Stella vs Saltiga

fishr1989 · 09:43 PM

I am currently in the market for a spinning reel to jig for tuna and to livebait for sharks (Makos, Blues, Threshers) off the Rhode Island and Massachusetts coast.

I am torn between the Saltiga Z 6500 Expedition and the Stella 20000. I normally fish all Shimano, but am looking to possibly expand my reel selection to include other brands/or getting a reel like the Stella and then upgrading later. I will be filling the reel with 80lb Power Pro or 80lb Jerry Brown.

I am not worried about having enough line, as either will hold more than enough for my needs. I would also be interested to hear what rods you would recommend to pair with the reel.

Tuna Jigs: 200-400
Sharking: 450lb mono shock leader/topshot, 300lb single strand wire

fishr1989 · 12-09-2007, 11:42 PM

Check this out, he set the drag at 15kg, tied the line to a scale and when he mimed a fish hitting the line, the reel BLEW UP!!

this is right after the drag swung to 30-40kg before line came off the reel!

I just began to want a saltiga less....stella, we're coming closer

Reel Failure or real failure ? - Forum de Caranx.net.

Ragman · 12-10-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fishr1989

On the other hand, if they made it in BLACK, I would be much more willing to buy one.

Accurate has done limited production runs of the TwinSpin in black. First try CharkBait, then hit some of the ForSale boards on Allcoast, or verticaljigging.com

Grescobia · 12-10-2007, 12:36 PM

Whats is the main diff between FA andPA on the stellas

fishr1989 · 12-10-2007, 01:34 PM

the fa is the american version of the SW japanese Stella

do you mean PG?
the PG (4:1) is the low gear model of the SW, and there's also a HG model (6:1)

ptevos · 12-10-2007, 03:48 PM

hey, i like the shimano. no one has mentioned this but what is the warranty on the japanese saltiga?

hatidua · 12-10-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishr1989

what rods are you fishing those stellas o in the picture?

A couple Smith WGJ S56H's, a Trevala 58XXH, and a JigWrex S508.

My favorite jigging rods, whether for spinning or conventional reels, are the Smith WGJ line. The JigWrex rods are super light for their ratings, just a bit hard to get here in the U.S.

fishr1989 · 12-10-2007, 03:54 PM

I can get the JigWrex rods online, from australia for about 353. The smith rods look really great and they aren't too expensive.

Have you fished the JigWrex JWS605? It's a 6' for up to 23kg line, and it's a 2pc w/ gimbal!

Shimano JigWrex JWS605 : Campbells

hatidua · 12-10-2007, 06:24 PM

No, I have two of the JigWrex S508 rods and they match up very nicely with a Stella 8000.

If I could only have one rod it would be the Smith WGJ though. I have a couple of the spinning (S56H) and three of the conventional (50H) models and they have a taper that I really like. While I have a forest of other jigging rods, the WGJ gets to go on every trip regardless of which other rods come along. I compared the WGJ to the AMJ before making my decision and while many people like the AMJ, I personally preferred the WGJ line. No two people fish the same.

fishr1989 · 12-10-2007, 06:46 PM

do you do anything other than jig with the Smith?

or is it your primary jig rod only?

hatidua · 12-10-2007, 07:59 PM

The Smith WGJ rods are specifically made for jigging.....BUT, when the bite is on with other techniques, I've tied a 2/0 circle hook on and caught YFT on live bait, as well as successfully trolled small lures for dorado in Mexico. Jigging purists would faint if they'd seen what all I've done with my jigging rods.

I don't think I own a single rod other than my fly rods that have not at one time or another doubled as something other than what they were intended for.

I don't think the Smith jigging rods are the best multi-purpose rods that you can find though. If you want a rod for a variety of types of fishing, I'd get something a bit less specialized. A Calstar 760L (without rollers) comes to mind.

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12-09-2007, 11:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	Check this out, he set the drag at 15kg, tied the line to a scale and when he mimed a fish hitting the line, the reel BLEW UP!! this is right after the drag swung to 30-40kg before line came off the reel! I just began to want a saltiga less....stella, we're coming closer Reel Failure or real failure ? - Forum de Caranx.net.

12-10-2007, 12:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
Grescobia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 134	Whats is the main diff between FA andPA on the stellas

12-10-2007, 01:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	the fa is the american version of the SW japanese Stella do you mean PG? the PG (4:1) is the low gear model of the SW, and there's also a HG model (6:1)

12-10-2007, 03:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
ptevos Junior member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	hey, i like the shimano. no one has mentioned this but what is the warranty on the japanese saltiga?

12-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	I can get the JigWrex rods online, from australia for about 353. The smith rods look really great and they aren't too expensive. Have you fished the JigWrex JWS605? It's a 6' for up to 23kg line, and it's a 2pc w/ gimbal! Shimano JigWrex JWS605 : Campbells

12-10-2007, 06:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
hatidua Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: various Posts: 182	No, I have two of the JigWrex S508 rods and they match up very nicely with a Stella 8000. If I could only have one rod it would be the Smith WGJ though. I have a couple of the spinning (S56H) and three of the conventional (50H) models and they have a taper that I really like. While I have a forest of other jigging rods, the WGJ gets to go on every trip regardless of which other rods come along. I compared the WGJ to the AMJ before making my decision and while many people like the AMJ, I personally preferred the WGJ line. No two people fish the same.

12-10-2007, 06:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
fishr1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 359	do you do anything other than jig with the Smith? or is it your primary jig rod only?

12-10-2007, 07:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
hatidua Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: various Posts: 182	The Smith WGJ rods are specifically made for jigging.....BUT, when the bite is on with other techniques, I've tied a 2/0 circle hook on and caught YFT on live bait, as well as successfully trolled small lures for dorado in Mexico. Jigging purists would faint if they'd seen what all I've done with my jigging rods. I don't think I own a single rod other than my fly rods that have not at one time or another doubled as something other than what they were intended for. I don't think the Smith jigging rods are the best multi-purpose rods that you can find though. If you want a rod for a variety of types of fishing, I'd get something a bit less specialized. A Calstar 760L (without rollers) comes to mind.

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