KastKing Pontus Versus Sharky III Baitfeeder - Which One is Better For Your Fishing Style?
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- What is the best spinning reel of the KastKing baitfeeder style spinning reels? This video compares the KastKing Sharky III baitfeeder for saltwater fishing and the KastKing Pontus baitfeeder spinning reel, which is a freshwater fishing reel. A baitfeeder spinning reel is great to have among your fishing gear and how to cast a spinning reel is same as the fishing reels compared here. Whether you are bass fishing with live bait with the KastKing Pontus as sometimes is done in Florida or other areas for catfishing or saltwater surf fishing with cut bait fish using a KastKing Sharky III for striped bass, there’s a lot of uses for these types of fishing reels. If you’re a beginner fishing and trying to decide what spinning reel is best for the money, take a look at this video to compare.
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I have both of these reels. Just got the Sharky III a few weeks ago. I've always used the pontus for both salt and fresh water fishing. The pontus will hold up to saltwater as long as it's rinsed / cleaned / oil regularly.
My pontus 5000 is paired with a Shakespeare TideWater 7' and the Sharky III 6000 paired with a Shakespeare BigWater 7' which I have yet to use. I've used the pontus mainly for catching huge BatRays and soon Leopard Sharks. It has no problem reeling in big fish.
Both offer the same amount of drag. The biggest difference between the two is the bearing count, gear ratio and the water type.
i have 2 of the sharkys and my dad has one all 3 have had problems one wont disengage the baitrunner and 1 completely locked up gears broken other one stopped clicking for regular drag. so although they might work for a while i wouldnt recommend. heard the okuma baitfeeders are better for the money cant gaurentee that but thats all ive heard. if you want a baitfeeder that will last forever shimanos are amazing. they are like 4-5 times more expensive but they will last. just my opinion
Can not wait to get my hands on the III ;D
You're going to love it!
I have seen this video 3 times.. I've watched it again, and still I haven't shown any love.. No sweats brother, you got a BIG THUMBS UP from us Bears.. :) GREAT VID..
Thanks Bears!!! ;)
Thanks! I've been waiting for this video. Definitely getting the sharky baitfeeder now.
Glad I could help out, tight lines!
This somewhat helps in my decision. I would like to see something on the Valiant Eagle Gold.
Great review on both reels. I like them both
Regardless of reel ratio you can not use that information alone to determine if one reel is faster just because its a higher ratio. The spool size is the other half that matters. Because the pontus is larger it could very easily be just as fast or faster than the sharky 3. The only way to know for sure is to Pull off 5 ft of line and mark a spot on the line closest to the spool. Then turn the handle one revolution and mark the line again in the same area. Pull the line back off and measure the distance. I have a baitrunner with a 5.5 ratio and another with a 4.7 ratio. The 5.5 reel retrieves 36 inches of line per handle turn but the 4.7 reel retrieves 39 inches. The "slower" reel actually retrieves line faster. These numbers change when you have less or more line on them. A reel with a full spool of line will retrieve more than than a same model reel that has less line on the spool. It is about the diameter. If you didn't want to measure line to determine which retrieves more line like if you were out shopping, just measure the diameter of the spool. Be sure you measure from the point where line contacts the spool on one side to the opposite side of the spool. Let's say its 2 inches. Circumference of a circle is equal to (pi or approximately 3.14)multiplied by the diameter. 2 x 3.14= 6.28 inches. So 6.28 inches of line will go around the spool once. Next we need the gear ratio and let's say its 4.0:1 so that means for every handle turn the spool rotates 4 times. Then we take 6.28 inches and multiply x 4 = 25.12 inches of line retrieved per 1 turn of the handle on an empty spool. Do the same for the reel you are comparing and then you actually have useful information about how much line the reel retrieves. Reel companies should provide that information as well as gear ratio. I hope this helps someone. Tight lines!!! Thanks for the video!
JJ Johnson Thank you for all the valuable information. Thank you for watching.
Great video , only suggestion is to have pop up window showing all these stats (being a visual person myself I like being able to see them on the screen
Absolutely!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll be sure to add visual cues to future videos. 👊😎
Kastking sharky.. i have the 3000, i like it , very well built.
1 side note... its not really braid ready, that is not rubber in the main spool. its knurled aluminum and it does not go across the full with of the spool (say like a upperline Pflueger) I have had my 20/30 lb kastking camo braid slip , so a round or 2 of black electrical tape is necessary. Otherwise a great real and their like is good too. nice video also. Enjoy
Great help with your videos
I have two Sharky III 3000's and 5000's...only problem I had was I had 50lb Super Power KK braid on the 5000's and it didn't cast well and didn't feel good going through the eyes of my rod on the retrieval. I absolutely love all my KK products!!!
