Exsence vs Stella FJ
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Exsence vs Stella FJ
Anyone have both of these reels? How do they compare? I have an Exsense and looking to get another 3000 sized reel.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
I have both , exsence is no slouch and is pretty smooth. Stella Fj is more silky and buttery , I am
Ok with using either or to be honest buddy .
Ok with using either or to be honest buddy .
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
I ended up ordering a Stella since the Exsence wasn't in stock from the place I ordered from (25% off Shimano sale).
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
25% off is a hell of a deal , I got mine for $510 and that’s already hard to beat.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
I was shocked that they were on sale for that much off. A local shop used to offer a 20% off sale everything in their store, but changed it a few years ago to exclude rods and reels.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
You will love the Stella! I have 2 plus just got an Essence. I haven't fished the Essence yet, but It is not as buttery as the Stella's'.
Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Im scared to try a Stella, I love my Stradics and dont want to feel obligated to spend that much money
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
If you don't want to lay down the cash, don't try one! Because if you do it will be all you think about till you scratch that itch.smallies wrote:Im scared to try a Stella, I love my Stradics and dont want to feel obligated to spend that much money
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So tempting, but that is one dangerous slope...Blacktail 8541 wrote:If you don't want to lay down the cash, don't try one! Because if you do it will be all you think about till you scratch that itch.smallies wrote:Im scared to try a Stella, I love my Stradics and dont want to feel obligated to spend that much money
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Got the reel in the mail today. It has a different feeling than my Exsense...more of a connected feel. It is smooth as butter.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
You are really going to enjoy the stella. But like lays potato chips, it's hard to stop at just one!
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
I've been eyeing the Exsence to put on a Conquest 842S, but as I'm reading TT, I'm wondering if I should just go with the Stella FJ. I actually like that the exsence 3000 has a slower gear ratio (6.0:1) vs the Stella 3000 FJ (6.4:1). I guess I could go down to the Stella 2500 FJ which has the same ratio as the exsence (6.0:1). I also like the shallow spool on the exsence since I'll primarily be fishing braid to fluoro (6-8lb) or straight 6lb fluoro.
What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Get the 2500s instead of the 3000. Same reel, just shallower spool.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
This. Bantam1 told me it has the same frame as the 3000 and a shallower spool. The 3000 is for saltwater fishing.Blacktail 8541 wrote:Get the 2500s instead of the 3000. Same reel, just shallower spool.
I have both reels and can put up a picture if you want.
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Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Can you compare the exsence vs stella FJ?HobeyBaker wrote:This. Bantam1 told me it has the same frame as the 3000 and a shallower spool. The 3000 is for saltwater fishing.Blacktail 8541 wrote:Get the 2500s instead of the 3000. Same reel, just shallower spool.
I have both reels and can put up a picture if you want.