KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel 10+1 Shielded Stainless Steel BB - Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner Bait Fishing Action review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | KastKing |
| Material | Graphite |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Color | Black with red |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Bearing Material | Stainless Steel |
product features
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- NEW! KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III is a unique baitfeeder style fishing reel with classic front and rear drag functions. Approved for freshwater and saltwater fishing.
- DURABLE-Each Sharky Baitfeeder III live liner fishing reels have 10 + 1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings, precision alloy gears with a 5.5:1 gear ratio and a stainless steel mainshaft.
- POWERFUL-The Sharky Baitfeeder spinning reels have carbon fiber drag washers for up to 26.5 Lbs/ 12 Kg of the smoothest fishing reel carbon drag on the fishing tackle market.
- INSPIRED DESIGN- The KastKing reel features a CNC aluminum Shark Fin Braid Ready Spool, high modulus corrosion-free graphite body, and computer balanced rotor. Also comes with a spare high strength graphite spool.
- VERSATILE - KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III has a black and red color scheme, and are equipped with interchangeable right or left hand handle with sure grip T-handle for great spinning reel performance.
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Product Description
KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel 10+1 Shielded Stainless Steel BB - Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner Bait Fishing Action
KastKing does it again! The all new and improved KastKing Sharky swims into the baitfeeder fishing reel scene as the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III spinning reel. Sharky Baitfeeder III features 10+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings, carbon fiber front drag with up to 26.5 Lbs of drag power, and a baitfeeder rear drag system for live lining live bait or drifting cut bait. Light weight yet powerful for big game saltwater fishing or freshwater fishing. T-grip aluminum handle, CNC machined aluminum Shark Fin braid ready spool, stainless steel main shaft.
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Premium Quality Inner Parts
KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III live liner reel has stainless steel main shaft, precision matched gears and a powerful 5.5:1 (5.1:1 for 3000 model) gear ratio.
Premium Carbon Fiber Drag Washer
A max drag rating of 26.5 Lbs along with the dependable high quality brass drive gear and the premium carbon fiber drag washers deliver impressive power.
Aluminum Spool & Spare Graphite Spool
CNC aluminum Shark Fin Braid Ready Spool, with a spare spool for great value.
| Model | 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 | 500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 | 1000, 2000,3000,4000 | 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 | 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 | 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 |
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| Frame | Graphite Fiber infused Nylon | Graphite | Graphite | Reinforced Nylon | Metal | Graphite |
| Gear Ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1-4.5:1 | 6.2:1 | 5.0:1-4.4:1 | 5.0:1-4.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Max Drag(LB) | 18-22 | 11-17.5 | 17.6-22 | 17.6-22 | 33-39.5 | 33-39.5 |
| Ball Bearing | 7+1 | 9+1 | 7+1 | 7+1 | 7+1 | 10 + 1 |
| Reel Weight(OZ) | 7.3-9.0 | 6.9-13.5 | 8.6-10.1 | 8.9-12.5 | 8.8-13.4 | 7.4-10.6 |
| IPT(in per turn) | 24.1-29.7 | 19.7-29.1 | 31.4-38 | 27.1-29.3 | 21.3-24.4 | 27.8-33.8 |
| Size3000-Mono Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds) | 6/220,8/190,10/140 | 8/330, 10/270 | 6/310, 8/210, 10/180 | 8/315,10/275,12/180 | 8/360, 10/290 | 8/220, 10/175 |
| Size3000-Braid Line Capacity (Lbs/Yds) | 15/295,20/190,25/140 | 30/180, 40/150 | 20/185, 30/150, 40/115 | 30/250,40/205,5/180 | 30/205, 40/165 | 30/220, 40/175 |
| Interchangeable Hand Retrieve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
product description
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Date First Available : July 24, 2017
- Manufacturer : Eposeidon
- ASIN : B0746HDTDH
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Questions about KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel 10+1 Shielded Stainless Steel BB - Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner Bait Fishing Action
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Does this have a bait clicker/line alarm?
Answer: I have the 6000 version and it has a switch on the back that allows you to turn on and off the clicker
Answer: i don't know i buy for my friend sorry about that
Answer: Yes it does works very well
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What size reel for 7 foot medium rod
Answer: I use the 5000 with a 7 foot medium catfish rod.
Answer: The 3000 to the 4000 would be a good fit. What are you fishing for and where?
Answer: 3000-4000 series
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Does this reel have a switch which shuts off the anti reverse (I don't mean the bait feeder switch) so that I can back reel when playing fish?
Answer: Yes it is in the front like most reels
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What size is compatable with a 12' surf rod ?
Answer: I have the 4000 & 5000 on my 12 ft surf rods.!
Answer: I got the 4000 on 10 foot rods I think the 5000 wood be good they are a good reel for the money
Answer: The 6000 is the biggest.... might be a little small still
Answer: Kastking Sharky 8000
Answer: 8000 is the correct .
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I have a reel 6000, but I have no idea if it has the ability to catch striped bass of 45 or more inches
Answer: HI,I don't know the weight of the bass but last week I did catch a nice 35 inch striper using the 5000 series reel and the 1 piece ugly stick with 20 pound braided line
Answer: Hi there,
Answer: It might not be ideal if you're specifically targeting fish that big, and I have not caught anything that big with my 4000. However, catching 2 and 3 pund pomapnoband 5 pound sheep head were no problem. I know that you will bring that 45 incher in with this reel, but continuously it might strain!
Answer: 'Depends on your rod also, but i have the sharky 5000 and it has no problems with large fish. hae not hooked a 45" striper on it yet, but i think your 6000 if paired with a good rod would be more than enough to haul one in
Answer: Dude, I have caught 23lbs and 20lbs striped bass with my cheap Shinamo plastic reel from Walmart and medium action Ugly Stik with no problem. If this reel true to its claims, you should be fine.
Answer: I've fought decent blue catfish and striper around 15lbs out of log jams. With the 5000.its a pretty tough reel . drug a gar that was about 5 feet long in pretty easy after its firat big run.
Answer: This may be a challenge. Bringing in 15 pound catfish this reel seems to struggle . Like what ever bearings they used may fail. I had to really adjust the drag . Try a dawa or. A regal 5000 BRI
Answer: NO PROBLEM BECAUSE i PULLED IN A 34 INCH STRIPER WITH THE 5000 SERIES,FENWICK 7.6 MEDIUM GX-2 ROD AND 30 POUND BRAID
Answer: It should be more than adequate, I haven't caught stripe bass with mine but have caught several 50 -60 lb catfish
Answer: I have the older no longer made batefeeder and a few days ago I pulled in a fighting 355 pound Striper with no problem but I did play it out like I do in fresh water
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Which is better for multi species fishing, sharky baitfeeder 3 or the kastking pontus? I also plan to do some saltwater fishing.
Answer: Just looking at the specifications of both reels, the sharky baitfeeder 3 is made with stainless steel components and the pontus only has brass and zinc components. Hands down the baitfeeder
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What’s the max lb line for sharky baitfeeder iii 3000 model?
Answer: Hello there,
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Whay size is recomended for 8ft and 9ft medium rod mostly for pier and some surf fishing?
Answer: For surf fishing, it depends on you and your rod to cast the bait as far as you can. That means the line capacity. I like to have about 250 yards of line in my reel.
Answer: I would get the 5000 plus you should have a pier net for the pier. But for surf the 4000 or 5000 is more than enough.
Answer: Hello,
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Can this hold 20 pound braid on the 4000?
Answer: When I first got mine I put 327 yards of 10lb Braid and it took the hole role. I’m planning on going up to 30lb. 20lb should be fine all depends and how many how many yards you want on it the thicker you go the less it will hold
Answer: Easily. My 4000 has 20 lb big game mono on it with no issues.
Answer: I have the KASTKING BAITRUNNER-40 .Anyone know any thing about this 40 series?
