Kastking Sharky Baitfeeder review. Is it worth it?

[@paulfritzen7779]

This is a great review. Thank you for providing concise and detailed information in a timely manner.

[@hookedupwithcuzineli]

This reel is IMO the best entry level big reel out there. Good honest review 👍🏽 user friendly, priced right, as the best features for entry level.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It “reely” is. Great reel for someone who is also just an occasional angler.

[@peterlepore2726]

i use mine for blues and stripers in long island sound still going strong holds up as good as my older shimano b series bait runners

[@peterlepore2726]

i got one new on ebay 32 bucks kastking has auctions

[@PsychicPsychToad]

I was about to buy this exact reel, thanks for the review. Piscifun also has a similar reel.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Hope it helped you make a decision!

[@PsychicPsychToad]

​@BitesandStrikesFishing So I'm finally ready to buy one of these bad boys, but I know Paul is going to hate it lol! 😂 Do you still recommend this reel for me bro?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@psychicpsychtoad1441 for $60 it’s a nice reel. Like I say in the video though, I wouldn’t go chasing any fish bigger than 50-60 pounds with it.

[@midwestshoreangler9127]

I enjoy this reel. Currently I own the 4000, 5000, and 6000. I do agree with you on the body. I wish maybe on the 5 and 6000, or possibly just the 6000, they’d give it a medal body. Just to help keep the flex down.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It’s a solid reel. But it would be great for a metal body. But for the price! Can’t beat it

[@terryhancock]

I want a 6000

[@terryhancock]

Nice

[@mojobudgiekayakfishing]

Good analysis man

[@jeremystanton382]

I have 3 silstar 60 and 3 silstar 70. 30 years old, still work flawlessly. Both drags

[@digitalsublime]

Hey bud, so would you go for this or upgrade to the lurekiller or maybe a noeby infinite both full metal?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’m not familiar with the other 2 you mentioned, but if your looking for a sub $60 reel this one is great for the price. As I mentioned in the video, I just wouldn’t go targeting fish over 50+ pounds on the regular with it

[@michaelapanasewicz9967]

Maybe you could help i am looking for the baitrunner which would recommend the 4000 or 5000 am mainly fishing for catfish and carp up to 15 maybe 20 pounds fishing rivers ponds and lake erie

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

The only difference between the 4000 and 5000 will be the amount of line they can hold. I normally side on the more the better but it’s a personal preference. More line simply means you can cast further and you’ll have to respool less often

[@michaelapanasewicz9967]

Thank you for your input very helpful

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@michaelapanasewicz9967 no problem, let me know how you like the reel once you’ve broken it in.

[@tripplebeards3427]

Three of my 6 handle gear lugs broke off after 15 freshwater drum and three weeks total use. Too bad l liked the reel till it broke. kastking told me it was a weak design and common issue with the bait feeder. He had three and they all did the same thing.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Interesting, that’s the first I’ve heard anyone say they broke. Honestly a little surprised, but not totally

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing I was bummed because I really like the bait runner feature along with the big oval rubber handle. Kastking recommended to replace it with another model. They recommended switching to a reel with a direct drive screw in style handle. They said the regular sharky was great. I asked for the speed demon 7.4 as a replacement...or the regular sharky if they didn't want to jump up price wise for an up grade.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@tripplebeards3427 Let me know how those work out. I've never used them

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing they sent a defective reel. I returned it and was told they would just refund me. I never received a refund! So kastking took my money and ran. Rotten product and company.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@tripplebeards3427 that’s absolutely horrible! That’s the first negative thing I’ve heard about KastKing. I hope you continue calling and emailing them till you get your money back

[@mauricegraham8443]

Thanks for this review I’m about to buy one and the price is $64 now

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Dang inflation got ya!

[@jamestboehm6450]

Is it worth the money? Is it durable? Bought some cheaper bait feeders and they last a yr. Not worth the money in my eyes.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

In my opinion it’s worth the $55 if your looking for a bait feeder. I’ve landed 70# fish with it. That was probably maxing it out, but it’s handled plenty of 20-30# with no issues

[@dunerinaz]

You have it backwards. They call it a baitfeeder because it IS a baitfeeder. Baitrunner is Shimano's term for their reels

[@terryhancock]

I read on Google it says its made of alluiume

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Maybe some of the internal parts, but the body is not

[@rodicmilorad5]

How come your not using casting reels

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Became I bird nest them all the time 😂 I tell everybody to use what your comfortable with.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

FFS. Loads of people (me, certainly) don't like baitcast reels and greatly prefer spinning reels. If I had to use baitcast reels I would almost certainly stop fishing.

[@terryhancock]

I thought kast King was made of alluiume

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Not this model, it’s some sort of plastic or carbon fiber. Not metal

[@nyoungg]

Gets sticky and not smooth when using in saltwater. It's a plastic body which flexes easily. Otherwise pretty good.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ve felt the flex which I didn’t like but it still held up. I haven’t hit the saltwater with it yet. That’s good to know. I don’t the the bearing are sealed. Did you clean it afterwards?

[@terryhancock]

I didn't know that

[@TheIconicFisherman]

It's actually not plastic it's graphite composite so technically it's a lot more durable than plastic so that's a false con.

[@terryhancock]

I don't like plastic

[@Popcornbeetle]

Not worth it for heavy duty jobs like crab snaring. The frame flexes like a noodle and tires you out.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It does flex under pressure, but it’s fine for medium to small catches.

[@Popcornbeetle]

Agee smaller sharks are ok but again if you’re chinking out 5+ oz of eight and bait, you’ll feel it flex a lot when reeling in your catch. Otherwise really like the features and price point.

[@terryhancock]

Kastking don't have 8000 and they are made of plastic

[@micahlowbe9067]

It’s a good reel. Even if it would cost more.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Hasn’t failed me yet and I’ve beat the heck out of it in the last year

[@peterlepore2726]

some people feel better when they pay more not everyone can afford a 300 shimano

[@KGatLC]

"This comes really in handy." Stop it.

[@dboyMMA7100]

That reel is the biggest pos I've ever bought. 20lb catfish and the body of the reel flexes so bad it doesn't reel. Used it to catch that fish and immediately returned it . Okuma for the win. Kastking is cheap shit!!!

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It is cheap for sure. I managed a few 40lb cats and a 70lb gar with it, so a bit surprised to hear a 20lb took yours down. Like I said in the video, I wouldn’t buy to target large fish.

[@hossman8499]

I think the body is made of graphite, not plastic.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It probably is, but it does flex under extreme pressure. For the price it’s a decent reel for sure.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

More likely it's graphite impregnated plastic. Solid graphite would be a terrible material to make a fishing reel with.

[@stevenpickerd8985]

I have 2 of the 3000 models and have landed several large salmon and freshwater drum. Holds up extremely well and great reels for the money. 2 yrs in and still smooth and going strong . Body is graphite not plastic. Good review!