Super User roadwarrior Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 When you thought it just couldn't get any better... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHmYeix6DOA&feature=youtu.be Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Oh my. I thought my ballistic looked nice.... Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 21, 2014 Author Super User Posted July 21, 2014 The reel is beautiful, but I am most impressed with the fact that Shamano continues to make technical improvements on their flagship reel. My newest model is a 2500FD, but my favorite is a 2500FB. Looks like it might be time to kick it up a notch! Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 It is impressive how they can always make improvements. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 It is impressive how they can always make improvements. You gotta keep buying ! Imagine if they offered you the ultimate and once and for all reel, they´d be out of business. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 21, 2014 Author Super User Posted July 21, 2014 Well, there have been a few that met that criteria at the time, but technology keeps moving forward. I have a little PayPal rerserve that I'm going to grow towards the end of the year. My wife and I usually buy something that is the Christmas present from each other. I'm pretty sure she is getting me the new Stella this year. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 Beautiful piece of machinery. Way out of my league, though. Stradic and Chronarch are the highest I can go. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 Serious question... When you drop that much coin on a reel, how long do you expect to be able to get parts and support? It's great that Shimano keeps innovating, but it also starts the countdown on the previous version's parts availability. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Beautiful piece of machinery. Way out of my league, though. Stradic and Chronarch are the highest I can go. IMO Chronarch and Stradic level performance is all you need from the Shimano line. Beyond that all you really get is exclusiveness in ownership, slight differences here and there, tighter tolerances and tooling (but not equivalent to the price difference), and better looks. Look at the decks of a lot of the Shimano pro staffers during tournaments ... lots of Stradics being used especially on the drop shot lakes. Same can be said for the Core/Metanium vs Chronarch. It would be nice to have a deck full of Metaniums, Conquests, Antares, and Cores. However their mid level offerings are hard to beat when price, performance, longevity, and quality are all factored in. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Never really wanted one til now. That would look nice on my new SCV dropshot rod. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Amazing. The next time I have $1000 for a reel, I might consider it. Just joking..... I would love to be able to own one though. I did get a chance to play (cast and retrieve for about 30min, did not catch anything) with one of the older models and I can't compare it to anything I have ever fished. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 The 2000HG is only $674 online at PLAT. Quote
bootytrain Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Heres some 2014 Stella porn for you guys, it belongs to Gary from TTT. 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Serious question... When you drop that much coin on a reel, how long do you expect to be able to get parts and support? It's great that Shimano keeps innovating, but it also starts the countdown on the previous version's parts availability. Without looking too hard, you can still find parts for the original Stella. Shimano will have parts for several years after it's discontinued as well. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Serious question... When you drop that much coin on a reel, how long do you expect to be able to get parts and support? It's great that Shimano keeps innovating, but it also starts the countdown on the previous version's parts availability. It's a Shimano, you'll never need remplacement parts. Quote
dam0007 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Beautiful piece of machinery. Way out of my league, though. Stradic and Chronarch are the highest I can go. I said same thing till I held the Sustain fg. Lol Quote
jtharris3 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I wonder how that would look on my Lightning Rod Shock? Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 I wonder how that would look on my Lightning Rod Shock? The reel will look nice, the rod no so much. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 It's a Shimano, you'll never need remplacement parts. HAHAHAHAHA ! 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 22, 2014 Author Super User Posted July 22, 2014 I don't think the availability of parts is a major issue. Shimano does a great job of supporting their products. On the rare occasion I have needed help, their Customer Service has always been top notch. As a side note, Mike at DVT is servicing my FB for its first complete breakdown. The Stella are somewhat "self-contained" and may not require annual service. I will be interested to hear what Mike has to say after working on the reel. 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 The tolerances on the Stella are obvious when you work on them and handle them. I'm sure it comes through even more when fishing. I definitely do not recommend opening one to the uninitiated though. For one thing, the AR pins and springs are not contained like in the other models. In this case, the reel feels as good as new after servicing which is not always possible with lower end spinning reels. Once they get to a certain point, spinning reels need a complete rebuild to made good as new that's why regular maintenance is as important for them as it is for a baitcaster. Quote
B@ssCrzy Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Too rich for my blood....I can just see myself dropping it in the water. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 22, 2014 Author Super User Posted July 22, 2014 The tolerances on the Stella are obvious when you work on them and handle them. I'm sure it comes through even more when fishing. I definitely do not recommend opening one to the uninitiated though. For one thing, the AR pins and springs are not contained like in the other models. In this case, the reel feels as good as new after servicing which is not always possible with lower end spinning reels. Once they get to a certain point, spinning reels need a complete rebuild to made good as new that's why regular maintenance is as important for them as it is for a baitcaster. This series was introduced in 2005, I think...So that's about how old mine is and it has never been "opened" in 9 years. I thought it was still perfect, but I am REALLY looking forward to finding out what a professional breakdown can do. Report to follow when I fish the "new" reel. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted July 23, 2014 Super User Posted July 23, 2014 I don't think the availability of parts is a major issue. Shimano does a great job of supporting their products. On the rare occasion I have needed help, their Customer Service has always been top notch. I personally have not had issues with Shimano CS but there's a vocal group on another site I visit that are quite frustrated with the inability to get parts for older reels due to the constant intro of new models. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 23, 2014 Super User Posted July 23, 2014 I personally have not had issues with Shimano CS but there's a vocal group on another site I visit that are quite frustrated with the inability to get parts for older reels due to the constant intro of new models. Not a comment on the performance of their reels, which is pretty good, but customer service is the worst I've encountered by far. Parts can be a problem, 2 new very popular reels and just look at all the parts not available at this time. Stella FB isn't even listed on Shimano site. https://fishshop.shimano.com/vip/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848263 https://fishshop.shimano.com/vip/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848376 I have 2 older stradic fi, lots of parts for them are not available at this time either. https://fishshop.shimano.com/vip/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848263&SKU%3C%3Esku_id=1689949372103513 The question to be answered is this, does Shimano not stock enough parts or do these parts wear down so much they can't keep up with the demand. Quote
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