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KastKing Sharky III Fishing Reel New Spinning Reel Carbon Fiber 39 5 LBs Max Drag 10 1 Stainless BB for Saltwater or Freshwater Oversize Shaft Super Value
Last Updated: March 3, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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736
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Build Quality
59rods, kastking, braid, rod, braided line
+76%
-24%
" ... Thy don’t hold up to saltwater nearly as good as this and are heavier and not as smooth. ... "
" ... I used it probably ten times, very easy to cast, very easy to fill with line, felt sturdy, not cheap. ... "
" ... I lined them both with KK 30lb braid all the way to the outer edge and paired them with Star Stellar Lite surf rods, 7' and 8'. ... The gold version I bought seems to be doing better. ... "
" ... Overall it looks very well made, sturdy and very attractive. ... The handle is very smooth and I love the braid ready metal spool . ... "
" ... This reel feels well made ,can wait to try at the coast! ... "
" ... Saltwater ready, a high drag, feels like a much more expensive reel, and looks awesome! ... "
" ... Very smooth action and light but very solid construction, can’t wait to take it out and use it! ... "
" ... It has held up to being splashed and occasionally dropped in sand. ... "
Price
56reel, money, reels, range, point
+96%
-4%
" ... The Kast King reels are very good quality for a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Good product for price ... "
" ... High quality for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Good for the money. ... "
" ... For the money you can’t beat it. ... "
" ... Best reel for the money. ... "
" ... These guys make top of the line and quality products for an affordable price. ... "
" ... The best part about Kastking products besides the quality is the price. ... "
Overall performance
45reel, drag, casting, reeling, strong
+96%
-4%
" ... Drag is smooth. ... "
" ... Great job KastKing on making a fantastic product. ... "
" ... The reel is very smooth and works well. ... "
" ... It is smooth. ... "
" ... Casting, also feels amazingly smooth. ... "
" ... It is smooth as butter and it’s light. ... "
" ... I haven’t used it yet but it’s very nice and smooth. ... "
" ... This reel has very smooth action and casting is a breeze. ... "
Product Reliability
19used, year, months, times, still working
+53%
-47%
" ... Took it to Dale Hollow the first week i had it and it performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... A year later I took out this reel and it was still working. ... "
" ... Will buy again, but never have to cuz it still works like new after many times used!! ... "
" ... I have used it many times and so far it is reliable enough that I bought another one. ... "
" ... Update: has survived almost a year and still working great. ... "
" ... Used this for a couple of months now and I am impressed how the reel is still smooth after getting hit by waves or getting dunked in salt water. ... "
" ... Used it on all year long with out any problems. ... "
" ... I know this reel will last me for years to come. ... "
Shave Quality
16strong, reel, easy, well, nice
+100%
" ... I haven’t used it yet but it’s very nice and smooth. ... "
" ... Very smooth and easy to use. ... "
" ... Works very smooth and easy so far. ... "
" ... Very smooth reel! ... "
" ... Very smooth and well-made. ... "
" ... Very smooth with braid. ... "
" ... and very smooth ... "
" ... This is a incredably smooth reel. ... "
Design
15reel, look, feels, smooth, matches
+87%
-13%
" ... The appearance and quality is 2nd to none. ... "
" ... Nice looking reel can’t wait to use it ... "
" ... Smooth, nice looking color pattern ... "
" ... The reel look much better. ... "
" ... Overall it looks very well made, sturdy and very attractive. ... "
" ... Looks sharp too! ... Matches my rod perfectly. ... "
" ... It is as good as it looks! ... "
" ... Absolutely love the feel of this reel and how it matches perfectly with my ugly stick! ... "
Size
14drag, 5000, kastking, 3000, smooth
+86%
-14%
" ... This is a great lightweight reel I use it for Trout fishing on the Guadalupe River ... "
" ... I bought the 3000 size and paired it with the UglyStik Elite 7’6”. ... "
" ... 1000 size is perfect with drag over 25# can’t beat it. ... Slightly heavier than similar size reels but high quality and smooth. ... "
