Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
New Stella SW 2013 video
Nick Bowles:
The new Stella looks amazing and will definitely over time add them to the collection. I think the reels to look at are the new 8K which is going to have a drag of something like 26kgs, 14K for PE6 and 30K for Bluefin, Doggies and GTs in Socotra at least for us! Not sure a rod will fit the 8K and be able to handle the high drag but will be good to try, the 14K is a perfect match for PE6 and using a medium popping outfit and then the big dog for real deep burn pain and capacity on big fish in deep water! All very exciting and I think Shimano have done a lot of research World wide to offer reels for all high end saltwater applications!
It is amazing that the "old" Stella has been improved as the old one had nothing wrong so scary how good the new one is going to have to be to trump its predecessor! But to be honest I'll definitely hold onto my old reels and possibly for the price difference get a couple more of the standard models.
Cheers,
Nick
Rob Langridge:
Thanks for posting the New Stella website link Ian. The video of the new Stella in action is a ripper.
I notice the Ocea rods they use in the video are a lot different to the Ocea rods we get here in Australia. The reel seat for starter's.
Cheers Rob.
Mark Harris:
From a purely dispassionate POV, you have to wonder how much better the 2013 Stella can be when compared to the existing SW 2008 range and whether that will justify a high dollar spend.
Of course, anglers are rarely that logical (I am hopeless!) and there will be lots purchased regardless ;) .
The 14000 XG is the one that interests me most - could be the perfect PE8 popping reel.
On the 30000, I can't find the weight published anywhere. Anyone know?
On the 8000, is the max drag figure a mis-print? The 8000 puts down more drag than the 30000?
Andy Rowe:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on February 05, 2013, 12:13:23 PM ---From a purely dispassionate POV, you have to wonder how much better the 2013 Stella can be when compared to the existing SW 2008 range and whether that will justify a high dollar spend.
--- End quote ---
Mark, have you been talking to my wife, she has the same opinion as you, just worded differently ???
The 30k will have the bigger rotor along with that bigger spool, so one could only guess.
Mark Harris:
Andy, I am still abiding by your instruction to discuss nothing fishing-related with your dear wife ;)
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