New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
- arrowslinger1
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Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Any info in what changes were made to the aldebaran?
Did it get an extra bearing?
Did it get an extra bearing?
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Ok so now I am even more confused. The Bantam MGL is now listed on TackleWarehouse and Tackle Trap, but listed as having 8 bearings. Not a big deal, just cannot figure out why I have been told 9 then 8. I just want to know, I guess it is an OCD thing wanting a reel to have dual pinion and main gear support...
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Hey Dirty,
Buy the reel when it comes out and try it...didn't you do this with the SV103 reels and then missed out (settling with a Zillion and Chronarch MGL...not that there is anything wrong with them ). I plan on getting one or more to compliment my SV103 reels. All aluminum quality reels from both Shimano and Daiwa. If they are as good as they seem on the specs...they could end up being pretty legendary.
Buy the reel when it comes out and try it...didn't you do this with the SV103 reels and then missed out (settling with a Zillion and Chronarch MGL...not that there is anything wrong with them ). I plan on getting one or more to compliment my SV103 reels. All aluminum quality reels from both Shimano and Daiwa. If they are as good as they seem on the specs...they could end up being pretty legendary.
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Yep you caught me. I get overly picky about reels and do this at times. I've found a few SV103 reels used though and might go for them if waiting to long on the Bantam.Big-Bass wrote:Hey Dirty,
Buy the reel when it comes out and try it...didn't you do this with the SV103 reels and then missed out (settling with a Zillion and Chronarch MGL...not that there is anything wrong with them ). I plan on getting one or more to compliment my SV103 reels. All aluminum quality reels from both Shimano and Daiwa. If they are as good as they seem on the specs...they could end up being pretty legendary.
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
I'm like you in many ways...I am OCD about stuff too and can say that I am thoroughly awaiting the Bantam reels and love my SV103's. Enjoy the weekend!DirtyD64 wrote:Yep you caught me. I get overly picky about reels and do this at times. I've found a few SV103 reels used though and might go for them if waiting to long on the Bantam.Big-Bass wrote:Hey Dirty,
Buy the reel when it comes out and try it...didn't you do this with the SV103 reels and then missed out (settling with a Zillion and Chronarch MGL...not that there is anything wrong with them ). I plan on getting one or more to compliment my SV103 reels. All aluminum quality reels from both Shimano and Daiwa. If they are as good as they seem on the specs...they could end up being pretty legendary.
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
As promised I finally received the material info that some of you asked for.
The new Stella has a Magnesium body and an aluminum rotor. The rotor design is similar to the Stradic CI4+ with the reduction in weight and improved balance. It still has reduced start up inertia like the Magnumlite rotors, but it isn't as light since they are not made of CI4+ material. The new roller bearing reduces friction quite a bit, so it balances out with the slightly heavier rotor for a lighter rotation.
There are some other improvements as well. The rotor has a special shape to prevent loose line from getting under the spool. A new line roller design to reduce the amount of water that can get into the bearing. Titanium one piece nail wire, water/corrosion resistance design, etc.
The new Stella has a Magnesium body and an aluminum rotor. The rotor design is similar to the Stradic CI4+ with the reduction in weight and improved balance. It still has reduced start up inertia like the Magnumlite rotors, but it isn't as light since they are not made of CI4+ material. The new roller bearing reduces friction quite a bit, so it balances out with the slightly heavier rotor for a lighter rotation.
There are some other improvements as well. The rotor has a special shape to prevent loose line from getting under the spool. A new line roller design to reduce the amount of water that can get into the bearing. Titanium one piece nail wire, water/corrosion resistance design, etc.
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Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Will both the Stella FJ and the Bantam MGL be saltwater safe?
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Yes but like with any reel used in saltwater it must be maintained properly.
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
So excited to see this reel, been counting down days and I'm not even sure what I'm counting down to... saw a schematic on youtube (JDM) and from what it looked like the reel had 2 bearings on the main shaft (with a roller bearing too), just hoping the US site got it wrong and it's a 9 bearing system.Bantam1 wrote:Yes but like with any reel used in saltwater it must be maintained properly.
In all honesty though, Curado70 reels don't have any issues? Nor do the Aldebaran's and they only have single bearing mainshaft support...
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
There are 9 bearings.
X-Ship: 2
Handle paddles have 1 each: 2
Roller bearing: 1
Bearing on top of the roller bearing: 1
Drive shaft bearing: 1
Spool bearings: 2
2+2+1+1+1+2= 9 using my inferior math skills
X-Ship: 2
Handle paddles have 1 each: 2
Roller bearing: 1
Bearing on top of the roller bearing: 1
Drive shaft bearing: 1
Spool bearings: 2
2+2+1+1+1+2= 9 using my inferior math skills
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
I want one.
just on gp
just on gp
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Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
... waiting for the incessant whining to startBantam1 wrote:There are 9 bearings.
X-Ship: 2
Handle paddles have 1 each: 2
Roller bearing: 1
Bearing on top of the roller bearing: 1
Drive shaft bearing: 1
Spool bearings: 2
2+2+1+1+1+2= 9 using my inferior math skills
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Perfect, same as Chronarch MGL, or same as Curado K +2 knob bearings. Just couldn't figure out why all US sites had them listed as 7+1.
- BRONZEBACK32
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Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
Only 9 bearings....
I wanted at least 18 bearings
I wanted at least 18 bearings
Re: New 2018 Stella FJ and Bantam MGL
18 bearings, quick change gear ratios, ambidextrous reeling, 2 gram spool that can hold either 40 yards of 5# or 200 yards of 20 with the push of a button, weighs less than 4 ounces with 40# of max drag and fits into a small or extra large hand.