2500 Vanquish vs 2500 Stella. (Quick Q&A)

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[@robertmceuen3630]

You are possibly the most knowledgeable, well spoken person when it comes to higher priced gear. I dropped Zebco and bought Shimano because of you. You were right; now I know. Thanks.

[@ifishcatfish]

I appreciate that!

[@haakonww]

Totally agree🥳. And with that I’ll add a question 😂. I-fish. With your knowledge, what fishing reel would you use for sea-trout fishing? Higher end 🏴‍☠️. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and enjoyed them all🎉. Thank you for sharing 👑

[@sampit22]

Agree I just sold a 22 Stella C2500s Replaced it with a 300 vanquish 23 Stella is so much better.

[@Kharma710]

Just found this channel and im hooked! The amount of high quality gear in your arsenal is insane

[@ifishcatfish]

I tell my wife everything comes from amazon with big discounts!

[@needmoreboost6369]

@@ifishcatfishsmart man! Lol

[@sai_bfishing4547]

Good review!i put the 20mm gomexus knob on the reels..makes it so much better for me!

[@LilDino808]

The vanquish reels are some of my favorite UL reels and I do prefer them over my exist 2022 reels but the exist SF is something totally different. I haven’t gotten to fish mine yet but I will soon. Great video.

[@billwilburn1685]

Not really a “gear” guy but sometimes I really enjoy your reviews. This was very informative for me. Thanks.

[@ifishcatfish]

I know most people are kot interested in these sizes but still enjoy the tackle talks

[@frankoliveira189]

I have the Stella 3000 the solid feel I’m big fan of the infinity 🔁 love all improvements

[@emilbulanon3487]

Well explained! Thanks

[@ifishcatfish]

Thanks buddy

[@user-ej9mk8yh6m]

Hi, first of all I am living in Germany and although we have different fishing conditions than in the US, I really enjoy watching your videos (especially about reels). I am also into trout area fishing and tacklewise there are many parallels to UL fishing at your place. You often like to use your Daiwa Luvias LT as a kind of benchmark. I also own two and there are professional reel tuners who regrease them and also remove the Magseal. After that they can compete with the top priced Shimano reels.

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes. I am aware of that. Same in russia and japan

[@DanTheCardMan2]

Great review mate, keen to hear your thoughts on the 2024 Twin Power FE and where that fits in to the conversation

[@ifishcatfish]

TwinPower is aluminum frame reel.. its not for ultralight fishing... and i have not enough time to review everything and focus on ultralight these days..

[@vladd5291]

You’re the only channel that has constructive comments on the difference of these JDM reels. Thank you! Do you have any reviews of the Cardiff trout reel?

[@ifishcatfish]

Coming up this Sunday!

[@vladd5291]

@@ifishcatfishthanks! Super timely since it was just released!

[@Justin-zw1hx]

Just caught 12 yellow perch in 1 hour with your jig head + trout magnet, I bought 3 bags about 1 week ago.

[@ifishcatfish]

well, i have to warn you... there is no going back to Arkie's jigs now.. : )

[@cespaia]

Love your vid. I’ll be waiting for your opinion on the new Stradic FM, May the best new allrounder?

[@ifishcatfish]

I dont want to buy it but will see if i can get one.

[@sebisebastian12]

I am searching for a reel stella or vanquish, rod 3-14 gr and going for medium fish but now hearing y finally the stella is coming soon ❤ I have 2 twinpower fk,stradic and curado , all are good but the stella is smooth and very nice , another level and now i will only use stella 😀

[@ifishcatfish]

Great

[@sebisebastian12]

@@ifishcatfish update the stella fk C3000 have arrived 🙌 in love whit it for perch and medium fish and the other one the fk 4000M have for pike . All I can say is amazing want all my rells only stella is like butter 🧈 and so good quality thank for your video 📹 keep going ❤️

[@duriansalad-bs7gm]

Yess .ofcourse.. stella is the no1 world..👍👍👍👍👍

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I got all 4 reels the daiwa exist lt 2500 the daiwa Luvias airity lt 3000 and the shimano Stella c2500shg and the vanquish c2500shg I cannot find anything different they are all so damn good reels the difference in my opinion is one lighter than the other that’s it

[@ifishcatfish]

yeah, the 2500/3000 sizes just don't have the resistance/inertia problems..

[@bronzeback29]

Ever think about trying bfs for panfish? Its a good time.

