Lew's
Lew's Speed Spool LFS
$99.95
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Lew's Speed Spool LFS vs KastKing Sharky III
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. KastKing Sharky III is cheaper at $67.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
KastKing
KastKing Sharky III
$67.99Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the Lew's Speed Spool LFS or KastKing Sharky III?
The Lew's Speed Spool LFS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The KastKing Sharky III is the cheaper at $67.99. Get the Lew's Speed Spool LFS for the stronger spec sheet, the KastKing Sharky III to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lew's Speed Spool LFS | KastKing Sharky III |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.95 | $67.99 |
| Brand | Lew's | KastKing |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Reel type | baitcasting | spinning |
| Reel size | — | 5000 |
| Gear ratio | 6.8:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 15 | 39.5 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | — | — |
| Bearing count | — | 11 |
| Weight (oz) | 7.1 | — |
| Body material | aluminum | graphite |
| Line capacity mono | 12/120 | — |
| Is saltwater rated | No | Yes |
Sources — Lew's Speed Spool LFS: lews.com (verified 2026-07-11). KastKing Sharky III: kastking.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Lew's Speed Spool LFS and KastKing Sharky III?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Lew's Speed Spool LFS baitcasting vs KastKing Sharky III spinning
- Gear ratio: Lew's Speed Spool LFS 6.8:1 vs KastKing Sharky III 5.2:1
- Max drag (lb): Lew's Speed Spool LFS 15 vs KastKing Sharky III 39.5
- Body material: Lew's Speed Spool LFS aluminum vs KastKing Sharky III graphite
- Is saltwater rated: Lew's Speed Spool LFS false vs KastKing Sharky III true