KastKing Kapstan Elite Saltwater Spinning Reel -5000 Size, 55 lbs Drag, CNC Aluminum Body

1. High-Speed Gear Ratios for Every Situation Kapstan Elite reels deliver fast retrieves when you need them. Size 3000-4000: 6.2:1 ratio; 5000-6000: 5.7:1; 8000: 4.9:1. Perfect balance of speed and torque for saltwater action. 2. IPX6 Waterproof System – 100% Sealed KastKing's highest level waterproof reel with up to 15 EverSeal rubber rings and K.I.S.S. labyrinth-style greased sealing grooves. Keeps water out of the main gear for reliable offshore, deep sea, and big game performance. 3. Massive Max Drag – Up to 55lbs Stop big fish in their tracks. 3000/4000: 30lbs max drag (triple-disc carbon fiber); 5000/6000: 40lbs max drag (four discs); 8000: 55lbs max drag (six discs). Ultra-smooth and powerful. 4. Premium Construction – CNC Aluminum + HRB 90 Gears Lightweight CNC aluminum frame and braid-ready CNC aluminum spool. HRB 90 aerospace alloy pinion gear with manganese brass main gear – 20% stronger than aluminum, 95% stronger than zinc alloys. Carbon fiber rotor on sizes 3000 & 4000. Solid aluminum power handle. 5. Important – Manual Bail Design on Larger Sizes Size 3000 & 4000 allow handle-turn bail closing if preferred. Size 5000/6000 & 8000 require manual bail closing after each cast (turning the handle will NOT close the bail). This is a performance feature for larger saltwater reels, not a defect.