VS or shimano stella?

[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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[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.

[iamskippy]

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 have seen this googan beat the bag out of this reel its clearly impressive. I finaly upgraded to a saltiga thanks to tony o, but i would have to say if i was to make a large purchase, stella it would be.

If you wanna be in the mid 2's the saragosa 10k is a beast.
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[zimmy]

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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Was this the stella SW?

[tysdad115]

Originally Posted by zimmy

Was this the stella SW?

Yes 10K SW was new at the start of last season. I know sealed doesn't mean waterproof, but I had that thing under water alot this past season. I also heard quite a few other ones grinding and binding over the year. Honestly I was rough on it because it was under warranty and I wanted to know how it would hold up over time. IMO the reel is poorly sealed, I did oil it infrequently . But to me the Saragosa 10K is a great reel you shouldn't get wet..for a ton less. I also have a Saltiga Z4500 and that was under water and in sand/surf a ton this year too , I sent that out for service and it needed no parts..none. Just a clean and reassemble, thats impressive to me. That little reel is on my eel rod and saw alot of underwater, sandy waves etc..has me wishing I got a 6500GT instead of the Stella.

[zimmy]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

Yes 10K SW was new at the start of last season. I know sealed doesn't mean waterproof, but I had that thing under water alot this past season.

Good to know. I love my saltiga 4500 and it gets wet pretty regularly without any problems. At some point I would like to kick down for a bigger reel and the sw was on my list. I probably wouldn't pay the extra dough for it over a saragosa after your experience.

[fondew]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

has me wishing I got a 6500GT instead of the Stella.

I was thinking the same thing. I sent mine in a few weeks ago and haven't got it back yet. Probably going through the same deal as yours, Corrosion.

[tysdad115]

Originally Posted by fondew

I was thinking the same thing. I sent mine in a few weeks ago and haven't got it back yet. Probably going through the same deal as yours, Corrosion.

Yup, your is one I heard from three miles away...sounded like marbles in a blender! I should add, the customer service rep was somewhat attitudinal when he asked if it was under water...didn't sit well with me considering it is their flagship reel.

[Spinfish]

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 don't think I've seen Shimano advertise the SW as "sealed".

They claim a waterproof Drag and a water resistant body.

It has no gasket or seal of any type on the body cover. The cover fits very well and I think water resistant is a fair claim, I think the sealed claim was from others not them.

Hard to hold it against them if they never claimed it.

I might have missed it.