KastKing vs Shimano:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Shimano had more branded searches than KastKing among tackle box brands worldwide. Shimano had about 368,000 branded searches, while KastKing had 60,500. Shimano made up 31.7% of all tackle box brand searches we track, and KastKing accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tackle box brands, KastKing appeared in all four answers and Shimano in none.
Who do people search for more?
Shimano, about 6 searches for every 1 for KastKing
Who does AI mention more?
KastKing, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
KastKing, the only one of the two named
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Top tackle box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, KastKing appeared in all four answers. Shimano did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Plano4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- KastKing4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Flambeau3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bass Pro1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Shimano0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Daiwa0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rapala0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tackle box brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tackle box brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tackle box brand for small fishing gear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fishing tackle box”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tackle boxes”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is KastKing or Shimano more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KastKing and Shimano by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tackle box brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Shimano, KastKing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shimano | Plano | Bass Pro | Daiwa | KastKing | Rapala | Flambeau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.3% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 10% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 14.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 25% | 20.4% | 25% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 9.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.7% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.2% | 24.7% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 30% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.7% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 30% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.7% | 26% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% |
How has the KastKing and Shimano comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Shimano was ahead of KastKing in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KastKing’s share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide moved from 4.1% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shimano’s share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide moved from 30.8% to 31.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
How did search popularity change for tackle box brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Shimano gained share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide, from 30% to 31.7%.
In September 2026, KastKing lost share of searches among tackle box brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KastKing’s and Shimano’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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