New Stellas
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Popper and Topwater Fishing
Forum Description: If you're into a bit of action on top, this is the forum for you
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92125
Printed Date: 06 Jun 2026 at 8:00am
Topic: New Stellas
Posted By: laidbackdood
Subject: New Stellas
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 5:45am
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Just interested on peoples opinions of the new stellas....4,000 up to 30,000. How do they compare to the previous model sw range.......they are quite a bit more expensive but you have some new very big capacity reels ..Is the extra price worth it? Are improvements in these models worth coughing the extra? Interested to hear users comments...Good or bad.....
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Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 10:02am
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I got a 14000 and love it, yet to have a topwater session in it but done plenty of casting, it seems like a different beast all together really, allot more rigid thru the handle, bail arm doesn't flick back, really loud clicker, thicker bail arm, its the same size as a old 10k, bit more capacity got 200m of tuffline 100lb with plenty of room for a longggg leader, the 30000 would be an awesome game real in my view for stripys etc they are a lot more similar to the saltigas now zac
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Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 10:06am
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Where have you seen a 3000? ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 12:18pm
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I also like my new Stella 1400 feels a tough reel sadly nothing I hooked on it in New Calidonia a week ago managed to pull and string ------------- http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">  http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">www.boulderguiding.co.nz |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 10:48pm
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I can see why the 14,000 would be a popular size.... Keeza.......I got that wrong..updated Boulder...Any idea what a spare spool costs? i would guess non of the previous models would fit it a ?or the jm spools?Thanks. A/m....Thanks for your input also. Anyone else? ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 5:09am
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Clem has done a break down on the new SWB, I'll ask if he can post up his finding's on F.Net... ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 9:01am
LBD As usual your assumptions are incorrect My jm 16000 spools screw right onto that reel so I am sure the previous standard spools would as well. Interestingly the 14000 spool takes roughly 50m more line than the JM spool Definitly a great size reel for NZ kingfish and also will do service in the tropics as the faster retrieve felt nicer than my older model 10000 when stickbaiting enabling me to stay in better contact with the lure. I have already sold one of my older 10000 and will also sell my 18000 and my even older FA 20000 ------------- http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz"> http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">www.boulderguiding.co.nz |
laidbackdood wrote:Posted By: Fenien
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 9:15am
| Will the JM handle/arm assembly fit the 14000 as well? |
Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 9:49am
Mine did and screwed right on  ------------- http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz"> http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">www.boulderguiding.co.nz |
Posted By: Fenien
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 10:35am
| Very tempting.Maybe time for an update. |
Posted By: petethemeat
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 7:07pm
Do you mean this? http://www.alantani.com/index.php?topic=7172.0" rel="nofollow - www.alantani.com/index.php?topic=7172.0 Seems to answer the question re: spools and handles -------------
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Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 7:11pm
Yip, I didn't realise he put it on Alan's site... Make sense Clem's a reel guru. There you have it folks go have a read, he cover a fair bit on the new SWB.
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Posted By: McKoy
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 10:42am
| I've ordered a 30000 to attempt to use for swords and tuna - very interested in these thoughts so far. :) |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 2:19pm
"LBD As usual your assumptions are incorrect"......it wasnt an assumption ,it was a guess boulder but thats good news anyways.....Sounds like shimano have met the market. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 2:25pm
Thats what i wanted to see ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 2:50pm
I wanted to question whether the 30K would be a good reel for NZ size Swords? Personally I have not caught one nor attempted too, but it's on the list... ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 3:55pm
Planning a mission around these reels and the Ocea Switchbait series of rods in the near future - certainly "think" they will be sweet for day time swording with their tendency to climb the water column once hooked.....plenty of capacity and drag.....just need some one experienced on the winding bit, a keen as deckie or two and a sharp skipper on the taps to go for an early shot (and a camera guy to hide in the wheelhouse when the fuse is lit...ha!) ...I'm picking adrenaline will be a factor but should be do able from what I gather.
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Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 4:33pm
Hey Kezza.....
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Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 6:46pm
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Im sure it'll be a laugh giving it a whirl anyway Jas.....got a sweet crew on the books to get the job done if we get lucky. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Fenien
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 11:40am
| I see Alan Hawk has done a review on the new Stella.Very intresting reading. |
Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 12:00pm
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http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/13SW.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/13SW.html
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Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 2:41pm
| Shocker of a review really, kick in the guts for the new model. |
Posted By: Fishthat
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 3:47pm
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Little bit off topic but does anyone know if the new stella spools can fit on the previous SW stella? The older stella 5000sw will be a good size reel for the fishing i do but when i look on the shimano website i was surprised that it says the 5000sw (older model) can only hold 20lbs / 222 yds of powerpro braid. Has anybody else got a 5000SW reel and if so how much can you get on a spool - please tell me which brand of braid and what rating? Cheers. http://www.shimanofishing.co.nz/products/reels/spinning/stella-sw/specifications" rel="nofollow - http://www.shimanofishing.co.nz/products/reels/spinning/stella-sw/specifications
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Posted By: sid fishus
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 4:57pm
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Er. Um I dont think Alan liked it very much...... I've 5 of the older stellas...... Wont put them up for sale just yet then. HAHA. Still....... Shiny Shiny... NAh. keep my 08's. ------------- I always tell the truth about things that never happened |
Posted By: the angler
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 7:35pm
| damn it mr hawk i was hoping to get a old stella cheap when everyone upgraded , may not happen after that review . |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 9:46pm
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Smart marine are having a sale on the 2008 sw models Fishthat, pretty sure that the 8000,10000 and 140000 spools arent interchangeable but 4000,5000 and 6000 are. Also 18k and 20k models are interchangeable also -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Fishthat
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 9:53pm
Yeah, i missed out on the 5000 stella sale from marine deals  now they are back up.Do you think the 2008 SW models will drop price due to retailers wanting to sell the new model? |