Answer: Yes
Answer: yes, no problem
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Do you think the 6000 reel can handle a 15 lb striper ?
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Answer: I think I have the 4000 version, and it regularly, successfully handles 25 lb+ common carp and catfish, I can't imagine 15 lb striper to be much of an issue!
Answer: I definitely think it can. I used the reel for salmon in Pulaski. I caught well over a dozen with it and it held up great.
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Does the 6000 come with an extra sool?
Answer: It should I have a 3000 and 4000 and they both came an Xtra spool.
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Can I use 80lb braid lines on the 6000 reel?
Answer: then reel is designed to hold 30 lb. mono, I personally don't believe that it could handle 80 lb braid the only times I have ever used 80 lb braid is
Answer: Hi there,
Answer: I'm not sure on the 6000
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Is it normal to have a stiff spot in the retrieve when you get it out of the box ? Will it break in or should I send it back ? Thanks
Answer: I have had the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III for a few months now and because it's a new reel once it 's used a couple times the stiff spot should go away,If not send it back and Kastking will replace it,they are great with there products.
Answer: personally, I would get it replaced as i never had a reel with a stiff or tight spot during retrieve.
Answer: Sometimes it's a little stiff before the bail snaps closed if the bale is closed and it's stiff send it back
Answer: No is not normal, it supposed to be smooth.
Answer: I have 4 of these reels and have never seen this issue. The handle is r and l hand interchangeable. I suggest you change it around and see if you still have the problem. Also, play around with the drag settings, front and back and see if that makes a difference. It is possible you have a lemon, but so far, I have been very happy with all 4 of my reels. Have caught many large pike and muskies with them, even under extreme duress.
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Are you able to switch it from left handed to right handed?
Answer: You can switch it from left to right
Answer: Yes you can
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What rod does kastking make for 6000 sharky lll real
Answer: I love the reel, but have not looked for a kastking rod. I have it on a diawa 7' medium heavy rod. It's a great matchup for carp and catfish.
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What size would be good for bull redfish?
Answer: The KastKing Sharky III bait feeder of sizes 3000 and up will get the job done.
Answer: I caught all my bull reds using a 4000. Just adjust the drag accordingly
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Is this good for freshwater and how would it compare to the KK Summer 3000?
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Can it switch from left to right handed
Answer: Yes you can. It can be used either right or left handed
Answer: Yes.. Use a small screwdriver to remove tge gromet, pkace in ither side, then handle
Answer: Yes
Answer: yes,it can easily.
Answer: Yes
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What is best rod size for the sharked iii bait feeder fishing reel 6000 and 5000. i like the kastking royal spinning rods, thank you frank.
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Answer: Hello,
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I have the 4000 and need a pole. I’m using it for catfishing what are your suggestions
Answer: Get the rippin lips med heavy spinning rod this will make for an awesome combo and the colors will match as well
Answer: I bought the ugly stick GX2 and it's a nice combo with matching colors.
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Ok, i need an unbiased answer here, how does the salt water engineering, durability and performance compare with penn fierce ii?
Answer: It holds up very well to salt water, Penn is more salt water durable, but as long as you rinse the reels off with fresh water , regular maintenance. It does its job. My bait feeder only sees salt and water, perfect yellow tail reel.
Answer: To answer your question two different uses but my opinion the penn is more salt water resistant I have to clean the kastking better but I use the kastking for live lining bunker for striper does its job
Answer: I have several Penn reels which I prefer, but took a chance on this reel. I can honestly say it hasn’t let me down. I’m please with it performance in every way. I’m planning on buying another one.
Answer: I would prefer to see an ipx rating. The spinfisher and the Slammer both have a 5 and 6 respectively. I don't see anything about this on this real. I really want a bait real that clicks into drag like this but I want to know that they care enough to give it a rating so I'm hesitant on buying it
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Can you use 30 lb braided line on the 6000?
Answer: Yes. It will hold at least 350 yards of 30lb braid. I have about 300 yards of 50lb braid on mine.
Answer: Hello,
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Should i use the rippin lips medium or medium heavy rod for the 4000?
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Answer: I prefer the medium heavy action, they make a really nice combo
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How much 65 lb braid will fit on the 6000? I'm gonna be bank fishing for blue catfish with a 12 foot pole and would like to use 65 lb braid
Answer: I never had the 6000. But I can spool up just under 300ft of 65 lb. braid on the 4000.
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Will this fit on the crixus 6'6 medium heavy rod?
Answer: It will fit any rod that is set up for a spinning reel. There is nothing special about the real mount.
Answer: Yes it will but the crixus is set for a bait casting reel. If you’re looking to use this reel I wouldn’t go bigger than a 3000
Answer: Come on, if the rod has a reel seat it will work fine. Nice smooth reel for any type of fishing.
Answer: Most definitely, I use from fresh water to sea fishing. I just change my spools, great reel with awesome smooth drag.
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Is this a saltwater or freshwater reel?
Answer: The sharky is a saltwater water reel. The internals are sealed. the pontus is the cheaper freshwater version.
Answer: It's for salt but can be used for both. they have a model called the pontis I think but this one is well built with a high bearing count and for a few bucks more this one is better made with seal bearing and could take a quick splash and a beating with like 27lbs of drag and 29 or 30 ft per turn.
Answer: Approved for both. I've had my sharky III s for almost a year. I'm a saltwater inshore guide in Fl. They see almost daily use and abuse. Still going like new with out any service other than daily freash water rinse and lube spray. A_salt.weapon you can see pics of their use on IG
Answer: Both! I’ve gone wade fishing with it in saltwater and i had no issues with corrosion even after submerging it. Just make sure to rinse it off,
Answer: Either
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several comments on rod stem flexing. has anyone experienced a rod stem failure ?
Answer: I have not yet
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Which one would pair up with a 7ft catfish ugly stick with a line rating of 10-30lbs?
Answer: 4000
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What size would you reccomend for catfish and carp fishing? I bought the 6000 and it seemed too large and heavy. Torn between the 4000 and 5000.
Answer: Hello Kyle! I did not fish with the reel yet. Mine is a 4000 and I believe that for the occasional fishing for large fish it would do fine, but if you are an intensive carp and catfish fisherman I would say go for the 5000. I hope I could help. When you receive yours could you send me some pictures of the thread in the shaft of the spool? Thx
Answer: Personally, I’d buy the 3000! I fish salt water w the 3000 and I haven’t found much of anything yet fishing inshore that can overpower this reel! I fished carp,catfish, bass, northern, before moving to saltwater and NONE of those species has anything for this 3000! I have 2 of these that I fish salt water with. Great reels!
Answer: These reels are very powerful, if the 6000 seems too big go with the 4000 but I recommend the 3000. I recommend it because it’s a good all around size without being too big.
Answer: I have fished mostly for carp with this reel and I have found that the 4000 size works well for them, i use 20-30 lb braided line on mine
Answer: I have the 5000 and i fish catfish, carp ,stripper with it and have had a really good experience with this reel using 30 pound cast king braid awsome reel
Answer: i got the 5000 and has been working fine for Cats and carps.
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Buscó partes para sharky lll bait firer
Answer: Surw
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I have a penn fierce II6000,the maximum braided line capacity's 335 yards - 50 lb . Can I use the same braided line capacity on this model?
Answer: No, the Sharky bait feeder will hold around 220 meters of 50lb braid.
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Is the baitfeeder feature dependable?
Answer: I have used this baitfeeder for catfishing for quite some time now and have had no issues. I use this reel for 20-30lb catfish so it can handle big fish. The feeder has always engaged and disengaged for me without issue.
Answer: I have used the Sharkey 3 baitfeeder 2 years for Carp up to 25 lbs - no problem with reel
Answer: No this broke the first time using it on the first fish snagged. Complete waste of money.
