Shimano Stella VS Exist G LT | Which is Better for You?

[@philipfalco7304]

Appreciate your unbiased review. The 23 Vanquish also has the slow oscillation and casts extremely well.

[@craigheckman772]

@@philipfalco7304 I have a vanquish I like it it’s light and works great but I still like the twin power

[@philipfalco7304]

@@craigheckman772 The Twinpower is a beast, especially for brackish or salt. I use my Vanquish's for panfish, Trout and Bass.

[@theslowserious9974]

Great video. I have both brand new Stella FK and 22 Exist and 2 of the older models brand new stull (Stella FJ & Exist LT). The Exist is extremely light and buttery smooth. The stella is a bit heavier but buttery smooth. I love to collect fishing tackles and fished a lot back than for fun. To me, the Stella wins it for a all rounded reel that will match any mid to high-end rods. Both the Exist only matches extremely light rods or else it'll tip heavy. Problem with the Exist is that, there's really no need to up grade to a newer model besides the newer air bail and drag system. The 18 Exist LT looks better (no fat handle and spool) same gear system basically. Now with the Stella, they upgraded pretty much almost everything besides the cosmetics. I just love high end gears because they hold their values way better if we take care of em. I just love being real and not attatch to any brand. I have pretty much 90% of all the high-end in US. Maybe I'll put up some tackle videos in the future when I'm not too busy working all the time. Keep the great work!

[@fishingsauce]

I prefer 2024 Exist only because rotor design. With me, I prefer Exist over Stella. I think it is subjective since both are great reels.

[@austinlenz396]

I feel the same way about the reel feel on their casting reels. They are both smooth but, the Shimano have that little bit of resistance that I like.

[@fernfolch]

The interchangeable spools and ease of maintenance from a Shimano is a no brainer for me. I mean you can use a 2500 spool on a 3000 , 4000 on a 5000 and viceversa on both because they share bodies. That, and most of us can't send in our daiwas for service or a simple bearing change.

[@watchman316ly]

Get the newest Twin Power- it looks better and just as smooth as the Stella 22. It even has the slow oscillation for line management too! Plus on the price tag- it's a no-brainer!

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Great review! MONOCOQUE, i know they used it to build aircraft and race cars with.

[@threesixasrael7554]

Vanquish also has the Infinity Osc

[@Justin-zw1hx]

If you want the ultimate performance and ultimate quality, there is ONLY one choice: Stella

[@craigheckman772]

I bought diawa reels did not last changed to shimano and what a difference I have 3 twin powers 3 Stradic’s best reels I have ever used

[@aaronhiggs]

Daiwa to me is a baitcaster company. They beat Shimano on that. But a spinning reel, Shimano is absolutely the best reels for the money.

[@artificialslinger9730]

​@@aaronhiggs I 100% agree.

[@TopSecretAsiant]

@@aaronhiggsfor freshwater i guess but for salt Daiwa wins

[@MatheusGambati]

@@aaronhiggs True, I love the Zillion but for me I will go for twin power over certate all times.

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

No match. The Shimano is a better reel. I had a Diawa, didn't last. My Shimano is still going.

[@amirspd7492]

Good job bro 👊 ❤🎣

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

Real world comparison under a load will really separate the two reels. The Stella can handle an insane amount of load.

[@saoyang3358]

Have 2 Daiwa Exist 2500XH/5000-XH and a Shimano Stella C3000XG. Lightweight and custom parts Daiwa exist!!!!

[@hanswurscht327]

Nice catalogue text comparison. Have you ever opened a reel?

[@joeyjoe8892]

So your location is clearwater??

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Yep!

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@tailwateroutfitters I'm going to come down and buy a reel

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Sounds great!

[@Shawn_Lai]

Does Daiwa USA have the same service warranty that they have in Japan for the Exist? I read somewhere that you are part of the Exist club and can send it in for free servicing for life or something?

[@skudaaron1986]

I love you reviews however you have a tendency to show your favourite reel first, which made this review predictable even before I started watching it. I also believe you are more of a Shimano fan which is fine as they do make great reels. I have both a Exist and a Stella. The drag on the Exist, when fighting a fish is much better then the Stella. I am not biased I prefer the Exist's action while fishing and using it more then the Stella.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

That’s a good point, I honestly have never thought about that 🤷🏼‍♂️. Appreciate it and thanks for the support!

[@chrisd1164]

Every review from this guy is "this reel, rod, etc is so much better BUT I will always recommend, use and prefer Shimano" so there is really no point to the review to begin with 😂

[@Dnerofn]

review for the Daiwa Fuego lt?

