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KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reels Graphite Frame CNC Aluminum Spool 5 0 1 Gear Ratio 4 1 Ball Bearings
Last Updated: October 8, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Price
182reel, money, value, beat, buck
+99%
" ... This is an excellent reel, not just a great value. ... "
" ... High quality reel, great bang for your buck but honestly just as smooth and sturdy as reels costing 3x or more the price. ... "
" ... Can't beat for the cost. ... "
" ... Pleasantly surprised considering the cost. ... "
" ... A good value! ... "
" ... Tough to beat for the price ... "
" ... The reel is very smooth and a great reel for the price! ... "
" ... GREAT REEL FOR THE MONEY . ... YOU CANT BEAT THAT . ... "
Build Quality
95feels, smooth, sturdy, rod, reels
+93%
-7%
" ... The components look stout and for trout or panfish should last a nice long time. ... "
" ... However, this reel feels and looks like a much more expensive reel and the quality of Kastking shows for it. ... "
" ... Only used it once so far but it’ super smooth in action and it feels super sturdy. ... "
" ... Very durable reel for the price. ... "
" ... Balanced, smooth, durable and excellent drag. ... "
" ... But it does feel like it’ll hold up well. ... "
" ... Ended up ordering this reel and a KastKing rod and the fit and finish of both are awesome for the money. ... "
" ... Spooling up and everything seems very sturdy so, far! ... "
Overall performance
67reel, drag, casts, lightweight, casting
+99%
-1%
" ... Very smooth drag is good . ... "
" ... Solid little beast! ... "
" ... This reel is well-made and very smooth when casting and reeling. ... "
" ... This reel is very smooth and has a really nice drag. ... "
" ... I have received mine very quickly it seems to be a very sturdy product 10/10 great reel extremely smooth ... "
" ... Drag feels good and really smooth. ... "
" ... Great reel, very smooth. ... "
" ... It is very smooth. ... "
Shave Quality
32reel, value, sturdy, reeling, really
+100%
" ... Smooth as my 80$ reel. ... "
" ... Excellent reel, smooth. ... "
" ... Solid and smooth. ... "
" ... Smooth as can be when reeling and has a nice heftyness to it. ... "
" ... Smooth and well built. ... "
" ... It is very smooth. ... "
" ... Smooth and fluid motion. ... "
" ... It's very smooth and the anti reverse stops dead which I like. ... "
Design
32feels, smooth, reel, well, red
+100%
" ... Very smooth, lightweight, and looks awesome. ... "
" ... the sleek red and black design makes it a whole lot cooler. ... "
" ... Have only cast it around in the yard as I just got the feel today but it looks and feels great. ... "
" ... Works well, looks good ... "
" ... It looks great, and spins nice! ... "
" ... Really smooth reel, feels and looks premium, totally worth the money! ... "
" ... Very smooth and very attractive. ... Looks like my Penn reels and definitely operates as such ... "
" ... Looks, functions, and priced perfect on an Ugly Stick. ... "
Size
29size, reel, weight, smooth, small
+97%
-3%
" ... I started with the 2000 size. ... "
" ... Smoothest reel you could ever use light weight compact could handle a 5lb papio here in hawaii ... "
" ... Lightweight, well built and seems durable. ... "
" ... I purchased this small lightweight reel for my new 7' ultra lightweight combo for trout fishing. ... "
" ... Perfect for those days when you just want to feel more of the fight for those smaller catches. ... "
" ... Lightweight and sleek looking. ... "
" ... Excellent Quality , Lightweight. ... "
" ... You can really feel the difference betwen other cheap brands compared to this one (Size 2000) . ... "
Comfort
21smooth, like, feel, reel, weight
+90%
-10%
" ... It looks good, feels good . ... "
" ... Cheap enough but feels solid in the hand, good weight and good finish overall on it. ... "
" ... Have only cast it around in the yard as I just got the feel today but it looks and feels great. ... "
" ... Super fast shipping and feels great. ... "
" ... You can fish all day without fatigue. ... "
" ... But it does feel like it’ll hold up well. ... "
" ... Feels great like reels that cost much more. ... "
" ... It's smooth lightweight and castability is top notch and can hold it's own. ... "
Weight
18reel, light, size, nice, smooth
+100%
" ... Light weight and super smooth. ... "
" ... Smoot , power operation while being light in weight. ... "
" ... Cheap enough but feels solid in the hand, good weight and good finish overall on it. ... "
" ... Light to medium duty reel. ... "
" ... It's super smooth and feather light for the size. ... "
" ... Love the weight of the reel. ... "
" ... It is a nice weight and the perfect size. ... "
" ... Good reel, light weight, great investment ... "
Ease of Use
