it is fining up when I return! The weather forecast for end of the week is for much better seas!
Anyway, that's just how it goes. The simple reality is that not all your trips are going to have perfect weather and if I have to lose a couple, well, I'm quite willing to volunteer this trip as one of those.
Peter - the topic of Stella vs Saltiga is an old one. Both reels will do the job and they have their strengths in comparison to the other. The Stella is the only reel I would recommend out of the box if you're thinking of chasing GTs but I can upgrade a Saltiga drag in literally minutes. My preference - not sure but the Dogfight is in favour at the moment. For popping, I have a pair of 10000s and a pair of Dogfights. As Randy indicated, my 10000s are blinged up but the reality is the Fisherman handle is a superior knob and the aftermarket Yumeya 1000D spool is a superior spool over the standard 10000 spool. I've also upgraded the drag knob on the Stella to the Ize model. It's steel and a lot stronger.