--- product_id: 82883265 title: "KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio" brand: "kastking" price: "$172.59" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kast King" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/82883265-kastking-sharky-baitfeeder-iii-spinning-reels-with-5-5-1 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 26.5 lb carbon fiber drag power 5.5:1 precision gear ratio 10+1 shielded stainless steel bearings KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio **Brand:** kastking **Price:** $172.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦈 Dominate every cast with the KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III — where power meets precision. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio by kastking - **How much does it cost?** $172.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/82883265-kastking-sharky-baitfeeder-iii-spinning-reels-with-5-5-1) ## Best For - kastking enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kastking brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smooth & Strong:** 10+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings paired with precision alloy gears deliver buttery smooth retrieves and unmatched durability. - • **Ambidextrous Comfort:** Interchangeable right or left-hand handle with ergonomic sure-grip T-handle for personalized, fatigue-free fishing sessions. - • **Dual Drag System Mastery:** Seamlessly switch between light bait feeding and powerful fish fighting with independent front and rear drags—no time wasted, all control gained. - • **Engineered for Endurance:** Corrosion-resistant graphite body and CNC aluminum spool ensure peak performance in both saltwater and freshwater environments. - • **Pro-Level Line Management:** Braid-ready spool with included spare graphite spool and anti-reverse feature for flawless casting and hook sets every time. ## Overview The KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III spinning reel combines a robust 5.5:1 gear ratio with a dual drag system featuring carbon fiber drag washers capable of 26.5 lbs of smooth drag pressure. Built with 10+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a corrosion-resistant graphite body, this reel is engineered for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Its CNC aluminum braid-ready spool, ambidextrous handle, and included spare graphite spool make it a versatile, durable choice for anglers seeking professional-grade performance at an unbeatable price. ## Description desertcart.com: KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels, 5.5:1 Gear Ratio, 3000 Size | Max Drag: 17.6 lb, 10+1 BB, 11.8 oz, CNC Aluminum Spool, Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner, Comes with Graphite Spool : Sports & Outdoors Review: Impressive reel for the money. 6000 (size) - This reel is an absolute beast! I’ve caught most of my personal bests with it. I paired the Sharky 6000 with a Penn Battle IV surf rod and Berkley Big Game 50 lb braid, and this setup has been incredible. My most impressive catch so far was a 10-foot shark. I’ve also landed several snook around 38 inches, and the 6000 has so much drag that you can really bring the heat and haul those fish in when you need to. I’ve had zero issues with it. It’s durable, smooth, and has some sealing against the elements, which is especially important for surf fishing. And honestly, for the price, the build quality is impressive. You get a LOT of reel for your money with the Sharky Baitfeeder 6000. If you’re looking for a powerful, dependable reel without spending a fortune, I highly recommend it. 🎣🦈 Review: Very Underrated - Edit: May 29, 2024 I purchased the KastKing Sharkie BaitFeeder III in the 4,000 series and paired it with a Shakespeare Big Water. Ladies and gentlemen, this is in my opinion the absolute best combination for pier fishing. Why do I say that? Well, most people's methods of fishing from a pier is what I call "passive" fishing, including myself. I use what's called a High Low Rig, or a Crappie Rig as Eagles Claw calls it (the famous brand that sells hooks at your local Walmart), so you basically tie your line to a barrel swivel and that barrel swivel has a thick line about 3 feet long maybe, with two hooks spaced equally apart, and at the end is a heavy sinker of your choosing. I cast out, let the weight hit the bottom, stick the pole in a holder and reel in until the line is tight and with a regular reel you would set the drag pretty light so if a fish takes your bait and runs, your pole won't get sucked into the water. The line will just strip. Now this presents a problem because if a big fish takes the bait and runs, you have to pick up the pole and sit there turning the drag up until it's tight enough that you can fight the fish. This wastes time right? Enter the KastKing Sharkie BaitFeeder III and it's ingenious design. Now with this reel you have a dual drag system that are independent of each other! You have your normal drag in the front that you would set as if you hooked a fish, so decently tight, but in the rear is another drag! So with this now, you cast out and let the weight of the rig hit the bottom, stick your pole in a holder, reel in until the line is tight and instead of messing with the main drag in the front, you flip the lever in the rear of the reel and that engages the secondary drag. You turn the knob on this end until the line is so light that if a fish took your bait and ran, it'll just strip line. Simply pull your pole out of the holder while the line is stripping and as soon as you begin reeling, you'll feel a slight resistance in the handle and the lever will click over switching and activating your main drag! No time wasting messing with the drag with this thing. Set your primary drag in the front to how you would normally fight a fish and then flip the lever in the rear and adjust the knob to how light you want the secondary drag. I never heard of such a reel until I got one of these and I loved it so much that I bought another one in the 3,000 series to pair with a Shakespeare GX2! These are fantastic reels and for a great price! I've had the 4,000 series since