CTH

Stood the test for big fish.

Bought one last year and used it quite a bit until it got stolen along with my $80 rod out of the back of my truck. Just used this new one one day and it is great. Bait feeder reels are a must for carp to keep them from pulling your entire rod into the water. It has 2 different drag systems that engage separately by the flip of a lever. Set one super light so the fish can run with your bait and the other one normal for after setting the hook. My son caught this 13 pound carp with the new reel. Was about a 5 or 6 minute fight and the reel stood up to the test. We were on sand and the reel got sand on it several times and I dunked the whole thing in the water to clean it off. No sand got inside and the water didn’t hurt it. Works great. Great price too. Other brand names can cost much more but this seems just as good for less.Shipping came within expected time but seller didn’t send it out for about a week. Wish they were quicker. But I’d buy from them again. Can’t complain as long as it arrived when they said it would.Ver más

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robert

18 de junio de 2026

Quality reel

Quality reel...can't wait to use it. seems very stable with a smooth return

P. Michael Atkins

Smooth and strong

I recently took a trip to the Canary Islands and decided to pack light, opting for the KastKing Sharky 3 baitcaster paired with the KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage travel rod. With limited luggage space, this combo was perfect. The rod breaks down into multiple pieces, making it easy to pack without needing an oversized rod tube, and I didn’t have to worry about extra baggage fees.The Valiant Eagle Passage travel rod impressed me with its strength and sturdiness, despite its compact size. It has a solid construction that held up well under various fishing conditions. I used it for a few days of fishing, and it handled everything from casting in the surf to reeling in fish with ease. The sensitivity of the rod was great, allowing me to feel subtle bites and changes in the water, which made it effective for targeting a variety of species.Paired with the Sharky 3 baitcaster reel, the combo offered a smooth, reliable fishing experience. The Sharky 3 features a smooth drag system and solid build, making it capable of handling bigger fish without skipping a beat. It was easy to adjust and offered great performance throughout the trip. The reel's performance paired perfectly with the travel rod, providing the ideal balance of power and precision.After this trip, this setup is now my go-to travel rod and reel. The convenience of having a rod that breaks down into multiple pieces and a reel that provides consistent, smooth action makes it ideal for travel. No more oversized rod tubes or extra fees. This combo is strong, reliable, and compact—everything you need for a hassle-free fishing experience on the go.Ver más

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16 de marzo de 2019

Not bad for the money but be realistic about what you're buying

Update 12/28/19: Something shifted in the back of my truck and this reel snapped off the rod it was on, right at the reel stem. Now, I am probably going to order it again but I might wait and see if they come out with a new version that fixes the flex issues. I still recommend it for the money but beware that it is weak at the stem. It is my fault the reel broke, but thats what you get when you buy a plastic reel.Update 5/4/19: So far so good. Reel performed well during the Spring striper run here in the northeast as a bait reel. I have not dunked the reel but it has been sprayed heavily on jetties and in the surf. With a light freshwater rinse afterward the reel has been just fine. For sixty bucks with the baitrunner feature you could do a lot worse IMO. I am considering ordering a second.I bought this reel because I wanted to try a liveliner/baitfeeder dual drag reel for throwing bait but did not want to take the plunge on a Shimano Baitrunner just yet. I bought these reel to do double duty as a catfish reel and inshore reel for stripers and bluefish. I have used it on four outings since getting it in the mail and it has performed as I would expect for a sixty dollar reel. I'll try to update my review somwhere down the line. Here are my observations for what it's worth.Size: I have the "6000" which is the largest size they offer. It is about the size of my Penn Slammer 5500. I would say it's about a 5000 size reel from most manufacturers. Gimmicky marketing, but ok. Why not just call it what it is?Fit and Finish: It's plastic. Yup made out of plastic but it's nice, it feels nice anyway. My copy had no flaws or defects from the factory. Heard horror stories about sharp edges around the anodized lip of the bail--- not so on mine. For a cheapo reel I'd say the finish is dang worth the money.Drag: I have caught about ten fish on it so far to around ten to twelve pounds. The reel performed very well. When fishing a pier with the rod just leaning up against the railing the secondary drag is a very nice thing to have. I can turn my back on the rod and know it's more than likely not going to get pulled over because the fish can run with the bait. The main drag felt great on the small sample I have to review from. There's a video online of a guy in UAE fighting Barracuda and Trevale with it no sweat... I think it's fine. Again I will update down the road.Line Capacity: I dunno sorry, was not paying attention. I spooled it off a 600ish yard spool of 30 lb Kast King Superpower Braid (wanted to get the full KK experience lol). I would imagine it's a tad overstated or on point. All manufacturers do that, including on my Slammer which was 3X+ the price. They give you a second spool for FREE. FREE. That is awesome. The second spool may just be intended for mono but you could rig it up with braid with a little tape or backing. That's a major plus for me to have the second spool because nobody likes having to leave early say if you get spooled by a ray/shark or experience line problems. The line lay on my copy was fair. It is not perfect but it is not lopsided either. Again, sixty dollars....Saltwater Worthiness: This reel is supposed to be designed to withstand saltwater but I would not bet my sixty bucks on it, meaning I would not dunk it. Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you. It's not designed for that level of abuse. I fish off piers and jetties with it.Important Notes: Reel flex at the rod seat area. I knew about this going in and still bought it because I don't anticipate fighting gigantic fish with it (although I'm sure it would be fine). Believe the hype, it is a real issue (puns....). When I put the reel on a rod I can push down with force and make the reel move toward the rod. They need to fortify the stem a little better. That being said, I accidentally hook into rays sometimes while hunting other fish. If it breaks, I'll comment back. It doesn't really cause me much concern. It's a sixty dollar reel and to me the pros of the reel outweigh the cons.In Sum: Smooth reel out of the box. Fit and finish on mine was pretty great for the money. Drag systems work well. Reel flex is a legit issue and the stem needs fortification but that would probably drive up the cost. If it snaps off I'll be sure to update my review. Until then I'll be enjoying the reel. For my money, this reel allows me to try something normally only available on more expensive reels at a fraction of the cost. I think it's worth the money I paid for it.

JOSEPH WARD

These reels are the TRUTH!!

This reel is the truth for the price, great reels I ordered a Sharky 3 6000 and fished with it side by side with one of my bait casters out catfishing with the clickers set, and the difference between em was huge the bait caster wanted to bounce more than peel line and the Sharky 3 was a smooth pull as soon as the cats took the bait. The retrieve is smoother than the bait casters, casts just as far hitting 100 yards with ease with 3oz of lead on a 7'6" mad katz rod. Line capacity is identical to the bait casters and hold plenty of 30 and 40lb mono.I HIGHLY recommend these reels as a trophy hunter and CPR conversationalist, it'll hold up to a monster 20lb+ channel cat and still make fighting a smaller cat still fun. And no more lost rods if ya ain't paying attention.Ver más

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Jordan Sanchez

BEAST of a reel

Amazing reel. The baitfeeder is loud. The drag clicker is also loud. So far I've caught a 32in Bull Red on it as well as two 4ft sharks. It reels in very smooth and the oversized handle is just insanely effective. It cast pretty good and overall feel is amazing.Things to note:when I received it it was not as smooth and I opened it up and oiled everything. I believe you should do that with pretty much all reels and once I did that it was BUTTER. I believe the reason some people had issues with it is because they took it straight out the box and used it hard and it failed due to low oil. I have not had issues in the slightest.I highly recommend the reel. I'll be purchasing it again in various sizesVer más

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