The Shimano Stella SW D is Shimano's flagship saltwater spinning reel, built for anglers who pop, jig and cast for kingfish, tuna, GT and big reef fish. Depending on the size, it puts out 13 to 30 kg of max drag from a sealed, rigid HAGANE metal body.
It suits UAE boat and shore anglers fishing the Gulf and the east coast, where heat, salt spray and long fights test a reel hard. Smaller 5000 and 6000 sizes cover light popping and casting; 8000 to 14000 handle jigging and popping for kingfish and tuna; the 18000 is for heavy GT and tuna work.
Features
Feature
What it does for you
HAGANE body
Rigid metal body keeps the gears aligned under heavy drag.
InfinityXross gears
Spreads load across the teeth for smooth winding under pressure.
Infinity Drive
Low-friction main shaft makes winding easier when a big fish pulls.
Silent Drive
Tighter tolerances cut rattle and vibration.
Heatsink Drag
On 14000 and larger, pulls heat away from the spool on long runs.
X-Protect and X-Shield
Water-resistant sealing for salt spray and splashes.
Specification
General
Reel type
Saltwater spinning reel
Body
HAGANE metal body
Gearing
InfinityXross gears with Infinity Drive and Silent Drive
Drag
XX Tough Drag; Heatsink Drag on 14000 and larger
Water protection
X-Protect and X-Shield
Model
5000HG
5000XG
6000PG
8000HG
10000PG
10000HG
14000XG
18000HG
Gear ratio
5.7:1
6.2:1
4.7:1
5.6:1
4.8:1
5.6:1
6.2:1
5.7:1
Max drag
13 kg
13 kg
13 kg
25 kg
25 kg
25 kg
25 kg
30 kg
Weight
425 g
425 g
440 g
630 g
680 g
680 g
685 g
900 g
Retrieve per crank
97 cm
105 cm
86 cm
107 cm
99 cm
116 cm
134 cm
128 cm
PE line capacity (no.-m)
2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240
2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240
2-440, 3-300, 4-210
3-410, 4-300, 5-250
4-400, 5-300, 6-250
4-400, 5-300, 6-250
5-360, 6-300, 8-220
5-500, 6-400, 8-300
Handle length
65 mm
65 mm
70 mm
75 mm
80 mm
80 mm
80 mm
85 mm
Bearings
12/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
13/1
Shipping and package
Package size (L x W x H)
22 x 18 x 13 cm
Shipping weight
0.9 kg
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Stella SW D size should I choose for kingfish and tuna in the UAE?▼
For jigging and popping kingfish and mid-size tuna, the 8000HG, 10000PG or 10000HG suit most anglers. The 14000XG and 18000HG are for heavier popping and bigger tuna or GT; 5000 and 6000 sizes are for lighter casting.
What is the max drag?▼
13 kg on the 5000 and 6000 sizes, 25 kg on 8000 to 14000, and 30 kg on the 18000HG.
What do HG, XG and PG mean?▼
They are gear ratios: PG is power gear (slower, more cranking power), HG is high gear and XG is extra high gear for the fastest line pickup per turn.
