Unboxing The Shimano Stella SW - One Of The Best Reels On The Planet...

I share the experience of unboxing one of the best spinning reels on today's fishing market known as the Shimano Stella SW. This video showcases the 8000 HGC model and explains some of the finer details of the reel along with showing it's stunning aesthetics. In a class known as "super spinners", this reel battles for the title.
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[@rickyhaduca3977]

Yeee bro...Get it !!!

[@jotapeoutdoors]

Dream gear right there!

[@ngoctu2603]

Just love your video. I’m about to get the 30000 sw. can’t wait.

[@ScottMikles]

Thank you. Congratulations, enjoy it. They're amazing reels.

[@ngoctu2603]

Thanks

[@ts0ngk0]

Getem 💪🤙🎣

[@ilokanoangler1085]

nice!

[@ShorrockPaul]

just got the 14k XG . Feels nice yet. to get it dirty. will be using it for surf casting from the beach.

[@miketorre16]

I luv these reels. I have a 20000 SW on a OCEA BG Monster Drive Rod. Pure Power!!! my freshwater is a Stella 5000 FJ on a OCEA Quickjerk Rod. Love Stellas!!!!

[@deshawn2877]

Shimano don’t make ocea no more right?

[@miketorre16]

@@deshawn2877 they do. Just got one

[@JDL1115]

I almost have the same setup as you, I have the Stella sw 8000hg pair with the Ocea BG monster drive S86H and the Stella FJ 5000xg pair with the Exsence genos s108m+/R.

[@fishingislife34]

My dream reel ❤. I will get it one day

[@maasai-]

Having three of them , two 13 model 6000 hgb , 10000pgb and 19/20 6000 hgc , such a durable reels by far , cast like a champion with plenty torque. Nice review n setup, tight lines.

[@bringit3164]

You use your 10k for jigging?

[@maasai-]

@@bringit3164 Actually this one is even good enough for both worlds jigging n casting ( u may go for higher gear ration if popping only is what u r after) , fast enough n strong teeth for tough cranking .

[@nardhojrai2793]

Nice one

[@ginolee5742]

awesome set up i got a 7.2 terez medium heavy 40 to 80 would that reel be a good matchup bro ?? thanks

[@botzkyfishing720]

Me 2 dream reel...

[@onenation7784]

Not a shimano fan but that look awesome

[@vinhha6073]

Bro.. it's a Lamborghini .. ❤ it

[@lindaradu7901]

Got my Stella last week 6000PG Swc,and it was with a gear failure😅🤐.Changed it and the new one is ok but still has a little bit of gear sound.Shimano told me that will go of after ~10h of fishing.Will see how good it is.I use it for catfish fishing.Best regards from Europe.

[@michaelwhittman2788]

How is your stella today?its kinda pricey for "its gunna go away in 10h fishing"

[@craiggough3272]

Shimano all the time

[@fishingislife34]

Does the main shaft have play? Does the stella feel like a toy after using saltiga? As my friend on youtube friend told me that there was play in the shaft as well as in the spool.

[@ScottMikles]

It doesn't have any play. And I do despise any play in my reels. When asked to compare the Saltiga and Stella I always say the Saltiga does feel more sturdy or heavy duty. Both have been great with no issues so far. Knock on wood.

[@ngdanny8708]

Hi Scott, I got an sw8000hg, but my knob is the same as your Saragosa, is that normal for a Stella? Thanks

[@ScottMikles]

It might be due to the ratio. The faster ratio reels have the known like mine I believe.

[@maasai-]

From what i know all 8000 size have got power knob no matter what their gear ratio is.

[@tightlines6641]

Hi Scott, why do they include the oil bottle if there is no maintenance port screw on the reel?

[@ScottMikles]

Good question, I suppose you could put some drops in a couple high friction areas like the crank. Honestly, I haven't looked into disassembling it yet.

[@tightlines6641]

@@ScottMikles I liked the older Shimano reels more than the current ones only because they had the maintenance port!

[@maasai-]

There’s a little screw in the line roller assembly to put some oil lubrication.n u can always put some drops in the gear box ball bearings handle connection.

[@minhho5962]

hi what is your rod use with your SHIMANO 22 Stella SW 10000HG

[@ScottMikles]

I'm using a Shimano TEREZ 6' 9" Heavy

[@urmailingalen]

What kind of fishing are you doing with the Stella.

[@ScottMikles]

I'll be casting big lures with it, vertical jigging, and even troll it on occasion.

