$500 To $1,000 Spinning Reels 2025
bigbill reply :
Is a Stella or ZebaaS spinning reel really worth this kind of money? They listed a StCroi rod with a ZebaaS spinning reel for $1,500. What's so special?
SirSnookalot reply :
Are they special, that may be questionable. If budget allowed and I was fishing offshore 5 days a week in my 250k Yellowfin, fishing for the likes of giant trevally, amberjacks, billfish, I'd probably bear no expense. I do fish 7 days a week, but my target fish are different and I don't see the need for overkill.
Tywithay reply :
The VS, Zeebaas, etc., are worth it for a lot of people if they're fishing heavy surf or targeting offshore species. Those reels are bulletproof and engineered to last forever in the toughest conditions. Some guys would rather spend $1000 today than buy ten $100 reels that might last a year.
0119 reply :
Stella, no in a couple of years it'll be upgraded and changed with little hope of a lifetimes worth of parts. ZeBaas or Van Stall, it depends. A reel you can hand down to your son, that was made with an engineered planned that it would not become obsolete and comes with a lifetime of factory support? Yeah I'd say it would be worth it. Not to be put on a lowly factory rod though. It deserves a custom made rod crafted by an artisan. I wish they made them in inshore/bass applicable sizes.
SirSnookalot reply :
I do fish with people that own Van Staals and I've used them myself. They may last a while and be impervious to sand but I found my Quantums and my Shimanos to be smoother reels. No I don't think they are worth it, at least for my brand of fishing. If I did consider one, just interjection as I won't be buying, it would be a Saltiga.
0119 reply :
Like the new Spinfisher, the Zebaas and Van Stall cant be as smooth as the uber bearing wonder reels. The seals that make them capable of skishing make resistance. For the guys who use them its a far trade. Besides, when Im fixated on the reel instead of technique I may notice a smooth reel, but when I am fighting a good fish I never really notice if a reel is shimano smooth or a little geary. But then I never can tell if my reel is 7.4 oz or 5.4 oz. like some guys can.....
roadwarrior reply :
I don't know whether the Stella is a good value, but it's a GREAT reel!
The line has developed over time and I have upgraded some of my
originals to the next model. Shopping around a little I have paid about
$400 on average. I currently own the 1000FA, 2500FB and 2500FD.
It's like holding "kitty cat" in the palm of your hand!
WIGuide reply :
On 5/23/2014 at 7:21 PM, roadwarrior said:I don't know whether the Stella is a good value, but it's a GREAT reel!
The line has developed over time and I have upgraded some of my
originals to the next model. Shopping around a little I have paid about
$400 on average. I currently own the 1000FA, 2500FB and 2500FD.
It's like holding "kitty cat" in the palm of your hand!
If you're paying that much for a reel I would sure hope it's a "GREAT" reel!
roadwarrior reply :
Well, another way to look at it is the reels are approximately 10, 8 and 6 years old.
On the advice of a couple of professionals, the reels only require a complete breakdown
"as needed". Although these reels perform SIGNIFICANTLY better than brand new, I am
having the 2500FB serviced for the first time "just because". Unless lost or stolen, the
reels will probably be fished for at least another decade!
LMB KING reply :
Stellas are not worth the money, for that price, they have alot of plastic in them and are not even 100% waterproof like Van Staal. Van Staal's are made of 100% metal and 100% waterproof and their like 400 dollars cheaper (easy decision) But for the basic angler, that price is not normal to spend on a fishing gear. If you end up losing or stolen, you will fill the pain and will be heartbreak. And its not about being a very good reel, its just crazy for me to invest that kind of money in a fishing reel, because i am pretty sure theirs other good performance reel out there that cost alot more less.
roadwarrior reply :
Hmm...
$400 cheaper than the $400 I paid would make the Van Staal free!
A quick seach on the internet indicates a price of $800. I'm not quite
sure where you came up with "$400 cheaper".
The cost of fishing gear, excluding boats & motors, pales in comparison to cars and houses.
