Shimano
Shimano Stella FK
$864.99
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Shimano Stella FK vs Abu Garcia Revo SX
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Abu Garcia Revo SX is cheaper at $189.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Abu Garcia
Abu Garcia Revo SX
$189.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Shimano Stella FK or Abu Garcia Revo SX?
The Shimano Stella FK wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Abu Garcia Revo SX is the cheaper at $189.95. Get the Shimano Stella FK for the stronger spec sheet, the Abu Garcia Revo SX 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 | Shimano Stella FK | Abu Garcia Revo SX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $864.99 | $189.95 |
| Brand | Shimano | Abu Garcia |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | baitcasting |
| Reel size | C3000XG | LP |
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 20 | 25 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | 29 |
| Bearing count | — | 10 |
| Weight (oz) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Body material | — | aluminum |
| Line capacity mono | 10/140 | 12/130 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | No |
Sources — Shimano Stella FK: fish.shimano.com (verified 2026-07-11). Abu Garcia Revo SX: abugarcia.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Shimano Stella FK and Abu Garcia Revo SX?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Shimano Stella FK spinning vs Abu Garcia Revo SX baitcasting
- Reel size: Shimano Stella FK C3000XG vs Abu Garcia Revo SX LP
- Gear ratio: Shimano Stella FK 6.4:1 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.7:1
- Max drag (lb): Shimano Stella FK 20 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 25
- Line retrieve per turn (in): Shimano Stella FK 37 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 29
- Line capacity mono: Shimano Stella FK 10/140 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 12/130
- Is saltwater rated: Shimano Stella FK true vs Abu Garcia Revo SX false