I run 30lb Power Pro on most of my baitcasting reels for bass. Excellent braid, great castability and hasn't let me down yet.

Love it, don't over think it! Spool up! Go Fishin!

I might be the odd one but for my reels that will be used for steady casting, i choose line by diameter, not pound test. There are definitely some lines out there that are VERY strong for the diameter, not all lines are the same, not all braids are the same even thought they may look the same. It would be as crazy as comparing a Kia and a Ferrari by looking at them that way. ..made of iron, plastic, and paint. 2 doors, 4 tires, steering wheel, burns gas. Analysis is complete, they are the same thing and very similar products. take your pick guys.

Like as always. Videos are always great! Spot on 👍👏

i have a penn pursuit 3 size 40 or 4,000 spinning reel and i use 12LBS fishing line for bass fishing. well since new years i have been searching my heart out for red fishing line to pair with my green and black 6'10 lew's xfinity speed stik rod and my only options i see are kastking or cajun. i have been searching and found some reviews say that kastking is great line and that most anglers love it and never had a problem with it and 1 review said dont waste my money on kastking because the kastking line really didnt not work and made them loose their lure. so i decided to research a review and im glad i did now. Because i see people use kastking and they donthave any issues with it like you sir. Thank you for this informational review vid. i found it helpful

Kastking Kastpro is made in the USA braided line... currently using Power Pro, but going to spool up my vintage 1973 Abu Ambassadeur 6000C (Black Model 7 bearings) with some KastKing KastPro Braided Line #50 - #80.

I love the way you keep it simple👍🏻.

Years ago, when Fireline first came out, a local shop owner gave me a spool to try, and I was hooked. I soon switched over to almost nothing else for years. When Power Pro came out, the same shop owner spooled up a new Shimano Stradic with some PP30lb on a med. heavy rod for Stripers. I liked it and continued to use it, slowly I started to run PP on my lighter offshore reels as well. Then I got a few bad spools of 50lb PP. I complained, showed the local rep, called PP, and they did send me a new spool, and I send them back the line that kept breaking. There was some talk about counterfeit line, but it came from a major supplier, and they did replace it awfully fast when I complained. I started buying only 1500yd bulk spools, and had gotten a deal about 12 years ago on a dozen 30lb x1500yd spools, around the time they first came out with the super slick PP line. One of those spools lost its color on the shelf over the years, it turned from moss green to sort of a gray/tan color. Several reels with 30lb also faded pretty fast, even without every having being used. (Spare spools stored in my spare tackle bag). It faded but held its strength just fine. The last 1500yd roll of 50lb PP I got was again a disappointment, about 100 yards into the spool, it broke while filling a reel on the line winder, I un-spooled the line onto a small spool, and started over, about 135 yards in I find a lump or flub in the line, sort of a clump of line that looked like a bad splice. I took pics, sent them off to PP but it was around the time they were being taken over by Shimano. I removed that line, went deeper into that same spool and finally got a full shot of PP on that reel, (a 6000 Spheros) I took that rig out back in the field here and gave it a good long cast out in the grass field just so I had the proper line lay for the next day of fishing. I had a 1.5oz rubber plug on and on the second cast, sent the plug and about 100yds of the line into the woods down back. It didn't pop, it didn't make a sound, it just let go mid line. I went and found that tail end of that line and hand reeled it in. I soon realized that I could wrap a few feet around each hand and snap it with minimal force. The whole roll was like that. It was the end of me buying any more PP. I still use the 30lb on freshwater reels on occasion but strongly prefer Fireline, Original Whiplash, (red box), or Spider Wire EZ Braid, all of which are fused lines, not open braids. I have Kastking in 40lb on one surf reel, which I basically consider a loaner these days, and some 80lb on a Penn 114H that I rigged for shark from the pier and beach. I also have the remainder of the 40lb on a 4/0 rigged for surf casting for shark as well. Its faded but not as bad as the 30lb PP I have. Its also been on those reels for a few years now with no issues. No rigs lost, no break offs or anything but its larger in diameter and much softer than PP once its broken in a bit. What I do noticed that the KK aborbs more water than PP, after a day of fishing a big conventional filled with KK, I can squeeze the spool and wring out quite a bit of water, where as the PP seems to shed most of the water. This simple fact has made me leery to buy KK again, simply because of the idea that when put away, I'm putting my reels up soaking in saltwater. For spinning gear, my go to line has been Fireline, and will use it when I find it on sale, all newer reels get Fireline or EZ Braid, and my best surf reels get the old Whiplash in white. (Whiplash is by far the strongest for the diameter and I've never had a break off with it). For ease of use, in braided lines, my favorites are Suffix and Fins. Both are rounder and seem to lay better and last longer on spinning reels. Both are very good as far as consistency of their rating too. If it says 30lb, its 30lb at the knot so long as you know how to tie proper knots. Over the years I've accumulated enough line in bulk spools that I'll likely never have to buy line for the rest of my days, but I still like to try new things. Regardless of what I read in the reviews. I think just the same as some reviews are stoked by paid or sponsored users, just as many are likely written to down grade the competition's product. I experienced some of that back in the day when I was involved in running a few fishing tournaments. Companies would downgrade or show slanted test results that favored their own product done by supposed independent testers. Negative press for you competition is as strong or stronger advertisement for the competition than any proven review. I think all the line manufacturers can have a 'bad run' from time to time, and we can never say what a particular spool has gone through before it reaches our hands. A conversation I had with one manufacturer several years ago brought up the fact that all line is made of one of two basic plastic formulas, either nylon or a derivative of, or Polyethylene. Mono is based on Nylon, most all braids are based on PE. Both are affected by ozone and both are affected by extreme heat. I suspect that the weak spools I got of PP may have been stored in a hot trailer somewhere where it saw high enough temps to damage the line. For these reasons I rarely buy larger spools these days, it limits the chances of getting a huge batch of bad line.

