Crafted with a glass fiber reinforced nylon frame and CNC aluminum handle arm, this reel weighs only 6.3oz. It’s strong enough to handle trophy fish while keeping your wrist comfortable for all-day casting. Large EVA knobs give you a secure, non-slip hold—even when wet—reducing hand fatigue and giving you better fish control during long battles.
Magnetic and centrifugal brakes work together to give you precise control in any condition. Adjust easily for different lure weights and wind situations while keeping backlash to a minimum.
The CNC long-cast spool paired with our patented LFTV line guide reduces friction for effortless, longer, and more accurate casts—so your lure lands exactly where you want it.
Premium carbon fiber drag washers deliver up to 13.2 lbs of smooth stopping power. The crisp drag clicker lets you hear and feel every adjustment.
Built with a double-supported main shaft and precision-machined brass pinion gear, this reel runs 35% smoother and lasts 30% longer than typical reels in its class.
Crafted with a glass fiber reinforced nylon frame and CNC aluminum handle arm, this reel weighs only 6.3oz. It’s strong enough to handle trophy fish while keeping your wrist comfortable for all-day casting. Large EVA knobs give you a secure, non-slip hold—even when wet—reducing hand fatigue and giving you better fish control during long battles.
Magnetic and centrifugal brakes work together to give you precise control in any condition. Adjust easily for different lure weights and wind situations while keeping backlash to a minimum.
The CNC long-cast spool paired with our patented LFTV line guide reduces friction for effortless, longer, and more accurate casts—so your lure lands exactly where you want it.
Premium carbon fiber drag washers deliver up to 13.2 lbs of smooth stopping power. The crisp drag clicker lets you hear and feel every adjustment.
Built with a double-supported main shaft and precision-machined brass pinion gear, this reel runs 35% smoother and lasts 30% longer than typical reels in its class.
I just got the reel and have used it once at the time of writing this review.
The reel is very light, and feels solid in the hand. I spooled mine up with 20lb 8 carrier braid, and used a 15lb Fluorocarbon leader. I rigged it up with a 1/4oz Free rig, with a baby D-Bomb.
This reel is incredibly smooth, and it really does cast very far. I tested it's casting capability against my Shimano SLX DC with a 1oz Walking bait, and the Sharky III cast the 1/4oz Free rig just as far as the Shimano cast the 1oz walking bait. I was very impressed.
I was also impressed that this baitcaster's spool clicks when drag is pulled.
I cannot speak to longevity, but initial impressions are very positive.
KastKing Sharky III Long Cast Baitcasting Reel
I've only had a chance to use it once since I got it but, It casts very smooth and great distance. Like the other KastKing reels I have its very comfortable in my hand. If your thinking about it...do it.
I have owned every make and model at any price point every baitcasting reel made since the middle 60s. As a well known 71 year old former walleye PRO, retired metallurgical Engineer, and Michigan's longtime reel service guy, I recently bought this Sharky reel never intending to fish it but to evaluate it. I tested it on my casting course with baits and rod actions down to 1/8oz. I added a hybrid ceramic spool bearing on the outside spool bearing and I can't find any reason why somebody would pay 10 times the amount for another baitcasting reel. I am not paid by KastKing or any other sponsor to find what I factually find in fishing reels. Buy it and try to prove me wrong. The Megajaws reel with a flipping switch is great too for vertical jigging walleyes.
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