KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 6000 Spinning Reel

Overview

At size 6000, the KastKing KK-Sharky Baitfeeder III spins up a 1.03-pound reel built from aluminum, carbon, graphite, and stainless steel, with an anti-reverse handle and a black and red finish.

Baitfeeder style spinning reels add a rear lever that lets a fish take line under light drag before you engage the fight, which is the feature that separates this design from a standard spinning reel. Size 6000 puts it in the larger end of spinning reel sizing, aimed at bigger freshwater species or light saltwater use rather than finesse fishing.

• Size 6000 spinning reel
• 1.03 pound weight
• Anti-reverse system
• Black with red finish

Who it's for

Anglers who fish live or cut bait and want a free spool lever for feeding line to a biting fish before setting the hook, such as catfish or carp anglers, and saltwater anglers fishing from shore. Not the choice for finesse casting or ultralight freshwater setups, where the 6000 size is oversized.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The anti-reverse system locks the handle from spinning backward during a hookset, and the aluminum and stainless steel parts are the ones that typically see the most wear, like the spool and shaft. At 1.03 pounds in a 6000 size it carries enough weight to balance a longer rod built for bigger baits.

Specifications

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