Shimano
Shimano Stella FK
$864.99
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Shimano Stella FK vs Penn Battle IV
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Penn Battle IV is cheaper at $164.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Penn
Penn Battle IV
$164.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Shimano Stella FK or Penn Battle IV?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Penn Battle IV is the cheaper at $164.95.
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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 | Penn Battle IV |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $864.99 | $164.95 |
| Brand | Shimano | Penn |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | spinning |
| Reel size | C3000XG | 4000 |
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 20 | 15 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | 37 |
| Bearing count | — | 6 |
| Weight (oz) | 7.4 | 12.2 |
| Body material | — | — |
| Line capacity mono | 10/140 | 10/220 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Shimano Stella FK: fish.shimano.com (verified 2026-07-11). Penn Battle IV: pennfishing.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Shimano Stella FK and Penn Battle IV?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel size: Shimano Stella FK C3000XG vs Penn Battle IV 4000
- Gear ratio: Shimano Stella FK 6.4:1 vs Penn Battle IV 6.2:1
- Max drag (lb): Shimano Stella FK 20 vs Penn Battle IV 15
- Weight (oz): Shimano Stella FK 7.4 vs Penn Battle IV 12.2
- Line capacity mono: Shimano Stella FK 10/140 vs Penn Battle IV 10/220