[@ifishcatfish]

i used it for casting hellgrammites for bass a few times, but didn't catch anything. As for ultralight fishing, BFS can't cast my jigs, and i personally think that it will never be able to do it. I may be able to cast 2" keitech with 2.5 gram head, but even then instead of relaxing and enjoying fishing i have to focus on fkn spool and brakes and make adjustments all the time. Its annoying and distracting. I can see if that's your hobby you will actually enjoy messing with brakes all the time and fixing overrruns, but that has to be a hobby that is separate from fishing. I understand why people love that because i love my tackle too, i love things like matching colors and whatnot that don't make rational sense. But BFS is in its core for finesse bass fishing, not for Ultralight fishing.

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

Good points made. It has to be added though that the S3000SHG Stella I bought for my 14ft float rod became noisy after a half day on the bank. I got rid of it and bought a C3000SDH Vanquish to replace it. I missed the glitz of the Stella though so bought a C2500S for a 10ft bomb rod, it’s so far stayed silky smooth and very quiet. Only when I tried Small Game PE HG braid did I realise how quiet it was - it’s silent compared to mono.

[@mihalachecristian]

hi, I bought a 13ft Match rod and I want to ask you which reel do you recommend (Stella 3000 or vanquish 3000)? thank you! (google translate).

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

@@mihalachecristian I would say the vanquish as it’s so light and free of resistance. I now have two stella c2500s which i use for feeder fishing and they take a bit more effort. On a light match/float rod I much prefer the Vanquish. There are so many spinning reels from the Ultegra FC upwards that I think make great float reels, as long as you can do without backwind.

[@javiperezalbizu5746]

Hola! Stella le parece mejor que el Daiwa Exist

[@sebisebastian12]

Sin duda amigo no hay comparación ❤stella king

[@raymondjohnson6496]

If you got the money buy the van staal spinning reel there’s one it more expensive than staal I can’t remember the name of the brand

[@ifishcatfish]

Have you personally touched a Van Staal? Feels HORRIBLE. Might be strong, might be waterproof, but is the NASTIEST reel i have every touched! Feels worse than the boat winch on my trailer.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Brings them sharks in

[@ifishcatfish]

that is LITERALLY the farthest thing from what i do

[@dmrrbn1515]

And what about Daiwa Presso which you reviewed and called it Luvias😂 Is it good for ultralight?

[@ifishcatfish]

yes, very good

[@dmrrbn1515]

@@ifishcatfish that’s nice, I consider buying it and pair with my tict sram 611 which is up to 5 grams max lure

[@skj468]

Which one would you recommend and what JDM rod would you pair it with for a trout rod? (In a 1000 size)? I’m assuming vanquish? And is it noticeable improvement over an size 1000 ultegra?

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes, 1000 Vanquish is a noticeable improvement over ultegra for sure

[@quanloikid1]

very nice

[@ifishcatfish]

Hi mr Joseph. U still waiting for me to catch a 5 pound smallie...

[@quanloikid1]

You have the LMB, a giant catfish, but not the prince of fresh water......I'll be waiting. Best to you and the family@@ifishcatfish

[@ifishcatfish]

@@quanloikid1 i may have missed my chance... when i lived on lake Michigan.. Here the smallmouth are suppressed by other species and just never grow.

[@quanloikid1]

Dale Hollow.....I caught a 5lb smallie there in 1984.@@ifishcatfish

[@mezemakaya4518]

Your comment is important to me I'm thinking of buying this reed Graphiteleader Corto Prototype 22Gcorps-782ml-Hs 2.34m Fast 20g Medium Light and with this reel Vanquish 2500S FB What do you think? greetings from Turkey🤗

[@ifishcatfish]

Sounds pretty good..

[@anthonyuzhca282]

What type of float do you use?

[@ifishcatfish]

My own. The design is finalized and the factory will start making them soon. If u are subscribed, you will see them in a few months

[@Ginc85]

Hello, so stella c2500s is like 1000 or 2500 model?

[@ifishcatfish]

body is like 1000. spool is like 2200. spool is a little smaller than 2500

[@Ginc85]

​​@@ifishcatfish sorry it was wrong question im actually asking inside all parts its like 1000 or 2500? I mean category this model c2500s is how 1000 side or 2500 side..

[@ifishcatfish]

@@Ginc85 inside the body its like 1000

[@fluffi8161]

@@Ginc85 Diference ist the diameter of the spool ans the shallowness. 1000 is standart with big place for line, 2000s and c2500s are shallow for more casting distance. thats all

[@needmoreboost6369]

I found the exist to be a beautiful and super lightweight reel but your dead right in the viscous dragging feeling just isn’t there with the shimanos! And honestly they all feel too big and bulky! Compared with a cheap vanford 500 on a plume!

[@filipdekoning145]

You should try the exist sf.

[@hejgoranfesdu]

fished the new vanquish today finess fishing and new stella and i agree vanquish is amazing feeels better smoother and more quiet than stella v

[@ifishcatfish]

vanquish is good