15reel, easy to use, use, set, quality
+100%
" ... It is very high quality and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Super quality reel easy to use , great value . ... "
" ... I could cast far with this reel and would definitely recommend it for beginners. ... "
" ... The reel was smooth and very easy to use for a first time fisher. ... "
" ... Easy cast and very smooth retrieval. ... "
" ... Easy to switch the handle. ... "
" ... Easy to open up and clean. ... "
Fit
15rod, reel, fit, well, spinning
+93%
-7%
" ... But it does feel like it’ll hold up well. ... "
" ... Fits snugly on almost all my rods. ... "
" ... Solid reel, smooth, doesn’t slip, the price point is outstanding. ... "
" ... I really like the Brutus spinning reel because of the fit on a rod i have and the ease of use. ... "
" ... Ended up ordering this reel and a KastKing rod and the fit and finish of both are awesome for the money. ... "
" ... Held strong against my first 30+ Northern and 7 lb. ... "
" ... The spool also has good ridges on them to hold braided line and prevent it from slipping. ... "
" ... It fits a normal rod without problem. ... "
Bass
14fishing, reel, well, spinning, trout
+100%
" ... It performs well and I had no problems bringing in some late fall bass. ... "
" ... I use it for bass and panfish fishing and it pulls in that fish so buttery smooth. ... "
" ... Just tried it for the first time for bass fishing and it feels better than the more expensive reel I bought, smooth and quieter, worth the money. ... "
" ... I have another kastking that works well when fishing bass and gills. ... "
" ... I caught a 20 lb tiger Muskie using this reel and several bass. ... "
" ... its sturdy, well made and I've already caught a few bass using it. ... "
" ... So far I have caught numerous bass and snakehead on this reel paired with the Kastking Crixus spinning rod. ... "
" ... Nice reel catch big bass ... "
Product Reliability
11ago, years, worked, update, one
+91%
-9%
" ... It worked flawlessly on the panfish that I used it to catch. ... "
" ... It's quality compares with my Quantum reel that I've used for years. ... "
" ... Will update my review for longevity. ... "
" ... I got one of the Royale baitcasters a couple weeks ago. ... "
" ... Got the reel in the mail 2 days ago. ... "
" ... Was not damaged at all. ... "
" ... It’s been reliable thus far and I plan on ordering another for this season. ... "
" ... I just received this one a week ago and fished it 3 days ago. ... Any new reel I have bought has worked great for years. ... "
Water Resistance
11fishing, using, rod, freshwater, spinning
+91%
-9%
" ... it balances well with the Perigee rod, which will make it easier to hold for hours on the water. ... "
" ... Perfect for fishing rivers! ... "
" ... The spinning is really smooth, and i would highly recommended this reel for any type of fresh water fishing! ... "
" ... Used it for days and never rusted from the salt water ... "
" ... I should've got the next size over but this one will be great for lake fishing. ... "
" ... Great product haven't tried it on the water yet ... "
" ... it's great for freshwater fishing and I caught a bunch of fish (and released) the first time using at the lake. ... "
" ... I grew up on the water and was always the one to go with my father fishing. ... "
Delivery
10received, today, product, ordered, arrived
+90%
-10%
" ... The reel was shipped fast. ... "
" ... Took the new reel out fishing right after delivery. ... "
" ... Seem very well made right out of the box. ... "
" ... Product arrived in excellent condition as advertised. ... "
" ... Great shipping, and the product looks good out of the box. ... "
" ... Got the reel in the mail 2 days ago. ... "
For Travel
9reel, fishing, used, update, trips
+100%
" ... Haven’t used it yet but so far the feel and function is great will update more after a few trips on it. ... "
" ... I can’t speak to how they’ll hold up long term but I’m very happy with them after a couple of trips on the water. ... "
" ... I currently have it attached to my KastKing Blackhawk II telescoping rod for my trip to Michigan. ... "
" ... Very light reel which made an all day fishing trip very nice. ... "
" ... I'll update my review after putting it through a couple fishing trips but I love it so far! ... "
" ... I plan on tucking this one in the well of my kayak for those weekend/overnight camping and fishing trips and use it while floating down stream. ... "
" ... I wanted something that would be low maintenance and if damaged while traveling easy to replace and get parts. ... "
" ... Great reel for the price point will pair perfectly with my travel rod. ... "
Marketplace
8ordered, kastking, arrived, 2000
+88%
-13%
" ... It was exactly as described and works perfectly! ... "
" ... free line coupons!!!! ... "
