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Is it worth it? $60 KastKing Reel VS $200 Shimano Fishing Reel



What makes an expensive fishing reel so pricey? Today we test a $60 Kast King Sharky 3 baitrunner against a $200+ Shimano Baitrunner fishing reel. We are equipped with bloodworms and perch for bait, hoping to catch some striped bass and perch… lets get on some fish!

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July 31, 2022

Smells like fake video, I was interested in a baitrunner reel but because of this, I might get away from your reel. Don't trust it that much..

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July 31, 2022

What kind of line you using on the kastking 6000

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July 31, 2022

Castling with 40 lb test EF 9000 sheared the pin that makes the spool go in/out. I don't even think it can be fixed

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July 31, 2022

Okuma makes baitrunners too.

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July 31, 2022

baitrunners ain't that expensive

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July 31, 2022

Where is this?

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My Sharky 3 had a fail and broke!! It wasn't even used that much and I can tell you this reel has it's problems. You can check out my footage of the broken reel here.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vWcjc6iG5zQ

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July 31, 2022

Akuma makes a bait runner also I believe

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July 31, 2022

Still can't decide on my next reel. Can you honestly tell me whether the fish caught by the Kastking or the Shimano taste better ? 😊

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July 31, 2022

Okuma barbarian is a baitrunner reel too

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July 31, 2022

Nice reel so far enjoyable.fishing recommend used it for about an hour after getting it from Amazon and functioned flawlessly. Very smooth retrieve and the anti reverse is perfect. Feels like a reel that would be double the price.

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July 31, 2022

Hi, new to to fishing and foud your videos amazing. I would like to know your line setup in this. Thanks in advance!

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July 31, 2022

I have an Okuma baitrunner that's been good to date. 3000 series so smaller than these and works like the KastKing.

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July 31, 2022

Have you have you ever tried the Penn Fierce 3 7000 that has the bait clicker on the back very nice Rod Romany real devastating on the big cats look them up

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July 31, 2022

ive been fishing from years now,,ive reels from bg2000 to bg 8000,still i struggle to catch fish,,i dont understand why my reels dont attracts fishes,,i dont know how to use lures and soft bait or how to tie hooks ,,,i will try your style,,i love ur videos its so attractive and we do understand all ur techniques,,can u please show me how to prepare a fishing rod

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July 31, 2022

Can you please explain the the gear ratio means thank you.

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July 31, 2022

BRO THAT SHIMANO WORTH OVER 200! I have one and i dont know that WORTH so much

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July 31, 2022

Okuma avenger afb & ceymar baitfeeder is another good option

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July 31, 2022

Hello big fan .. been watching your videos for years.. I was wondering if you can do a review of kastking resolute with microwave rings . It make casting go further and more accuracy

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July 31, 2022

I just ordered a sharky 3 baitfeeder to try. Figured for $34 shipped for a 3000 size it will be a fun reel to play with. I caught a 22 pound Freshwater drum on the same size reel last year and 8 pound zebco line along with a 1970's abu garcia spinning set up. I like using the lighter set ups for big fish.

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July 31, 2022

Cant believe I just bought a bait feeder, 33.5 lbs of drag, carbon drag, extra spool..I could not help it. Hope I did good.

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July 31, 2022

Nice rod,?

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July 31, 2022

Yea I like these! I got the shimano 4500 like yours also hand me down from dad, and I have the Penn VI baitrunner also.

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July 31, 2022

Diwa wychwood pro logic are some other companies that all do bait runners

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July 31, 2022

Surprised to hear the bell on your rod. I bad mouthed using bells for nearly 30 years … until I found one laying on the pier. In gnarly conditions I was awed at how well it could distinguish between a wave and a real bite. Although I still don't use them, I do have a respect for them.

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July 31, 2022

She's so hot. I could watch her fishing AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DAY!

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July 31, 2022

I've recently started purchasing more expensive longer lasting fishing gear and I hope that I can hand it down to my son one day.

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July 31, 2022

I know this video has some age on it but KastKing is top notch in my book. So much bang for the buck and they just keep getting better. I have several rods and reels from them and have never been disappointed.

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July 31, 2022

Kast king makes good reels

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July 31, 2022

hooked into a 25# striper the 6000 flexed like a wet noodle/ 12# blue on a 4000..no problem

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July 31, 2022

Where are you at?

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July 31, 2022

I use Shimano and kastking reels and honestly the kastking sharky 3 is my favorite spinning reel 😂

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July 31, 2022

Can this reel be use for long cast .? Surf cast i mean . Please help

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July 31, 2022

Do these work for carp

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July 31, 2022

I've been trying but i cant find the fish.

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July 31, 2022

Good catches👍👍
Can we use minnow and rubber shad lures from kastking sharky baitfeeder??

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July 31, 2022

Coo vid, And nice catch, She def a keeper. I mean, I didn’t hear a peep of bicker, nor any sighing, yawning, complaining, under her breath comments like *I KneW I Shouldn’t have come! But loud enough to hear frm a Zara Spk cast distance away. 🗣 Maybe those not native here n Cali I dunno. Wait, is it just while recording? Ahh, u slip her a pill, to help her chill right? No? Ummm Any sisters , Haha JK lol… rlly tho n e? Cousin? 😆

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July 31, 2022

5:07 when he says hes taking good care of it flashback when he did that video with the ugly stik

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July 31, 2022

Shimano baitrunners are legendary reels, they are the type of reels which can last decades. The Sharky III is the type of reel you expect to throw after a couple of seasons of occasional use. If you do not mind the weight, Shimano baitrunners are some of the best reels ever made.

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July 31, 2022

try lurekiller saltist

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July 31, 2022

Okuma makes a good bait runner reel also.

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July 31, 2022

Awesome real on hand reviews of the KastKing reel man. Also fun to watch catching all the fish. I used to have KastKing a way back and it did exceed my expectations when I caught with it redfish, pompanos, and blackdrums (I'm from Texas). Unfortunately I don't have that reel anymore and I broke my Penn CLL6000 baitrunner reel after I had it for sooo many years by accidently dropping it on the floor 😔. So, I was looking for a new reel and saw that Kastking came up with this. This video really helped me deiced on the reel. Thank you Skipper! Keep them coming man!

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July 31, 2022

Nice fishing friend

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July 31, 2022

LOL

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July 31, 2022

Hey skipper…
I really like this type reel . this is the type of reel you must have. Thank you very much for sharing this video great job.👍👍👍
Godbless.

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July 31, 2022

Massachusetts regs stripers gotta be 28in to keep

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