Top-of-the-line Spinning Reel in Pursuit of Ever-evolving Functional Beauty. STELLA has been designed to attain the ultimate smooth reeling. Shimano developed the SBL (Shimano Balance Lock) to significantly reduce shaking while rotating the handle. Such shaking was accepted as the norm for a spinning reel.

When comparing the 2013 and 2019 Stella 14000XG, the body and rotor of the new Stella are slimmer and more compact and the bail wire is slightly thinner. Most noticeably, the rotor body has two water draining ports that would help drain water that accumulates under the spool.

Shimano Stella 5000 SW HGC Spinning Reel Specifications: Gear Ratio: 5.7:1. Max Drag: 13kg. Weight: 420g. Line Capacity PE (no./m): 2/350, 3/240, 4/170.

Shimano Stella 6000 SW HGC Spinning Reel Specifications: Gear Ratio: 5.7:1. Max Drag: 13kg. Weight: 425g. Line Capacity PE (no./m): 2/440, 3/300, 4/210.

"HGS" at the end, meaning "High Gear with a Shallow Spool" "SDH" at the end, meaning "Shallow Spool, Double Handle" "C" at the begining, meaning "Compact" "SW" at the begining, meaning "Salt Water"

Now, of course, we can't comment on how durable it will be over many years but I do take comfort that historically the Stella lineup of reels has a really strong reputation of being very durable and lasting the test of time. In my experience Stellas, I've owned in the past have been very durable.

Shimano use a simple 2-letter date code, printed on each component or on a sticker or label. You'll usually find this near the component's serial code. The first letter indicates the year, the second stands for the month.

Shimano Stella SW 8000 HG Spinning Reel Specifications: Bearings: 13+1. Max Drag: 25kg. Mono Capacity: 7kg / 215m. Powerpro Capacity: 40lbs / 340yds.

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Best Shimano Reels: Reviews & Recommendations

• Best Overall: Shimano Twin Power 4000.
• Best Spinning Reel for Freshwater: Shimano Vanford 3000.
• Best Baitcaster: Shimano Bantam MGL.
• Best for Larger Saltwater Gamefish: Shimano Saragosa SW 5000.
• Best Value: Shimano Spheros SW 5000.

Japan Shimano 22 Stella Fishing Spinning Reel C5000XG Made in Japan - The ICT University.

Shimano Stella FK history That's right they come in 2 variations the SW version SW stands for Saltwater and is primarily made for fishing offshore and in the bay for bigger fish species like kingfish and Tuna.