Raider 19 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Must read review, definitely not what I expected. Maybe I should save my pennies for the older model.http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/13SW.html Moggy23, archerfish, fridge and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 LOL:"Well, hair grosses me out whether it's in my food or my reel. While removing this thing I tried to convince myself that it could be the pubic hair of a cute Japanese girl to make the job easier, but the logic part in my brain kept saying that it's not very likely that Shimanos are assembled by a bunch of frolicking naked ladies, so that mental image wouldn't work" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pauly s 426 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 big read man... wont be rushing to go pay 1.3k for it after reading that..think the go is get a older 1 while you still can..i always liked the catalina tho and he def gives it the thumbs up on his 'best offshore reel' list. pretty much a saltiga without the price tagthanks for posting mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Haha love this quote by alan"On the downside though it has a lot more plastic inside and out, big play in the shaft, it's tighter to spin due to seals even though they still tell us it's not waterproof, has downgraded gearing, bail closure is counter intuitive, the very useful service port is gone, and now it has become one of the heaviest spinning reels in production"He doesnt seem too impressed with the price he paid for the reel he recievedGood thorough indepth read anywaysIll Stick to my Saltigasthey have never let me downand quality internal and external parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 19 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 It is a great read and his reviews are by far the best you will find. He doesn't seem at all impressed with the price he paid as the previous model was cheaper and built with better parts, which is a shame. It looks as if the 08 stella and 10 Saltiga are still the best spinning reels money can buy; followed buy the Penn torques which he says will be the most reliable by far and you could even pass down to your kids if you wanted lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I love his dig at all the rubbish OEM china reels, would love to read more about the threatening emails he gets from these Ali Baba shoppers claiming to design reels in house and get them built in the same factories as Diawa and Shimano, ahahahaha"same as a saltiga, but only $240 "..... of course Cal, urhookedfish and 4THALOVE 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Did i read the list right or are my eyes shot? There's NO Stella in the top 5 anymore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 If your eyes are shot, JM, so are mine:http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/lists.htmlWas the Stella ever in the Top 5? (I'm a relative newcomer to Alan Hawk's site - hence the question.)CheersafP.S. On a brighter note, it's pleasing to note my budget-price Fin-Nor Offshore has been removed from his "not recommended" list... :whistle: Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Still the Saltiga Z series are rated up there inThe best ever made, seems older technologyIs rated higher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm certain the previous model Stella was there. I thought it used to be number 1? 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I see a reel in one of the top 5s is omoto,they are a company starting to build a reputation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 SPINNING REELS LISTSUpdated regularlyCheck under heading fellas Cheers 4THA Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 If your eyes are shot' date=' JM, so are mine:http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/lists.htmlWas the Stella ever in the Top 5? (I'm a relative newcomer to Alan Hawk's site - hence the question.)CheersafP.S. On a brighter note, it's pleasing to note my budget-price Fin-Nor Offshore has been removed from his "not recommended" list... :whistle:[/quote']Yeah the 2008 model stella sw still remains in Alan Hawk's opinion as the greatest spin reel ever made. This is why i bought one.Far as i understand the the 2008 model as scored the highest ever...i think 94/100.The Z Model Saltiga is a close second.Unfortuantely Shimano and Daiwa have really dropped the ball with their latest offerings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 19 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yep Alan Hawk rated the 08 stella 94/100 making it in his eyes the best spinning reel ever made, you could probably only get them brand new now online. Looks as if the 10 saltiga is the way to go this time around between the two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I love reading Alan Hawk's reviews. To be honest I don't understand pretty much what he is saying in engineering terms. One thing that stands out to me is the cost of making these reels strong enough to handle the drag and crank pressures put on them and then sealing all the points where water access. When I consider the problem of turning rotation of the handle in one plane into the movement of the rotor in another plane with some oscillation I can't help but think of helicopters. And we all know they shouldn't fly. If only I could cast poppers with a big lever drag overhead then I wouldn't need these machines designed by Satan himself. :evil: Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 If only I could cast poppers with a big lever drag overhead then I wouldn't need these machines designed by Satan himself. :evil: :whistle: :whistle: Why the need for a big lever drag , look at these, you could load the small ones with anything from PE 3 - 8 Shimano Talica or a Shimano Tyrnos just cost a heap too....... :woohoo: :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 If only I could cast poppers with a big lever drag overhead then I wouldn't need these machines designed by Satan himself. :evil: :whistle: :whistle: Why the need for a big lever drag ' date=' look at these' date=' you could load the small ones with anything from PE 3 - 8 [/quote'']Throw me a bone. Look at what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If only I could cast poppers with a big lever drag overhead then I wouldn't need these machines designed by Satan himself. :evil: :whistle: :whistle: Why the need for a big lever drag ' date=' look at these' date=' you could load the small ones with anything from PE 3 - 8 [/quote'']Throw me a bone. Look at what?These for throwing ya PoppersShimano Talica or a Shimano Tyrnos Knackers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If only I could cast poppers with a big lever drag overhead then I wouldn't need these machines designed by Satan himself. :evil:You can knackers ' date='the Avets are great casting reels[one of the best'] they are all lever drags ,not priced too badly either if you buy from the US,rated as one of the finest reels as well.Compact in size but fight above their weight, huge fish associated with being caught on way bigger reels have been caught on them. http://www.avetreels.net/MX_SERIES_REELS.phpalso check this one out in actionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IYe4AuGBD8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks guys,I'm looking for a reel with the drag of a stella or dogfight plus the ability to cast a popper just as far for GTs. I'll be spending 4-6 weeks later this year around Exmouth. Whilst I prefer overheads I don't think I can cast these type of poppers anywhere near the required distance with a 16 size overhead reel or above.http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/lures/large-hard-body-lures-poppers-gts-kingfish-tuna-etc/halco-roosta-popper-195-haymaker/http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/lures/large-hard-body-lures-poppers-gts-kingfish-tuna-etc/river2sea-dumbell-poppers/ I have a spheros 14000 with 80 lb braid but it is a bit "clunky". Shouldn't have used my mates dogfight. As an aside I caught one GT recently on a brand new river to sea popper and the entire finish on the lure dissappeared after one hit and one fish.If you have used a Talica, Tyrnos or avet how far can they realistically cast a fairly light popper or slider? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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