Shimano STL4000XGFJ Stella FJ Spinning Reel Review

Sweet

I have three Stella’s and they are my smoothest, most dependable reels that I own. The 4000 pairs well with long and short rods. Changing spools from 4 test to 20 test braid is a snap! Recommend this reel to anybody.

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Great trout reel

Compact and tight reel. Lightweight and smooth.

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Great reel.

Very smooth and long casting. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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Stella 1000FJ

I already owned the Stradic 1000FL and the Vanford 2000. Both are great reels for Trout/sm.Bass and Panfish. I seen the Stella on Sale at T.D. for $499 and had to give it a try. It was a luxury reel and at the price I had to give it a shot. To be honest it's a great reel but NOT much better (IMO) than the Stradic or Vanford. Even though it was on sale I'd recommend buying the… read more Stradic,Vanford and if you're a back reeler just wait for the new Sahara. Three really fine reels for the price of one.

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Stella 4000 FJ

This reel is very smooth and is a great looking reel (looks a lot nicer in person). With 24 lbs. of max drag I plan to load it up with 30 lb. braid and use it inshore for stripers, red drum and the like.

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2 month jim

The only review you need to read is Scott. Underline die on beach. They need to seal these reels. I own a 4000 Stradic.I fish the salt 2 months ever year and wade a lot. One dunking and you have a bad bearing. Tough to get apart completely no matter what the videos show. If the part on the shaft w tiny set screw freezes up youre done. You can get to gears but not the bearing. So… read more you soak it in penetrating oil or head to the repair shop. Smooth for awhile durable no.

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Top of the line never disappoint you!

As this reel is the most anglers' dream reel, it will never disappoint you!
Very smooth, strong drag, nice design, all silver!!!!!

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Very impressive !

I cant say enough good things about my new Shimano STL 1000 Spinning reel .
It works flawlessly and very smooth !

Thank you Shimano and Tackle Direct .

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THE BEST

WHAT A LIL POWERHOUSE ! STELLA 5000XG IS PRICEY BUT AS WE ALL KNOW IN THE FISHING GEAR WORD YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. THIS IS THE SMOOTHEST SPINNING REEL I EVER OWNED. LIGHT STRONG AND POWERFUL THE END .

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Shimano Stella FJ WOW!

It was hard to make the decision to drop so much of my hard earned cash on a fishing reel; glad I did. Incredibly light and smooth. It really doesn't get any better than this. I have been using three to four times a week for over a month now and have been completely impressed with the performance and action I'm getting out of this reel. I paired mine with St Croix Legend Tournament… read more Bass Spinning Rod and couldn't be happier.

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Fantastic reel

I decided to get this reel because I am a big fan of shimano reels . This reel is smooth as can be and worth the price . I even bought the Stella 4000 because it was a great performer out there

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Awesome

This reel is sooooo smooth n powerful, in love with this new toy .

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FJ 5000, super light and smoother than my Macallan 18

Light but sturdy and strong, plus smooth and good looking, what else you want?

The drag is so dang smooth, other $300 $400 reels can't compare to this, obviously you get what you paid for.

Stella SWC6000 is about 15 oz, the FJ5000 is about 9.2 oz, I can throw plug all day long without getting a sore arm.

I pair it with my gloomis pro blue, I can… read more either throw plug or bottom fishing inshore or off-shore.

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The finest real I have ever purchased

This Shimano STLC3000XGFJ Stella FJ Spinning Reel is the nicest real I have ever bought. I just purchased a Shimano Exsence 3000 and was so blown away. But what can I say this Stella is a definite step up. Love this real, can't be happier. I paired it with a G-Loomis NRX 842, it took a long time to justify this expensive of a fishing combo.

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Best of the best!

very smooth, silence and solid feel... Shimano's best and made in Japan!

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