I use nothing but power pro. Holds up well like you stated. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

I too use 100 lbs braided of both brand and both are legit. Very tough and durable lines. Mind you, I ocean fish off cliffs or on jetties, where the water is full of rocky, rigid, sharp rocks. Never had a line break or cut on me before. However, the KastKing seems to be a little smoother and lighter and my reel line counter says I can get an extra 5-10 feet out into the water, over the Power Pro lines.

Been using kk superpower for 3 years now, no complaints

The KZreadr "I_fish" did a comparison a year ago and very thorough. I have switched to braided line about 20 years ago and have use PowerPro, Suffix and Spiderwire, ended up using Powerpro since. Then I saw a bunch of braid line came into the market about 5 years now and did some research and and viewing others review then bought the J-braid x8 1500 meters spool. yeah sure you can go with cheaper braid but the thing about braid line is that silky softness the 4x braid and cheapo don't have. 30lb and 40lb is my favorite for casting. I have 40lb J-braid x8 on Daiwa BG 4500, and PowerPro 40lb on Daiwa Jupiter Z 5000, 100lb PowerPro on Penn 7500ss for Grouper and snapper fishing. I still have some PowerPro braid left. Daiwa Samurai and PowerPro Slick are smother and smaller diameter but heck the 30lb already cutting my fingers and hands why the hell that I want anything smaller and slicker and more expensive??? Before you die and spend more money on junk, go buy the J-braid x8, spool it up and go fishing. A big shout out to I_Fish for his review.

Just subbed and dropped a thumbs up .. great to know .. I am a power pro man.. been hearing alot about this kastking.. I might have to try it ..

I'm using the 20 lb Power Pro on 3 of my Plfueger spinning reels in shore fishing from Boca Grande to Tampa on the Yak.

I have tried all kinds of braid. My favorite ended up being spiderwire stealth 20 and 30lb. Kastking is legit. I was muscling in 12-20lb channel cats with it last summer. Never let me down. Paid $6.50 for 150y 30lb moss green.

