VS or shimano stella?

[JamesJet]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

I have a Stella, spent alot of time underwater this season. I sent it to Shimano, they had it for three weeks. They replaced everything inside, gears, bearings, rollers etc..it was under warranty still that's why I was rough on it. I had to call three times to find out what was taking so long as it comes with the "platinum" two day service plan...when I finally got an answer the guy (at shimano California ) said "There was alot of corrosion in the reel, did you submerge it? My reply was yes, alot as its supposed to be "sealed"...I'm less than impressed with the sealed part of their statement. Now the Stella is an animal for many other things, love it for retrieve speed and casting. Just don't get it wet. My next reel is a ZB.
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I'll just have to take that Stella off your hands for the appropriate discount price so you can head towards a ZB...

[tysdad115]

Originally Posted by JamesJet

I'll just have to take that Stella off your hands for the appropriate discount price so you can head towards a ZB...

Sorry bud, its a great reel especially for where we fish but I just wont dunk it now that I know it isn't sealed well at all.
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[numbskull]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

Sorry bud, its a great reel especially for where we fish but I just wont dunk it now that I know it isn't sealed well at all.
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My experience exactly, only mine just got splashed a lot and maybe dunked briefly once. Absolutely a great reel and I'm glad I bought it but now I baby mine.