saltiga z or back to van staal

[Al in Westport]

Hi Friends,

I know this question kind'a strays from the thread, I apologize. But...

A "big buck" reel I never see mentioned is the Shimano Stella. I have spun a couple of these, they seem to run smooth as silk and seem well built. Has anyone had experence with these?

Think Spring, Al

[LeCounts1099]

Not for the (high) Surf... Heavy as an anchor... & not submersible/ sand- friendly!

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Al in Westport

Hi Friends,

I know this question kind'a strays from the thread, I apologize. But...

A "big buck" reel I never see mentioned is the Shimano Stella. I have spun a couple of these, they seem to run smooth as silk and seem well built. Has anyone had experence with these?

Think Spring, Al

Smooth as silk for sure, but not even half as tolerant of getting wet as the Van Staal is. General consensus is it trails the Saltiga as well.

Potent drag and very capable boat reel though; I know more then a few charter captains that like the larger models for light tackle sharking. Great tuna reel as well.

The differences between the high end reels in this thread is much more a matter of application rather then overall quality.

[Al in Westport]

Thanks LeCounts & Pete, seems these may be a good reel for me as all I do is boat fishing these days.

Al

[striperchaser]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

The differences between the high end reels in thread is much more a matter of application rather then overall quality.