December 10th 2023 and have used both starting in January of 2024 and they've held up great so far. I did catch a double header with two stingrays and that was a pain to haul in from the height of the water to the railing. I'd estimate that to be at least 15 feet and maybe 10+lbs of dead weight dangling in the air and the 4,000 series handled it. That has been the heaviest haul so far. I put 30lbs Trilene braid on the 4,000 and 20lbs braid on the 3,000 and with the 4,000 I can easily cast about 80 yards underhand on the pier but again, that's about 15 feet up. Reeling in feels smooth and the only thing I hear is the tension of the line. A couple things I appreciate from KastKing is including a manual with actual part names which I assume can be used if you were to ever lose a part or break a part and need warranty work or something. If you look at one of the photos I shared, I tried to showcase how the handle mounts and I couldn't believe to see they added grease which speaks volumes to how they want their customers to have the best experience. They've also included stickers you can write on for the type of fishing string you're using and stamp it somewhere on the reel. I made a sticker for each of the spools and snuck them on the inside portion of each spool so in the future, like next year probably, I can see what type of line is on there and how old it is. I'm just saying, they didn't have to include that but it's nice they did. I also tried to show exactly how large these reels are and the only poles I have to compare them to are a Penn Fierce which is a 6,000 series and an Ugly Stik GX2 which I'd say is maybe like a 3,000 or 4,000. If you look at one of their images, they show the sizes of their reels and it appears the 5,000 and the 6,000 are the same size so I personally went with the 4,000 to pair with my heavy Ugly Stik Big Water and compared to the Penn Fierce, it is just slightly smaller but perfect for the Big Water pole I think. And the KastKing 3,000 is comparable to the GX2, which is one of the most popular poles/reels in America, is about the same size. So you can compare and hopefully see which one would suit your needs. I absolutely recommend these reels and I don't think you could find a better price. I will continue to update this review so long as these reels hold up. Oh yeah, and I'm fishing the Pacific Ocean which means saltwater and there doesn't appear to be any corrosion yet but like I said, I'll keep updating. ## Features - 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07B94G49F | | Bearing Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Best Sellers Rank | #12,364 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #30 in Fishing Reels | | Brand | KastKing | | Brand Name | KastKing | | Color | Black with red | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,124 Reviews | | Fishing Line Type | braid | | Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 39.5 pounds | | Fishing Technique | Spinning | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.1"L x 3.9"W x 5.2"H | | Item Highlight | Max Drag: 17.6 lb, 10+1 BB, 11.8 oz, CNC Aluminum Spool, Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner, Comes with Graphite Spool | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Line Capacity | 25/310 | | Manufacturer | Eposeidon | | Manufacturer Part Number | KK-Sharky Baitfeeder III 3000 | | Material | Aluminum, Carbon, Graphite, Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Aluminum, Carbon, Graphite, Stainless Steel | | Model Name | Sharky Baitfeeder III | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Anti-Reverse | | Size | 3000 | ## Product Details - **Bearing Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** KastKing - **Color:** Black with red - **Fishing Technique:** Spinning - **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous - **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel - **Item Weight:** 1 pounds - **Material:** Aluminum, Carbon, Graphite, Stainless Steel - **Model Name:** Sharky Baitfeeder III - **Special Feature:** Anti-Reverse ## Images ![KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hY+w013bL.jpg) ![KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v9hwM67oL.jpg) ![KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZCREh5uRL.jpg) ![KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bTrmc4aVL.jpg) ![KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reels with 5.5:1 Gear Ratio - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6100CPu6VYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this have a bait clicker/line alarm?** A: I have the 6000 version and it has a switch on the back that allows you to turn on and off the clicker **Q: What size is compatable with a 12' surf rod ?** A: I have the 4000 & 5000 on my 12 ft surf rods.! **Q: What size reel for 7 foot medium rod** A: I use the 5000 with a 7 foot medium catfish rod. **Q: 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?** A: It's called anti reverse, and yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive reel for the money. 6000 (size) *by S***I on August 23, 2026* This reel is an absolute beast! I’ve caught most of my personal bests with it. I paired the Sharky 6000 with a Penn Battle IV surf rod and Berkley Big Game 50 lb braid, and this setup has been incredible. My most impressive catch so far was a 10-foot shark. I’ve also landed several snook around 38 inches, and the 6000 has so much drag that you can really bring the heat and haul those fish in when you need to. I’ve had zero issues with it. It’s durable, smooth, and has some sealing against the elements, which is especially important for surf fishing. And honestly, for the price, the build quality is impressive. You get a LOT of reel for your money with the Sharky Baitfeeder 6000. If you’re looking for a powerful, dependable reel without spending a fortune, I highly recommend it. 