[@hejgoranfesdu]

fished them both... .. only time i would prefer daiwa over shimano... the exist is A DREAM!! .. STELLA IS AWSOOME ,.... BUT EXIST FEELS AND IS BETTER.. BETTER GEARS BEARINGS AND DAIWA ALMOST NEVER HAS ANY COMPLAINS OVER THE LINEROLLER BEARINGS .. .. but THE VANQUISH IS NUMBER ONE... EVEN BETTER AND AND SMOOTHER FEELING OVER STELLA

[@GhettoFabulous670]

Shimano anyday. In my opinion the daiwa will always feel more smoother than shimano and light on the inertia of rotation. But shimano really offer more for the price you are paying. All those physical seals, air drive etc etc. All daiwa can include is the big Ole main gear, mq body and mag seal. Mag seal is proven to fail over time. It's a fluid, not a physical seal. rinsing it over time, dunking it, or even lubricating the reel like the shaft, the side bearings that contain the mag seal bearing etc etc. Those mag seals get contaminated and eventually loses its integrity. Think of it as a sticker, you keep touching the sticky side with your oily fingers or whatever and over time it doesn't feel as sticky like it did at first. I enjoy both my daiwa and shimano, but shimano is where the money is at. You literally just get more what you pay for. The eyes don't lie.

[@jjohnsind]

Sorry, not buying the slow oscillation concept. When line is stacked that close together, it will be more prone to digging into itself. I guess if you don’t catch big enough fish, it may never be an issue. Can’t go wrong with EITHER (yes, I’ve owned both, but personally prefer the Exist). And no, the Exist is not only a “finesse” reel, it’s the most solid (and tight) spinning reel I’ve ever owned, and have stayed that way through years of heavy use. Mine are well tested on Great Lakes smallmouth (those that know, know), and when you fish there, you will also catch your fair share of 10-20lb drum and catfish - my comment that the Exist will hold up fine with heavy use is based on catching these types of fish - on a 2500 sized reel! BOTH will. The biggest (and really the only) negative to the Exist is that you will need a special tool and special magnetic oil (both of which I could only find by buying directly from Japan) if you choose to service/maintain them yourself. Daiwa will do it for FREE the first 5 years you own the reel though. If you’re going to make a comparison review, you might want to at least try and hide your bias. (Sorry to be blunt.) Maybe look up The Hooked Up Tackle’s review of both reels to see how an unbiased comparison review should be. Appreciate your efforts though, reviews are helpful to people.

[@tailwateroutfitters]

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[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

Have to disagree the show oscillation will equal longer casts. Side by side comparisons in the real world are the only way to know.

[@jjohnsind]

@@NorthweSteelheadJunkies I HAVE - no consistent, measurable differences. If anything, the Exist casts a little better. If the line catches (from a dug in wrap), all bets are off, the cast will be hindered. Just my opinion, and actual experiences. BOTH reels are solid reels to have, I liked the Exist better (and the weight difference IS noticeable - for the better), but was happy with both. I ended up selling my Stella to get another Exist though. Also, for the record, Daiwa once touted "cross wrapping", where the spool oscillates at different speeds, basically to cross wrap the line so that it does NOT dig into itself. Not sure what happened to it, whether it didn't work or if its standard in reels now and they don't mention it anymore. Point is that there is another "theory", completely opposite of Shimano's. Line WILL dig into itself though, and braid is more prone to it.

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

@jjohnsind the Exist is not an equal comparison with the spool size being larger given the size compositions between the two brands is not equal.

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

@jjohnsind specifically I have compared shimano shadowy shimano equivalent spool sizes with small diamter braid and the Stella outcast the other models hands down. Possibly with larger braid diamter the results sm would be different

[@davincifpv3983]

The Ugliest Stella ever

[@leepao6302]

Exist and Stella they're both great top notch reel in their respected brand name, but when comes down to it; i just prefer the aesthetic design of the stella more; i just like shape and the feel of the reel. plus the price for the stella is a bit more reasonable. regards to the exist i find the design is bit bulky and boring; that just my personal opinion

[@fishingsauce]

Yeah. They are both great reels and I have the exact opposite to your opinion. I prefer the feel of Exist and the looks too. I think at the end of the day, you get what you want, not something someone says it's better anyway. XD

[@rmorris75252]

Man you wanna get the comments going just compare a Shimano and a Daiwa 😂 and heaven forbid you give your opinion on which one you think is better 😂

[@artificialslinger9730]

Stella all day long !!

[@tailwateroutfitters]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@bass-a-roo]

Definitely not

[@lasserbream]

Shimano is shit compare to Daiwa, the drag system on Daiwa is more superior then Shimano.

[@craigheckman772]

@@lasserbream I had daiwa reels does not compare to shimano the twin power is the best reel out there

[@philipfalco7304]

@@lasserbream Then why does Shimano outsell Daiwa year after year?

[@lasserbream]

@@philipfalco7304 I know so, I fish every weekend for the last 30 years unless I got to do the shopping, rain or heavy winds, I tried to trash the reels, so far I found Daiwa is more durable than Shimano, although when I start taking up fishing my first choice was Shimano until I gave Daiwa a go, ever since I never look back.

[@lasserbream]

@@philipfalco7304 Shimano outsell Daiwa because is cheaper then Daiwa... DUH.

[@philipfalco7304]

@@lasserbream O.K. fanboy 😂. At least I own both.

[@bass-a-roo]

Exist casts better

[@leepao6302]

at this level of reel your opinion is biased and personal 😅

[@bass-a-roo]

@ True, but HE can’t say that the Stella casts objectively better and “can’t be matched” then.