Where is Shimano Stella made?
Virtually all of Shimano’s premium fishing reels, including the Aero and Stella series, as well as most of their baitrunners, are made in Japan.
What does LRS stand for Shimano?
The LRS stands for Long Range Special (I believe….not a Shimano conventional reel guy myself) and it generally means it has a higher drag curve than the standard drag for the size reel. So a 50WLRS reel will have the equivalent drag of the Shimano 80 reel.
How much drag does a TLD 50 have?
Max Drag (lb): 42 lbs.
Are Shimano Stella reels any good?
Check out this review posted by “J&H Tackle” for the Shimano Stella Series. These reels are a smaller version of the SW (more targeted at freshwater applications) they still are just as smooth and powerful for their size. These reels are not only powerful compared to your average spinning reel, but they also hold a good amount of line.
How much lighter is the new Stella SW 20000?
The new Stella SW is lighter than its predecessor. Much lighter indeed across all sizes. My 20000 weighed 29.62 oz (840 grams) without line, which is about 3 oz (85 grams) lighter than the 2001 Stella SW 20000. The equivalent Saltiga Z 6000 is still lighter at 28.74 oz (815 grams), but the difference isn’t that big.
Does the 2008 Stella SW have 2 handle shafts?
For the new 2008 Stella SW though they made a change; all sizes come with two threaded handle shafts, one in the handle and the other as an extra in a plastic bag Here it is.
What do you think about the 2001 Daiwa Stella SW?
That 2001 Stella SW (FA) came in the same year as Daiwa’s Saltiga Z. That Daiwa had some revolutionary features well ahead of its time such as full sealing of the body/drag/line roller, a 3D computer designed and cut drive gear made of C6191 wrought alloy, and a one-piece bail wire just to name a few.