🎣🦈 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Underrated *by C***D on December 13, 2023* Edit: May 29, 2024 I purchased the KastKing Sharkie BaitFeeder III in the 4,000 series and paired it with a Shakespeare Big Water. Ladies and gentlemen, this is in my opinion the absolute best combination for pier fishing. Why do I say that? Well, most people's methods of fishing from a pier is what I call "passive" fishing, including myself. I use what's called a High Low Rig, or a Crappie Rig as Eagles Claw calls it (the famous brand that sells hooks at your local Walmart), so you basically tie your line to a barrel swivel and that barrel swivel has a thick line about 3 feet long maybe, with two hooks spaced equally apart, and at the end is a heavy sinker of your choosing. I cast out, let the weight hit the bottom, stick the pole in a holder and reel in until the line is tight and with a regular reel you would set the drag pretty light so if a fish takes your bait and runs, your pole won't get sucked into the water. The line will just strip. Now this presents a problem because if a big fish takes the bait and runs, you have to pick up the pole and sit there turning the drag up until it's tight enough that you can fight the fish. This wastes time right? Enter the KastKing Sharkie BaitFeeder III and it's ingenious design. Now with this reel you have a dual drag system that are independent of each other! You have your normal drag in the front that you would set as if you hooked a fish, so decently tight, but in the rear is another drag! So with this now, you cast out and let the weight of the rig hit the bottom, stick your pole in a holder, reel in until the line is tight and instead of messing with the main drag in the front, you flip the lever in the rear of the reel and that engages the secondary drag. You turn the knob on this end until the line is so light that if a fish took your bait and ran, it'll just strip line. Simply pull your pole out of the holder while the line is stripping and as soon as you begin reeling, you'll feel a slight resistance in the handle and the lever will click over switching and activating your main drag! No time wasting messing with the drag with this thing. Set your primary drag in the front to how you would normally fight a fish and then flip the lever in the rear and adjust the knob to how light you want the secondary drag. I never heard of such a reel until I got one of these and I loved it so much that I bought another one in the 3,000 series to pair with a Shakespeare GX2! These are fantastic reels and for a great price! I've had the 4,000 series since December 10th 2023 and have used both starting in January of 2024 and they've held up great so far. I did catch a double header with two stingrays and that was a pain to haul in from the height of the water to the railing. I'd estimate that to be at least 15 feet and maybe 10+lbs of dead weight dangling in the air and the 4,000 series handled it. That has been the heaviest haul so far. I put 30lbs Trilene braid on the 4,000 and 20lbs braid on the 3,000 and with the 4,000 I can easily cast about 80 yards underhand on the pier but again, that's about 15 feet up. Reeling in feels smooth and the only thing I hear is the tension of the line. A couple things I appreciate from KastKing is including a manual with actual part names which I assume can be used if you were to ever lose a part or break a part and need warranty work or something. If you look at one of the photos I shared, I tried to showcase how the handle mounts and I couldn't believe to see they added grease which speaks volumes to how they want their customers to have the best experience. They've also included stickers you can write on for the type of fishing string you're using and stamp it somewhere on the reel. I made a sticker for each of the spools and snuck them on the inside portion of each spool so in the future, like next year probably, I can see what type of line is on there and how old it is. I'm just saying, they didn't have to include that but it's nice they did. I also tried to show exactly how large these reels are and the only poles I have to compare them to are a Penn Fierce which is a 6,000 series and an Ugly Stik GX2 which I'd say is maybe like a 3,000 or 4,000. If you look at one of their images, they show the sizes of their reels and it appears the 5,000 and the 6,000 are the same size so I personally went with the 4,000 to pair with my heavy Ugly Stik Big Water and compared to the Penn Fierce, it is just slightly smaller but perfect for the Big Water pole I think. And the KastKing 3,000 is comparable to the GX2, which is one of the most popular poles/reels in America, is about the same size. So you can compare and hopefully see which one would suit your needs. I absolutely recommend these reels and I don't think you could find a better price. I will continue to update this review so long as these reels hold up. Oh yeah, and I'm fishing the Pacific Ocean which means saltwater and there doesn't appear to be any corrosion yet but like I said, I'll keep updating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome reel, great customer service, worth every oenny *by A***R on August 30, 2026* I’ve tore two of these up with monster fish but I sent to kastking and they replaced. I love this reel especially for the price and it lands big guys and I don’t even have pics of the sharks I couldn’t lift up sea wall. The bait feeder option is key and works perfect. I don’t have to guess on the drag because I can set it how I want and use bait feeder even with dead/frozen bait. Worth the money if you wanna try a bait feeder or want a versatile reel without having to spend 250 or more ## Frequently Bought Together - KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel 10+1 Shielded Stainless Steel BB - Carbon Fiber Drag for Live Liner Bait Fishing Action - KastKing SuperPower Braided Fishing Line - Abrasion Resistant Braided Lines – Incredible Superline – Zero Stretch – Smaller Diameter – A Must-Have! - Reaction Tackle Braided Fishing Line - Pro Grade Power Performance for Saltwater or Freshwater Fish - Colored Fishing Line Braid for Extra Visibility --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/82883265-kastking-sharky-baitfeeder-iii-spinning-reels-with-5-5-1](https://www.desertcart.us/products/82883265-kastking-sharky-baitfeeder-iii-spinning-reels-with-5-5-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*