I have this reel in the 4000 Fi version (silver handle and slower retrieve) so I can speak from experience. The reel is absolutely "SICK" in every way and worth every penny. It's just unreal. 25 lbs of drag. 9.3 oz - very light weight. Beyond butter smooth. Perfected ergonomics. etc. It will last my lifetime and be passed on to my son. I am personally comparing it to the 04-09 Daiwa Certate which was the smoothest spinning reel I "HAD" ever used and cost in the $400+ price range. I have 2 Certates (2500 and 4000) and love them. I also have a Shimano Sustain (2500) which is pretty good but also not in the same class of either the Certate or Stella. Buying expensive reels that last 10+ years is definitely a good investment. You can spread the cost of an expensive reel over 10+ years and experience the best reel over that 10+ year period or keep buying lesser quality reels over that 10 years and experience lesser quality. I'm not knocking that option but trying to point out that it is also a good option to spend that money up front with an expensive reel like the Stella. I've had my Certates and Sustain for over 6 years. So spreading that cost over time versus buying a cheap reel every year evens the cost. I do own a couple of Shimano Saharas and a Daiwa Caldia but they sit in the garage and collect dust. I plan to add one if not two more Stellas to my collection after experiencing this one. Thanks for the video.
jandhtackle Yeah it is, but Honda and Toyota are the best quality used cars in the market, and shimano are the reels in it's market. If I was in your spot and trying to sell reels I would recommend that everyone buys new too.
ok so i fish inshore and freshwater inshore for the usual snook trout and reds but freshwater for hybrid bass and small mouth bass and large mouth is the 3000 fi the right reel for the job
I've been looking to build an amazing all-around spinning setup. I caught a gigantic king salmon here in Dexter, NY (31LB). Never fished salmon before and it ended up bending my handle/internal component on my Stradic 3000. I usually always fished in lakes and small rivers. But, now in the military I travel to NJ (home) and fish up here in NY where it varies a lot. Should I just go for a Stella 4000, I see the 3000 is on par with lower end 4000s... This will be going on a beautiful ST. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1 "Plastics" for all around use. I appreciate anyone's input!
Throwimg $700 at a reel is crazy, you can find pretty good shimano reels under $80. Are you going to use one of these for 7 years in a row? I better buy a new $70 shimano reel each year than maintaining a $700 one for 7 years. Unless you spend hours reeling air at home this makes no sense
One issue; they don't sell their mag seal oil. And I agree, it's not just catching the fish. Just going to the surf and casting a plug all day long is in itself satisfying
I have this reel in the 4000 Fi version (silver handle and slower retrieve) so I can speak from experience.
The reel is absolutely "SICK" in every way and worth every penny. It's just unreal. 25 lbs of drag. 9.3 oz - very light weight. Beyond butter smooth. Perfected ergonomics. etc. It will last my lifetime and be passed on to my son.
I am personally comparing it to the 04-09 Daiwa Certate which was the smoothest spinning reel I "HAD" ever used and cost in the $400+ price range. I have 2 Certates (2500 and 4000) and love them. I also have a Shimano Sustain (2500) which is pretty good but also not in the same class of either the Certate or Stella.
Buying expensive reels that last 10+ years is definitely a good investment. You can spread the cost of an expensive reel over 10+ years and experience the best reel over that 10+ year period or keep buying lesser quality reels over that 10 years and experience lesser quality. I'm not knocking that option but trying to point out that it is also a good option to spend that money up front with an expensive reel like the Stella.
I've had my Certates and Sustain for over 6 years. So spreading that cost over time versus buying a cheap reel every year evens the cost. I do own a couple of Shimano Saharas and a Daiwa Caldia but they sit in the garage and collect dust.
I plan to add one if not two more Stellas to my collection after experiencing this one.
Thanks for the video.
I will buy this reel 10 years from now when I can afford it at 60% off and used. Looks smooth.
That is a weird thing to do.
jandhtackle Yeah it is, but Honda and Toyota are the best quality used cars in the market, and shimano are the reels in it's market. If I was in your spot and trying to sell reels I would recommend that everyone buys new too.
jandhtackle
Txawj Zoo Vwj. Its 60% off now.
Do the 3000 and 4000 share the same body size?
ok so i fish inshore and freshwater inshore for the usual snook trout and reds but freshwater for hybrid bass and small mouth bass and large mouth is the 3000 fi the right reel for the job
+Chris Finch It all comes down to line capacity. If you hook into a big snook, he's gonna spool you with a 3000.
Go with a reel with beefier drag, like any of the stradics or quantum smoke inshore reels.
Are you sure it's 9.3 pounds of drag? Listed to have 24.2 on tackledirect, so I'm confused
It weighs 9.3 ozs and the drag is 24.2 lbs. Stop visiting Tackle Direct's web site. It's bad for ya!
This or the exsence 4000xmg. Both the same price here.
The Exsence is specifically for shallow water fishing. It's a great reel but if you need more line capacity then jump on the Stella.
I've been looking to build an amazing all-around spinning setup. I caught a gigantic king salmon here in Dexter, NY (31LB). Never fished salmon before and it ended up bending my handle/internal component on my Stradic 3000. I usually always fished in lakes and small rivers. But, now in the military I travel to NJ (home) and fish up here in NY where it varies a lot. Should I just go for a Stella 4000, I see the 3000 is on par with lower end 4000s... This will be going on a beautiful ST. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1 "Plastics" for all around use. I appreciate anyone's input!
Yes the 4000 size is the way to go. We have them in stock. www.jandh.com/shimano-stella-fi-spinning-reels.html
Is this ok for stripers or decent size blues?
I would go with a 5000 for the line capacity.
U have it listed as almost 8 grand. Haha. Know it's a typo but just an FYI.
Thanks for pointing that out. I made the change.
Why would someone spend so much money on that Spinning reel?! I mean, why?
Throwimg $700 at a reel is crazy, you can find pretty good shimano reels under $80.
Are you going to use one of these for 7 years in a row? I better buy a new $70 shimano reel each year than maintaining a $700 one for 7 years.
Unless you spend hours reeling air at home this makes no sense
There is no Shimano reel or other reel that compares to a Stella. Some people like high end gear. I don't understand why people can't grasp that fact?
YEA why you need lamborghini if you can drive fiat 500l?
One issue; they don't sell their mag seal oil. And I agree, it's not just catching the fish. Just going to the surf and casting a plug all day long is in itself satisfying
Abdullah Al-Azmi no mag. Seal in shimano reels.
Lol if you cant afford it, dont bash on it. Just shutup and drool.
Money can't buy you bites
Ugly that.
Anton Roach jealous you
Ugly that.