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MSRP: $599.99
New Sales Price: $419.88
Offering 30% in Savings

The full force of Shimano's technology and innovation went into the top-of-the-line Stella FD Spinning Reel. It's packed with the most advanced features ever developed by Shimano, such as the Aero Wrap II Oscillation System, which ensures flat line lay and winding shape for significantly longer casts. Exclusively for the Stella series, Shimano improved several new technologies even further, like the new Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement system in which they added a proprietary gear coating, making it significantly more durable.

Aside from all of the flagship innovations, there are many little features that add up to make the Stella one of the smoothest most durable spinning reel you will ever handle. One such feature is the WP Drag (Waterproof Drag) which seals the drag with rubber gaskets to prevent water intrusion and ensures the drag system stays smooth. This reel is for the most discerning of anglers, who want every possible technological advancement Shimano has made for spinning reels. Shimano listened to feedback on previous year's models and worked tirelessly to cure any flaws, no matter how small. Rest assured you are getting the most advanced spinning reel possible from Shimano.

Key Features

 

• Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
• SR-Concept: SR-3D Gear, SR-Handle, SR-3BB Oscillation, SR-Balanced Body, SR-Floating Shaft, SR-Boltless Mg Body, SR-One-Piece Bail Wire, SR-Slider
• 12 Shielded Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
• Magnesium Frame and Sideplate
• Cold Forged Aluminum Spool with Titanium Lip
• Cold Forged Aluminum Rotor
• S-Concept: S-Guard, S-Arm Cam, S-Rotor, S-Shield Roller Clutch
• Rigid Support System: Rigid Support Drag
• Machined Aluminum Handle with Septon Handle Grips
• Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread Handle Attachment)
• Maintenance Port
• Fluidrive II
• Dyna-Balance
• Super Stopper II
• Repairable Clicker

Comments: Quite possibly the most beautiful fishing reel ever made.  While that is purely subjective opinion - here's objective fact.  I took a 2500FD (20LB PP) down to Loreto (Mexico) last summer, mounted it on a MH Loomis Escape Travel Rod, and took down numerous skipjack tuna, roosterfish, groupers and Jack Crevalle, the largest of which bottomed out the scale on my 30LB Boga.  22LBS of drag which performed flawlessly, over and over in the harsh saltwater environment.  For a reel so small and light, that's pretty incredible.
 

From: Ping: San Francisco, CA

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