Why I can’t stop buying fishing tackle! It’s like an addiction even when I’m already grateful to own a Stella I feel the need to put my hands on this new beauty
It's an addiction for real I feel u.😂😂😂 I learn over the long year of 🐟 . I finally bought a nice combo rod and reel for myself, my mom always said u got what u paid for, there is my answer.
I have owned the 2010, 2014, 2018 Stella's and the X Ship is the best design! When you reel a fish, it feels like you are reeling it in on pulleys. I like the 4000XG, 24 lbs of Drag and 40 inches of line retrieve. My 2018 stella reeled in sand sharks, Stripers, and Blues like nothing.... I also have a Shimano Ocea Quick Jerk rod---Japan Only. 2022 Stella will be a game changer.
Yes I prefer Shimano, but 22 Stella looks like minor face-lift. Haven't tried it in flesh, but the weight is the same, design pretty much as well. So I don't know whether the customer experience will be different.
@@i.o.3563 totally redesigned. Added some really good line management features, added a Stella SW feature, I like the color, I like dark colors. The reel looks like a futuristic machine. Just my opinion
@@miketorre16 well, I’m not sure about this TOTALY, but yes, the colour is nicer. I do like it too. They added new line management system but I’m not sure how that’ll affect fishing experience. When 20 Twin Power was introduced, it was a full ounce lighter and had much nicer rotation. I bought it immediately. This reel isn’t lighter, not sure about being smoother. So, it my not be such a big step up after all. Anyway, we need to lay our hands on it first.
@@i.o.3563 the spool moves very slow when reeling, it makes the line on the spool closer together, and more uniformed. They removed the lip onto of the spool cap. Added infinity drive reduces friction on the pinion gear. I noticed it on the Stella SW. Also has a anti twist fin, to keep the line up when there is no slack on it, reduces twist. We'll see how it all goes, I get mine tuesday
@@miketorre16 yes, I’ve seen the promo, but you know how it is. We always here about all new reel/car/phone etc but the reality often presents with the same user experience. Looking forward to hearing your hands on impressions.
Lighter is not always better. The lighter a reel is the harder it is to find a rod to balance it out. You need weight in your hand to make the tip of a rod feel lighter
I agree , with my 3000 stella. 7.4 oz FK ,my rod total weight is 11.1oz , very well balanced front to back . I love just holding the rod in my hand before I cast.
Just told my Wife that I've met someone and I think I'm in Love!!! She said F you and I want a divorce and who is it?? Is it Tina? Do I know her?? No honey you don't know her and her name is Stella!! She just walked out LMAO!!! We had a good run but I can't afford both!! I'm excited and looking forward to my new and improved life with Stella!!
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
I can tell a Daiwa fanboy when I hear one, but seems stock in Shimano just went up because the latest news tells us that the competition in a 3000 size reel with a NORMAL gear ratio that a spinning guy has come to expect and is comfortable with, for the time being at least does not EXIST !!! I can live with a plastic drag knob, just as well as I can live with less than optimal line lay, but like you say we want what we desire now and don't want to wait till who knows when.
Last few generations Top end Daiwa's have traditionally had better manufacturing tolerances, lighter spinning reels compared to Shimano's but....Shimano's have had better casting distance/line management due to spool/lip/bail designs....and also ( this is a big one when it comes to finesse/light line applications) much lighter handle rotation feel. Looks are subjective, i think most people prefer Daiwa's MQ body design. Daiwa have also stepped up their Warranty game but no one in the industry beats Shimano's customer service , warranty coverage.
I consider the Daiwa Exist spool lip the best in the business. In the 1960´s and early 1970´s when I was an authorises service technician for ABU, I also designed parts for spinning reels as I always dreamed about a perfect spinning reel. Spools I designed for Fin-Nor in Miami had a lip very similar to the latest Stella. The Exist design is more advanced and could not have been made these days.
Infinity Loop? I kind of remember years ago the design philosophy was to have a over lap of line so thin braid would not dig in to itself when running parallel? Thoughts on this?? I'm not complaining as I have one on order- a C2500 and I believe not available state side.
Nice review Ben, i just purchased the 3000 and not had a chance to use it yet. I also purchased the Megabass 2018 RHODIUM 63 and am excited to try it out also.