Thanks for your video. One thing that I noticed is that the Kastking Fortis specifically looses it's color faster than the regular Kastking braid.

I used to use Power Pro till about 5 years ago when I discovered kast King, since then and since I live in Texas and I like to go offshore I basically only use kastking, I've never had a problem with it and since I've used so many types of braids and they all sooner or later fade and the color comes off on your fingers when you spool a reel, but I use 65 lb kastking for all my ocean needs love it, love it, love it, love it. I just think that power pole is so ridiculously priced.

@popaki9484

6 жыл бұрын

Hey so you like kastpro? What color do you use for the ocean? Have you ever tried the MaxThin8 from kastking?

Had similar experiences here, thanks for the review. At the end, If you care about color avoid kastking, if you care about build quality and longevity of your reel, avoid the koadiak, there are a lot of good deal of Daiwa BG and battle 2 on the internet.

Thanks for the great video it is power pro for me and last king for my son. Really informative

Great video straight to the point

I might give their braid a try next time I re-spool a reel. But my preference is Sufix 832. Best Ive ever used even on my offshore 2 speed Squalls... Penn Clash and Slammer III's inshore offshore 2 speed squalls and slammer III... Merrit Island, Fl

@Yak Motley I have a reel I purchased at Bass Pro in Anne arrundell Maryland in 2005-2006 and the line is still on the reel and I just used it last fall.

I've been using kastking because of this video since 4 years ago and I havent had any issues

I tried cast king once. For whipping lures. I changed it very quickly. Wind knots galore! But I would agree it's fine fine for dunking bait.

@dannydhall5379

4 жыл бұрын

Ayyyyeeee lol

I couldn't agree more, the kastking is the only braid with many misleading reviews lol...Suffix braid is still my favorite, I really recommend trying it if you get the chance.

the black kastking held color pretty good

Spoiled up 6 trolling salmon rods with 20# Floro leader 27# lead core and 30# yellow KK. No problems. Also bought 15# green kk for my lake trout jigging rods.

I live in MI I always put 50 pound spiderwire on all my reels, I don't like losing dinner, I can wench any fish out of any spot, cover,weeds

I prefer suffix 832 but I have some reels with power pro. 30lb and I use it for bass fishing. Never had any issues. I use a leader in clearer water

I have been using kastking 40# for vertical jigging, going on my second season.. I change the line every season not because it needs to but because it's so cheap not to have a fresh spool

PowerPro for me, tried and tested for years and no hassles, worth the extra $

i use kastking because it is very very cheap, and you get what you pay for, i use it in applications were breaking strenght is not crucial, you know, inshore, beach fishing mostly, but, when im gonig to fish in conditions that require that everything is on point, i tend to go with name brands,nobody is going to buy cheap tyres on a shelvy cobra..well, there is a reason some of us ask you for this kind of things =) that is real talk, no bs. unlike other youtube channels that are somehow sponsored by eighter kastking or piscifun that will tell you that there is nothing better than their products regardless of price.. i mean, whatever, if it works, it works, if it sucks, then it sucks, just be honest about it. that being said, this was the case, real info, no sellouts! great content!

I have just started using braided line. In the 50 lb I have noticed the kast king is thicker than the Power Pro. In the 30lb the Kast King gets more wind knots.

I just got some 65lb kastking for my off shore spinning reel

I personally fish with both and the Kast pro i received for free with my 2 KastKing reels. But so you know Power Pro is actually made in Grand Junction Co. I only know this cause i live here. As far as whats better I think the both are good. Only 2 braids i use.

I like PowerPro, but don't like the price. I bought a spool of 10lb, 20lb and 65lb Kastking, and I've been using it exclusively for the last year, and I love it. I haven't lost a single fish due to the braid breaking, and haven't had a single wind knot. I'm thinking of getting a spool of 30lb and 40lb to round out my options.

