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Title: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Travis Gandossi on November 15, 2008, 09:25:21 PM

hey guys
  got recommended a Stella 10000 sw to do some popping with and to load it with 80lb line.
  cant find anywhere how much line it can hold but these figures
5/457, 7/292, 9/201 cant seem to find how much of 80lb i can fit on it.

cheers travis

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Colin P on November 15, 2008, 10:03:56 PM

Hi Travis,

It depends on the line you use. I have a 10000 Stella spooled with 80lb Jerry Brown hollow braid and wound on very tight (essential) it took well over 200yds. Since it comes in 300yd spools - no problem! If you go for Tuf Line XP or Power Pro you will get even more on at 80 test.

Cheers

Colin

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on November 16, 2008, 11:34:03 AM

Hi Travis. Agree with Colin. I have almost 250 metres of 80lb Power Pro on mine. Plenty for whatever GT is swimming out there.

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Travis Gandossi on November 16, 2008, 12:22:18 PM

thanks guys
 got one on order with a t-curve gt special, just making sure i was getting the right gear for the job. :)

cheers travis

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Hon-Su Chin on November 16, 2008, 10:50:36 PM

If you're talking about the brand new SW 10000, I suggest you go back and tell them you want an 18000 for GT fishing. The new 10000 is alot smaller than the previous model. The new 10000 is based on the 8000 body with larger spool and rotor but still not sufficient for 80lb braid and GT fishing. If its the older 10000 then you're find. Like everyone have said it varies with different brands.

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on November 17, 2008, 08:43:02 AM

I think the STL10kSW is more than fine for 80lb work - just need to match it to suitable balanced rod. Have used it, have caught fish with it - more than capable of handling 80lb.

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Greg Burt on November 17, 2008, 08:59:01 AM

A bit unbalanced [lite] on the GT-special though, which is the rod Travis is putting it on. :)

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on November 17, 2008, 09:02:59 AM

Quote from: Greg Burt on November 17, 2008, 08:59:01 AM

A bit unbalanced [lite] on the GT-special though, which is the rod Travis is putting it on. :)

My bad on the rod  ;D....yes, unbalanced on the TCurve. But the STL10SW is still capable of fishing 80lb. However, follow Hon-su's advice if you want to stick with the TCurve.

Title: Re: stella 10000 sw
Post by: Travis Gandossi on November 17, 2008, 10:07:35 PM

thanks guys for the advice, I'm glad to say that I'm a proud new owner of a Stella 18000SW and a gt t-curve.
very happy with them both ;D ;D ;D
cant wait to try them out!


thanks again, Travis