A redesigned, and highly functional, work of art! It often occurs to me that the engineers who most impact my life work at Shimano and Daiwa. Given all the engineering miracles performed recently in the fishing industries, durability still sometimes comes at a slight cost in increased weight.
I believe the "C" versions sold overseas are lighter than the heavier but more robust standard versions sold here. A C2500 is 1 full oz. lighter than a 2500.
I own tons of daiwa and shimano reels. Now I only buy baitcasters from shimano and spinning from daiwa. I just like the daiwa drag better across the board.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
My first impression of the 5000 fk was man its light compared to my old sustain fg and effortless to wind compared to my old 2500 stella. Didnt like the colour at first but in persons looks awsome going to sell my old 2500 and get the 3000 now. We should see the big stellas upgraded next year.
What is your favorite Stella model, Have multiple going back the the FA FB FD and so on. I know the new one always has some new feature and like what was talked about but what's your opinion vs a previous model of Stella? Thanks
The best review I ever had..👍👍... I'm Shimano guy, I love my 2 Shimano C4000, and 1000 for Crappie 😂.. C4000 true I love it, I catch so many Chanel cat fish, last year few big sturgeon , it's about 4" feet ... now I review this Stella because I want go Salmon and Stealhead this year, I wonder this Stella can handle the weight and line 30 pound for it...?? Thank you so much... 🙏🙏🙏
@@thehookuptackle_usa if it's OK to ask if you had to choose just 1 reel based in general considering all they offer , which one would you honestly sincerely stay with between the new shimano stella fk 2022 or the new daiwa exist 2022 ?, thanks excellent videos.
I think the Windbuster benefits from a slightly heavier reel. I have a Certate on mine but this could be another awesome option. I bet it is unbelievably refined feeling
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Im awaiting the biggest size one , shimano just nailed it this time n so close to perfection ,the best new tech. Is slow osc,along witlh long stroke spool , wide forward spool lip angle , lower angle for the outside spool lip for better line pick up @ worm gear line management ,brings it close to big pit reels n , as a shimano guy for so many years i can say shimano r so durable n fun to fish with , i hope in their upcomming future reels they’ll change their peeserved design to mq one BUT with the same internal, ie worm gear osc,no gimik magseal thing . The only daiwa i have is certate 500lt , baught it for the sake of designe only, yes it casts so good but not quite as shimano reels n im so sensitive for reels castibility , in a good casting angler hands daiwa regular spinning reels with the best industry locomotive osc design won’t beat worm gear osc one,
Personally not that impressed with the looks of the new stella, just looks kinda blah to me. New exist looks better but I don't care for the all silver look. The luvias airity from last year looks better than both IMO.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
@@helmutjanssen1603 it's not that serious bro. I own both brands and like both, there isn't that much difference in performance fish whatever you like.
I agree ,I bought the Luvias 2510PE , I love this reel so much , bought another one last week, wow it's light, drag systems work beautiful and look sexy as hell
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Just felt one for the first time today at my local tackle shop. I honestly think the 19 Certate LT feel as good in hand for half the price and is virtually the same weight for the specs.
@@thechamplainfisher7854 Fair enough, but different reels designed for different purposes. Certate is not a finess reel like Vanquish. Can push them hard on fish on bigger stuff they shouldn’t normally be used. Same as the little Stella’s.
hmm the line lay is interesting. Are they going to have a slower gear ratio in the 4000 size? I think it would be good for super light line applications like hair jigs.
How does this reel (Stella) adopt to different line diameters in order to keep laying the line exactly parallel? By the way….Stella and Exist are very, very sexy! Edit: Ben…..the value of your consultancy is on another level! This precise differentiation and comparison between Stella and Exist is the reason why every fishing enthusiast should watch your vids. Very, very well done!