" ... Gotta love a tiny reel with 30 pounds of drag. ... I wanted something small but strong enough to hulk out some lunkers and this gets it done. ... "
" ... And for it being a 5000 it seems a little bit of a small reel but for the money cant beat it .better if you think of it as a 2500 or so and not a 5000. ... "
" ... This is the best spinning reel I have and quite possibly the best I have ever owned in this size. ... "
" ... It looked small for a 4000 series reel. ... "
" ... For a reel with such a small footprint, the KastKing Sharky III 5000 Series is very versatile. ... "
Water Resistance
12water, fishing, salt water, kayak, fish
+83%
-17%
" ... I fish almost every day in SW Florida, wade-fishing for Sae Trout, Snook, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, and Pompano. ... "
" ... Super light and waterproof! ... "
" ... This is a great lightweight reel I use it for Trout fishing on the Guadalupe River ... "
" ... I’ve used it for inshore saltwater 6 times and rinse it with water when I’m done. ... I am impressed in its durability and salt water resistance, whether it will hold up after a year . ... "
" ... Casts a mile very strong drage and its water tight . ... "
" ... Texas All Water Fishing Youtuber, great spinning reel. ... "
" ... I have already used it in fresh and salt water and caught dozens of fish on it and it has help up good. ... "
" ... I used it in the lakes and pulled in 10 lbs fish easy and I used it in the ocean. ... "
Fit
12line, rod, kastking, fish, spool
+75%
-25%
" ... The Sharky III holds its drag setting, very important, I've yet to break a line. ... "
" ... I especially appreciate the high quality line clip - it's a small rounded circle which is super easier to clip the line to vs. cheaper plastic ones. ... "
" ... Time will tell how well it hold up but it's perfect for my son and his new KastKing pole. ... "
" ... Wanted to try saltwater fishing and spent a few days for a quality but affordable reel, KastKing exactly fits what I need. ... "
" ... I used it probably ten times, very easy to cast, very easy to fill with line, felt sturdy, not cheap. ... "
" ... Holds up catching jumbo fish. ... "
" ... Holding up fairly well. ... "
" ... This reel has absolutely everything you could ever want in a great reel: Super smooth, super quiet, fast, very durable, tight fit and finish, all mechanical pieces work flawlessly, the drag is flawless, handle is perfect. ... This reel paired with their 7.5 foot medium heavy rod works perfectly for everything from worming, jigging, topwater, spinnerbait, crankbait . ... "
Bass
10bass, reel for bass, reels, reel, crappie
+100%
" ... Got this for my son who is a bass addict and he loves it smooth as silk got here fast over all good product ... "
" ... Good fishing reel so far for bass. ... "
" ... I used it and nice reeling in , used for bass fishing ... "
" ... I use the 4000 for bass fishing and have found it to be dependable, even in the snags. ... "
" ... Thus far my experience using this reel for bass fishing has been phenomenal! ... "
" ... Been using it a bunch bass fishing and happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... For the weekend bass and crappie fishing I do, this has served me well this season. ... "
" ... At first ordering this reel for bass fishing I was hesitant about the size. ... "
For Travel
9reel, fishing trip, saltwater, penn, trips
+67%
-33%
" ... I’ve used it on countless fishing trips this year and can honestly say that the quality is on par with my friends’ and family’s more expensive gear, but the Sharky has more and better features. ... "
" ... After the fishing trip, buy one more to replace the Penn V3500 ... "
" ... I really like the light weight and the smoothness of this reel,I had used one earlier during a charter trip with Jimbo Keith of Fish Cedar Key . ... "
" ... I clean all my reels after each trip so time will let me know how this reel fairs. ... "
" ... I use it every fishing trip! ... "
" ... I purchased the Sharkey III model 1000 for backpacking and really enjoy how lightweight it is. ... "
Comfort
9reel, smooth, hand, fell, drag
+89%
-11%
" ... I like the position of the drag, though I didn’t immediately see it. ... "
" ... First impression, the reel looks great and feels solid on hand. ... "
" ... The action is silky smooth, the EVA knob is very comfortable, and the drag feels like it could pull in a Prius. ... "
" ... It has really smooth movement and feels like a very high quality product. ... "
" ... Better feel than others I've bought before. ... "
