I bought my first sharky in a 2k size for my "do-all" rig (7' kastking Spartacus 2) I keep in the trunk for spontaneous fishing stops. I loved it so much I got a second one in a 6k size for my IBX/OBX pier rig (10' uglystick bigwater). Both have functioned flawlessly for the past year plus.
However! To really knock this one out of the park, there are a few tweaks I would recommend to KastKing for the Sharky 4.
1: redesign (in aluminum) or reinforce (with a metal spine) the "stem" that connects the reel body to the reel seat on the rod for the larger reel sizes. It flexes A LOT when fighting big fish
2: redesign (maybe a retainer screw or clip) the bait feeder drag cap. If it gets snagged at an angle, it pops off with very little force.
3: make the mono/flouro spool out of aluminum or at least a stiffer plastic. If it gets hot in the sun or packed away against something, it deforms just enough to scrub against the reel body on the retrieve.
Hope this helps,
Ty
Sharky 3 bought 2 last year for halibut in surf was using 5" swimbait and got into a school of 4' lepord sharks the reel was amazing. One issue i had after four in the surf reel started getting real hard to reel line in took apart and cleaned the reel and a little grease now it works good hooked two more lepords and handeled them well . Saltwater is tuff on any reel .looking at buying a couple more different kastking spinning reels for surf.
We use it to free line live bait out of the back of the boat. We catch Mahi and everything in between on it and it handles it all!!
This a quiet and smooth reel , I have 2 other reels I use for trout and love them
Several people recommended this reel when I asked about fishing for gar. I was pretty worried when I seen the size. Man we landed 3 on this reel from 4-6 ft long!
Bought this reel for a trip to the Texas coast to fish for Reds, and big uglies. Loved the idea of the separate bait feeder drag system. After putting it to use I can say it has exceeded my expectations. It handled itself well against some larger, strong big uglies. I’m very impressed.
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