Depending on where you live the average price of a house ranges from about $140,00 - $280,000.
For new cars the average is $28,400.
Back to my original statement, I am not arguing that the Stella is a good "value",
but it is a GREAT reel!
Mike2841 reply :
It's all up to you, if you like it and enjoy fishing with it then I'd say it's money well spent. Most of the combos I fish with average 400$, and I just dropped a good chunk of change on a kayak. Meanwhile I'm driving around in a 98 corolla that's probably worth 1k if I'm lucky.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Buy what you want with your money. It's simple.
If I can afford something I deem "worth it" then it's no concern of yours. What I am a huge opponent of is people who buy/use expensive gear and flaunt the cost around to someone who may not be able to afford it.
On the flip-side, those folks who may not be able to afford some of the higher-end gear calling those that can "dumb" or anything similar is equally asinine.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 12:43 AM, roadwarrior said:Hmm...
$400 cheaper than the $400 I paid would make the Van Staal free!
A quick seach on the internet indicates a price of $800. I'm not quite
sure where you came up with "$400 cheaper".
The cost of fishing gear, excluding boats & motors, pales in comparison to cars and houses.
Depending on where you live the average price of a house ranges from about $140,00 - $280,000.
For new cars the average is $28,400.
Back to my original statement, I am not arguing that the Stella is a good "value",
but it is a GREAT reel!
For most homes and cars are necessities, fishing gear is a luxury.
I agree with RW that in the long run a stella or equivalent may not really be a bad value, based on longevity. If an $800 reel lasts 10 years that's only $80 per year plus maintenance, both cars and homes need maintenance too. On the flip side buying lesser priced reels more often we get new technology as opposed to owning one for 10 years.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 12:43 AM, roadwarrior said:
The cost of fishing gear, excluding boats & motors, pales in comparison to cars and houses.
Depending on where you live the average price of a house ranges from about $140,00 - $280,000.
For new cars the average is $28,400.
Agreed! You can't put a price on happiness. If you want something and can afford it, it's "worth" it. People have all kinds of hobbies and interests and within every hobby out there lies an ability to spend every single penny of a vast fortune should one so choose. You should see how much some of my skiing friends blow on a 7 day heli trip or an on-mountain chalet etc... Or people that are into boats, cars & planes? Hellooooooooooo bucks! $1500 wouldn't even register for a purveyor of vintage sailboats, antique motorcycles or fine art... The latter of which I truly believe high end fishing gear to be a part of in a way. I'm a craftsman so I appreciate the work of other craftsmen all the more.
So it's really all relative. Since fishing is just so broad-reaching there's people in every capacity involved from the absolute beginner to the seasoned pro. It can be unfathomable for an entry level fisherman to hear that one GC swimbait is worth more than all their gear and tackle combined. Again though, that worth is so subjective because by itself that would not balance out to the lay fisherman. What are you going to do with one lure? Of course it sounds crazy haha... And that's kind of the beauty in it!
Different strokes for different folks. The important thing is we're all out enjoying The Gifts if you ask me!
K_Mac reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 1:27 AM, SPEEDBEAD. said:Buy what you want with your money. It's simple.
If I can afford something I deem "worth it" then it's no concern of yours. What I am a huge opponent of is people who buy/use expensive gear and flaunt the cost around to someone who may not be able to afford it.
On the flip-side, those folks who may not be able to afford some of the higher-end gear calling those that can "dumb" or anything similar is equally asinine.
Amen! Those that think spending anything above the minimum is stupid, or those that think nothing but the best will do are two sides of the same coin. They both have a very narrow field of vision that fails to see the big picture, and the thing that most restricts their ability to see is ego in my completely humble opinion. 
Raul reply :
There is one reel I would shell out the money if I had it:
Beautiful !
roadwarrior reply :
Well, you got it, so what is it?
Maico1 reply :
Well all I will say is my oldest Stella is 14 going on 15 years old and still works like it did when it first came out of the box.....you be the judge as to whether it is worth it or not.