" ... Hands down one of the best reels I have ever used or owned. ... "
" ... At first I thought it would be alittle small but after spring and summer of using it, I fell in love with it. ... "
Ease of Use
8smooth, drag, reel, adjust, line
+100%
" ... I used it probably ten times, very easy to cast, very easy to fill with line, felt sturdy, not cheap. ... "
" ... The drag settings are amazingly flexible. ... "
" ... Quick and easy to reel, Great Quality. ... "
" ... The action is very smooth and the drag system is powerful as well as being very easy to adjust. ... "
" ... Easy to reel in. ... "
" ... Works very smooth and easy so far. ... "
" ... The drag on this irrelevant is great, it feels good and is easy to adjust and dial in on the fly. ... "
" ... Very smooth and easy to use. ... "
Marketplace
8received, photo, model, larger, kastking
+75%
-25%
" ... Gotta love Amazon for that. ... "
" ... Product just as described. ... "
" ... Thanks for the excellent product. ... "
" ... The photo looked like the reel was larger than what I received, but works great and plan to purchase another one of this model or maybe the larger model later. ... "
" ... Thank you, KastKing! ... "
" ... As described by the seller, its AAA ... "
Weight
8light, reel, smooth, reels, little
+100%
" ... The reel is smooth and light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and great looking reel. ... "
" ... Kastking sharky 3 reel feels smooth and buttery and light weight. ... "
" ... VERY LIGHT WEIGHT GREAT ON MY ST CROIX POLES ... "
" ... The reel is very light but has demonstrated how well built it is despite it's light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight balance good price for this product ... "
" ... I think for the money this is an excellent purchase, it is almost as smooth as my Stradic reels and not far off in weight. ... "
Delivery
6delivered, product, ordered, 3000, 1000
+83%
-17%
" ... Ordered this one a few days back, and it got delivered today. ... I was very excited to open the box. ... "
" ... As soon as I opened the box, my face lit up with a smile. ... "
" ... I handled and turns just as they day I took it out of the box. ... "
" ... Received the product in good condition. ... "
" ... product was delivered as promised and quality of product was as advertised. ... "
As Gift
5one, reel, good, give, christmas
+100%
" ... Was a gift ... "
" ... I was so excited to give this to my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... This reel is so good that I had to buy another one for a gift! ... "
" ... I like them enough to give one as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this reel as a gift to my friend and he is really satisfied with it, smooth reeling, overall good experience, I'm thinking to buy one for myself. ... "
Returns
5reel
+60%
-40%
" ... I am just glad it is still under free return. ... "
" ... I returned it with zero issues and went with the 1000 series and had it the next day. ... "
" ... Very smooth casting and return. ... "
Capacity
32
+100%
" ... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this reel to my friends and family. ... "
" ... Recommended to a family member who bought 2. ... "
" ... The pflueger arbor 3500 at just $10 more, is good and has the advantage of the large diameter spool and comes with 2 spools , so these are my co-favorites for now. ... "
Sound Quality
3sound, clicking, noise, looks, grinding
+67%
-33%
" ... Very smooth, quiet and balanced. ... "
" ... Beautiful reel silent awesome no sound at all fluently tuns haven't used it at water yet but so far it's the best reel I have felt in my hands ever. ... "
Color
3smooth, scheme
+100%
" ... Awesome color scheme. ... "
" ... Smooth, nice looking color pattern ... "
Cleaning
3reels, cleaning, saltwater, reel, clean
+67%
-33%
" ... I clean all my reels after each trip so time will let me know how this reel fairs. ... "
" ... Previous reels required routine breakdown and cleaning to assure proper operation. ... "
Storage
3bag, yards, rods, reels, reel
+100%
" ... This reel is so good that I purchased 2 of them, 2 of their rods (also flawless), their big orange tackle bag (flawless), and a couple other of their smaller items. ... "
" ... I got the 4000 size because the description said it can hold 200 yards of 40lbs braid, so my thinking was that if I'm putting 20lb braid in it, it can easily hold at least 350 yards. ... "
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