Better than the Stella? The Shimano Exsence is AMAZING

Join me as I unbox and get to experience the brand new 2021 Shimano Exsence. I have used many higher end reels in the past, including the Shimano Stella. The Exsence is comparable to it in every aspect, and even possibly better. I had lots of fun doing this video, and I hope you will enjoy it too.
More reviews of the Exsence in action coming soon!

[@Henry-xh8ec]

Great first comparison. I have two stella's and you are correct- they feel like they were made for more heavy duty applications.

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Yup, my thoughts exactly. I actually got the chance to fish the Exensce and a Twin Power FD (which is very similar to the Stella) side by side the other day. They felt quite different, and the start up inertia, overall weight of the reel and "sensitivity" were noticeably better for the Exsence.

[@charlesscott3729]

*Great reel, **enjoyable.fishing** recommend very smooth and I love that you can change from left hand to right hand so easily. Gave it a 4 on durability because I haven’t had it long enough to rate it. Doing good so far.*

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Yup, for sure!

[@Dunno.07]

Shimano is such a great brand, nice video man

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Thanks mate!

[@ofishialangling7969]

Nice work 👏 👌

[@mr.carpyatnik]

Добрый день! У вас тоже хорошее видео 👍

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Спасибо!

[@eddieannason7597]

Hey man! I’d really like to see a follow up from your first video. Guessing you’ve tried the reel by now, and I’m dying to see how you felt about it. If possible it would also be great to see some videos of you catching some fish with it to see it in action :) Thanks!

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Hello! Yes, you are correct. However, it's too cold to go fishing now, as all lakes here are frozen. I will follow up with a on the water review as soon as fishing starts again. I also recently acquired a new GoPro so I'll be the perfect time to film. Be on the lookout for the video, I'll come sooner than you think! :)

[@dracow35]

Very nice!

[@stixxnsnares8378]

Yessir

[@0Xtreme]

Nice

[@snoopy7017]

Lunas first vid sheeesh looks great

[@adambailey1993]

Fast Oscillation... Yuk!! 😆

[@gerald.landes]

It's seems very silent, no gear vibration or anything else ? it's made in Japan ? Body is aluminium or carbon ? Twin power XD seems more noisy. For saltwater, i don't know which one choose.

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Yes, it’s made in Japan and it has a saltwater-approved magnesium frame. For saltwater I would choose Exsence unless you were targeting larger fish in which case TP might be better

[@philipfalco7304]

My 17 Essence is my favorite reel for soft plastics Bass fishing. I like it more than my 18 Stella.

[@snoopy7017]

Yay

[@dinkobilic9078]

So where does a Vanquish stand in the current lineup? I am a bit confused as it seems it overlaps with Exsence.

[@The-Fin-Factor]

The Vanquish remains the best finesse reel in the current lineup. Lightest reel, lowest startup inertia, lowest drag startup, etc. By contrast, the Stella is quite rigid and relatively heavy when compared with the Vanquish, as Stella has an all metal body and metal rotor. The Exsence lies between the two, it's stronger than a Vanquish (but also heavier) and more finesse than a Stella.

[@dinkobilic9078]

@@The-Fin-Factor so which of the two would be the direct competitor to the Daiwa Exist, in your opinion, Vanquish or the Exsence?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@dinkobilic9078 The Stella FK is the direct competitor to the Daiwa Exist. It's the smoothest, highest technology, most refined, and high end reel in the whole line-up.

[@hicham2915]

Just to correct, i have a 2017 exsence ans it also have a one piece handle, wich is a titanium handle by the way

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Thanks for the heads up man! 👍

[@alexandruzgarta5713]

great review, through analysis. Very helpful!

[@saleen12]

I don't like in betweens. For freshwater I'd rather use a vanford and salt a Stella. Go premium low end or premium top end. 500 for mid range is wild

[@The-Fin-Factor]

You would still consider this as top-end. Not flagship, but top end for sure.

[@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797]

Exsence or Vanquish?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

It depends, the two reels are very similar. Exsence is a bit heavier and sturdier, it has a stronger metal handle and a stronger drag. Vanquish is a bit lighter then the Exsence with less resistance and is more finesse oriented. I personally chose the Exsence because where I fish I oftentimes catch large fish too so I appreciate the extra strength. But other than that, the two reels are virtually the same.

[@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797]

@@The-Fin-Factor Thnx for your reply. Did you try both reels? If yes- did the Exsence feel more durable/expensive?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797 You're welcome! Yes, I have fished both, and they are extremely similar, just feel a bit different. The Exsence feels a bit more sturdy, you can tell the difference between metal and carbon handle. Vanquish does have a little less resistance though. One didn't feel more expensive than the other, although I personally think that the quality of the paint on the Vanquish feels more refined than the simple matte black, more minimalistic look of the Exsence. It really just comes down to personal preference.

[@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797]

@@The-Fin-Factor thanks, just the advice I needed!It’s gonna be paired with my poison adrena or lunamis, both should look great. Cheers товарищ

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797 Yup! I actually paired my Exsence with a Poison Adrena myself :D

[@azmisabri1817]

No..stella is a no1..