[@nelson442]

I mean you could really do any type woth it

[@paulie888]

I bought this reel for my dads 70th birthday, I wanted to know can I put mono line on this reel? Is it ok to?

[@domvolpe1977]

Not an expert but I think you could spool mono, but I would imagine most users will use braid or PE to get the most line capacity. Great gift, your Dad is going to absolutely love getting the rolls Royce of reels!

[@ScottMikles]

Beautiful gift. I would recommend braid, but if you must, I don't see why mono would cause much issue. It is designed for braid though. That's my objective answer. Personally, I would never put mono on a Stella. Thanks for watching

[@jeffnaval4894]

im new in fishing but i dont understand why this reel price 1k when the components to make this reel cost only less than a hundred dollar.

[@baofenghuang1981]

what kind of rod？

[@ScottMikles]

A Shimano Terez 6' 9" H

[@1cambiamos]

Pissin me off😂😂😂😂

[@jpt2026]

Stella twinpower saragosa all beast reels

[@ScottMikles]

Facts.

[@GregClaud]

Would you choose this over the saltiga??

[@ScottMikles]

Good question. Anytime I get asked that, in my opinion, it comes down to preference. They are both phenomenal. I haven't had any issues with either. Both perform as expected. The Saltiga is a touch more durable and solid feeling. The Stella edges the Saltiga out on smoothness in reeling just barely.

[@GregClaud]

@@ScottMikles Are the Stella and the Saragosa sealed the same? Do you know?

[@ScottMikles]

@Greg Claud They are not. Daiwa uses a magnetic lubricant called Mag Seal and Stella goes another route. The Mag Seal tech is exclusive to Daiwa for the most part. I've had zero issues with any of my Mag sealed reels and one has been overboard twice. Only downside is the expense of it if you ever fully break a Daiwa reel down. That signature sauce isn't cheap.

[@GregClaud]

@@ScottMikles I was referring to the Saragosa and the Stella. Not the saltiga.

[@ScottMikles]

@Greg Claud Ah, sorry, didn't see that. I always get asked about the other two. I know that the Twin Power is, I can't be certain on the Saragosa. I would guess it is since it's marketed as a saltwater reel.

[@mayatmaot]

that reel is sexy.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

My friend lost a stella on a pier to a shark

[@ShorrockPaul]

two legged shark ? :)

[@KING-MUFFASA]

@@ShorrockPaul must be a shark or a bat ray

[@jpt2026]

Stella or saltiga

[@ScottMikles]

One of each. After owning both, I always say it really comes down to preference. Havent had an issue with either. Both 55lbs of drag. Both sound and look awesome. Both feel great to spin. They really are so close performance wise. I havent had issues but Ive seen more stellas fail than saltigas. The Saltiga seems a tiny bit more rugged to fight with fully locked.

[@jpt2026]

@@ScottMikles but which 1 has the slight edge over the other

[@ScottMikles]

@jpt2026 Depends on what youre using it for. For casting lures, Stella. For jigging, Saltiga.

[@jpt2026]

@@ScottMikles which size saltiga and stella u have?

[@ScottMikles]

@@jpt2026 I have the 14000 XH Saltiga and the 8000 HG Stella.

[@stripervince1]

There is no way id get that. Did you see that parts list? There's a million little parts that could go wrong. Id way rather have a Daiwa saltiga. Half the parts, built like a tank, better drag. Its a beautiful reel just not for me. saragosa or a Maverick

[@ScottMikles]

They've both been phenomenal so far. No issues with either. When asked which is better, I normally say the differences are negligible and it comes down to preference type things. Aesthetics, feel, drag sound etc. I have heard of more Stellas breaking than Saltigas, but haven't had issues with either yet, knock on wood.

[@fishingislife34]

​@@ScottMikles actually saltiga dogfight has gear problems. New saltiga is great and stella is great too

[@ScottMikles]

@fishingislife34 Right, if asked about durability Ill tell people Saltiga. Personally, tbeyve both had zero malfunctions. But to your point, I have heard of guys fishing them real hard on tuna and gt that have had gear problems and broken line roller bearings. I have fished both hard on big amberjacks with almost max drag and no issues yet. Knock on wood.

[@fishingislife34]

@@ScottMikles but a common problem with both reels is that they are too expensive

[@ScottMikles]

@@fishingislife34 haha they definitely aren't giving either one away.

[@dewaynethomas3258]

You like daiwa better than shimano

[@maikp5505]

Is all plastic.