Thank you for watching! Good question on the line diameter. I spooled both mine with 19lb D Braid, which would be equivalent to 15lb USA braid. Handled it great. I would assume anything within that range would manage the same
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
The stella FJ 3000 series weighs the same (7.4 Oz) as the new stella FK 3000 does...I have an FJ.......What about the new Exsence that came out last year? I know you’re only comparing flagship series reels, but the Shimano Exsence Type A 3000 series weighs 6.3 Oz....sure, it’s not a stella, but it is a fantastic reel...buttery smooth, quick startup inertia, and light weight like an Exist for nearly a few hundred dollars less. A few months ago I bought a Daiwa Luvias Airity 4000 series from Japan, and that reel is unbelievable (7 oz for a 4000 series)....functions like an exist and is over $200 more affordable than the Exist.....I guess we’ll just wait and see how the next Exist will impress us lol! All in all, the balance of a reel paired with your chosen rod is very important...I like the balance point about 3” in front of the reel seat....just before the start of the rod blank.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Compare the guts to a new Spheros. I won’t pull the trigger on the new Stella for one reason. $1K+ reel and they put a plastic cover plate at the exterior base of the reel. How many times have you smacked the bottom of a spinning reel on a rock or boat gunnel while placing in a rod holder?
well that is expensive reel whats the difference when the expensive reel like that and my daiwa exceller s 2500 when the two can land a good size fish its all upon how good the angler can play his lure.
I agree that a bad angler does not fish much using a high end rod N reel is pointless. It depends on the angler, does he know what to do when hook on to a nice size fish 😂😂😂😂
Hello from Finland. Exist should have won 7-5. And you didn't talk about the 5y free maintenance and lifetime warranty with Exist... Are you guys planning to do another video about these reels now when six months are gone...?
The flat top, that stops line catch on the top of the stella should be standard across all Shimano reels. Im a Shimano fan but paying for the "high end" reel just to have this small quality of life feature? It shouldn't be reserved for the "premium only" reels...
It looks cheap because it is a stradic with more bearings. Sure the frame might made out of magnesium or some short. But the body and frame is it he same. Maybe gears are higher quality.
Hey, great video. Thank you. Today I got Ultegra C3000HG (2021 version). Is it normal for this reel that I feel micro bump somewhere in the reels rotation mechanics at the rate every 2nd time it travels a circle? Meaning, that when I spin the handle so fast that it starts to make a couple circles on its own, I feel little bumps in my other hand that is holding the reel while the spool is spinning. Or is that a reel defect and i should replace with another Ultegra reel? Hope for your reply, cheers.
Same me. i have a C5000 and i know it is faulty in the handle main spindle bearing. it makes a chirping sound every time I spin fast 😂😂😂 … from Vietnam
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
depends on water clarity. in muddy water you can use what ever color you like. but in clear water you should always use fluorocarbon/mono leader when throwing braid.
for casting reels, it's shimano all day and twice on Sunday. for spinning reels, I think diawa makes the better $200 and below reels and shimano makes the better $200 and up reels.
I hate the word 'Boujee' just because I buy something that is amazing with advancements and the machining is radicicolous does not mean its fucking boujee. In all honesty the Stella FJ looks better and that extra weight is better on a longer rod, think 7'6".
I’m not saying if you buy the Stella you’re boujie, I’m saying I’m boujie and I rejoice that I get more toys! And I agree - the heavier reel is not always a bad thing; the right rod and this reel will be the perfect weight. 👍🍻
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Not that it matters much, but what country of origin is this Stella? If I WERE to pay that much for a fishing reel I would hope it would be Japan. Just my own personal opinion and preference.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
@@ILLUMINATHAN79 With locomotive osc u r not thinking of cast comptition vs worm gear , let alone short spool and bad spool lip design , magseal, gimmik is just made it even bad for individual service friendly, mq tools design daiwa changing them so u wont open ur reel with one rool, that guard in mq is a part of the body if u bang ur reel hard c goobey for the magseal thing, yes i have certate lt 2019 ( the only daiwa reel among so many shimano from stella downwards) , damn even the bail wire won’t open at good wide angle to avoid any line slap , baught it for the design only . Yes pretty good looking reel , smooth , high quality , very quite n good torque but there so many things left from this reel..
Yes- it's about time that they thought of this on the line lay to be slow oscillation!!! Too bad Daiwa did not incorporate this in all their upper series reels. Still- this reel reminds me of the little brother- the Vanquish...LOL!!!
get it from japan you'll save 150 bucks .. thats alot of line and lures you can add instead of buying from hook up or most usa places with this japan reels ...
Would like to know how the Stella does with straight Fluorcarbon. I have several Exist 18’s and they twist line badly when initially spooling…especially compared to my older Stradic CI4 fa’s. That us my only complaint about the Exist.
