Shimano
Shimano Stella FK
$864.99
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Shimano Stella FK vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lew's Speed Spool LFS is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Lew's
Lew's Speed Spool LFS
$99.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Shimano Stella FK or Lew's Speed Spool LFS?
The Lew's Speed Spool LFS wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Lew's Speed Spool LFS is the cheaper at $99.95. The Lew's Speed Spool LFS both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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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 | Lew's Speed Spool LFS |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $864.99 | $99.95 |
| Brand | Shimano | Lew's |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | baitcasting |
| Reel size | C3000XG | — |
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 20 | 15 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | — |
| Bearing count | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Body material | — | aluminum |
| Line capacity mono | 10/140 | 12/120 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | No |
Sources — Shimano Stella FK: fish.shimano.com (verified 2026-07-11). Lew's Speed Spool LFS: lews.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Shimano Stella FK and Lew's Speed Spool LFS?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Shimano Stella FK spinning vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS baitcasting
- Gear ratio: Shimano Stella FK 6.4:1 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 6.8:1
- Max drag (lb): Shimano Stella FK 20 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 15
- Weight (oz): Shimano Stella FK 7.4 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 7.1
- Line capacity mono: Shimano Stella FK 10/140 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 12/120
- Is saltwater rated: Shimano Stella FK true vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS false