Matching a Stella 4k
Submitted by Bodie on Thu, 2013-01-10 08:37
Just ordered myself a new Stella 4000SW and looking for a rod to match it with, anyone have any suggestions.
Plan on spooling it with 30LB braid and will be used as a lighter jigging and plastics rod for Perth, and a shallower water plastic combo for Exmouth
Am chasing a rod with a bit of bend and feel, nothing too stiff
2 rods im looking at so far are
Daiwa Catalina J57S Jig 3/4.
Daiwa Saltiga Coastal SG62S PE 2-3 or SG60S PE 3-4. I have a Saltiga coastal SG57S matched to a Stella 8k and is by far the best combo I've owned, couple pics below. PE 5 and locked drag....
Anyone have any other suggestions?? price isnt a factor.
Cheers
jay_burgess
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I have a Yamaga Blanks 59/3
I have a Yamaga Blanks 59/3 for my Stella SW4000PG and love it.
5'9"
80-120g jig weight
PE2-3
Ryan C
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saltiga
i have mine on a new saltiga 62s and it is very very nice! i have the FE model stella not the SW 4000.
Bodie
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I did look at the Yamaga's,
I did look at the Yamaga's, only down side is they dont look the goods for the cost, however they were bloody light!
jay_burgess
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Didn't 'look' the goods?
Didn't 'look' the goods?
Bodie
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took a while for someone to
took a while for someone to pick up on that :)
for a $700 price tag you would want some bling!!
dkonig82
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Bling on a rod is so
Bling on a rod is so over-rated!
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
jay_burgess
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Agree, and you can get them
Agree, and you can get them for much cheaper than $700 anyway :)
Seaquest
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I have a Maria Steady
I have a Maria Steady Jigging 150. Love this rod, by far the best rod I have used to jig with. You can use jigs anywhere from 80g - 200g. It has a very soft feel to it but can knock over large sambos no worries.
Oceanside Tackle
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Maria Steady Jig JGS593
A very nice rod indeed, Very light in hand with a softer top section for working lighter demersal style jigs ie. 80-120g jigs. Its 5ft 9 and rated at PE3. Runs Full Fuji Sic guides and reel seat as expected. We can do that one at $499 for FW members.
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JohnF
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Saltiga 62s is top shelf but
Saltiga 62s is top shelf but top $. If budget an issue, Myself, timvb and Daz all run majorcraft Alexander 60/3, PE 1.5-3, great delicate rod, much cheaper option.
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Wazza79
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Have a look at the NS Blackhole Rods
Got myself one for the same setup. S-66RR Spin 6'6" 2 PE 0.8-2.5 40-160g Got mine from Lloyd in Gero but pretty sure Campbells and Complete Angler Nedlands stock them.
Matched with a Stella 4 or 5, great feeling rod for fluttering a few jigs.
D_DOUSH
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i have one matched to a NS
i have one matched to a NS blackbhole for jigs and another matched to a sumari reaction for plastics.
thesupervisor
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jugging master 150
jugging master 150
getting the bottom line final answer from a bunch of blokes that use false names and put smiley faces at the end of paragraphs is not the best place in the world to get the information you seek.
Bunny
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Some other suggestions would
Some other suggestions would be to wait until the new Black Hole 150 cape cod special comes out, it's sure to be a winner. I'll be getting some blanks in and building one for myself and a mate to put Stella 5000s on. You could also go the 80g as it will be released then too.
The synit Kaha rods sound sensational. If I could get the blanks of these I would. You could go the ultra light 50 gram and it would be a weapon.
Lastly the Jigging Master three kings special UL. It's rated to 120g and will take PE3.
allrounder
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Running the 60s-3/4
Great little rod. The most used combo i own at a guess.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
Braxi
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Azusa
I have my Stella 4000SW matched to an Azusa 4-8kg spin rod running 30lb braid. Very nice combo. A fair bit of flex at the top with heaps of grunt near the base. Casts like a dream and has handled some pretty big fish. Bit cheaper price tag too at around the mid-high $200's.
Cant fish from home...
broome_fisher
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Stella 4000sw rod match
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broome_fisher
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Stella 4000sw rod match
Hi all, fairly new to this site, have been trying to find some info on a suitable rod for my new stella 4000sw. I want to, if its possible, be able to use it for less than 50m deep jigging, a bit of reef work and trolling. Is there an all rounder type rod out there? Don't want anything longer than 7ft a short style jig rod was what I was thinking. Something around $200 - $500 but if needed would look at something a bit more!
Braxi, what type of fish do you target with your setup?
Any help is appreciated!
Markie
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I just got a saltiga 62 S..
I just got a saltiga 62 S.. Gettt oneeeee haha awsome rods if ya willing to spend the moneyy.
Marko
Ryan C
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bodie
go and try out a 62s mate i just used my 62s/stella 4k combo on Saturday and it is perfect. cheers
scere_182
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i was running a majorcraft
i was running a majorcraft alexander also to match my stella 4000... perfect little setup and that rod has plenty of balls...
Have moved onto a 62s saltiga/4000 combo now and must say other than price tags there ain't much difference tbh.
I have plenty of vids on youtube with both rods in action if you wanna have a look at them loaded up...
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troy fuller
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i just got myself a dedicated
i just got myself a dedicated jigging outfit with a 5k stella and a three kings special ul, used this rod for the first time last weekend and im very impressed