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!

I heard alot of good reviews before making my purchasing decision on the Shark 3. Unfortunately upon receiving the item, the package and reel itself seems to be somewhat secondhand or an RA item. Not surprisingly when I started using the reel for the first time, it make a clicking sound when you wind the reel. Not very happy with the quality. I was going to recommend my friend to purchase it, but after this experience i think the reviews weren't genuine.

Its a great fishing reel and the drag is fighting of 10.2kg hamour or grouper. Got it.

Very light but not strong

Pros: -High quality for the price. -The smoothest Kastking spinning reel I've ever purchased. No oil necessary. -Sharp looking reel. -Very strong drag with a wide range. -Perfect match for an Ugly Stik Carbon spinning rod. -Gave me a chance to use a half spool of Power Pro 20 lb. braid I've had for years. Cons: -Just one. This reel is very small for a 5000 size. I bought it for king salmon fishing, unaware of the sizing as compared to other 5000 reels. This one is closer to 3000 size. But the quality and smoothness of this reel prevented me from returning it. I can always use this little gem for coho salmon. But because the spool is small and narrow, enter the nearly 10-year old partial spool of Power Pro. I usually use 30 lb. braid on my coho salmon rigs, but the diminutive size of this reel screamed a lighter line. Just know that these reels run very small.....or at least the 5000-series does.

One of the very best reels for the money. Light weight, yet strong, with amazing line capacity. Can't believe you can get this so cheap! For those of you getting the 5000 size, this reel deserve the Gomexus Power Handle upgrade. It would cost almost as much as the reel, but trust me, it's worth it! Specs: Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Frame: Graphite Max Drag: 39.5lbs Reel Weight: 10.6oz (vanilla) - 10.9oz w/Gomexus handle IPT: 33.8in Bearings: 10+1 Line Capacity Printed On Reel in mm/m: 0.285/200, 0.310/170, 0.335/140 Calculated Capacities: Mono Berkley Trilene (Red box): 8Lbs(0.25mm)260m/284yds, 10Lbs(28mm)207m/226yds, 12Lbs(0.33mm)149m/163yds, 14Lbs(0.36mm)125m/137yds, 17Lbs(0.38mm)112m/122yds Mono Berkley Trilene XT Extra Tough (Blue box): 8Lbs(0.30mm)180m/197yds, 10Lbs(36mm)125m/137yds, 12Lbs(0.38mm)112m/122yds, 14Lbs(0.41mm)97m/106yds, 17Lbs(0.43mm)88m/96yds Fluoro Berkley Vanish: 8Lbs(0.25mm)260m/284yds, 10Lbs(28mm)207m/226yds, 12Lbs(0.30mm)180m/197yds, 14Lbs(0.33mm)149m/163yds, 17Lbs(0.38mm)112m/122yds Braid PowerPro Super 8 Slick V2 (Yellow box): 20Lbs(0.23mm)307/336yds, 30Lbs(28mm)207m/226yds, 40Lbs(0.32mm)159m/174yds, 50Lbs(0.36mm)125m/137yds, 65Lbs(0.41mm)97m/106yds Braid PowerPro Braided Spectra Fiber (Green box): 20Lbs(0.23mm)307/336yds, 30Lbs(28mm)207m/226yds, 40Lbs(0.3mm)180m/197yds, 50Lbs(0.36mm)125m/137yds, Tech: Triple Disc Carbon Fiber Drag. K.I.S.S (Kastking Intrusion Shield System). O-Ring Sealed Front Drag. Zinc Allow Drive Gear, 10% Thicker Stainless Steel Main Shaft. Brass Pinion gear. Direct Drive Secure-Fit Handle. Shark Fin Braided-Ready Aluminum Spool. 10+1 Maxidur Shielded Stainless Steel Bearings, Instant Anti-Reverse. Released on: December 2017-Early 2018