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Does anyone if the 3000 size good for striper fishing? Since spool is a bit small
Answer: I use the 3004 walleye fishing and it's just right I don't know about stripers
Answer: The KastKing Sharky II Baitfeeder 5000 or 6000 would be a better reel for striped bass.
Answer: This reels is perfect for spinning, is strong but don't heavy, i like so much, for this reason a want another, but a little different, i want one Sharky Baitfeeder II.
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how light can the baitfeeder drag be set?
Answer: The 4000 series baitfeeder drag can be set to about zero drag.
Answer: You can set it to be almost free spool (no drag). It is a little sensitive to minor adjustments at this low drag setting, so going from the least drag to a higher drag only takes a little bit of a turn. I'd like a little more of a range, but its still very functional.
Answer: What are you fishing for, shark or bluegill? It can be set to an infinite number of settings and it's really dependent on the individual user and species being caught. I may add that it also depends on the fishing line being used and also the fishing rod in a sense.
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how to flip the handle, one side is geared the other in not. Cannot change handle sides as advertised. The handle screw will only fit one side. 6000
Answer: remove the nut from opposite side and handle assy should pull straight out.simply slide it in your chosen side on re-install nut
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What is IPT?
Answer: Line pickup is measured in inches per turn — or IPT — a term mainstreamed by freshwater bass anglers. Instead of the gear ratio, IPT is a better indicator of the actual speed of a reel. Different-size spools, both large and small, affect and negate high-gear ratios.
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Would the 5000 reel work well with 7ft kk heavy royale rod for salmon fishing?
Answer: The 5000 reel works well for big game fish. that love to run and pull drag. I wouldn't think you need the baitfeeder feature but it depends on the angler. I 5000 would be a great fit.
Answer: I don’t see why not. 5000 is pretty hefty. Just keep an eye on the reel crank handle cap. Mine loosens on a regular basis.
Answer: That a good sturdy real and matched with that pole should be bid enough for salmon !!
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Would the sharky iii 6000 be a decent reel for alligator gar ranging from 4ft - 7ft and weighing between 100 & 200lbs? hard to tell from pics.
Answer: Hi Amy,
Answer: I landed a big 4 foot long nose gar on the 5000. I muscled him in pretty easy.
Answer: I don't think that reel would be able to handle a fish that large fished striper to 15 lbs and seemed to work hard
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What rod would go with a 500 reel?
Answer: I bought 2 5000 to surf fish with and bought Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 1 10foot and one 12 foot they paired up good and low price ( i have caught fish on both )
Answer: I use an 8ft Berkely BIg Game MH rod. I also use a 7ft UglyStik MH rod. With my KastKing Bait-feeder reels.
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How much 65 lb braid can fit on the 6000 series?
Answer: I'm not sure how much 65 lb braid will fit on the 6000. I have the 5000 and I was able to get 300 yard of 15 lb braid on it.
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Would the 6000 series be overkill on a 8' battlecat rod for catching big Flathead catfish
Answer: No. You might want to go bigger. The reels are made from a light material that makes the reel feel like it's going to snap. Also, I've had 7000 series come with 8' foot catfish rods that dwarf the 6000 series
Answer: No, size wise there is not much difference between the 4000 and 6000 series
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Will these reels have a good casting distance?
Answer: Yes it does. However, this really depends on the fisherman and his knowledge/skill at casting. I recently surf fished and was casting beyond the first breakers with a 2 oz. sinker, I had no problems casting 200' or more. The bail will not close on you when you really "chunk' it. It's a quality reel, i like it better than my more expensive Penn reels!
Answer: The casting distance is fine . Retrieving that’s entirely different question . I bought it for large catfish , this reel struggles . It’s ruff bringing in big fish!!!
Answer: It cast pretty far with my 9ft rod.
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It is not asking to select a size for this reel? What size will i bee buying at this 35.98 price?
Answer: The listing says Size: Sharky Baitfeeder 3000. Sorry about the confusion.
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For 7ft mh gx2,should i get the summer and centron spinning reel or this one ? if so , which model should i get, mainly freshwater salmon and catfish
Answer: I would recommend a 4000 size reel. With this sharky reel the extra line capacity and drag will come in handy with salmon. Can't comment about the other reel.
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When will the 4000s be in stock again
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Three questions for the 4000 reel: is the spool longer than most? does the bail lock automatically? is there a reverse switch?
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What's the line capacity for braided on the 4000?
Answer: A little less than 200 yards I'm guessing from my reel which has 20 lb braid
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Extra spool - does the 4000 size reel come with the extra spool?
Answer: Not sure if the 4000 come with the extra spool. I bought the 6000 and it came with the extra spool.
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do you sell sharky iii 6000 or 5000? Not baitfeeder. Share me the link if you sell it
Answer: Nah I wish I was a seller the make great products
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Im going for 20+ catfish on a 7 foot medium heavy would the 6000 be good?
Answer: Hello,
Answer: Without a doubt. I've caught & released a Stingray weighing approximately 40 to 60 Lbs with the a very similar set up as yours. I had 12 Bl Ande Back Country line, with about a 18" to 24", 40 LB Fluorocarbon leader.
Answer: As of late this reel has been perfect for the price .
Product reviews of KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel 10+1 Shielded Stainless Steel BB - Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner Bait Fishing Action
Drew from Long Island : Awesome reel for the money. The bait caster option is great for running a dead stick
Update: After a little over a year this reel has seen some use and is now useless. The chrome wrap on the reel where the line seats itself has flaked off. I wash my gear after every single trip as soon as I get home and this cheap chrome coating broke off and now it cuts my braid immediately. I contacted Kastking about this and they blew me off to email someone else who hasn't responded. I own 11 kastking reels and I will absolutely not buy another item of theirs if the service is that bad. I'm not looking for anything free just some customer service to see if this can be fixed. I guess you get what you pay for
For the price I don’t think you’ll find a better reel. The have 2 of them and they are my go to reels and I back them with with a kastking sharky. Paired this with a ugly stick gx2 and a yozuri top water plug and we crushed bluefish all weekend. Can’t say enough good things about it.
For the price I don’t think you’ll find a better reel. The have 2 of them and they are my go to reels and I back them with with a kastking sharky. Paired this with a ugly stick gx2 and a yozuri top water plug and we crushed bluefish all weekend. Can’t say enough good things about it.
Devin M : I’ll give it a solid two out of five “meh’s”.
It’s a very smooth reel with a nice drag and easy to use “bait feeder” system, but the stem flex is unsettling.
I bought this reel to use on a surf rod and immediately noticed that the spool stem flexes around considerably even when I’m just reeling in a 3oz. weight. Put any significant amount of tension on the line and the reel cannot hold the spool in alignment while reeling.
I have caught several fish with it and it’s worked fine so far, but I can’t say I have faith that it will not break if I hook into a tarpon or other large fish on the beach. I have a lot of other KastKing equipment and it’s all been nothing but dependable, including a different reel, but I’ve been generally underwhelmed with this particular reel.
I needed a rugged and dependable reel for surf fishing and that is not what I received.
I bought this reel to use on a surf rod and immediately noticed that the spool stem flexes around considerably even when I’m just reeling in a 3oz. weight. Put any significant amount of tension on the line and the reel cannot hold the spool in alignment while reeling.
I have caught several fish with it and it’s worked fine so far, but I can’t say I have faith that it will not break if I hook into a tarpon or other large fish on the beach. I have a lot of other KastKing equipment and it’s all been nothing but dependable, including a different reel, but I’ve been generally underwhelmed with this particular reel.
I needed a rugged and dependable reel for surf fishing and that is not what I received.
Geppetto : I would not recommend this reel
It is real looks nice but that’s about it it is very flexible in the handle also it feels like it’s going to break off the rod influxes so much in the foot I would not recommend this reel
Cliff Caldwell : Smooth drag, gets the job done.
