Shimano Stella SW D Spinning Reel
Redefine innovation to conquer the impossible. The iconic heritage of the Stella family embodies this mindset with the debut of the new Stella SW D, designed to elevate angler performance through industry-leading Shimano reel technologies. Built upon the Shimano legacy of cold-forged HAGANE gears for added strength, new InfinityXross technology extends the gear tooth horizontally to distribute load across the gear tooth more evenly for unequaled gear durability. The debut of Shimano's new XX Tough Drag technology modifies the reel's drag construction by moving the upper washer to the top of the spool and significantly increasing the drag washer size. The result: Greater drag durability and less heat accumulation for added performance. Combining new spool and rotor innovations with proven Shimano technology increases casting and reeling performance with improved line management. Shimano's new InfinityLoop technology leverages asymmetrical worm shaft grooves that change oscillation speeds depending on the direction of the spool movement to produce a more even line lay and beautiful winding shape. To the angler, InfinityLoops technology increases casting distance and eliminates unwanted drag spikes for a heightened fishing-fighting performance. The combination of the new Anti-Twist Fin — an elastic polymer on the underside of the roller — with a redesigned drag knob and spool lip enhances reeling performance with superior line management. Conquer the Impossible: The new Stella SW has arrived.
| Model | MAX Drag (lb) | Line Retrieve per Crank (in) | Weight oz) | PowerPro Line Capacity (# test-yds) | Gear Ratio | Mono Line Capacity | Bearings |
| STLSW8000HGD | 55 | 42 | 22.4 | 40-340 50-265 65-215 |
5.6 | N/A | 12/1 |
| STLSW8000PGD | 55 | 36 | 22.2 | 40-340 50-265 65-215 |
4.8 | N/A | 12/1 |
| STLSW10000PGD | 55 | 39 | 24 | 50-360 65-290 80-215 |
4.8 | 16-320, 20-220, 25-175 | 12/1 |
| STLSW14000XGD | 55 | 53 | 24.2 | 50-400 65-315 80-240 |
6.2 | 16-360, 20-260, 25-190 | 12/1 |
Custom Reel Spooling
Get your reel professionally spooled for the cost of the line only. Choose from two options for straight braid spooling:
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Order the required braid from our Braided Line Per-Yard page (we’ll refund any overage).
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Contact us with your spool specs, and we’ll guide you on the exact braid quantity to order.
If your braid order doesn't fully fill the spool, we’ll back it with the appropriate sized line at no extra cost. For custom spooling big game reels with leaders, knots, crimps, or splices, contact us—if you can dream it, we can rig it!
