Stella SW VS Sustain FG

[fish2light]

Does anyone have both reels? I was looking at the 5000 size for lures only.
If so is there a big difference in performance, power? How is the handle on the New Sustain.
Thank you

[Versus]

I have both, the sustain in 3000 (does not go to 5000) and the Stella sw , The stella beats it yet I use it for larger applications.

The knob on the sustain is the same that is on the stradic ci4 feel wise.

[fish2light]

That helps thanks. Looks like Stella is the better.

[supersano]

You also get shimano platinum service with Stella reels. You can also upgrade the spool to a jdm stella 6000sw for more line capacity.

[ScoobyDoo]

I know its late. But the big advantage is the SW is virtually waterproof. It can withstand repeated dunkings. The only thing I wouldn't do is crank it underwater.

I have numerous SW8k and 10k reels that I use for surf duty (used to have a pair of ZeeBaas early model GEN 2 junk) and serve double duty for BFT to 150lbs. PG's for Jigging and Standard for popping. I also have a sustain 8k and numerous Saragosas ranging from 6-10k all used for inshore bass and surf.

I would take a gosa over a sustain anyday if used in the surf.

Google what not to do with your saragosa. THis explains why.

I like to break stuff!!! LOL