I bought a pair (2) and had them for a while now.
I carp fish mostly and have put over 100 fish on the bank with them many ranging from 10-20 pounds (decent sized carp are plentiful in my area, and Fun).
I’m impressed with the drag. I use 12 pound test & 10 foot rods and even a smaller carp is gonna rip some drag so it really needs to be smooth, and these work great. I bought them for hiking to remote places for fish to save my expensive bait runner reels but I use them more and more now.
The tension for the bait feeder can be a little touchy to adjust but it’s a minor thing to me.
I put them on travel rods (4 pc 10 ft) so they are always broke down and transported everywhere in a case and not tossed around in the truck unprotected like other reels so can’t speak as to how they would handle that type abuse.
Side note: I do get a great deal of line twist while using them but bail arm roller works flawlessly so I think it’s my line(spooled incorrectly) or my rig I fish with (method feeder may be spinning on retrieve).
I carp fish mostly and have put over 100 fish on the bank with them many ranging from 10-20 pounds (decent sized carp are plentiful in my area, and Fun).
I’m impressed with the drag. I use 12 pound test & 10 foot rods and even a smaller carp is gonna rip some drag so it really needs to be smooth, and these work great. I bought them for hiking to remote places for fish to save my expensive bait runner reels but I use them more and more now.
The tension for the bait feeder can be a little touchy to adjust but it’s a minor thing to me.
I put them on travel rods (4 pc 10 ft) so they are always broke down and transported everywhere in a case and not tossed around in the truck unprotected like other reels so can’t speak as to how they would handle that type abuse.
Side note: I do get a great deal of line twist while using them but bail arm roller works flawlessly so I think it’s my line(spooled incorrectly) or my rig I fish with (method feeder may be spinning on retrieve).
Urbanite14 : Bends back & forth at base of reel at post upto pole
I love the look and feel of the reel. Was really looking forward to using the reel until I re-added braided line back on due to line being to loose. I used another reel to unspool the braided line. I set the drag on the reel I used to pull the line off to about 5-10lbs. This way allowed me to respool the braided line on tightly. The Kastking Baitfeeder wobbled, bended and twisted on every turn as I spooled the line back on from the other reel. Given it's response, I'm concerned the reel will break somewhere between spool and pole along the post. I have never seen a reel bend back and forth like that before. I have the 6000 rated 17lb mono max. This does not appear to be a sturdy reel.
Urbanite14 : Bends back & forth at base of reel at post upto pole
I love the look and feel of the reel. Was really looking forward to using the reel until I re-added braided line back on due to line being to loose. I used another reel to unspool the braided line. I set the drag on the reel I used to pull the line off to about 5-10lbs. This way allowed me to respool the braided line on tightly. The Kastking Baitfeeder wobbled, bended and twisted on every turn as I spooled the line back on from the other reel. Given it's response, I'm concerned the reel will break somewhere between spool and pole along the post. I have never seen a reel bend back and forth like that before. I have the 6000 rated 17lb mono max. This does not appear to be a sturdy reel.
Scott L. : Baitfeeder doesnt disengage like it should
I ordered 2 of these baitfeeder reels. I was super excited to try these and use them on the pier. My initial thought after taking these out of the package was "Wow these things are big, bulky, and heavy" but the baitfeeder feature is worth dealing with the size. I get out to the pier to use them for the first time and flipping the lever doesnt disengage the secondary drag(like it should). Reeling doesnt disengage the secondary drag (like it should). It takes me multiple lever flips to disengage the baitfeeder and reeling disengages it maybe 50% of the time. Amazon(or their 3rd party supplier) is sending me replacements but now im out my money from line spooled on them and had one of the most frustrating fishing trips ever. Spend the extra money and buy the Okumas. Lesson learned.
Kindle Customer : Love the reel
I love the bait runner feature as it is superb for live bait when I leave it in a rod holder. All of the actions are good (bail release drag, handle). The tension set on the bait running feature is good. A minor turn increases/decrease the drag on line, so that you can set it for more active bait (tighter) or smaller bait. A very good deal compared to many more expensive reels.
Ray : Tight lines for less money
Very nice reel for the money. I am a Shimano reel "snob" but I can't justify spending the money on the Shimano reels for salt water since I don't go that often like I do freshwater fishing. I own 3 or 4 of these Kast Kings now and they all perform wonderfully. I especially like the bait runner feature and also the anti-reverse. A lot of reel companies have been doing away with the anti-reverse and I think they're doing themselves a disservice. I get the logic behind it as it can let in water and contaminates but it's also a nice feature to have when fishing certain conditions. I have actually NOT purchased other brands because they've removed or done away with the anti-reverse. The drag on the Kast King is super smooth and remains that way while fighting a fish. No skipping, no unevenness, just smooth and constant. The spare spool is nice when deep sea fishing and in the event you get snagged on a rock pile and start losing yards and yards of expensive braid. I keep the spare spool loaded and ready to go and since I have Kast Kings on all my rods, it's interchangeable. Bang for the buck, can't be beat.
Scott L. : Baitfeeder doesnt disengage like it should
I ordered 2 of these baitfeeder reels. I was super excited to try these and use them on the pier. My initial thought after taking these out of the package was "Wow these things are big, bulky, and heavy" but the baitfeeder feature is worth dealing with the size. I get out to the pier to use them for the first time and flipping the lever doesnt disengage the secondary drag(like it should). Reeling doesnt disengage the secondary drag (like it should). It takes me multiple lever flips to disengage the baitfeeder and reeling disengages it maybe 50% of the time. Amazon(or their 3rd party supplier) is sending me replacements but now im out my money from line spooled on them and had one of the most frustrating fishing trips ever. Spend the extra money and buy the Okumas. Lesson learned.
tina hoefker : It did great. I paired this reel with a Bass Pro ...
I purchased this reel for a beach vacation trip I recently went on. I had used old cheap fishing gear on past trips constantly worrying about saltwater damage, but wanted to get a decent set up that wouldn't break the bank and could hold it's own against whatever you might hook up with on the beach. It did great. I paired this reel with a Bass Pro $89 9 foot inshore rod, 30 lb braid and used 20 lb. flouracarbon leader. This reel is very smooth. It looks like a more expensive reel and performs very well. I really like the bait runner feature. I was able to set my pole in rod holder, sit down, drink a beer and listen/watch for a bite. Before I was stuck holding my rod feeling for a bite or putting it in the rod holder and opening the bail to prevent fish from feeling it when they bit or yanking it into the ocean. After using this set up on the beach I am wanting to try it out on some carp and catfish here at home. I think it will do great for this as well.
Chironimo : Excellent Saltwater Surf reel
This is an update for this reel. Had for a couple of years now and still going strong. Finish still looks good. Using mostly as a surf fishing reel for halibut, leopard sharks and such. Loaded with 30lb braid. and strapped to an Ulgy Stik Tiger Lite, handles them all with ease. Casting bait rigs, lures and jigs doesn't seem to matter. Drag is smooth as ever. Just remember to clean the reel every so often.(cleans easily) Doesn't seem to mind the sand nearly as much as my Daiwa. Only gets four & three quarter stars . The handle nut likes to work loose.(?) Got a little annoying but a little blue goo helps. Just ordered another one , a 4000 this time to just to be different.
dpgfla : Not a bad reel. Bait feed disengage is inconsistent
First off, let me start off by stating that I own many kastking products and for the most part they have all treated me pretty well. Their bait casting reels aren't as smooth as my Lews reels but that is to be expected considering their price point. This reel falls in line with what I would expect from a reel at its current $$. The Sharky III reel is a nice looking, sturdy reel and it's just as smooth as my cheaper Penn fierce 2. It seems to be balanced well and also looks pretty slick. My one complaint is that the bait feeder function on this reel is inconsistent after fishing brackish conditions only twice from a dock. The "bait feed" function works as intended but disengaging the feeder with the arm does not always work. Note: I always rinse with fresh water when fishing near any salt.
