Trophy Hunter and Shimano Stella Stickbait Combo Tuna

Trophy Hunter and Shimano Stella Stickbait Combo Tuna 

This is the premium stickbaiting combo, handpicked specifically for chasing Southern Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna. The 20000 Stella comes in a low speed gear ratio, although a faster line retrieve may be better for working stickbaits once a large Tuna is hooked it is imperative that you are using a low gear ratio reel. This is because Tuna tend to sit deep and circle below the boat, when they are doing this the added power you get from a low speed reel makes the fish far easier to surface. The Trophy Hunter 8ft3 pe8 can cast a stickbait a mile allowing you to get over the bust up or past working birds, additionally they are built off a strong blank with a powerful backbone allowing the angler to put plenty of strain on the fish when they are sitting deep or near the boat about to be gaffed. The combo is spooled with Daiwa J-Braid Grand a slim, longcasting braid which is favoured by the staff at Ottos Tackle World. 

This Combo Includes:
- Trophy Hunter 8ft3 pe

- Shimano Stella 20000PG

- This Combo comes fully spooled with Daiwa J-Braid Grand  80lbs

SHIMANO STELLA 20000 PG SWC 2020 SPINNING FISHING REEL

The Stella SW represents the pinnacle of innovation for Shimano reel technology and fish-fighting performance. For 2019, this flagship series has been upgraded and released in 8000, 10000 and 14000 sizes. For increased power and enhanced durability, this series features a range of upgrades. Infinity Drive has been incorporated for light and powerful winding and the upgraded Heatsink Drag (1000 and 14000 sizes) provides superior drag performance under extreme heat.

A waterproof rating of IPX8 is achieved through X-Protect and X-Shield with the aluminium Hagane Body acting as a rigid and super tough outer shell.  Now special X-Protect rubber gaskets have been incorporated into the line roller, making this mechanism ten times more durable than the previous model. A new and improved compact rotor design features in the 8000 sizes and has made the reel 50g lighter than the comparable Stella SW models. The HG models are designed for both casting and jigging, whereas PG is geared for jigging applications and XG for saltwater casting. Available in stores March 2019.

NEW FEATURE UPGRADES

INFINTY DRIVE

The new Stella SW employs 'Infinity Drive’ where the pinion gear inner does not make contact with the main shaft, as a high-sliding bushing supports the main shaft. With this new structure, sliding resistance of the main shaft is drastically reduced.

In addition to this, a special skidding coating on the main shaft helps to further reduce sliding resistance. InfinityDrive cuts handle rotation torque by about 30 per cent in comparison to the conventional system, and makes the reel more powerful. 

HEATSINK DRAG

The ‘Heat Sink Panel’, where the heat generated by drag is released, stops any decrease in drag performance, due to thermal sagging, by around 50 per cent.

The ‘Insulation Sheet’, which blocks heat transfer to the spool, prevents spool temperatures from increasing by around 30 per cent. The evolution of the new drag system is easier on the line and more stable than ever. Featured in models 10000, 14000.

X-PROTECT

X-Protect was developed for stopper bearing protection in the previous model and provided high-level waterproofing. The new Stella SW employs X-Protect for its line roller as well and further improves its waterproofing performance.

The new structure protects bearings inside the line roller from the harsh saltwater environment, and bearing durability is ten times greater than conventional designs. As a result of comparison tests by Shimano.

HAGANE GEAR

The Hagane Gear is produced by applying approximately 200 tons of pressure to the raw metal through unique technology called Precision Cold Forging.

Delivered with micron accuracy, no cutting work is involved. Hard and tough, the Hagane Gear has high durability and delivers smooth winding.

HAGANE BODY

The Hagane Body chassis is made of highly rigid aluminium alloy. It eliminates flex, warp and distortion of the reel, and protects the engagement of gears inside. This allows for smoother winding.

X-RIGID ROTOR

By verifying the thickness of the aluminium alloy rotor body through detailed 3D analysis, strong rigidity, high durability and excellent rotational balance is created. Thanks to its strong rigidity, the X-Rigid Rotor contributes to improved effectiveness of various parts such as the drag.

SILENT DRIVE

From the basic body design through to the most intricate parts of the drive train including the drive gear, worm shaft, worm shaft pin and worm shaft gear, every piece has been carefully reviewed.

Consequently, the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to the highest tolerances. As a result, a new generation of silky smooth winding performance and pristine silence has been achieved.

X-SHIP

In addition to an enlarged drive gear, optimum positioning of the pinion and drive gears, and two-point support of the pinion gear whose ends are supported by bearings, all these mechanisms deliver robust gear engagement.

The X-Ship system permits smooth winding, even under heavy loads.

X-TOUGH DRAG | RIGID SUPPORT DRAG

X-Tough Drag: Each drag washer is composed of metal or carbon, which have high resistance to friction. Supporting the spool from both the top and bottom means highly durable and stable drag performance.

Rigid Support Drag:  Supporting the spool at two-points of the main shaft and bearing inside the spool eliminates spool wobble and delivers stable, smooth drag function.

The New Stella 10000, 8000 and 14000 sizes are sure to prove themselves as good as their predecessors. 

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM CODE	DESCRIPTION	BEARINGS	MAX DRAG (KG)	GEAR RATIO	RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM)	POWERPRO BRAID (LB/YDS)	WEIGHT (G)
STLSW20000PGC	STELLA SWC 20000PG	13+1	28	4.4:1	104	80/440	885

 

TROPHY HUNTER STICKBAIT CASTING RODS

Trophy Hunter Topwater Rods have been meticulously designed by fishing icon Michael Bonnici in a quest to create stickbait rods comparable in quality and performance to the highest end rods available in the market without the 4 figure price tag. The 838 model is the first model in this range and has been specifically designed for targeting Tuna,  Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and Wahoo. This rod has unmatched casting qualities and a soft tip that makes the challenge of working a stickbait very easy for anglers new to this type of fishing. The 836 model is very similar in a slightly lighter version for those looking to match a lighter line to smaller sized lure and achieve maximum casting capability on lighter line. These models take away all the confusion of purchasing the correct quality rod for what is one of the most exciting fishing methods in our sport.

 FUJI: All chrome frame Fuji Silicon guides and Deluxe Fuji reel seats

 

Model	Type	Sections	Length	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Max Drag
838	Stickbait	2 pcs (Butt join)	8'3"	PE 6-8	80-140g	15kg
836	Stickbait	2 pcs (Butt join)	8'3"	PE 5-6	60-120g	11kg