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mikecc fishes a 4500 Saltist on an 11' SSU with lowrider guides.
Some guys claim that 4500-size reel spools (similar to an 8K Shimano) work better with the low riders.
Here's what I would tell ya---if you want the Stella, get it because you want it. Not because you think that spending 8 Franklins plus tax will add 5-10 yards to a cast. I think your 4500 Saltiga will be a dynamite reel for that set-up.
The smaller Saltigas are being discontinued this year in favor of the new ones with magnetic seals. You might have a spare parts issue down the road, but that can be true of many reels. Then again, in 5 years, the only parts I've replaced on my Saltiga are the line roller bearings. I just had it serviced for the very first time, and when I asked the guy what the inside looked like, the answer was---"like new".
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