I like this reel but I am subtracting two stars as that is how many times I took it out before the feeder disengage stopped working properly. If you purchase this reel know that there is a chance you may have to disengage the feeder manually.....or sometimes maybe not because it is inconsistent.
I like this reel but I am subtracting two stars as that is how many times I took it out before the feeder disengage stopped working properly. If you purchase this reel know that there is a chance you may have to disengage the feeder manually.....or sometimes maybe not because it is inconsistent.
Chironimo : Excellent Saltwater Surf reel
This is an update for this reel. Had for a couple of years now and still going strong. Finish still looks good. Using mostly as a surf fishing reel for halibut, leopard sharks and such. Loaded with 30lb braid. and strapped to an Ulgy Stik Tiger Lite, handles them all with ease. Casting bait rigs, lures and jigs doesn't seem to matter. Drag is smooth as ever. Just remember to clean the reel every so often.(cleans easily) Doesn't seem to mind the sand nearly as much as my Daiwa. Only gets four & three quarter stars . The handle nut likes to work loose.(?) Got a little annoying but a little blue goo helps. Just ordered another one , a 4000 this time to just to be different.
jorge : After almost a yea of use
Gonna try to be fair with everyone, so after almost of year or every month use i would say this is a good reel and can handle salt water like a king, can handle small fish but when you go over a 13 inch fish it bends a lot, looks like is going to break, still for the price is a bargain compared to other brands and i really appreciate it to make affordable to everyone, 4 star so the company take notice and fix the issue
Albie : Good reel except...
This reel is smooth and works well. The reason for the 3 stars is that where the handle joint attaches to the shaft that goes into the gears is sloppy making it feel like the handle knob is not tight. I have added a photo showing where. unfortunately probably not much I can do because I left the reel in Florida for use when I go back down there otherwise I would return it.
Urbanite14 : Bends back & forth at base of reel at post upto pole
I love the look and feel of the reel. Was really looking forward to using the reel until I re-added braided line back on due to line being to loose. I used another reel to unspool the braided line. I set the drag on the reel I used to pull the line off to about 5-10lbs. This way allowed me to respool the braided line on tightly. The Kastking Baitfeeder wobbled, bended and twisted on every turn as I spooled the line back on from the other reel. Given it's response, I'm concerned the reel will break somewhere between spool and pole along the post. I have never seen a reel bend back and forth like that before. I have the 6000 rated 17lb mono max. This does not appear to be a sturdy reel.
hereyago5050 : I don’t understand the 5 Star Reviews
So 2 of the pics show a side by side with the Penn Pursuit 6000. The Penn being way beefier with a much larger drag knob which helps a lot in the moment. Beefier and more firm handle as well. The KastKing rattles a bit and kept coming loose. The other pic is showing a ridiculous design flaw. The overhead shot of the drags knobs is with its KastKing Valiant Eagle 3000! The knob is also way bigger on the 3000 even though the reel is half as big of the same brand. I’m sorry KastKing but I’m sending it back. No bueno
Fishing and BBQ with Mitchtram : Quality, Well Built Spinning Reel
I have used this reel in both freshwater and saltwater This reel feels very solid and has been a solid performer. There is no slop in the handle or drag. Both the cranking and the drag are smooth. The bait feeder is loud. Both the front and rear drags click, the anti-reverse bearing has no slop or play. The handle is reversible to either side. I feel its important to mention this as there are a couple reviews that say the handle is not reversible. When you remove the handle there is a small plastic plug in the side that had the screw, you must remove this plug to swap the handle. Also there is at least one review that says the handle is plastic, which his not true, it is aluminum.
If you want more detail, I also reviewed the reel on my YouTube channel "Fishing and BBQ with Mitchtram".
Just search YouTube or Google with my channel name or "mitchtram kastking"
Tight Lines,
Mitchtram
If you want more detail, I also reviewed the reel on my YouTube channel "Fishing and BBQ with Mitchtram".
Just search YouTube or Google with my channel name or "mitchtram kastking"
Tight Lines,
Mitchtram
Don : Nice reel
I had been eyeing this reel as a budget backup to my main surf fishing rig. Not too many bait feeders on the market, and this one had a ton of good reviews. Those folks are right. Nice quality, solidly built, and light. Paired with a 9' Star rod, it's as good my Penn Fierce 2 combo. The 5000 is a perfect match for the rod and pulls in Pompano with ease. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another.
Edgar Hernandez : Decent for the price, minor problems
I purchased a size 4000 reel back in November which I used in freshwater and saltwater but just as of recently the clicker in the baitfeeder stopped working and now only the fighting drag clicks which sucks since the baitfeeder clicker is what would indicate a bite, will buy again though
Croteau : The seals work.
I bought it because it's a sealed reel and I wade in the surf and constantly splash the reels. I've been using the Sharky for 9 months now, probably 45 hours of wade surfing and it's been splashed hundreds of times. Two weeks ago I was out while there was a hurricane in the Gulf and the surf was really high and I let my son's friend use it. It's still working and there's no grindyness to it or anything.
I really am impressed. I had 2 Penn Fierce II reels that both died completely within a year. It claims to be sealed. That's why I bought it. And it's doing what was promised.
The main criticism I see of the Sharky 3 is that there is too much flex in the arm that connects the reel to the pole, but I haven't noticed it at all.
The baitfeeder works well and it's a good feature if you plan to soak live baits or cut fish. If you plan to use mostly lures, I would just get the regular Sharky 3.
I really am impressed. I had 2 Penn Fierce II reels that both died completely within a year. It claims to be sealed. That's why I bought it. And it's doing what was promised.
The main criticism I see of the Sharky 3 is that there is too much flex in the arm that connects the reel to the pole, but I haven't noticed it at all.
The baitfeeder works well and it's a good feature if you plan to soak live baits or cut fish. If you plan to use mostly lures, I would just get the regular Sharky 3.
Eduardo Nicolas Ramos Jr : Incredible reel, incredible price
Rear drag is incredibly smooth and works as advertised. Transition to front drag takes approximately a full turn of the handle which promptly takes full force and delivers to whatever is set consistently. The drag adjustment isn't overly sensitive or lax, it's just right and produces a strong click sound with every turn. I will most definitely be replacing all of my reels with KastKing models of some sort.
Carroll Quarles : Reel Seat is too weak
Love the action. Has great features for a less expensive reel. But, my reel seat broke while putting it away in the garage with other rods and reels. I don't know how, or why, but the seat broke off, so it had to have gotten into a bind. That said, there is absolutely no reason for there to have been enough torque to break the reel seat while setting it down with other outfits! I have never had this happen to any other reel I have ever bought. Quite disappointing actually, because I love the reel. I can't make myself buy another one.
AMS : Kastking creeper
Great freaking reel but I don’t know any better, all My reels are kastking! I’m not buying a $200 reel when a company like kastking makes a great product at an outstanding price for a reasonable everyday joe B like me. Kastking is on a path all their own
UPDATE: reel is so smooth. Caught a lot of fish after a year of use and haven’t had one problem! Drag is amazing, yesterday I was getting smashed hard all day and this was the 1st reel test…..you can hear the insides of this reel various components independently doing their thang in milliseconds as these fish were smashing my line! I still don’t know what the hell the 2nd drag thing is for but the 1st one is iron clad.
UPDATE: reel is so smooth. Caught a lot of fish after a year of use and haven’t had one problem! Drag is amazing, yesterday I was getting smashed hard all day and this was the 1st reel test…..you can hear the insides of this reel various components independently doing their thang in milliseconds as these fish were smashing my line! I still don’t know what the hell the 2nd drag thing is for but the 1st one is iron clad.