Why I can’t stop buying fishing tackle! It’s like an addiction even when I’m already grateful to own a Stella I feel the need to put my hands on this new beauty
Same here😜🤪
It's an addiction for real I feel u.😂😂😂 I learn over the long year of 🐟 . I finally bought a nice combo rod and reel for myself, my mom always said u got what u paid for, there is my answer.
I have owned the 2010, 2014, 2018 Stella's and the X Ship is the best design! When you reel a fish, it feels like you are reeling it in on pulleys. I like the 4000XG, 24 lbs of Drag and 40 inches of line retrieve. My 2018 stella reeled in sand sharks, Stripers, and Blues like nothing.... I also have a Shimano Ocea Quick Jerk rod---Japan Only. 2022 Stella will be a game changer.
Yes I prefer Shimano, but 22 Stella looks like minor face-lift. Haven't tried it in flesh, but the weight is the same, design pretty much as well. So I don't know whether the customer experience will be different.
@@i.o.3563 totally redesigned. Added some really good line management features, added a Stella SW feature, I like the color, I like dark colors. The reel looks like a futuristic machine. Just my opinion
@@miketorre16 well, I’m not sure about this TOTALY, but yes, the colour is nicer. I do like it too.
They added new line management system but I’m not sure how that’ll affect fishing experience.
When 20 Twin Power was introduced, it was a full ounce lighter and had much nicer rotation. I bought it immediately.
This reel isn’t lighter, not sure about being smoother. So, it my not be such a big step up after all. Anyway, we need to lay our hands on it first.
@@i.o.3563 the spool moves very slow when reeling, it makes the line on the spool closer together, and more uniformed. They removed the lip onto of the spool cap. Added infinity drive reduces friction on the pinion gear. I noticed it on the Stella SW. Also has a anti twist fin, to keep the line up when there is no slack on it, reduces twist. We'll see how it all goes, I get mine tuesday
@@miketorre16 yes, I’ve seen the promo, but you know how it is. We always here about all new reel/car/phone etc but the reality often presents with the same user experience.
Looking forward to hearing your hands on impressions.
Lighter is not always better. The lighter a reel is the harder it is to find a rod to balance it out. You need weight in your hand to make the tip of a rod feel lighter
I agree , with my 3000 stella. 7.4 oz FK ,my rod total weight is 11.1oz , very well balanced front to back . I love just holding the rod in my hand before I cast.
Yep, you're right. It's the "swing weight" versus the "static weight". Heavier reels tend to reduce swing weight.
Awesome information. This service you provide is really helpful to anglers who are still developing and super experienced anglers alike!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was helpful!
Immaculate. That’s all it needs for a description
Great video, Ben! I’m priced out of both but when I win the Lottery I will have a tough decision to make.
Just told my Wife that I've met someone and I think I'm in Love!!! She said F you and I want a divorce and who is it?? Is it Tina? Do I know her?? No honey you don't know her and her name is Stella!! She just walked out LMAO!!! We had a good run but I can't afford both!! I'm excited and looking forward to my new and improved life with Stella!!
Sounds like 2022 is an upgrade year for you 😜🤣👊🍻
I'm so dead lolol
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
😂😂😂😂😂that was good
Pathetic
I can tell a Daiwa fanboy when I hear one, but seems stock in Shimano just went up because the latest news tells us that the competition in a 3000 size reel with a NORMAL gear ratio that a spinning guy has come to expect and is comfortable with, for the time being at least does not EXIST !!! I can live with a plastic drag knob, just as well as I can live with less than optimal line lay, but like you say we want what we desire now and don't want to wait till who knows when.
Last few generations Top end Daiwa's have traditionally had better manufacturing tolerances, lighter spinning reels compared to Shimano's but....Shimano's have had better casting distance/line management due to spool/lip/bail designs....and also ( this is a big one when it comes to finesse/light line applications) much lighter handle rotation feel. Looks are subjective, i think most people prefer Daiwa's MQ body design. Daiwa have also stepped up their Warranty game but no one in the industry beats Shimano's customer service , warranty coverage.
Agreed.
@@thehookuptackle_usa oh OK, I see and what's shimanos warranty on the stella fk 2022 ?