Hi Dan, maybe you can contact customer service, call 1-855-830-7430 ext 1001, Paul can help you.
@@KastKing Thank you! Is there an email as it's hard to make calls with my job...thanks again!
I have a Sharky 3 comming today. I live in Ohio so no saltwater but still went with the sharky. I use dual drag reels for my live bait pole.
No worries it will still be a BEAST FW reel!
Yes it will be! :)
Great comparison.
Thanks my man!
Awesome vid! Love the Sharky's, it's my go to spinning reel!
Thanks for tuning in!
Love it!
My KastKing Pontus Baitfeeder Drag broke down on me and i can't switch the Drag on the Pontus. Only lasted 5 month after I've caught a 3 foot Carp. I'm hoping the Sharky 3 does a better job at the drag. Waiting on that to get in the mail soon.
Nice vid comparing the 2 models. What caught my eye was that small rod rack! How many does that hold? I never seen one that small for sale. I have the 24 Kastking rack and it’s fantastic
It will hold 12 items :)
No entiendo nada. Tu idioma es inentendible
Great video buying both kastking sharky III 4000 and Pontus 5000
riky lopez awesome! Thanks for the support! 🤘
Love it! Thanks for watching!
I have 3 KastKing reels....love them!!
OUTDOORS ADDICTION LOVE IT! Hope you catch some Biggins on em!
I need pic up one of each for my CZcams viedos see how they hold up to carp
No it’s 26.5 for the cast king I have it
Even if i mostly fishing in freshwater.. I think better get sharky right.. Coz it is versatile.. If i need to go saltwater i dont need to buy other reel.. Right?
Akmal Hizami Yes. It's always better to just get saltwater rated gear so you don't have to buy more gear. Unless you never plan on fishing saltwater.
For ultralight applications I would go with the 3000! It comes with two spools too so you can put 30lb braid on one, and 15 pound on the other. I would go with the Sharky because, like John said, it'll let you be more versatile. Hope I helped. :)
Now we need a sharky 3 rod for catfish and saltwater fishing.
I was thinking about buying the sharky III and hoping this video would be helpful but something about this video just makes me not want to ever buy another kast King product again.
Wow. We are sorry 😐
I have 3 Kastking Summer spinning reels, 1 centron, 1 Crixus, 1 Valiant Eagle, 1 Sharky 1000, and I love them all. I recently bought a Kastking Compass telescopic rod and I love it as well. I just ordered the 3000 Sharky baitfeeder because I truly believe these are very good products.
So it's kinda weird on kast kings part marketing idk.on the pontus some of there ads say up to 20lb drag the other says 26.5 and another unless my eyes are bad say 28.5 typo maybe.not a huge deal.since you wont have it cranked all the way down all the time.if the pontus is comparable to sharky it will be enough sharky is stronger than i thought it would be i mean drag wise.
my Pontus came with 2 spools, one of alluminum and other made of plastic?
I have 2 of the Sharky III in 4000 model. Love those reels.
Aren't they just great ;)
will the 4000 fit a ugly stick gx2?
Definitely. And will be matchy because of the colors
is it also watterproof
with that many moving parts there isn't going to be a guarantee on it being waterproof. I do know that it is designed for both fresh and saltwater. Meaning that the bearings are a bit different than a normal freshwater reel so that it will last and not corrode in the slatwater.
Dying to get my hands on the sharky III but the non baitfeeder version. When you live on an island surrounded by reef and lava rocks you cannot afford to let a fish run
I feel you on that my man. Should be coming out soon! ;)
Well, the Sharky III is out now if you didn't already know! ;)
I ordered the Pontus3000 series
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing what you catch. You can tag us on social media :)
If I order from Kastking generally how long is the shipping to the east coast of USA?
very nice......Can you please tell me where I can get some of those cords you had attached to your poles while on your kayak on your intro video ? Great video!
Hi there. Thanks for watching
What kastking reel should i use if im gonna ultralight casting?
Can I ask what's the washers for I just got mine I ordered the 5000
Whats that Rod you have on the Pontus????
hey how smooth is the drag on the sharky III when fighting fish?
Hello Sterlin! Idk if you could hear it in the beginning, but that drag is butter smooth. There is no stutter, so you won't lose any fish due to sticky drag.