Kelly : Initial thoughts
Just finished spooling one of two 6000's. They have a nice design. Looking forward to testing them out. So far they feel smooth, added one of the included spool line lay washer to even out no problem. There is some "flex" that is worrisome from real to seat area and spool to main shaft. But mostly so far I feel it's a great buy. I added the two year warranty just in case for a couple dollars. Will update after some use.
Jim : Super nice real, it's extremely strong.
First baitfeeder ever bought tried using my friends thought it was awesome figured I'd get me one. It's larger than I expected the one I used was a sharky 3 3000. I paired it with a kastking Brutus rod 2 piece 8 foot long, I'm going to pull up some kastking extreme 30 lb test grass green I have the 4,000 which should hold about 225 yards I figure that's enough wine for anything in Ohio. The entire set up cost about a $125, with Amazon prime everything was here within 3 days of ordering. Hardest part about the entire process was deciding on what poll I should get to put it on once I found the Brutus line of rods it was an easy decision.
Jeremy C. : Great Reel!
An amazing reel for the price! Buttery smooth, solid drag, strong structure, high line capacity, loud clicker and beautiful look! I reccommend!
Adam : Not Salt Friendly for Long
I've had this product for just shy of 3 years. Over that time I've cranked in several mutton snapper, dolphin, a 20# red snapper, some bonita and false albacore. The drag was reasonably smooth and I was generally pleased with it. However, when fighting my last large fish, I noticed a little flex in the reel between the body and the reel seat. Not really a big deal, but slightly annoying when fighting a fish and you think that the reel is going to break on you.
Here on the east coast of FL we're gearing up for the spring cobia run, so I pulled it out after not using since August and was very disappointed. Turns out, the bearing at the bail has some corrosion on it - mostly cosmetic. I do a pretty good job at cleaning my gear, but over time it appears that the salt spray caught up to it. What's even more frustrating is that the drag is all sorts of messed up on it. I've completely lost the ability to dial it down to the ideal weight and the smoothness it had when new is gone - this would be my fourth season fishing it (and only 3-4 times per season).
This is disappointing, but I guess it served its purpose by 1) convincing me that I need a live liner/bait feeder; 2) it was cheap and useful while serviceable; and 3) now I know that nothing beats competing models that are in the $150-$200 range. I don't regret purchasing, but was hoping it would have lasted longer. I guess I got what I paid for (and got some good use out of it).
Here on the east coast of FL we're gearing up for the spring cobia run, so I pulled it out after not using since August and was very disappointed. Turns out, the bearing at the bail has some corrosion on it - mostly cosmetic. I do a pretty good job at cleaning my gear, but over time it appears that the salt spray caught up to it. What's even more frustrating is that the drag is all sorts of messed up on it. I've completely lost the ability to dial it down to the ideal weight and the smoothness it had when new is gone - this would be my fourth season fishing it (and only 3-4 times per season).
This is disappointing, but I guess it served its purpose by 1) convincing me that I need a live liner/bait feeder; 2) it was cheap and useful while serviceable; and 3) now I know that nothing beats competing models that are in the $150-$200 range. I don't regret purchasing, but was hoping it would have lasted longer. I guess I got what I paid for (and got some good use out of it).
Darken : Only Halfheartedly Recommended
There are a lot of things to like about this reel. It's very smooth, has good drag, has the best baitfeeder system I've used, good line capacity, comes with an extra spool, and is quite an attractive reel (not all that important to function, and those looks won't hold up). But the frame is so weak and 'flexy' I can't recommend it except for very light use. Felt like the reel was going to twist in half with only a 9-pound blue cat. This reel goes into the 'beater' category for me, as it's not horribly expensive, particularly given the features it boasts, but it seems incredibly flimsy, and I wouldn't trust it for large fish. An anodized aluminum frame, and this would be the best bargain in eggbeater reels, but as it is, it's more a cheap knockoff of a good reel.
BOB LECH AF2DX Wilderness outfitter : EXPECTED TO HOLD MORE LINE
UPDATE ON REEL,
I purchased a 2nd reel to go on my Akataka Spinning Casting Fishing Rod Pure Carbon Fiber 1pc Baitcasting Rod,Sensitive Durable Bass Fishing Pole for Freshwater Saltwate rod.
this reel and rod combo is a real fishing setup.
Not sure why some nit pick the reel because so far I have hauled in blues in the 20+ pound class.
30 pound braided line works like a dream.
After using the KAST-KING,I would never go back to any other brand reel.
It's strong,smooth,built well and will out do reels costing 300.00
I purchased this reel and it seems to be a tad big for my 7 foot ugly stick but I just decided to keep it.Well built and very strong but it just will not hold enough 30 pound braided line for me.
I assumed a reel this size would hold much more 30 pound line then what I have.
I think I have 1/2 of the 327 yards of line on the spool
I purchased a 2nd reel to go on my Akataka Spinning Casting Fishing Rod Pure Carbon Fiber 1pc Baitcasting Rod,Sensitive Durable Bass Fishing Pole for Freshwater Saltwate rod.
this reel and rod combo is a real fishing setup.
Not sure why some nit pick the reel because so far I have hauled in blues in the 20+ pound class.
30 pound braided line works like a dream.
After using the KAST-KING,I would never go back to any other brand reel.
It's strong,smooth,built well and will out do reels costing 300.00
I purchased this reel and it seems to be a tad big for my 7 foot ugly stick but I just decided to keep it.Well built and very strong but it just will not hold enough 30 pound braided line for me.
I assumed a reel this size would hold much more 30 pound line then what I have.
I think I have 1/2 of the 327 yards of line on the spool
Richard Jones : Dunno if the reel was defective?!
Very Disappointed with this reel! Went out my first night with it and caught a very nice Snook with it, released the fish and I pick up the reel and the handle almost fell off...No big deal I screw it back and start fishing again then get another big snook and the gears start grinding as I’m trying to reel this monster in! Now the gears grind when a little amount of weight is applied to the line and I try and reel!
Kindle Customer : Love the reel
I love the bait runner feature as it is superb for live bait when I leave it in a rod holder. All of the actions are good (bail release drag, handle). The tension set on the bait running feature is good. A minor turn increases/decrease the drag on line, so that you can set it for more active bait (tighter) or smaller bait. A very good deal compared to many more expensive reels.
Adam : Not Salt Friendly for Long
I've had this product for just shy of 3 years. Over that time I've cranked in several mutton snapper, dolphin, a 20# red snapper, some bonita and false albacore. The drag was reasonably smooth and I was generally pleased with it. However, when fighting my last large fish, I noticed a little flex in the reel between the body and the reel seat. Not really a big deal, but slightly annoying when fighting a fish and you think that the reel is going to break on you.
Here on the east coast of FL we're gearing up for the spring cobia run, so I pulled it out after not using since August and was very disappointed. Turns out, the bearing at the bail has some corrosion on it - mostly cosmetic. I do a pretty good job at cleaning my gear, but over time it appears that the salt spray caught up to it. What's even more frustrating is that the drag is all sorts of messed up on it. I've completely lost the ability to dial it down to the ideal weight and the smoothness it had when new is gone - this would be my fourth season fishing it (and only 3-4 times per season).
This is disappointing, but I guess it served its purpose by 1) convincing me that I need a live liner/bait feeder; 2) it was cheap and useful while serviceable; and 3) now I know that nothing beats competing models that are in the $150-$200 range. I don't regret purchasing, but was hoping it would have lasted longer. I guess I got what I paid for (and got some good use out of it).
Here on the east coast of FL we're gearing up for the spring cobia run, so I pulled it out after not using since August and was very disappointed. Turns out, the bearing at the bail has some corrosion on it - mostly cosmetic. I do a pretty good job at cleaning my gear, but over time it appears that the salt spray caught up to it. What's even more frustrating is that the drag is all sorts of messed up on it. I've completely lost the ability to dial it down to the ideal weight and the smoothness it had when new is gone - this would be my fourth season fishing it (and only 3-4 times per season).