[@miketorre16]

Shimano X ship reels fish like a pulley system

[@NFiltr8Red]

I have both Stella and Exsence. Honestly I love the Exsence more, it’s smoother, and it’s lighter. Cast like a dream and just simply out performs without the cost. My Daiwa Exist is better though. Just simply sexier!

[@cfuzzkennedy]

I just picked 2 of these in the 4000 size. Very nice reels.

[@hanfei6871]

it's a magnesium vanquish, they're pretty much identical.

[@TheBrand83]

Can you put a vanquish spool on it?

[@jessealvarez8893]

I like that real a lot but I don't like that T handle

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Honestly I’m not a huge fan of the T handle either but you get used to it

[@jessealvarez8893]

@The-Fin-Factor every one loves that T handle but I can't get used to it on my Vanford 3000 I changed it to the handle that is on the Vanford 2500 and I'll probably do the same if I only this reel I love my Shimano reels but that Big T handle is flat out uncomfortable for me might be that my hands are not huge enough

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@jessealvarez8893 can’t blame ya, I handles are indeed very nice

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

How does the drag compare? I have a Stella and would like something similar to replace my baitrunners, I need quicker engaging drag than the Stella though. It takes about 6 turns of the dial to feel a difference!

[@xaidengreysalome2552]

stradic fm or this one?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@xaidengreysalome2552 depends what for. For finesse applications definitely Exsence. For power fishing, Stradic would be better.

[@wbwills2]

Starting to look at the good stuff for 1st time in 20 ish years. Give or take. Ohhh my. It ain’t broke,BUT …I’m about to fix the s… out of it. My my my!!

[@dr.cristiana8000]

Great review!!❤️

[@ИванИванов-г3г6с]

💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍🙂😉

[@raymondjohnson6496]

What’s the difference between the c3000mhg and the other one just a 3000mhg so this one don’t have the C why

[@ИванИванов-г3г6с]

Housing from 4000

[@raymondjohnson6496]

@@ИванИванов-г3г6с thanks

[@ИванИванов-г3г6с]

@@raymondjohnson6496 I want to buy myself a 17-year-old 3000 HGM spool and rotor there -- 2500 and the case where the mechanism is 4000 size 🙂😉👍👍👍

[@The-Fin-Factor]

'C' in front of a reel name stands for 'Compact Body' meaning that a C3000 will have a 2500 body with a 3000 spool. The normal 3000mhg without a C in front will have a 3000 body and a 3000 spool

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Would the c2500 be good for bass fishing vanquish

[@ktifishingteam]

Good Shimano Stella 🙏👍👍👍

[@Hiramsfishschtick]

Thank you for sharing….. can you please explain why pricing is all over with this model ?? I see $599 all the way down to maybe $250-$300 I’m very confused with that

[@The-Fin-Factor]

I think it just depends on the website you are looking

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Is it better than the vanquish 3000

[@The-Fin-Factor]

It is better sealed but offers slightly more resistance. If you want absolute finesse then go for the Vanquish, Vanquish is king in ultralight. If you want finesse but also for it to better handle bigger fish then go for Exsence

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I have a mega bass rod wind buster rod that’s why I am asking

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@raymondjohnson6496 nice!

[@fish_on_gang1436]

One word nope

[@Varyag_kazakh]

??? You live?

[@petervang5384]

Whats difference between xg and hg? And which is better?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Hello! HG stands for High Gear and XG stands for Extra High Gear - which are the speed that your reel retrieves. One is not particularly better than the other - it all comes down to what you need more. XG will retrieve more line and HG will retrieve less line but be more powerful.

[@donaldstephensen8654]

Does it come in 1000??

[@The-Fin-Factor]

It doesn’t

[@donaldstephensen8654]

@@The-Fin-Factor that sucks I'm a trout fisherman...that looks nice

[@donaldstephensen8654]

How much??

[@The-Fin-Factor]

@@donaldstephensen8654 I use a C3000 size for perch and do just fine

[@philipfalco7304]

@@donaldstephensen8654 If you want the BEST Trout reel, go with the Vanquish C2000S, C2000SHG or if you prefer a really tiny reel go with the 1000 Vanquish. I have the C2000S and C2000SHG in the 19' and 23' models and prefer them over the 1000 due to a little more line capacity, a higher gear ratio (1000 is too slow), and casting distance.

[@Varyag_kazakh]

Понравилось ловить?

[@70Seagal]

Please, what is the difference between the 3000 and the C3000 compact body? C3000 has the body of the 2500?

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Yup, that is exactly right. C3000 has a 3000 size spool and a 2500 size body.

[@tamasgotthard1727]

Of cours not better.... This is not question...

[@maasai-]

U should continue ur reviews! U’ve a good knowlege ,, it’s rather not which one is better rather than which one u r using for.

[@garryaylward8050]

Certate for me

[@The-Fin-Factor]

Exsence for me :)

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I don't think it's a limb. The Stella is a salt water reel. Freshwater guys buy it because it's the most expensive. It's the most expensive because it's sealed for salt water.

[@АлександрТарасов-т7ч]

STELLA SW-for salt water.

[@Bigbadbazzaswench]

This reel is also made for salt water applications, it's made for Japanese sea bass. It's basically a tougher vanquish with better water protection