KastKing KK-Sharky III SP 3000 Spinning Reel
- Spinning Reel
- 1
- Aluminum
- 5.2:1-Sharky III
- More reviewed than 95%
A 3000-class aluminum spinning reel with anti-reverse and a 5.2:1 ratio, sized for general freshwater and light spinning applications.
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How it ranks among the 92 spinning reels we track
4.6★ across 5,289 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,289 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The KastKing KK-Sharky III SP 3000 is an aluminum-bodied spinning reel in the 3000 size class with a 5.2:1 gear ratio, built with anti-reverse and marketed as lightweight.
A 3000 size reel is a common middle-ground pick for freshwater and light inshore spinning setups, matching well with medium-power rods. At 15 ounces the reel sits in typical weight range for its size class, and the anti-reverse feature is standard for solid hooksets on a spinning reel.
- 3000 size spinning reel
- Aluminum construction
- 5.2:1 gear ratio
- Anti-reverse system
Who it's for
Fits anglers wanting a mid-size spinning reel for general freshwater or light saltwater use. Not the pick for anglers needing a heavier offshore reel or a much smaller ultralight size.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Aluminum build keeps weight to 15 ounces
- Anti-reverse for solid hooksets
- No drag weight or line capacity listed
Performance notes
The anti-reverse mechanism stops the handle from backspinning on a hookset, which the Sharky III relies on along with its aluminum frame to keep the reel rigid without adding heavy weight, coming in at 15 ounces.
Specifications
| Brand | KastKing |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15 ounces |
| Size | 3000 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | 5.2:1-Sharky III |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Spinning |
| Special | Anti-Reverse, Lightweight |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in spinning reels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KastKing KK-Sharky III SP 3000 Spinning ReelThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 5,289 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Penn PURV6000 Spinning ReelPenn | 4.6 / 5 | 7,873 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Piscifun Piscifun-RL114-R Spinning ReelPiscifun | 4.5 / 5 | 6,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Okuma C-20 Spinning ReelOkuma | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Zebco 202MBK Spinning ReelZebco | 4.5 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the KastKing spinning reels
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the KastKing Sharky III SP?
It is a 3000 size spinning reel.
What is the gear ratio?
It is 5.2:1.
How much does the reel weigh?
About 15 ounces.