Shimano Stella Fi Stl2500Hgsfi?

[CJIII]

I am wondering is it overprice, I have a Abu 4600C4 that I got for Largemouth Bass but its uncomtable to cast all day. I use to be a fan of the round bait caster for bass fishing but the only round bait caster I prefer now is my Abu Garcia 6500C3 that I use for Cats and Striped Bass. I wont to give spinning reels a try for Largemouth Bass.

[John G]

Where are you looking at the Stella? I would say that if you buy one from Tackle Warehouse, then yes they are very pricey. If you buy a JDM Stella from Japan Lure Shop for around $500, then they are much easier on the wallet

[CJIII]

Ya I saw the one on tackleware house. What model would you get the 2000 or 2500?

[John G]

If I were to place an order for a Stella for bass fishing, I would buy the 2500 from Japan Lure Shop.

 

https://japanlureshop.com/shimano-14-stella-1000pgs-8270.html

[CJIII]

Ok thanks!

[d-camarena]

I also want to buy the 2500hgs but that spool looks like it holds 10ft of line

[S Hovanec]

I also want to buy the 2500hgs but that spool looks like it holds 10ft of line

 

 

If you need more line capacity, then you want the C3000HG (6.0 gearing) or C3000XG (6.4 gearing).  The C denotes compact body, which is the 2500 size, yet has the deeper spool of the 3000.

[CJIII]

I am plan on using 10lb power pro on it.

[IAY]

S stands for shallow spool.

[d-camarena]

If you need more line capacity, then you want the C3000HG (6.0 gearing) or C3000XG (6.4 gearing). The C denotes compact body, which is the 2500 size, yet has the deeper spool of the 3000.

Thanks, one last question. If i buy the 3000xg can i replace the t-knob with a regular shimano 2500 knob? Im not fond of the big knobs

[S Hovanec]

Thanks, one last question. If i buy the 3000xg can i replace the t-knob with a regular shimano 2500 knob? Im not fond of the big knobs

That one I don't know.

[John G]

Thanks, one last question. If i buy the 3000xg can i replace the t-knob with a regular shimano 2500 knob? Im not fond of the big knobs

 

The 14 Stella 2500 and 3000XG Schematics are from Plat's Website. Looking at the schematics, I tend to think that you can swap the knobs. A member here, Maico1, has a 14 Stella 3000HG and he might be able to tell you. If you look at the Show Your Stuff Thread in Nov 2014, you can see a great pic of his 3000HG.