I have done many tests finding that the Exist casts longer compared to my Stella´s
I consider the Daiwa Exist spool lip the best in the business. In the 1960´s and early 1970´s when I was an authorises service technician for ABU, I also designed parts for spinning reels as I always dreamed about a perfect spinning reel. Spools I designed for Fin-Nor in Miami had a lip very similar to the latest Stella. The Exist design is more advanced and could not have been made these days.
Furthermore, Handle rotation on 22 Exist is smoother and lighter than any other reel I have ever tested.
Infinity Loop? I kind of remember years ago the design philosophy was to have a over lap of line so thin braid would not dig in to itself when running parallel? Thoughts on this?? I'm not complaining as I have one on order- a C2500 and I believe not available state side.
Very nice. Would like to see Daiwa release a new Steez Air 2.0 with hyperdrive.
That would be so sick!
Nice review Ben, i just purchased the 3000 and not had a chance to use it yet. I also purchased the Megabass 2018 RHODIUM 63 and am excited to try it out also.
Thanks for the review! Hopefully the technology will trickle down to a lighter reel next year in a quick response reel!
A redesigned, and highly functional, work of art! It often occurs to me that the engineers who most impact my life work at Shimano and Daiwa. Given all the engineering miracles performed recently in the fishing industries, durability still sometimes comes at a slight cost in increased weight.
This is so true 🍻
I believe the "C" versions sold overseas are lighter than the heavier but more robust standard versions sold here. A C2500 is 1 full oz. lighter than a 2500.
my budget says Daiwa 22 Exist my heart says Daiwa 22 Exist so i will buy the Daiwa 22 Exist
Always listen to yourself 😜🍻
@@thehookuptackle_usa for sure sir 😁 monocoque Body is the biggest innovation in the reelworld more durable lighter and compact do you agree?
Exist for me too.
@@SamNguyenV i got the 22 Exist and omg its so great better than 18 exist its so smooth ❤️😍
Very informative and you covered all the bases. Thank you!
I own tons of daiwa and shimano reels. Now I only buy baitcasters from shimano and spinning from daiwa. I just like the daiwa drag better across the board.
I was like this for a long time. Now I'm all over the place 😂
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
@Helmut Janssen , you ok bud?
Ordered today in 20 years at home just like all shimano products!
Good stuff Ben! Looks like a killer reel.
Thanks man 🍻
My first impression of the 5000 fk was man its light compared to my old sustain fg and effortless to wind compared to my old 2500 stella. Didnt like the colour at first but in persons looks awsome going to sell my old 2500 and get the 3000 now. We should see the big stellas upgraded next year.
I have 1 on order. I cannot wait!!
What is your favorite Stella model, Have multiple going back the the FA FB FD and so on. I know the new one always has some new feature and like what was talked about but what's your opinion vs a previous model of Stella? Thanks
I just bought one for walleye…now wanting an exist
Whew! Gave my bank account a breather this weekend. Great review guys!
Thank you for watching! 👊🍻
Wait a couple weeks for some pain to come!
@@reelbassreviews3481 I hear ya on that! Haha a storm is brewing.
My wife say it’s me or the Stella. I told her I’m gonna miss you…..
The best review I ever had..👍👍... I'm Shimano guy, I love my 2 Shimano C4000, and 1000 for Crappie 😂.. C4000 true I love it, I catch so many Chanel cat fish, last year few big sturgeon , it's about 4" feet ... now I review this Stella because I want go Salmon and Stealhead this year, I wonder this Stella can handle the weight and line 30 pound for it...?? Thank you so much... 🙏🙏🙏
Yeah people here on sweden use stella 4000 for salmon 👍
Stoked for the release! When are you getting more shipments of D-braid?
what Stella model should I pair with my gloomis NRX+ 822DSR?
Just gonna say the classic will put Daiwa ahead again. Excited
I’ve always preferred Shimano spinning drag to Daiwa. The new Stella must be amazing
If you like Shimano drags the new Stella is the greatest ever!
@@thehookuptackle_usa if it's OK to ask if you had to choose just 1 reel based in general considering all they offer , which one would you honestly sincerely stay with between the new shimano stella fk 2022 or the new daiwa exist 2022 ?, thanks excellent videos.
Shimano stella fk
Exist for me. Everyone else can have their Stella and shimano.