This is disappointing, but I guess it served its purpose by 1) convincing me that I need a live liner/bait feeder; 2) it was cheap and useful while serviceable; and 3) now I know that nothing beats competing models that are in the $150-$200 range. I don't regret purchasing, but was hoping it would have lasted longer. I guess I got what I paid for (and got some good use out of it).
Amazon Customer : I’d put this up against a reel costing 3 times as much.
I was looking at getting back into fishing after a long while off....I didn’t want to spend a ton because I’m not sure I will really get into it heavily, and I wanted 4 fishing rigs for surf fishing. I decided on the Sharky 3 (non baitfeeder 5000 series reels. They were very small for a 5000 series reel, but they seemed VERY NICE for the money, so I decided to keep 2 of them and order 4 more reels for my surf rods. I ordered the 6000 series Sharky 3 bait feeders (these are much bigger than the non bait feeders), and they are perfect sized for my 11&12 ft rods. I am just tickled with these reels and although I haven’t used them yet, they appear to be very well built and I think that Kast King is going to be a huge company before it’s all over. Buy this reel, I will bet that you won’t be disappointed.
B.Harada : Some are good some are bad, quality control is in order.
Defective right out of the box...spool would hang up in either the topmost stroke or downstream...would have to put some preesure on turning handle to release spool binding. Don't want to take another chance, on another reel, as it is a real hassle for me to go to UPS store and create return label , to ship back.
x : Expect what you pay for
I always thought it was a little bit suspicious that all of KastKing's reels have glowing reviews despite being quite affordable. I ordered this reel because I occasionally do bottom fishing for catfish, carp, and some smaller saltwater stuff and wanted to try a baitrunner/dual drag system. You get what you pay for. I have not put the reel to the test yet, but the fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired and the drag feels flimsy. If you want to spend $50 on a reel that you will get one season out of, or that you will only use occasionally, this will do. But don't expect to get a $100 reel for $50. KastKing really likes to advertise reels that are "super fast" or have really strong drag, etc. but these reels are clearly assembled with cheap mass-produced parts. I look forward to trying the reel out but I have no confidence it will still be functional and reliable 2 years from now.
dpgfla : Not a bad reel. Bait feed disengage is inconsistent
First off, let me start off by stating that I own many kastking products and for the most part they have all treated me pretty well. Their bait casting reels aren't as smooth as my Lews reels but that is to be expected considering their price point. This reel falls in line with what I would expect from a reel at its current $$. The Sharky III reel is a nice looking, sturdy reel and it's just as smooth as my cheaper Penn fierce 2. It seems to be balanced well and also looks pretty slick. My one complaint is that the bait feeder function on this reel is inconsistent after fishing brackish conditions only twice from a dock. The "bait feed" function works as intended but disengaging the feeder with the arm does not always work. Note: I always rinse with fresh water when fishing near any salt.
I like this reel but I am subtracting two stars as that is how many times I took it out before the feeder disengage stopped working properly. If you purchase this reel know that there is a chance you may have to disengage the feeder manually.....or sometimes maybe not because it is inconsistent.
I like this reel but I am subtracting two stars as that is how many times I took it out before the feeder disengage stopped working properly. If you purchase this reel know that there is a chance you may have to disengage the feeder manually.....or sometimes maybe not because it is inconsistent.
BOB LECH AF2DX Wilderness outfitter : EXPECTED TO HOLD MORE LINE
UPDATE ON REEL,
I purchased a 2nd reel to go on my Akataka Spinning Casting Fishing Rod Pure Carbon Fiber 1pc Baitcasting Rod,Sensitive Durable Bass Fishing Pole for Freshwater Saltwate rod.
this reel and rod combo is a real fishing setup.
Not sure why some nit pick the reel because so far I have hauled in blues in the 20+ pound class.
30 pound braided line works like a dream.
After using the KAST-KING,I would never go back to any other brand reel.
It's strong,smooth,built well and will out do reels costing 300.00
I purchased this reel and it seems to be a tad big for my 7 foot ugly stick but I just decided to keep it.Well built and very strong but it just will not hold enough 30 pound braided line for me.
I assumed a reel this size would hold much more 30 pound line then what I have.
I think I have 1/2 of the 327 yards of line on the spool
I purchased a 2nd reel to go on my Akataka Spinning Casting Fishing Rod Pure Carbon Fiber 1pc Baitcasting Rod,Sensitive Durable Bass Fishing Pole for Freshwater Saltwate rod.
this reel and rod combo is a real fishing setup.
Not sure why some nit pick the reel because so far I have hauled in blues in the 20+ pound class.
30 pound braided line works like a dream.
After using the KAST-KING,I would never go back to any other brand reel.
It's strong,smooth,built well and will out do reels costing 300.00
I purchased this reel and it seems to be a tad big for my 7 foot ugly stick but I just decided to keep it.Well built and very strong but it just will not hold enough 30 pound braided line for me.
I assumed a reel this size would hold much more 30 pound line then what I have.
I think I have 1/2 of the 327 yards of line on the spool
J.R.S. : Solid reel for carp/ cat/ shore fishing
For a 5000 real it's pretty light. Got the bait feeder version because I'm going after carp and catfish. Wanted to use it for some light shore fishing so got the bigger size. Most Kastking stuff is pretty affordable and the same if not better than the gx2 ugly stick stuff. Glad that it came with two spools, one has the knurling so that it's braid ready. Put some of Kasking's braid on here, 50 lb test. Held a little over half of a 300 yd spool.
Amazon Customer : I’d put this up against a reel costing 3 times as much.
I was looking at getting back into fishing after a long while off....I didn’t want to spend a ton because I’m not sure I will really get into it heavily, and I wanted 4 fishing rigs for surf fishing. I decided on the Sharky 3 (non baitfeeder 5000 series reels. They were very small for a 5000 series reel, but they seemed VERY NICE for the money, so I decided to keep 2 of them and order 4 more reels for my surf rods. I ordered the 6000 series Sharky 3 bait feeders (these are much bigger than the non bait feeders), and they are perfect sized for my 11&12 ft rods. I am just tickled with these reels and although I haven’t used them yet, they appear to be very well built and I think that Kast King is going to be a huge company before it’s all over. Buy this reel, I will bet that you won’t be disappointed.
Joseph Schoch : What happened?????
I will give more stars if customer service is good. I purchased April 12th but Saturday June 22nd was the first chance I got out to use it. Caught a few nice red grouper and red snapper. The drag system and reel was performing great at that time. Then I get a bite, set the hook and begin reeling, next thing I know the reel snaps off where it connects to the rod. I then hand line the fish in from 90' of water to find it was only a 19" red grouper. Was highly disappointed. At the same time I purchased 2 4000s and a 5000 bait feeder that perform great inshore. I'm hoping they will replace it even though it's been 2 months but this was my first time using it. I'm a big fan of Kast King and purchase lots of their products that I've never had a problem with.
Amazon Customer : Base Broke, POOR QUALITY! Not Recommended
Reel (base/body) snapped in half. Had it for 14 months. Now out of warranty. Fished with it for 2 months last year. Sat till recently when failure occurred last night. Reel felt very unstable, wobbly and unbalanced. Won’t be purchasing another KastKing reel. Too expensive for such poor quality! Not Recommended!
Eduardo Nicolas Ramos Jr : Incredible reel, incredible price
Rear drag is incredibly smooth and works as advertised. Transition to front drag takes approximately a full turn of the handle which promptly takes full force and delivers to whatever is set consistently. The drag adjustment isn't overly sensitive or lax, it's just right and produces a strong click sound with every turn. I will most definitely be replacing all of my reels with KastKing models of some sort.