" ... Got it in the mail today. ... "
" ... Very happy with the purchase and will buy from this seller again. ... "
" ... I will definitely order their products again. ... "
" ... I will be ordering more from #kastking. ... "
Setup
7reel, rod
+100%
" ... Wel packaged, good instructions included and even a set of stickers to use when putting line on the reel. ... "
" ... This reel is awesome will buy again that's for sure for my next little pole setup for rainbow trout ... "
" ... Also, comes with very good instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, and it feels so firm and easily to control, thus I honestly believe reels is great as far as durability is concerned ... "
" ... Essentially plug and play and easy setup and maintenance. ... "
" ... Ideal setup for panfish/trout for me. ... "
" ... First is on an ultra-lite rod setup and this one will be on a light rod setup, with slightly heavier braided line. ... "
For Kids
7one, grandson, got, son, christmas
+100%
" ... I have the 4000 and I may order the 3000 for the pond in our neighborhood to fish with the kids. ... "
" ... I bought it for my 5yo son. ... "
" ... I purchased for my grandson for Christmas. ... "
" ... got one for my daughter and we are both very satisfied with the purchase. ... "
" ... Going to purchase one for my son ... "
" ... I got The Brutus for my sons birthday he’s 10 and it didn’t disappoint. ... "
Returns
7reel, kastking
+14%
-86%
" ... It's been a week since I mailed it and I still haven't gotten my money back AMAZON. ... "
" ... Luckily the gears locked within my return window. ... "
" ... I have the feeling this was returned before it was shipped to me. ... "
" ... PLEASE ADVISE, SHOULD I RETURN ITEM OR , AS I PREFER, SIMPLY SEND ME THE MISSING PART. ... "
" ... Going out fishing tomorrow so no time to return. ... "
" ... Had to return, just plainly cheaply made ... "
Cleaning
7clean, box, water, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to open up and clean. ... "
" ... Love this product came very quickly very clean box grade instruction manual was very understandable would definitely suggest going with cascading superpower braid works great with real really fast retrieval gave it a five star only because there isn't a 10 ... "
" ... Just a quick rinse of fresh water is all I do on the reels and to my surprise it still functions as it did out of the box when new. ... "
" ... The drag works great and the power is just right, just make sure you clean when using it on saltwater ... "
" ... Very clean product, affordable, and well built. ... "
" ... Pleased with the smooth casts and clean retrieve ... "
" ... Sturdy and comes with a full diagram for reassemble and cleaning. ... "
Water Usage
6using, rod, freshwater, box
+100%
" ... Great product haven't tried it on the water yet ... "
" ... It may be a freshwater rod, but we have been using it in brackish water without issue. ... "
" ... Excited to get it out on the water. ... "
" ... Used it for days and never rusted from the salt water ... "
" ... it balances well with the Perigee rod, which will make it easier to hold for hours on the water. ... "
" ... Just a quick rinse of fresh water is all I do on the reels and to my surprise it still functions as it did out of the box when new. ... "
As Gift
5christmas, would, grandson, day
+100%
" ... Any angler would love to receive these as a gift if you are shopping for the fisherman in your life. ... "
" ... Amazing reel, given as a gift for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought for Christmas gift for husband. ... "
" ... I purchased for my grandson for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my dad for fathers day and he loves it!! ... "
Features
4features, looks, good
+100%
" ... Light but strong. ... "
" ... Looks good and it’s super light. ... "
" ... Not only is it a looker bit it's super smooth and has all the features I want in a spinning reel. ... "
" ... Unit feels great and all features functioning beyond expectations. ... "
Storage
4reels, good, capacity, brutus
+75%
-25%
" ... That said, the 4000 series Brutus reel is very sturdy and has a very good line capacity for its size. ... "
" ... In total I have four KastKing reels and the Brutus is enough to catch a good sized fish. ... "
For Fun
3+100%
" ... I haven't had this reel long enough to test durability but it hits the mark for price and fun ... "
" ... mono and it's been a lot of fun to use. ... "
" ... I anticipate many years of fishing fun! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3+100%
" ... Easy to open up and clean. ... "
" ... Very clean product, affordable, and well built. ... "
" ... Sturdy and comes with a full diagram for reassemble and cleaning. ... "
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