Which is better Stella FA 20000 or Saltiga dogfight
Submitted by Watto069 on Wed, 2008-02-27 20:11
Hi All I'm looking at buying a new reel and wanted to know your opinion on these 2 reels. Which is the best for bottom bashing/ trolling and what are the pro's and con's of the reels.
Thanks
Watto069
Blake.T.
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i wouldn't use a spinning
i wouldn't use a spinning reel for bottom bashing and trolling. These two reels are more suited to jigging and popping etc. I would definatley go for a good quality overhead. Theres plenty of options out there (Tyrnos, penn international 16vsx, avet, etc..)
Blake
SHizz
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id say the stella 20k,its
id say the stella 20k,its low ratio which would be suited to your needs. The dogfight is a highspeed reel which makes it hard to bring up big sinkers etc, also puts alot of unwanted pressure for lightish trolling.
Watto069
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Thanks Shizz What sort of
Thanks Shizz
What sort of rod would you suggest it match the stella to
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
BenY
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Probably a better comparison
Probably a better comparison on the Stella 20k is the Expedition, The Dogfight would go up against the Stella 10K.
From what you want and what i know so far, you'd want to get the Exp or the 10K for your needs. But yea bottom bashing and all its a bit of overkill imo, but heck its fun when you get a new toy! Get two separate reels one for each task at the same price as one of those or i'd be getting the Exp or Stella 10K. Right me if i'm wrong.
cheers
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jay_burgess
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I agree with Blake, stick to
I agree with Blake, stick to spinning reels for popping/jigging and go for an overhead for bottom bouncing/trolling.
SamC
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if your gonna get a stella
if your gonna get a stella watto, wait for the new stella's coming out they are M.I.N.T!!
by any chance u wouldnt want a stella 8000fa would you? selling one nice n cheap! lol
cheers
sam
Cheers,
Sam
Watto069
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Sam what sort of line
Sam what sort of line capacity in braid can you fit on 8000. I'm also buying a new boat and as I work up north will probaly end up chasing some big GT's when I bring the boat up here
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
SamC
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got 280m of 50lb of Daiwa
got 280m of 50lb of Daiwa Accu-depth braid (multi coloured) mate!
cheers
sam
Cheers,
Sam
BenY
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Stella 8000fa would be
Stella 8000fa would be perfect for ya!
or reelentless is selling his Saltiga 40, nice reel bloody good price.
nice reel, wish i had the money
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Watto069
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Jay I already got a couple
Jay I already got a couple of good o/h setups. Really looking for a bit of an allround setup but if a spinning setup it the go for chasing GTs then I will stick with that and just bring the o/h up for bottom bashing/ trolling
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
jay_burgess
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If you're going to end up
If you're going to end up chasing GT's get a high speed model either the 6500Dogfight, 6000GT, or Stella 10000FA.
For GT's you really need more than what the 8000 can handle.
Watto069
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Ok Jay so I really should be
Ok Jay so I really should be looking at getting some high speed setup. I'm starting to turn into a bit of a tackle junkie HA HA. Might get a couple of different setups then. What sort of rod are these reels best matched to
Watto069
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
Watto069
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PM sent SamC
PM sent SamC
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
jay_burgess
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Idealy you'll want something
Idealy you'll want something around 7-8ft, or perhaps longer if using for land-based, and rated to about PE8 as a minumum.
There's plenty available but most come with a considerable price tag.
Watto069
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Ok thanks Jay. Call me dumb
Ok thanks Jay. Call me dumb but what exactly does the PE8 stand for.
Watto069
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
dogsoldier
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PE 8 = 80 LB LINE Live to
PE 8 = 80 LB LINE
Live to fish
Andrew
Watto069
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Cheers dogsoldier Had seen
Cheers dogsoldier
Had seen PE8 on the site a bit but had never known what it meant. I'm new to fishing for big fish. Had mainly been bream and inshore fishing in my tinnie but now that i'm getting a bigger boat I have realized I have a lot to learn about deep sea fishing
Watto069
So many fishing spots. Not enough sickies!!!!!!!
Bloke
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Stella 20k on a T curve jig
Stella 20k on a T curve jig 400 loaded with 80lb braid is a nice outfit that would cover bottom bashing and jigging, grab a spare spool and load it with 50lb and popper it on a kingmack.
Well that's what I do anyway
Cheers, Allan.
Tony Halliday
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Stella 20K
I have a Stella 20K on a Jigwrex s526 5'2"
Perfect for HEAVY jigging and the reel will also be used for GT popping.
I'd not be trolling that reel under normal conditions and would only be using in game fishing with a switch-bait set-up and teazer.
As for bottom bouncing, it's bit over the top and heavy in my view.
Tony
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