Shimano Stella. There are no shortcuts, no economizing on performance, and no detail that has been overlooked to keep Stella from being the world's best spinning reel. This is a reel for someone looking for the best there is, period. Stella FA comes in eight sizes for any application on earth except giant big game species like marlin and oversized tuna. Whether you are stalking trout on your favorite stream, casting on the flats for bonefish, or throwing big topwater lures for stripers, Stella FA will do the job and do it well. Stella offers you a solid one-piece aluminum frame and sideplates. All Stella FA reels come with 13 to 16 bearings, depending on the model you choose. The strength and smoothness of these reels has to be felt to really be appreciated. These reels are not for the faint-of-heart. They are the top-of-the-line reel from arguably the world's premier reel maker. If you're accustomed to the best, Stella will meet and exceed your demands. If you want the best there is, Stella is it.

 

Model	Line Capacity (yrd/lbs)	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Weight (oz)
8000FA	250/16	15BB+1RB	5.0:1	22.8