KastKing 3000 Saltwater Spinning Reel - IPX6 100% Waterproof & 55 lbs Max Drag-Kapstan Elite

About this item Built for Saltwater Fishing Specially engineered for offshore saltwater fishing. The Kapstan Elite Spinning Reel is KastKing's highest level 100% waterproof fishing reel with an IPX6 rating and up to 15 EverSeal rubber rings that keep water out of the main gear. The KastKing Intrusion Shield System (K.I.S.S.) includes labyrinth-style greased sealing grooves that reduce rotational resistance while providing an innovative water-tight seal. Exceptionally Strong & Smooth Drag This premium saltwater spinning reel delivers powerful braking force for reeling in big fish. Sizes 3000/4000 feature an ultra-smooth triple-disc carbon fiber drag system with 30lbs max drag. Sizes 5000/6000 feature a quad-disc carbon fiber drag system with 40lbs max drag. Size 8000 features a special double drag system (five front carbon fiber discs + one oversized spool carbon disc) providing 55lbs max drag. Perfect for big game fishing. Super Strong Aluminum Body Max-strength CNC aluminum frame construction. Sizes 3000/4000 have a carbon fiber rotor for strength with reduced weight. Sizes 5000/6000/8000 have a CNC aluminum rotor for extra-strength and power fishing. The large power handle and knob are machined from solid aluminum to provide incredible cranking power. This spinning reel has the strongest overall design for offshore sport-fishing, deep-sea game fishing, and blue water fishing. Ultra-Smooth & Reliable Each Kapstan Elite reel is equipped with 6 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings that provide a superbly smooth feel even in rough conditions, plus one special-designed polymer roller bearing that is high-strength and never rusts, and one 8-pin stainless steel one-way bearing to prevent reverse rotation. Aerospace-Quality Gears Best-in-class HRB 90 high-strength aerospace alloy pinion gear with manganese brass main gear guarantees extreme durability and smooth operation. These heavy-duty gears are 20% more durable than aluminum and 95% more durable than zinc alloys. The high-capacity CNC aluminum spool has a braid-ready structure – no need for mono backing when spooling. Attention – Manual Bail Design To reduce line twist, we always recommend manually closing the bail arm after making a cast on any spinning reel. On size 3000 & 4000 Kapstan Elite reels, you can turn the handle to close the bail if you prefer. However, size 5000/6000 & 8000 reels require you to manually close the bail to begin the retrieve. Turning the handle will not close the bail automatically on these larger sizes – this is a performance feature, not a defect. Simply make your cast and manually close the bail to begin your retrieve.