I use 80lb KastKing, for my catfish rigs.

Well done I use power pro and 832 from 10#-40# both are grate been using power pro since it came out the old stuff did fade rather fast the newer not so much 832 don’t fade either I’ve had both on reels for well over 5 years still going strong I am changing slowly to the new high dollar super thin power pro it costs a lot more but it’s well worth it. also more importantly the shock leader I only use to-zori H.D. Carbon pink fluorocarbon I’ve used the all at one point and nothing works near as good I worked on a party fishing boat and have out fished some of the best seasoned fishermen up to 6-10 to 1 and I really use all test Lind for everything only going heavier when I start getting to many brake offs lol ya one or two thanks

Not a kastking fan. I like sufix 832. Whatever floats ur boat and what you have confidence in... Offshore i mostly use j braid. Agree, just spool it up and get it wet!

Powerpro is my favorite. Its my go to line for long as I remember. But know suffix has some great stuff. I fish 100 to 150 times a yr in my boat river fishing walleye.

My only dislike of kastking was my bulk spool of 50lb green braid. Once it got wet the dye started dripping off onto my hands, reel, and boat carpet. The 30 didnt do that and I have not spooled my 65lb yet. So we'll see

Daiwa J-Braidx8 very difficult to cut with a clippers. Eight strand. I don't worry about the price. My money goes for great braid before anything else.

I use power pro once , 50 pound , brand new , and it snap on the first fish .. and 2 more after that , and I rip it off the reel n into the trash .. never went back Went out the first time with a bait caster , my brother have power pro 40-50 pound , I have fire line 17 pound , his broke within a few pitch on snow . I’m still using fireline

@rider660r

5 жыл бұрын

I've used Fireline since it came out back in the 80's or 90's. It's more $$ but it's better than these junk cheapies. I have tried Hercules 30lb line and it seems pretty good surprisingly.IDK what the other tests are like.I did pick up some 30lb Power Pro just last week,we'll see how well it stacks up.I still have 800? yds of my 1500yd Fireline to fall back on.

Only use KK. Don't like the firmness and price/yd. of Power Pro. KK hold up great for fighting large fish, casts light lures a long distance and has good light strike sensitivity whether using ultra light or medium action rods.Granted its green color fades a bit after a month or more, but fish strike lures not line. I don't know what KK Fortis line is - only use the basic KK line. Thanks for the video and pointing out the good and less than good of both lines. For my money, KK is the only line I use. Problem is getting certain lb tests which are sometimes out of stock even in the larger spools.

Perfect! What color of Kast King works in salt?

I've been using 40lb Kastking Kastpro all summer for catfishing and haven't noticed and fading or fraying as of yet.

I've fished with every single braid available to mankind for at least a 100 hours and power-pro is noticeably better than all of them. It is fibrous which gives it excellent resistance to being cut if it scrapes a rock or other sharp objects and getting knots mid cast is unheard of as it does have some good memory. I personally hate Kast King as it has that waxy consistency which reminds me of fireline and your cast distance really suffers with it. If you want a good line that isn't $45 + for 1000m try Dynema spectra, It seems to have the best from both worlds.

I use 30# power pro just to make sure I have at least 25# test. I have kastking on a couple reels and it hasn't caused any problems. I did notice the color came off on my fingers when I Spooled it.

i use both Kastking and power pro, i use around 20lb line for river and loch fishing in Scotland i fish for trout Brown and Rainbow mainly, i have 3 reels 2 bait casters and a plain spinning reel, one of my bait casters is a Kastking sharky 3 and the other is a Abu Garcia MAX2 or 3 can't remember

Best line on the market and it’s easier to see.

Here's the way I look at it. If you need line for optimum casting ( baitcaster or weightless fluke ), then spare no expense and get powerpro. If however you just need a braid for heavier lures, bottom fishing, catfishing or surf fishing, this is a perfect opportunity to use kastking. Thus, I typically use both depending on which reel and style of fishing. There's no way I would put 500 yards of powerpro on my surf reels. It's not worth it. But for finesse reels, absolutely.

