on whether you like it or not. The Abu 6500 reels come with 4 of the brakes set to the on position at the factory. I changed this to two for my cast test later in the review. Getting back to cast control the KastKing has two spool tension knobs like the Abu 7000. This is an advantage as the star drag gets in the way of your fingers on the Abu Garcia with only one on the right side. The clicker assemblies on all three reels were similar with neither really out shining the other. All were adequate to leave the spool in free spool and let the sound alert you on a quiet night bait fishing. None was loud enough to do this on the beach with the waves coming in. I put the reels back together and filled them with 15lb Big Game Monofilament Line. I mounted them on a Diawa Acculite 9ft Salmon/Steelhead Medium Action Rod. Attaching a fish scale to a loop tied in the line I tightened the drag all the way down and did three pull tests of one foot. The Abu 6500 claim 15lbs of drag but he C4 only delivered 14.6. The 6500-S claimed 15 but only delivered 11.3. The KastKing Rover Claimed 13.5 and delivered 13.8. The Abu 7000 claims 20 but delivered 27.7. The Abu 6500 reels and the KastKing were then set to 5lbs and pulled through a 20ft walk away. The KastKing and the Abu 6500 C4 had less than 0.5lb variance during the walk. The Abu 6500-S failed this test on the third walk.(The line broke) All three were pull tested three times over 20ft. Now we get down to the casting part: Three cast were made with the Abu 6500 C4, the Abu 6500-S and the KastKing Rover 60 using a 1oz pyramid sinker with a one foot drop down from the rod tip. This was repeated with a 7ft drop down and a Brighton Surf Cast and finally with a full blown Tournament Type of Pendulum Cast. All three reels were within the margin of individual variance for a single reel. The one foot drop casts went 70 to 75 yards. The Brighton Casts went 85 to 95 yards The Pendulum Casts went 95 to 125 yards. You will note that as I went to the more difficult surf and tournament casts the variance widened. This is due to my own operator error as I am not a tournament caster and the angle of release is not as consistent between each individual cast with these tournament techniques. The Abu 6500 C4 was quieter on the cast and the KastKing Rover made more spool noise but both beat the Abu 6500-S here. My final conclusion is that the KastKing Rover 60 at $52 compares very favorable to the Abu 6500 C4 at $135 and is a real bargain. Don’t waist your money on the Abu 6500-S at $60 it’s a turkey. I plan on using his reel of spotted sea trout, redfish, flounder, and other near shore species. I am happy with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIgh specification and versatile reel at a very reasonable price *by D***O on 28 June 2017* I had to get another boat reel as my (cheap) original had come to the end of its natural life. Looking through the choices offered I was impressed by the specification on this reel. It is amazingly cheap for what you get, time will tell about its longevity. It does feel good and the retrieve is smooth. The thumb release falls quite naturally to hand and I expect that if used as a baitcaster it would perform well. As I said though I will use this mainly as a boat reel and for trolling. It is maybe overspecced for this purpose but it's nice to have a versatile reel in the bag. It does have a quality look without being over blinged and flashy. I am looking forward to using it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reel *by S***F on 27 April 2017* Very nice reel, out performs a lot of more expensive reels ## Frequently Bought Together - KastKing Rover Round Baitcasting Fishing Reel, Perfect Conventional Reel for Catfish, Salmon/Steelhead, Striper Bass and Inshore Saltwater Fishing Reel, Reinforced Metal Body - Reaction Tackle Braided Fishing Line - Pro Grade Power Performance for Saltwater or Freshwater Fish - Colored Fishing Line Braid for Extra Visibility - KastKing SuperPower Braided Fishing Line - Abrasion Resistant Braided Lines – Incredible Superline – Zero Stretch – Smaller Diameter – A Must-Have! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/258011802-kastking-rover-round-baitcasting-reel-no-1-highest-rated-conventional](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/258011802-kastking-rover-round-baitcasting-reel-no-1-highest-rated-conventional) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*