Tywithay reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 4:58 AM, Raul said:There is one reel I would shell out the money if I had it:
That Ito is definitely a work of art.
John G reply :
I am betting a Megabass something because of the color.On 5/24/2014 at 5:52 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, you got it, so what is it?
Capt.Bob reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 12:30 AM, LMB KING said:Stellas are not worth the money, for that price, they have alot of plastic in them and are not even 100% waterproof like Van Staal. Van Staal's are made of 100% metal and 100% waterproof and their like 400 dollars cheaper (easy decision) But for the basic angler, that price is not normal to spend on a fishing gear. If you end up losing or stolen, you will fill the pain and will be heartbreak. And its not about being a very good reel, its just crazy for me to invest that kind of money in a fishing reel, because i am pretty sure theirs other good performance reel out there that cost alot more less.
With that logic, don't buy a house or a car, the house could burn down, or you might have a wreck,,,,,,,, This is why I buy insurance,,, guns, boats, tackle, rod's reel's, electronics,,,,,I don't spend $400 or $800 bucks for a reel, or rod, but if the ones I have are stolen, dropped in the lake, whatever their insured,,,,
On 5/24/2014 at 1:27 AM, SPEEDBEAD. said:Buy what you want with your money. It's simple.
If I can afford something I deem "worth it" then it's no concern of yours. What I am a huge opponent of is people who buy/use expensive gear and flaunt the cost around to someone who may not be able to afford it.
On the flip-side, those folks who may not be able to afford some of the higher-end gear calling those that can "dumb" or anything similar is equally asinine.
Amen Brother!!! If I had money to buy everything I wanted,,,,,,,well I wouldn't want anything, regardless of cost!! The question wasn't is it the best buy for the money, but is it better, that answer is obvious,,,,,YES!!
I don't need Stradics or Sustains to do what I do with them, Sedona's and Saharas would do the same thing, I buy them and use them because it's all I can justify on my income, and just because thats what I use, does not mean I wouldn't rather use a Stella!!! 
If you got the cash and you like it jump on it, when you do ENJOY!! 
aavery2 reply :
Get in where you fit in! If you can afford it and enjoy it, I say do it, we only get to do this once, and no one gets out alive.
thehooligan reply :
As a spinning reel junky that converted to almost all baitcasting reels, I bought a new Stella fe and ended up selling it. Awesome reel, but since I don't use them much anymore I decided to stick with my ci4+ I agree with aavery2, you get one shot at it, go with what you can afford and enjoy it...
LMB KING reply :
Van Staal 100 and 150 is around $700 and the shimano stella SWB are around $1100 that's a 400 dollar difference. And i never said stella was a bad reel, all i said was that the van staal are better for cheaper, you don't always get what you pay for........ for 400 bucks cheaper you can buy a 100% waterproof and metal compare to the stella. But van staal, shimano, zeebaas and saltiga are all great reels. 
SirSnookalot reply :
What matters to me is what's on the end of the line, the objective is the fish. I have $100 reels used in freshwater that have yet to be serviced going on a good 5 years. The reels are smooth, worry free and easily handle anything I encounter in freshwater. This is my comfort level for this brand of fishing and I'm getting a good bang for my buck, I highly doubt my opinion will change.
However freshwater fishing makes up the least amount of my time spent on catching fish. For the most part I up my game for saltwater fishing, IMO I see much more demand being put on a SW reel than on my freshwater counterparts. Been my experience no reel withstands the rigors of saltwater use on a daily basis, eventually all will need a repair regardless on what's spent. My comfort level is about $200 for that brand of fishing. I don't feel the need to spend a $1000 bucks on a reel, if I thought the need was there I'd have them.
I found this interesting, for the Australia & N.Z.market Shimano warranties even a low end reel like a sedona for 10 years, I'm not sure what American warranties are.
http://www.shimanofish.com.au/products/fishing-reels/spinning.html
Maico1 reply :
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdiawapremiumcollectibles.htmlOn 5/24/2014 at 5:52 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, you got it, so what is it?
roadwarrior reply :
Thanks!
That's pretty cool.
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