Kastking products are very good and can't beat the price.

Kastking superpower for pike fishing 100lb braid coming up to 4 year not changing it yes the colour fades and some time you get wind knows other note that is good line

The song at the end has the same chords as Jake bugg-lighting bolt. Different just thought it was interesting caught my ear.

Can you do an update on the new Kastking Kast Pro, since it's the same material as Power Pro made with Spectra in the USA now... love your reviews. I use both of the above but really can't tell the difference, the exception being Maxcuatro tends to dig in the most over Kastking Supercast 9. Bass, Cat & Pan fishing colors moss green & black 15#-80# braid line...

I prefer all kast king products now I noticed you didn't include the super 8 strand kast king makes only the 4 strand I used power pro 65 pound before and it quickly faded but I noticed the color only matters to the person using it not the fish and I've had wind knots with power pro as well it's all in how you fish .

Bull buster is my favorite line an it’s at a great price

I use power pro 45 for frogging

I would say make sure you test the break strength with the knot you are using. I bought some discount 50lb test line that broke consistently at 30lbs at the knot. It also has lost a bit of its color and does seem to wind knot more then the powerpro. Still works for what I want it to. I also use 10lb Powerpro on my spinning rod for bass. Its backed with some old 14lb Cajun red. I bought the cheaper stuff to spool a surf pole (Penn Pursuit 6000) and a jigging pole (Penn Seaboy 185) primarily because of the price. But I do like to try to buy American made line which is usually PowerPro, SpiderWire, or Berkley Mono.

straight up !!! True!!!!!

Always had good luck with Power pro. I've used 10-15 for walleye, 15-30 for everything from bass to salmon and steelhead. I don't think the slick 8 is worth the money though, it lost color and abraded pretty fast for me

Spool up and go fishing !!!!! I personally like power pro, that's what I have on my bass fishing set up. I like the song that you play at the end of the video, what's the name of the song ?

I purchased 40lb Kastking SuperPower. Didn't even hold 20lbs. Very disappointed. I returned to KastKing in New York. You get what you pay for!

I use Sufix performance 30 lb. on my daiwa x20sha it cast will smooth and I only fish on land

Power pro on all my rigs.. mostly 30lb ... 20lb on bait caster.

Powerpro is coarse in texture. It's noisy but it's tough.

I like power pro because it lasts long and is really durable. I have used a lot of different braids . I just prefer the power pro. Still looking for something comparable to power pro. Without the price tag. Any suggestions!!!

Thanks for the info. I see you using a pedal kayak. I'm looking to get into one. Which brand/model do you prefer inshore saltwater fishing?

I don't hate you for the reel comment....I threw the KK Valiant Eagle in the trash. I had the KK Centron and had to send it back out of the box...ordered the Valiant Eagle and the gears made a terrible sound. Just threw it in the garbage and went back to my trusted Lew's.

I’m do the same thing on my land based shark fishing rods I put 100 pound braid over 1000 yards I use kastking or a similar brand. Then on all my rods I cast a lot I use power pro super slick

@pgu876

6 жыл бұрын

Yakin with Jack can the kastking 60l reel handle be put on a 50l ?

Kastking is good braid, strong not too bulky, casts good but power pro is better. Pp is thinner and stronger also color bleed is not bad either. Personal experience with different lbs and colors.

Nice :) I commented last week about using KastKing, and what you said is accurate. I do get wind knots from time to time, which is obviously a pain in the ass. Thinking about picking up some Super Slick next time I respool. Expensive, but I'd assume it casts a lot smoother. Is that accurate in your experience?

Pretty Windy day.

Just put some Kastking on some dedicated medium heavy bottom rigs. First time trying it, we shall see!?