Todd Romain : Super smooth reel
I bought 2 of these reels along with 2 7' Kastking 4 piece rods for a trip to the Florida Keys. 1 of the rods ended up breaking but that's another review. The reels performed flawlessly. The bait feeder function worked great and the drag was smooth. They seem like they are well made and will last for a long while. After I got home and took them apart for cleaning I found very little sign of salt water penetration. I highly recommend them.
josephus d malone : Perfect Surf Reel for the price
I purchased the 6000 series bait feeder along with a 12 foot surf rod and 40lb braided line as an extra rig for my wife to surf fish at the Outer Banks in June 2019. I am used to a Penn Battle setup for my rig with a heavier reel, rod, and line. This Kast King turned into my favorite. We caught a bunch of skates, croakers, trouts, blues, and rays. I found myself wanting to use this setup over my own due to the smoothness of the reel and the bait feeder function. There was more than enough drag available for what we were catching. Casting was smooth with no tangles or loops.
Overall I could not ask for more. I have no doubt this reel will continue to serve well for years. There was no grind or grit to it after a week of use for 4-6 hours a day. I do rinse my rigs at the end of each day and store with a bit of reel lube to keep them between excursions.
If you are looking for great reel without dropping a bunch of money look no further.
Overall I could not ask for more. I have no doubt this reel will continue to serve well for years. There was no grind or grit to it after a week of use for 4-6 hours a day. I do rinse my rigs at the end of each day and store with a bit of reel lube to keep them between excursions.
If you are looking for great reel without dropping a bunch of money look no further.
Jay Chan : Cheap and Good -- Please Test Rear Drag Properly
I bought this baitfeeder reel for "bait and wait" kind of fishing. It looks really nice. Its instant anti-reverse function works fine. It lays down line on the spool evenly. The baitfeeder feature works fine. And the price is very very good. I initially bought a model 5000. I like it a lot that later on I bought a model 4000 and a model 6000 for my other fishing rods.
There are three things that I want to point out:
1. We need to test the rear drag properly. The "tightness" of the rear drag is in the light side. And this is actually a good thing for "bait and wait" kind of fishing. The problem is that if I test the rear drag by using my hand to turn the spool, I cannot tell the difference between the lightest setting and the heaviest setting. My hand simply cannot tell the difference. Originally I thought the rear drag malfunctioned, and I sent it back to the seller for repair. When I got it back, I tried again and I still could not tell the difference. Finally I find that in order to tell the difference, I need to put line in the spool and test the rear drag by pulling line instead of using my hand to turn the spool. This is not a problem with the reel. This is just how the reel is designed. As mentioned above, the rear drag being light is actually a good thing. If someone prefers rear drag that is heavy, he may want to look into Okuma Avenger Baitfeeder 80 -- its rear drag is kind of tight, and I can tell the difference between lightest setting and heaviest setting using my hand to turn the spool.
2. All three model (4000/5000/6000) are almost exactly the same -- same size reel body, same reel handle, same size reel foot. The only difference is the spool and the bail. The consequence is that the small model 4000 actually looks too big, and the large model 6000 looks a bit small. Seem like only model 5000 looks exactly right. I don't particular concern about the "look". The only concern I have is the reel foot for model 6000 is a bit small. When I compare it with a Penn 6500 reel, the reel foot in this baitfeeder is like 1/4" shorter and a little bit narrower than Penn 6500 reel (the spool size is the same though). I have no problem mounting this baitfeeder reel on a heavy surf rod. Having said this if I want to mount it on a surf rod, I will get a surf rod that is narrower -- that will be a better combo than mounting it on a heavy surf rod.
3. I don't have a chance to use the reels for actual fishing yet. I bought the reels in preparation for next year fishing in early summer. Life it too busy for enjoying something simple. I have no idea how the reel will work in saltwater environment. Therefore, this review is kind of limited. Sorry about this. When I get some fishing experience with the reels, I will update the review.
There are three things that I want to point out:
1. We need to test the rear drag properly. The "tightness" of the rear drag is in the light side. And this is actually a good thing for "bait and wait" kind of fishing. The problem is that if I test the rear drag by using my hand to turn the spool, I cannot tell the difference between the lightest setting and the heaviest setting. My hand simply cannot tell the difference. Originally I thought the rear drag malfunctioned, and I sent it back to the seller for repair. When I got it back, I tried again and I still could not tell the difference. Finally I find that in order to tell the difference, I need to put line in the spool and test the rear drag by pulling line instead of using my hand to turn the spool. This is not a problem with the reel. This is just how the reel is designed. As mentioned above, the rear drag being light is actually a good thing. If someone prefers rear drag that is heavy, he may want to look into Okuma Avenger Baitfeeder 80 -- its rear drag is kind of tight, and I can tell the difference between lightest setting and heaviest setting using my hand to turn the spool.
2. All three model (4000/5000/6000) are almost exactly the same -- same size reel body, same reel handle, same size reel foot. The only difference is the spool and the bail. The consequence is that the small model 4000 actually looks too big, and the large model 6000 looks a bit small. Seem like only model 5000 looks exactly right. I don't particular concern about the "look". The only concern I have is the reel foot for model 6000 is a bit small. When I compare it with a Penn 6500 reel, the reel foot in this baitfeeder is like 1/4" shorter and a little bit narrower than Penn 6500 reel (the spool size is the same though). I have no problem mounting this baitfeeder reel on a heavy surf rod. Having said this if I want to mount it on a surf rod, I will get a surf rod that is narrower -- that will be a better combo than mounting it on a heavy surf rod.
3. I don't have a chance to use the reels for actual fishing yet. I bought the reels in preparation for next year fishing in early summer. Life it too busy for enjoying something simple. I have no idea how the reel will work in saltwater environment. Therefore, this review is kind of limited. Sorry about this. When I get some fishing experience with the reels, I will update the review.
João Santos : Looks good. A little messed up in the shaft thread
I got this four kastking reels, one Summer 500 one Centron 2000 one Sharky III 3000 and one Sharky Baitfeeder 4000. I did not fish with them yet but when I do I will update the review. I think the components look pretty good and well made, you can definitly tell the difference between the 50 dóllar sharky and 20 dóllar summer and centron, even when you turn the handle. But regarding the Sharky III baitfeeder I was deceptioned with two aspects and that's why I give 4star. First the Top drag wheel does not have the rubber sealling as the sharky III and second the thread os the shaft where the spool goes looks a bit unprecise and messy in comparison with the other 3 reels you can tell that there was a factory defect. I am not going to complain to KastKing because I suppose this won't be an issue in the type of fishing I do and also because I tried every functionalities of the reel and everything is working just fine. Although I believe that KastKing should be carefull with this little details because even the reel is cheaper than usual for its features, that is not an excuse to commit these kind of mistakes. Another thing I thynk it's that the sealin mechanism on the sharky III is much more well built then on this reel and KastKing you should look that out! I hope this is helpfull and can help you getting better. For now and without trying the reel, I feel pretty confident of its capabilities.
tom : It was less expensive, but you get what you pay for.
It was probably a decent reel. I did return it before using though, and bought a Daiwa instead. The Kastking was not quite as smooth, and it felt less well made. So I figured if I'm spending 60, might as well bump it a little and get either the Penn or Daiwa. So I did.
IndyTom : Catfish or similar size fish would be perfect for this reel. Can't go wrong with this!
My favorite catfish reel. The features alone set it above my name brand store bought reels. The quality of the build is pretty solid and its a very smooth caster. I would rather buy 2 of these than the overpriced store reels that are likely made int he same place as the KastKing. I paired this real with Shakespeare USSP702M Ugly Stik GX2 2-Piece. For bottom fishing it doesn't get any better than an ugly stick that has a graphite feel.
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