Stella sw 18K or 10K
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Topic: Stella sw 18K or 10K
Posted By: PE Pete
Subject: Stella sw 18K or 10K
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 6:27pm
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Question for all you knowagable folk. If you had to choose between Stella 18K or 10K for top water proper & stick baits which would it be??? Cheers Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 6:34pm
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I should add I am talking about 2008 SW models. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 7:46pm
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What are you targeting? For kingy's, 10k is all you need, marlin etc definately 18k -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 8:22pm
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I have one of each, theres a reasonable difference in size between the two reels. The 10000 being physically smaller is easier to throw around for long periods of time, I reckon I am also more accurate with it in terms of targeting where lures land. The 18000 being heavier I find is less accurate, it however has better capacity, and bigger drag surface area. Not much it wont stop...... ------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: Aaron32987
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 8:55pm
| I got an 18K since I mostly use it land based and wanted the bigger reel for stopping the kingfish taking my expensive lures to decorate the rocky reefs. Sometimes wish I had the lighter 10K as casting with the heavier reel for hours takes its toll, but you do get used to it. For boat fishing only for kings I'd get the 10K |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2013 at 9:43pm
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Kaveman would have to throwing lures for kings is the job I want it for. Titahi & Aaron good on ya for your input pretty well pointed me in direction of the 10K as most of the use will out of boats targeting Kings. Cheers you fellas appreciate your input. Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 4:12am
10 is perfect for what you want....they both have the drag for the job.......more than enough.  ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
PE Pete wrote:Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 7:43am
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Thanks there laidback starting to think the 10 is the way to go. BUT seeing others talk about land based efforts has got me thinking it's a form of fishing I enjoy but only fished lbg for snapper. Either way might make the effort this season to throw a few land based popers around. Chheeeers again fellas. Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 8:15am
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Titahi is right on the money! However be aware that the Stella 10000 2008 models have an auto bail arm(this can be removed) where the Saltiga's don't. I personally prefer the Saltiga's over the Stella's however this is personal preference as is all fishing gear there is no better reel/ rod. Answer to your question Stella 10000 is more than sufficient no need for a 18000 unless you want to chase Big GT's or Big Tuna!
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 3:20pm
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Cheers Stellamoon ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 10:05pm
You selling all your stuff anesh? what you up to bro?  ....new gear perhaps?------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 5:27pm
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Well fellas to conclude this thread have gone with the 10K got the last one from FCO Alany. Good price too thanks to AJ & Marcus. Booking made with Epic for October but can't wait that long will have to blood the two new Stella's before then. Cheers to guys above for their input much appreciated. Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |