Shimano
Shimano Stella FK
$864.99
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Shimano Stella FK 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 Shimano Stella FK or KastKing Sharky III?
The Shimano Stella FK 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 Shimano Stella FK 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 | Shimano Stella FK | KastKing Sharky III |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $864.99 | $67.99 |
| Brand | Shimano | KastKing |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Reel type | spinning | spinning |
| Reel size | C3000XG | 5000 |
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 20 | 39.5 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | — |
| Bearing count | — | 11 |
| Weight (oz) | 7.4 | — |
| Body material | — | graphite |
| Line capacity mono | 10/140 | — |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Shimano Stella FK: fish.shimano.com (verified 2026-07-11). KastKing Sharky III: kastking.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Shimano Stella FK and KastKing Sharky III?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel size: Shimano Stella FK C3000XG vs KastKing Sharky III 5000
- Gear ratio: Shimano Stella FK 6.4:1 vs KastKing Sharky III 5.2:1
- Max drag (lb): Shimano Stella FK 20 vs KastKing Sharky III 39.5