+KastKing I am thinking of buying a Pontus and a KastKat rod. I already have a size 6000 salt water reel that I've been catfishing with but it's too big. Would a 3000 size pontus and the 7'6" MH kastkat be sized appropriately? I dont want a broom handle rod and a micro reel and I dont want a tuna reel on an ultralight rod if you know what I mean.
SogySeal hey brother! I'd highly recommend going with the KatTech in that regard(as it has a thinner diameter than the KastKat), with a 3000 or 4000 size baitfeeder. Our 3000 size baitfeeders can handle around 150-200 yards of 30lb braid. 🤘😎
So I wound up going with a Sharky 3 baitfeeder in the 4000 size just for the extra drag and put it on the B&M silvercat rod. The combination is sweet and the b&m rod is exactly what I was after. It's a cat rod but has enough action you could bass fish with it, it's also small and light in the hand. The sharky 3 is great too and I can use this setup for salt too.
can you explain more about the bait feeder function and im also looking for a a drag and weight chart for the sharky lll models. I noticed there is sharky lll models and sharky baitfeeder lll models
Yes as of yesterday the Sharky III is now available. Check out this video to help you understand the baitfeeder function. czcams.com/video/w5Z0qTMoKF0/video.html
Hello Pricesoutdoors. The baitfeeder function is a separate drag mechanism on the reel. It allows you to set a clicker on a certain drag level with the flip up of the lever, and lets you re-engage the actual braking system with a turn of the reel. This way, you can set the baitfeeder setting to a low setting, let the fish take line while it clicks, and engage the reel to set the hook. This is a very versatile function which many catfishermen carp fishermen, and saltwater anglers use.
Stay tuned for a detailed video on the baitfeeder function!
I bought the Sharky 3 6000. It seemed to large/heavy for my catfishing and carp needs. How would the 4000 hold up to catfish and carp? Enough spool room for 30lb mono or 40lb braid?
Perfect just not as much line capacity :)
Ive got 2 - 4000 Sharky 3
On 6'6 G2X ugly sticks.... They work also 25lbs flatheads and blue cats no problem
5000 is perfect 👍🏾
Which one of these reels is better for bass fishing?
These baitfeeders are more for live lining bait as opposed to fishing artificial lures. Either would work great for bass fishing with live bait.
what about sharky 3 should i get 4k or 5km i'm in jersey wanna catch bluefish piers shore
Hi there.... 5k should be best
KASTKING SAYS THE PONTUS HAS 26.5 LBS OF DRAG. ,,, ON THE 4000 AND 5000, THE 2 AND 3 SAYS THERE IS 17.6
David Ogden you're totally right!
What kind of Rod is on the Pontus? Please i just ordered a Pontus and need to pair it up
It is a spinning reel baitfeeder.
what poleis that
The Pontus 5000 has a max drag of 26.5
That is correct.
pontus R.I.P.
What's your Pb on those 2 setup
Hmmm.... a 20lb Flathead on both!
is the sharky 3 watterproof?
For a certain amount of time, yes!
I heard the Sharky 3 has a drag of 39.5 pounds.
Up to 39.5 pounds. The smaller sizes have slightly less.
Got it, thanks ! Nice video, convinced me to get the Sharky 3 Baitfeeder Model - biggest one, to try in the surf.
KastKings website states that the Sharky 3 has 26.46lb of drag. Not sure where you got 39.5 from unless the down graded the drag.
I wish i also had that KASTKING SHARKY III BAITFEEDER...
Hi there. Thank you for watching.
Sht.. fkkk... i just ordered pontus last week for salt water fishing... hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Dang man! Time to get a Sharky as well now haha
Please disclose your compensation for promoting kastking. A!
Hi there. Thank you for watching
KastKing you didn’t answer the question. Which means to me you are a shill!
Oh for a moment i thought it was potus
What rod do you use for the flat head with the sharkylll?
The new KastKing catfish rods will be out in a couple of weeks! You'll be amazed.
KastKing can you give a hint of the name?
It will be publicly announced soon. You will find them on Amazon .com when they are released.
KastKing ok thanks. But can you tell me what is a good size rod for flat heads ?
Reggie Grimes Hello! For Flathead catfish I would recommend at least a 7'6" MH rod with a weight rating of 2-8 ounces. This is so you can cast big baits out. If you can get the longer model from shore you'd be even better off.
From a kayak, I prefer a rod shorter than 7' so that fish can't high stick me. With a long butt, I'd go with a 6'6" rod, with a short butt I'd go for a 6' rod or shorter. From a kayak, any rod that can handle up to 3oz is fine. 😎🤙