Stella 20000 SW

[mitchell huner]

Is a stella 20000 to big for GT popping?

[Brandon Khoo]

No

[mitchell huner]

What would be better and 18000 or a 20000

[Brandon Khoo]

18000

[mitchell huner]

Is this just because of weight, does it through your rod out and every thing or is there anther reason. Also would like to know your take on the Stella
Cheers

[Brandon Khoo]

Mitchell, this is a question that has been asked before on a number of occasions. If you do a search, you will find previous discussions on the merits of high versus low gear ratio reels. There is only a marginal difference in weight between the reels. The key difference is the gear ratio. As a general rule, faster gear ratios are preferable for popping reels.

Stellas are excellent reels and probably the most popular popping reel on the market.

[mitchell huner]

Thanks for that much appreciated.

[Michael Burton]

I used a 20000 on my first ever popping for gt trip. It worked but for my being very inexperienced it was hard work.

Im taking an 18000 as well on my trip in a weeks time . Having now had some smaller high gear spin reels i understand the importance of gear ratios.

The higher the gears the less work you need to put in to get the lure moving faster.

cheers
Michael

[Brandon Khoo]

The only time I would suggest a 20000 is when you are using really huge poppers. The extra winding power of the 20000 makes a difference in this situation.

[mitchell huner]

If i could get one for around the $700 mark is it worth it, or not bother and wait for and 18000

[Brandon Khoo]

you're the only person who can answer that question, Mitchell but if I was in your place, I think I would wait for an 18000.

[Mark Gwynne]

Mitchell by the sounds of the type of fishing you want to do you could also consider the 10000. The lesser weight will be better for those longer periods of throwing lures about. I doubt you'll get spooled even with 80lb braid. I went this route instead of the 18000.

[Ben Thomson]

I own both. Get the 18000 if your popping mate.  Its much easier on you.