stella sw 8000\smith gtk

[jackextracter]

Im in the market for new stella sw 8000 if i need to i will buy in aus but trying to work out a good overseas place to purchace one cheaper i know there on ebay but ppl have told me to watch some of them cause there are fakes out there and some no warranty so i guess im asking for any help from anyone that buys from overseas stores or sites and is 100% good, also looking for new smith rod from a good overseas site\store but if not im happy to buy rod in aus.
cheers.

[jackextracter]

Or even a rod similar to smith that will do the job the combo is going to be for mostly jiging up north for reds nans so on need a lenth around 7 foot bracket.

[Daintreeboy]

What size line capacity? I'll PM you :)

[jackextracter]

i will be running 50 60 pound braid on reel thanks.

[LostNearBribie]

Mate you can get the reel from American Legacy Fishing in the US.
Tom Ashby is the man. Great communication, prices and products.

tashby@americanlegacyfishing.com

Just another option on the rod, an Egrell "BeaR Essential" a powerful rod to work heavy jigheads for bottom dwellers such as Coral Trout & Reds. Half the price of a Smith.

[ian.young]

There are plenty of cheaper internet stores, but Melton International Tackle are among the biggest in the business. I've used a couple of times, shipping to both Australia and Hong Kong. Extremely fast and reliable.

http://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-stella-sw-reels.html

Ian

[hooknpull]

what kind of fish will you be chasing? I paired mine with a t curve lucanus 60-200g very nice rod and reel combo. Also i bought a 10000 spool and put 50 and 80lb braid. Make sure it has australian warranty. I bought mine in aus.

[jackextracter]

what kind of fish will you be chasing? I paired mine with a t curve lucanus 60-200g very nice rod and reel combo. Also i bought a 10000 spool and put 50 and 80lb braid. Make sure it has australian warranty. I bought mine in aus.
Big reefies,reds nannies,ex large fingermark,gts any think really that normal 4500 saltiga reels cant stop i still get blown away by massive fingermark on 50 pound braid on a saltiga 4500 with a 24kg tcurv there the ones i need to stop that are over a metre the combo is going to be a heavy palstic rod and i have thought about buying a spare spool and chucking 80pound on it for a gt combo also on another rod, sort of killing two birds with the one stone doing it that way..

[Jarrah Jack]

I can see why you are going the stella. Watched channel 31 last night to see a 100kg plus blue fin tuna get taken with one off tassie. It was a long hard fight but the stella held up well. They very nearly saw the end of the spool on the first run and had to take off real quick in the boat to get some line back.

just amazing to see a threadline work like that. carn't tell you the rod unfortunately.

[Spot82]

Get your reels off ReelsSeller on ebay, excellent service, I have purchased numerous reels off him without fault. Last purchase was a Stella and Shimano had sold a batch with a weak screw in the line roller, he paid for all shipping to return the reel and sent me a new one within a week.

As for a rod, I have a Gary Howard 15-30 snapper rod which I have my Stella 10000 on, awesome combo, has landed reds to 12kg with easy (purchased at Jones Tackle). I am pretty sure it is built on the same blank as the 15-30lb Pro Blue Loomis though, American Legacy is the place to buy any Loomis Rods. I would go a 10000 as it is just the 8000 with a bigger spool.

Anthony

[devocean]

I have also used Reel Seller very good service. Have you considered the Saragosa?

[hooknpull]

i have a saragosa that i bought my dad as well its a great reel only problem is it almost has half the drag as the stella..

[jackextracter]

I have also used Reel Seller very good service. Have you considered the Saragosa?
Yeah i have looked at them and yeah i cant say no to the stella i also considered the twinpower, but thought just get the stella least then you have top of the range:) .thanks

[jackextracter]

I looked at a rod today its the new line of daiwa rods it was a saltist demon blood db762x 228cm and rated to 5 - 6 pe it felt ok with stella on it and is only $320 im hitting up between this and smith gtk74 big price difference between the two with the smith being $650 the smith has a bit more softer tip for ijgging plastics so need to toss up the two..

[Isaac]

I've bought lots of gear from here http://www.jdmtackle.com/product_list.php?category_id=112 and can reccommend their service is great. They have a special with free international shipping on now.

[Sevric]

Check out Shimano Terez rods (wlmailhtml:{756A820F-3C28-4EC8-ADD3-E13928653832}mid://00000002/!x-usc:http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=n6l9djcab&et=1103729874569&s=27211&e=0016h59ZccZgnEB8Rr6hTz2LmycXyzh6FnZcLv0yURWEXXs9 OGMa3v3lS1M_vi-4a4ZV0bTQpFzezHDU6xqhOgXfClvjmw8OR5F04gtKZSevSn_Wr E7Y4ARPhxZOaQQrs5ZyOPFgj155QTOWQXGHBR7U3P0RyitQAwW YgJ2th16bC51682_g8e_0A==) from American Legacy. These rods were named best Saltwater rods at Icast and will take some beating. They would be custom made for work with a Stella

[diabolical]

what kind of fish will you be chasing? I paired mine with a t curve lucanus 60-200g very nice rod and reel combo. Also i bought a 10000 spool and put 50 and 80lb braid. Make sure it has australian warranty. I bought mine in aus.


These are really top heavy plastic/ light jig rods and are far more versatile than the name suggests. Paired mine with a 4500 Daiwa and would love to put a Stella on it. I like the rod so much I bought a second one to put a Talica 8 on, such a sweet outfit and casts very well for a lever drag.

[jackextracter]

Check out Shimano Terez rods (wlmailhtml:{756A820F-3C28-4EC8-ADD3-E13928653832}mid://00000002/!x-usc:http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=n6l9djcab&et=1103729874569&s=27211&e=0016h59ZccZgnEB8Rr6hTz2LmycXyzh6FnZcLv0yURWEXXs9 OGMa3v3lS1M_vi-4a4ZV0bTQpFzezHDU6xqhOgXfClvjmw8OR5F04gtKZSevSn_Wr E7Y4ARPhxZOaQQrs5ZyOPFgj155QTOWQXGHBR7U3P0RyitQAwW YgJ2th16bC51682_g8e_0A==) from American Legacy. These rods were named best Saltwater rods at Icast and will take some beating. They would be custom made for work with a Stella
I have been looking for these rods on the net and in stores and cant seem to find them they must not be in aus yet ??

[Sevric]

Hi Jackextracter,
To the best of my knowledge they are only available overseas. Try contacting Shimano here in Aus for a perhaps predicted release date. Looking at the specs over the range there is something for everyone in the heavier saltwater work arena. Very impressive rod in my opinion, tackletour also have a review on them although i do not have the link for you as i write. I will look into them seriously for my next high end rod purchase.

[hooknpull]

These are really top heavy plastic/ light jig rods and are far more versatile than the name suggests. Paired mine with a 4500 Daiwa and would love to put a Stella on it. I like the rod so much I bought a second one to put a Talica 8 on, such a sweet outfit and casts very well for a lever drag.

i know what you mean. i have the t curve bug. i have 6 different types of t curves and i gotta say there great.. i have a g loomis for snapper with a daiwa caldia 3000 which is a great pair aswell.
cheers, aaron.