Kingdom MACRO Monster Baitcasting Reel – Aluminium Frame | 13kg Drag 6.6:1 | Freshwater Saltwater

The Kingdom MACRO Monster M260 is a heavy-duty aluminium frame baitcasting reel built for power applications — crankbaits, deep-diving presentations, slow-rolling large swimbaits and winching large fish from heavy cover and structure. The 6.6:1 gear ratio is the ideal ratio for these techniques, delivering more cranking torque per handle turn than high-speed reels (7.1:1 and above) and allowing the reel to maintain consistent retrieve pressure against heavy loads without sacrificing speed. At 237g, the aluminium frame construction is significantly lighter than comparable baitcasters in this power class, which typically weigh 280g or more. 13kg max drag provides substantial reserve capacity for saltwater species and heavy freshwater targets. Available in left and right hand in two spool models (M260S and M260D).

6.6:1 Gear Ratio — Power-Oriented Applications

The 6.6:1 gear ratio suits techniques where sustained retrieve power under load is more important than fast line recovery speed:

• Deep-diving crankbaits — the water resistance and depth of deep-diving crankbaits requires a lower ratio for consistent retrieve pressure without the angler working harder than the reel
• Slow-rolling large swimbaits — slow, steady retrieves with heavy swimbaits where the ratio controls presentation speed more predictably than a high-speed reel dialled back
• Winching from cover — high-torque cranking power when pulling large bass, pike or snapper out of heavy weed, timber or rock structure on heavy line before they can reach cover and break off

Key Features

• 237g aluminium frame — full aluminium frame construction at 237g — significantly lighter than the 280g typical of comparable baitcasters in this power and drag class, reducing fatigue on long casting sessions
• 13kg max drag — 13kg maximum drag provides substantial reserve capacity for heavy saltwater species and large freshwater targets including GT, snapper, large bass and pike
• 7+1 bearings — NMB Japan imports — 7+1 bearing arrangement with 2 NMB Japan-imported ball bearings for smooth retrieve, reduced friction and fast heat dissipation under sustained drag load
• Brass gears — brass gear construction for corrosion resistance in saltwater environments and long-term durability under repeated heavy-load use
• Deep aluminium spool — deep spool holds the higher line capacity needed for heavy line classes used in saltwater and heavy freshwater applications; aluminium construction for light weight with strong dimensional stability under load

Specifications

• Weight: 237g
• Gear ratio: 6.6:1
• Max drag: 13kg
• Bearings: 7+1 (incl. 2x NMB Japan)
• Gears: Brass
• Frame: Aluminium
• Spool: Deep aluminium
• Models: M260S (standard) / M260D (deep)
• Hand: Left or right
• Suitable for: Freshwater and saltwater; crankbaits, swimbaits, heavy cover fishing