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Steez or Stella? 2025


fishing user avatarTournyFish001 reply : 

I am going to get one or the other for my Loomis BSR852 GLX. What do you think?


fishing user avatarKU_Bassmaster. reply : 

Right now????? ........

Stella = Proven

Steez = Who knows yet


fishing user avatarguest reply : 

Whats the Odds Roadwarrior says Stella?


fishing user avatarAlpster reply : 

Well, being an official deputy of the Shimano Posse, I believe I can speak for the sherrif.  :D

STELLA! - I have one and it's an amazing reel.

Ronnie


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

Hmm...

That's a tough question. Which one is a Shimano?


fishing user avatarRoLo reply : 
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Hmm...

That's a tough question. Which one is a Shimano?

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Well I know that Shimano makes rods....Do they make reels too?dontknow.gif


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

I think you want to go with the Stella, not because the Steez may not be top quality, it 's because if I remember correctly the Steez is only manufactured in shallow spool models ( 2506 only holds 100 yards of 6 pound fluorocarbon ). So unless you 're planning on do a lot of finesse fishing it may not be the best choice.


fishing user avatarearthworm77 reply : 

The Shimano Stella is the finest reel anyone could ever hope to own....period!


fishing user avatarjusttrying reply : 

what earthworm77 says  

i had one prove itself this morning ....another reel, another drag, i fear i would have lost a Big fish

ronnie


fishing user avatarHomersTomaco reply : 

if you want the best then no question its the stella


fishing user avatarpaparock reply : 

You have a better selection with the Stella and it is the reel by which all others are measured as compared with the Steez. The only Daiwa reel that has as many models is the Certate but does not have the history behind it like the Stella does. That said try them all before you buy. :D


fishing user avatarTriton9 reply : 

STELLA. :D if i had the choice of a Stella and any other spinnig reel, i would always pick the Stella.


fishing user avatarFishTank reply : 

Without a doubt, the Stella is the best.


fishing user avatarguest reply : 

this is off of the Daiwa USA website

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Model

Number Action Bearings Gear

Ratio Line Per

Handle Turn Wt. (oz.) Line Capacity

(Lb. Test/Yards)

Spinning

STEEZ2500  ML/L  11CRBB, 1RB  4.8 : 1   28.0  7.10  6/210, 8/170,10/140  

STEEZ2508  ML/L  11CRBB, 1RB   4.8 : 1  28.0  6.90  6/135, 8/110, 10/90  

NEW ITEM

Curious that they have two models only 2 tenths difference in weight yet an enourmous difference in line capacity.

I have always liked the feel of Daiwa baitcasters over Shimano's but spinning is a completely different animal.

I will be getting a quality spinning reel this year as well.  Don't know about spending the bucks for either the Steez or the stella, but based on the reputations of the two companies I would tend to lean toward the newer design.

Then again, I have never fished a stella. Or at least not yet  :D


fishing user avatarflechero reply : 
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Curious that they have two models only 2 tenths difference in weight yet an enourmous difference in line capacity.

Same model, one version for finesse and one "standard".  The difference in weight is probably just the spool.  ?


fishing user avatarThe_Natural reply : 

Sure the Stella is proven, but it is a few years old now and something will come along better, whether it comes from Shimano or Daiwa.  You can't wait 5 years for a model to prove itself, or you will never have the latest technology.  I'd go with the Steez just from handling both, but I've never fished with either.  Like the high-end rods, just pick your poison...they are all fantastic at that price.


fishing user avatarFishing Doug reply : 
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Sure the Stella is proven, but it is a few years old now and something will come along better, whether it comes from Shimano or Daiwa. You can't wait 5 years for a model to prove itself, or you will never have the latest technology. I'd go with the Steez just from handling both, but I've never fished with either. Like the high-end rods, just pick your poison...they are all fantastic at that price.

I gotta say, I am with the natural on this one. I have never fished either, but held both side by side earlier in the week at BPS. Now, from all of the input I have gathered from this board and other sources, it is unanimous that the Stella is the best in the biz....however, how do we know if it is better than the Steez until we fish the Steez in order to get a true comparison??

I am risk taker...and I like the lighter weight.....if I were in the market for one or the other, I would bring home the Steez.


fishing user avatarRoLo reply : 
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I am risk taker...and I like the lighter weight.....if I were in the market for one or the other, I would bring home the Steez.

As already stated, you won't go far wrong with either one, Shimano and Daiwa are two names I've always trusted.

However, if I were in the market for a state-of-the-art spinning reel, I too would probably give Steez the nod (I love light).

Roger


fishing user avatarearthworm77 reply : 

Avid, STEEZ2508 ML/L 11CRBB, 1RB 4.8 : 1 28.0 6.90 6/135, 8/110, 10/90

NEW ITEM is a shallow spool model. I know a lot of the Shimano Japan versions have both types of spools as well. In my opinion, they should just include a spare shallow spool, not market a totally different reel model that is the same except for the spool.


fishing user avatarTournyFish001 reply : 

well fellas- update from the poster: I bought the steez, be here next week I got this one:.STEEZ2500  ML/L  11CRBB, 1RB  4.8 : 1   28.0  7.10  6/210, 8/170,10/140   I have a friend that has a stella and of course loves it.  I am the kinda person that likes going against the grain- I will for sure be as service to you all and give you an unbiased review on the reel- head to head with the stella.  


fishing user avatarguest reply : 
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Avid, STEEZ2508 ML/L 11CRBB, 1RB 4.8 : 1 28.0 6.90 6/135, 8/110, 10/90

NEW ITEM is a shallow spool model. I know a lot of the Shimano Japan versions have both types of spools as well. In my opinion, they should just include a spare shallow spool, not market a totally different reel model that is the same except for the spool.

Excellent point.  If in fact the only difference is the spool (and it certainly appears that way) for the money they are asking a spare spool would seem like the decent thing to do.

Does the Stella come with an extra spool?


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 

The stella has no extra spool but you can buy one for 85.00 .


fishing user avatarshimanogloomis man reply : 

stella now thats a reel


fishing user avatarRedlinerobert reply : 

Just do what I will end up doing.  Get one of each.   :D


fishing user avatarearthworm77 reply : 

Isn't it crazy? 85.00 for a spare spool. You could get a whole new reel for that...of lesser qualiy of course.


fishing user avatarsenile1 reply : 

I'd go with the Stella as it is a proven and quality component.  I'm pretty certain the Steez will make a name for itself as well.  


fishing user avatarguest reply : 

I'm looking forward to hearing from jetsprint2.  He will be able to give side by side type review of stell v steez.


fishing user avatarMadhouse27 reply : 

Jetsprint2 we're all anxiously awaiting your review of the Steez!


fishing user avatarTournyFish001 reply : 

no worries- 2moro eve- I will tell about the steez- I want to post pics as well. gotta get the camera from work. It is amazing-


fishing user avatarguest reply : 

Excellent!!!

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Just do what I will end up doing.  Get one of each.

Robert, stop showing off.  :D


fishing user avatarPa Angler reply : 

BPS has two Stella Models that range from $500 to over $600 with a high end rod your talking what $800 to $1000 WOW!!!!!! I have heard good things about the Stella but as a weekend Angler I think that's a bit overboard......Just my .02

Chow




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