I just got a Gloomis NRX 852 and 872 which Stella would you recommend.
Me personally I find the Slow cross wrap system from Daiwa better. It reduces friction during cast even more than the straight line wrap from Shimano.
I think the Windbuster benefits from a slightly heavier reel. I have a Certate on mine but this could be another awesome option. I bet it is unbelievably refined feeling
I think the opposite - but that’s why choices are an amazing thing! 🍻
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Im awaiting the biggest size one , shimano just nailed it this time n so close to perfection ,the best new tech. Is slow osc,along witlh long stroke spool , wide forward spool lip angle , lower angle for the outside spool lip for better line pick up @ worm gear line management ,brings it close to big pit reels n , as a shimano guy for so many years i can say shimano r so durable n fun to fish with , i hope in their upcomming future reels they’ll change their peeserved design to mq one BUT with the same internal, ie worm gear osc,no gimik magseal thing . The only daiwa i have is certate 500lt , baught it for the sake of designe only, yes it casts so good but not quite as shimano reels n im so sensitive for reels castibility , in a good casting angler hands daiwa regular spinning reels with the best industry locomotive osc design won’t beat worm gear osc one,
Stella Shimano forever best..
Yess,,,,,i have 2 stellas....1 is stella sw 2020 and stella 2022..i"m enjoy it.👍👍👍👍👍
Drag Cap, and opposite side reel arm cap are Aluminum BTW, not plastic.
Awesome thorough review! What type of braid is that on the Stella? Looks great!
Sunline defier D braid
I bought 10 of these for all my fishing buddies as a gift fishing with me. They all love it. I'm still happy with my previous FJ model. 😉
Where is my reel 😀😀😀
@@MinhTran-ol9wg Don't know or fish with you sorry. 😅
😂😂😂😂 just kidding my friend
@@MinhTran-ol9wg 🤣
Great review! Please do a review on Shimano Vanquish 2023 :)
Personally not that impressed with the looks of the new stella, just looks kinda blah to me. New exist looks better but I don't care for the all silver look. The luvias airity from last year looks better than both IMO.
Agreed. Airity is a stunning reel
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
@@helmutjanssen1603 it's not that serious bro. I own both brands and like both, there isn't that much difference in performance fish whatever you like.
I agree ,I bought the Luvias 2510PE , I love this reel so much , bought another one last week, wow it's light, drag systems work beautiful and look sexy as hell
Which Stella would be ideal for California halibut? any rod recommendations? I was leaning toward a UC GT surf rod.
I have shimano stella 4000 fast version is point swap for new stella it's really different better ?
What is the pink line you got on that Stella I love that color. I need it lol
Hey guys. Excellent channel. Denali Rods guy. Love my MB V110. How are the rods? I'm interested in the orochi.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
I'm also not a spinning reel guy! but it's the stella! :D
Gotta love it right?!
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
U cannot go wrong with either Stella or Exist both of these high end reels are excellent.
Just felt one for the first time today at my local tackle shop.
I honestly think the 19 Certate LT feel
as good in hand for half the price and is virtually the same weight for the specs.
But it doesn’t say Stella
I prefer the drag on the vanquish over the drag on my Certate LT, which makes me like the vanquish better
@@thechamplainfisher7854 Fair enough, but different reels designed for different purposes. Certate is not a finess reel like Vanquish. Can push them hard on fish on bigger stuff they shouldn’t normally be used. Same as the little Stella’s.
@@AMLuc1320 I agree man
@@thechamplainfisher7854 the Vanquish have a very good rating .
Hello Can the handle on the right side be used as well?
hmm the line lay is interesting. Are they going to have a slower gear ratio in the 4000 size? I think it would be good for super light line applications like hair jigs.
The 4000 is an XG gear ratio also
So is it pretty similar to say the line company's that do the level wind
Hookup tackle are you getting the new shimano 2022 slx dc xt
I am waiting for exist first look and little comparison to Stella
How does this reel (Stella) adopt to different line diameters in order to keep laying the line exactly parallel? By the way….Stella and Exist are very, very sexy! Edit: Ben…..the value of your consultancy is on another level! This precise differentiation and comparison between Stella and Exist is the reason why every fishing enthusiast should watch your vids. Very, very well done!
