A quick once over of the Shimano Stella 18000HG-C. This is the reel I’ll be using for GTs on my heavy set up. I managed to get a whole spool (300m) of Tasline Elite PE10 on it.
The details are:
Stella SW has always led the fishing world in durability, power and quality. It brings unmatched strength, reliability and ease of use to serious saltwater anglers. Featuring a HAGANE Body, Stella SW boasts a highly rigid metal construction. This means improved impact resistance and less body flex. At the heart of the reel, state of the art HAGANE Gears are cold forged for lasting durability and smoothness. Infinity Drive technology offers an improved winding experience, optimizing winding torque by 26%. An all new Shimano Heatsink Drag improves performance by transferring heat away from the spool, reducing spool surface temperature by up to 100 degrees. X-Protect and X-Shield ensure your investment is guarded from the harsh elements of a saltwater environment so you can fish with confidence. 2019 Stella SW is lighter, more powerful and more reliable than ever before.
Stella SW 18000HG
This is the model which is developed for heavy topwater fishing with large poppers and stickbaits. Most suitable on the heavier rods to find the balance in your setup. This is the reel for those who want to be ready for the biggest and most brutal fish, with both more line capacity and the high gear ratio makes this model the first choice for the serious angler who is chasing the biggest and strongest trophy size fish.