This is DK Tackle Box Detective, Alright, let’s dive into the latest from Kingdom: the Micro Monster Pro. If you’re like me and constantly on the lookout for new gear in the CDM and JDM fishing world, you’ve probably heard a bit of buzz about this reel. I haven’t had a chance to field test it yet, but based on the specs and upgrades, there’s a lot to talk about. Let’s get into it.
Kingdom Micro Monster Pro has undergone several important upgrades:
Upgraded from the original magnetic braking system to a brand-new floating magnetic brake system.
The CSB spool has been changed from a long shaft to a short shaft.
It features a sturdy aluminum alloy body frame, while keeping the weight under 140 grams.
Details:
A:
The new braking system on the Kingdom Micro Monster Pro is named the Circular Floating Brake System.
There’s an adjustable base on the side cover, controlled by a knob located on the outside of the side cover.
The braking levels range from 0 (lowest) to 6 (highest).
B:
Inside the base are two sets of magnetic strips, each embedded with four magnetic beans.
The spool shaft of the Monster Pro is fitted with a brake bowl, which sits between the two sets of magnets on the base.
When casting, the spool rotates, and the brake bowl cuts through the magnetic field lines, generating braking force to control the speed of the spool.
C:
Regarding the spool:
The Monster Pro uses a short-shaft aluminum spool with a wall thickness of 0.3 mm.
The total weight of all spool components is 6.2 grams.
This lightweight spool provides excellent casting performance with small lures. The official lure weight range is from 2 grams to 20 grams.)
Currently, the spool’s line capacity is designed to be more versatile, which aligns with the characteristics of the braking system I just mentioned.
Although the aluminum spool is not perforated, it still has a considerable line capacity. However, when fishing with fluorocarbon, it is still recommended to primarily use PE line.
Now, let’s take a look at the reel’s main body. The Micro Monster Pro uses an aluminum alloy body frame, which enhances the overall strength. Despite this, Kingdom has managed to keep the reel’s total weight under 140 grams.
In terms of precision, although there’s a screw near the one-way bearing, there is no gap when you move it by hand. When installing the one-way bearing, you need to press it down with a bit of force, but once it’s installed, even after repeated shaking, the bearing will not come loose.
This indicates that the concentricity of these parts is quite good. While it’s still not on par with Shimano’s level of precision, it’s already quite decent.
The lightweight reel uses a large aluminum gear, and the drag alarm above the gear employs a crisp-sounding spring structure. The downside is that this design has a relatively larger negative impact on the gear’s durability.
I’ll say this—Kingdom seems to have listened to the feedback on their previous models. The Micro Monster Pro looks like a real step forward with these upgrades.
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