Stella 2008 vs 2013

[Daniel Wen]

well honestly im just  disappointed that the new stella does not live up to expectations!

However Im sufffering from a case of info overload...

I cant decide on whether to get the 2008 model or 2013 model

Im looking at using the reel for popping and stickbaiting.

For me its either a

Stella 2008  10 000 XG with a Studio Ocean Mark 16000 Spool
 
              or

Stella 2013 14000 XG


gonna load PE 6.

What would you  guys advice me to get?

for me cost is not an issue.

However Im leaning towards the 2008 stella. as the massive free play in the 2013 as well as its staggering weight is putting me off. But i do like the further casting distance and smoother drag of the 2013.


advice??
thks!

oh and do check out the stella 2008 and 2013 reviews on alan hawks website!

alanhawk.com ! super indepth reviews!

[Scott Sloan]

Had the same issue mate, but went with the 14000xg.... only got it the other day so havmt tested it out yet, but taking it up to shark bay with me .

[peter lim]

for every new models ..surely have improvement over the last..if there's any flaws in the 2013 stella. .it will probably showup 6mth to a year down the road. ..i am very happy with the 2013 stella..and just got my 2nd piece..cheers

[Leigh Turner]

I just got a new 10k SW(at the right price) for light to med popping & jigging but plan on getting a 18k SWB for more serious work.  Leigh

[Mark Gonsalves]

For an upcoming trip, I just got a 14000XG for the better drag and extra capacity.  I already have a SW8000 with an extra 10000 spool but wanted the dual drag.  I too have a 18000SW for the heavier action, but my arms will cry after and hour or more of plugging with the larger outfit.