Thank you for watching! Good question on the line diameter. I spooled both mine with 19lb D Braid, which would be equivalent to 15lb USA braid. Handled it great. I would assume anything within that range would manage the same
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Mitchell had that line management in the 1960`s ....
You guys got a new hire with some youtube celebrity. You should intro him on here for the local juice.
The stella FJ 3000 series weighs the same (7.4 Oz) as the new stella FK 3000 does...I have an FJ.......What about the new Exsence that came out last year? I know you’re only comparing flagship series reels, but the Shimano Exsence Type A 3000 series weighs 6.3 Oz....sure, it’s not a stella, but it is a fantastic reel...buttery smooth, quick startup inertia, and light weight like an Exist for nearly a few hundred dollars less. A few months ago I bought a Daiwa Luvias Airity 4000 series from Japan, and that reel is unbelievable (7 oz for a 4000 series)....functions like an exist and is over $200 more affordable than the Exist.....I guess we’ll just wait and see how the next Exist will impress us lol! All in all, the balance of a reel paired with your chosen rod is very important...I like the balance point about 3” in front of the reel seat....just before the start of the rod blank.
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Compare the guts to a new Spheros. I won’t pull the trigger on the new Stella for one reason. $1K+ reel and they put a plastic cover plate at the exterior base of the reel. How many times have you smacked the bottom of a spinning reel on a rock or boat gunnel while placing in a rod holder?
well that is expensive reel whats the difference when the expensive reel like that and my daiwa exceller s 2500 when the two can land a good size fish its all upon how good the angler can play his lure.
I agree that a bad angler does not fish much using a high end rod N reel is pointless. It depends on the angler, does he know what to do when hook on to a nice size fish 😂😂😂😂
Hello from Finland. Exist should have won 7-5. And you didn't talk about the 5y free maintenance and lifetime warranty with Exist... Are you guys planning to do another video about these reels now when six months are gone...?
How much line can it hold
The flat top, that stops line catch on the top of the stella should be standard across all Shimano reels. Im a Shimano fan but paying for the "high end" reel just to have this small quality of life feature? It shouldn't be reserved for the "premium only" reels...
I will stick to a Certate or Saltiga.
heavy means durable ilike it 4000 size but where we buy trusted seller
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess. The new Exist looks way nicer from what I seen I'll wait for it the Stella looks kind of cheap.
I think the Exist looks dope too!
It looks cheap because it is a stradic with more bearings. Sure the frame might made out of magnesium or some short. But the body and frame is it he same. Maybe gears are higher quality.
The new exist is the worst looking high end Daiwa I’ve ever seen imo
@@thechamplainfisher7854 I agree does not look tough when I hold the Exist
Hey, great video. Thank you.
Today I got Ultegra C3000HG (2021 version).
Is it normal for this reel that I feel micro bump somewhere in the reels rotation mechanics at the rate every 2nd time it travels a circle? Meaning, that when I spin the handle so fast that it starts to make a couple circles on its own, I feel little bumps in my other hand that is holding the reel while the spool is spinning. Or is that a reel defect and i should replace with another Ultegra reel?
Hope for your reply, cheers.
Same me.
i have a C5000 and i know it is faulty in the handle main spindle bearing. it makes a chirping sound every time I spin fast 😂😂😂 … from Vietnam
I will be definitely getting one. I will put the reel text with carp fishing. Do you have other size in store
These will launch next month
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Nice reels, but super happy with my Kage MQ LT3000.
I'm going to see if my boss will do direct deposit for my paycheck. I'll have him send it to you guys every week to save time haha
I like this idea 👍🍻
Question if anybody can answer it, does it affect what color braid you use when fishing for large mouth bass ?
depends on water clarity. in muddy water you can use what ever color you like. but in clear water you should always use fluorocarbon/mono leader when throwing braid.
for casting reels, it's shimano all day and twice on Sunday. for spinning reels, I think diawa makes the better $200 and below reels and shimano makes the better $200 and up reels.
No 22 Exist beats the competition. I have 3 of the latest Stella and Daiwa. Also Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity is superb! I have 2.
I hate the word 'Boujee' just because I buy something that is amazing with advancements and the machining is radicicolous does not mean its fucking boujee. In all honesty the Stella FJ looks better and that extra weight is better on a longer rod, think 7'6".
