Distance Saltiga vs stella

[bigbuck28]

I have heard everyone say the stella sw will cast farther, and I believe them but how much farther are we really talking about. I have the saltiga 4500 and am wondering if the stella sw is really worth the money for a gain of somewhere around 10 yards. It'll be going on a lami 1322 with low riders with 40lb test used for 3 oz pencils. Sorry if im drivin you guys nuts but i just cant make up my mind!!!!!

[Slipknot]

if it were me
I'd go saltiga
especially with that setup

[eskimo]

Seeing there similar in size etc. I couldn't imagine the difference being that much. Especially if your only considering paying more for the stella because of castong difference. If you feel you want to give the Stella a whirl let me know.
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[bigbuck28]

Do yah have the SW, thats the reel im lookin to compare.

[StriperZ]

Since everyone has an opinion, I like the Saltiga. Smooth drag, less cost, and comparable performance. If you really do catch a lot of fish, check and lube your drag washers yearly to extend their life.

[Spinfish]

I don't know about the Saltiga but the Stella 10K SW casts really well.

For what it's worth I went through the same thing last year trying to decide between the 2.

I ended up going with the Stella for an all around Canal reel.

I think it probably casts a little better
I almost sure the Drag is better...it really is as good as you've read.
It is MUCH faster at 50" compared to 37" a crank.
Overall it's just a silky smooth tool that is a blast to fish, I don't think there's a Striper out there that can even test it.

For almost anywhere else I think I would have gone with the Saltiga, proven toughness and reliability, simple internals and I'm guessing it would handle sand and surf a little better.

But the 10K almost seems like it was made for the Canal,

[eskimo]

Originally Posted by bigbuck28

Do yah have the SW, thats the reel im lookin to compare.

yup, 10k

[ProfessorM]

get both. I luv spending other peoples money. I got a 4500 last year and luv it. Tried someones Stella last year and luved that too. Can't go wrong with either so get both.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

get both. I luv spending other peoples money. I got a 4500 last year and luv it. Tried someones Stella last year and luved that too. Can't go wrong with either so get both.

ya, that's the ticket
get both
he's right, you really can't go wrong

[fatcow]

I have both, both are the same but preffer gt. If i was u i wouldn't buy the lowrider guides. Had a rod with them and sold it within a week. Noticed a big diffrence in distance loss with them.

[Raven]

that could be a Zappa song Paul ...heh heh heh

[cow tamer]

Buy a saltist spool for your saltiga and put 30 # mono or braid on it. This should help with casting distance for those times that you feel you need it.

[Mike P]

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".

[robc22]

I think diawa reels carries the edge when it comes to distance casting...........

[pmbrac]

Originally Posted by bigbuck28

I have heard everyone say the stella sw will cast farther, and I believe them but how much farther are we really talking about. I have the saltiga 4500 and am wondering if the stella sw is really worth the money for a gain of somewhere around 10 yards. It'll be going on a lami 1322 with low riders with 40lb test used for 3 oz pencils. Sorry if im drivin you guys nuts but i just cant make up my mind!!!!!

Chris,
I got sick of waiting for you to buy a stella 10K SW for me to try, so I just bought one and brought it down to the field to test against my 4500z.. both reels spooled with 40lb PP using a 1322 w/ lowriders and casting a 3 oz. M&D's pencil.. Took 10 casts with each (measured with a nikon rangefinder).. The 4500z averaged 110yards. The stella SW averaged 118 yards with the furthest cast being 125 yards with the stella.. One thing I noticed is how easy it was to crank the plug in with the stella. Man is it smooth and super fast.. I will say though it is louder than my saltigas.. the saltigas just feel more solid and more quiet.. I love em both can't go wrong either way

[Slipknot]

Awesome, 110 yards nice
those M&D pencils do fly don't they

[pmbrac]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Awesome, 110 yards nice
those M&D pencils do fly don't they

They sure do.. I was using his 3oz "longcast" in the 2.5oz body.. that plug flies like a dart..
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