I use 10 lb 20lb and 30lb power pro braid the 10lb all are nice but the 10lb gets random knots on the spool i use vanish 6 8 and 14 lb flouro as a leader think im gonna try suffix 832 braid instead, spider wire was junk frays too fast, zebco mono works okay 15 lb mono will land plenty of cats but i like the sensitivity on 10lb braids

Let me tell you I have power pro that’s 8 years old and still going strong it’s 30 or 40# but it’s grate that said stren had the best braid hands down shame they sold out to trilene Berkley

He said u get what u pay for. Personally all my reels have braid backer and I use 2' leader of mono our floro. Power pro cast 20 times better l,and cinch is knot better. I use this setup for my bass setup,and my inshore yellowtail setup in socali. Like he said if u have a trolling rig ,for like rapala our feathers for albacore, it's a great backer. If u are casting,picthing,chucking, this line BLOWZ.

Ande braid for the win.

I started with powerpro, so thats what I'll stick with....

I hate having to break in a line. It's just not supple enough for spinning. I use it more for conventional reels.

I use power pro braided line on everything 30 lb can't beat it

@Tallnerdyguy

3 жыл бұрын

berkely x9 beats it every time.

I use suffix braid

Basically, pay a little more $ but actually end up saving a lot of headache by going MADE IN USA. I only use Berkley and PowerPro. With Chinese, you may pay half to get started, but eventually end up paying more than double buying line over and over again.

Just tested my 25 lb castling lifted up 10 kg for a few seconds then it broke at the knot

I'm going to try kK floro. Its $12.50 for 300yds of 30# floro! Good reviews too. Except for topwater because it says it sinks to fast...Not a fan of their reels either. But I'm a little bias because I get reels from Penn lol...

I have been using Japanese YGK line for 2 years, the green color start losing time by time. turns grey now.

How about doing a review on godline braided line.

Can someone tell me if there is a strategy in the color of these braided lines? What would be ok for surf fishing the pensacola beaches?

I really like KastKing’s new braid, KastPro. Made in the United States too! No wind knots yet, decently slick and casts far. Definitely impressed with it and I don’t buy powerpro anymore because of it.

@CaptDavesSportfishing

6 жыл бұрын

hey kid.....thats not kastkings motto. LOL!

@TheMasterCaster

6 жыл бұрын

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters can you explain a little more I don’t get your joke

@bucksfan3880

6 жыл бұрын

Wind knots drive me crazy

@d.nastyfishing6091

6 жыл бұрын

You think that highly of it ??

@junodisarapong6635

5 жыл бұрын

I think he means that most of Kastking's products are made in China

I've had issues with PowerPro 20 lb braid breaking right around 16 lbs and I'm not the first.

@fantomphoenix6170

4 жыл бұрын

Knots don’t hold a 100% strength to them, most knots are around 50%-70% strength

90% of all braided line comes from the same place. Check the SKU numbers on your power pro...are they all the same?

How does one line cause more wind knots over another brand of line?

Thanks for the insight .Oh yah my question to you is ,,do you EVER work???

power pro all the way!

How do you fill about the kastking rods, you said you don't care for the reels

It sounds like SPECTRA and I noticed that Power Pro is made by Spectra.

power pro is $25 here in Canada for 300yrd

I use whatever I can grab!! Fuqq the Specs. !! Fish bite when fish bite!! Lines break when lines break!!!. . . . Its CALLED Fishing. NOT catching.!!.. . . .Its ALL Recreational. Have FUN..!!!

Thanks man I'm visiting a friend right now at Perido Key staying right on the water with no luck. Changed up the line to some Power Pro and right before I walked into Walmart I was watching this video cuz I needed to change my line it was just too old. Power Pro it is LOL. Man nothing out here on the bay. Any suggestions?

@justinnorris4870

6 жыл бұрын

Angel Colon The pompano have been hammerin pretty good at the public beach spots and the first park parking lot headed west.

Tried last king and it kept breaking above the knot I've stuck with power pro it works great for me