I’m not saying if you buy the Stella you’re boujie, I’m saying I’m boujie and I rejoice that I get more toys! And I agree - the heavier reel is not always a bad thing; the right rod and this reel will be the perfect weight. 👍🍻
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
Not that it matters much, but what country of origin is this Stella? If I WERE to pay that much for a fishing reel I would hope it would be Japan. Just my own personal opinion and preference.
The Exist looks so much better. I think I will stick to my Exsence. Great specs and tech but that new Stella looks like a 100 dollar reel imo.
Thank you for watching. Can never go wrong with an exsence!
Daiwa ist absolutely Bullshit.....plastic-Bullshit....The line-laying of Daiwa is horrible....its so bad....so bullshit...lace-wigs around the clock....The Line-Laying is from middle Age..Game of Thrones will fish with this bullshitting Daiwas.....
@@helmutjanssen1603 tell us how you really feel. 😂
@@ILLUMINATHAN79
With locomotive osc u r not thinking of cast comptition vs worm gear , let alone short spool and bad spool lip design , magseal, gimmik is just made it even bad for individual service friendly, mq tools design daiwa changing them so u wont open ur reel with one rool, that guard in mq is a part of the body if u bang ur reel hard c goobey for the magseal thing, yes i have certate lt 2019 ( the only daiwa reel among so many shimano from stella downwards) , damn even the bail wire won’t open at good wide angle to avoid any line slap , baught it for the design only . Yes pretty good looking reel , smooth , high quality , very quite n good torque but there so many things left from this reel..
Killer review. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Next year… Vanquish
…that will be the one.
Do you guys sell the 2022 exist?
Well this Shimano fan man says EEFFF diawa!
Why do I see 2 different color variations?
One looks all chrome
I’ve got both!
Hello master, do you ship in Philippines?
👍👍👍Ngan bati hayang na wae uing mah mang
I like how you compared it to a diesel truck 😂
Vanquish>
Pass. I’ll wait for the new Vanquish to come out.
Sex appeal is about 12 percent when compared to a 2013 or 2019 stella. That black gold super car sleek look crushes this bland silver on silver look
Yes- it's about time that they thought of this on the line lay to be slow oscillation!!! Too bad Daiwa did not incorporate this in all their upper series reels. Still- this reel reminds me of the little brother- the Vanquish...LOL!!!
I am looking 4 sensitivity and want an nrx, what reel would YOU put on it.
I'm still partial to Exist, but I'm going to give this Stella a fighting chance in my arsenal and see how it goes long term.
Put a vanquish 2500s on my nrx+ nrr, it is a perfect pair
U need to try the new conquest rod . absolutely stunning light and very sensitive , love my new conquest. 7 foot med fast action
AMAZING STORE..
Like to talk to someone in the store before buying. I’ve tried calling and never get anyone. Voicemail went unreturned What is number to call? Thanks
750 ? I could only imagine how smooth it is lol
I’ll probably get one of each…😛
Do you know the release dates for either?
March for Stella, I think April for Exist?
i got mine from japan
yes yes yes Alberto!
get it from japan you'll save 150 bucks .. thats alot of line and lures you can add instead of buying from hook up or most usa places with this japan reels ...
Diawa F.O.R.E.V.E.R
I hear the windbuster is a little tip heavy so I think that new Stella work better on it then your exist.
Here we go again with the worst term in fishing. Nothing is better than an exist on a wind buster. 🍻
How do you guys recommend to store I-Slide tails?
Flat!
@@thehookuptackle_usa in a tackle box or do I need to find something else to store them in?
@@konnerholt6838 I keep them in a Megabass lunch box - just a smaller box
is stella fk for saltwater?
For the money it should look like a new roll of seagar invisx
is it made in Japan?
Would like to know how the Stella does with straight Fluorcarbon. I have several Exist 18’s and they twist line badly when initially spooling…especially compared to my older Stradic CI4 fa’s. That us my only complaint about the Exist.
The 22 Exist is superior in every way !
Of corse, if you are Daiwa fan.
@@sahbazsahbazovski7559 ikr. The average fisherman won’t see a difference between the stella and exist.
@@sahbazsahbazovski7559 I am not. I also own 3 Stella 2022!