Shimano Stella Spinning Reel FD

steveng · #1 15-12-2010, 01:57 AM

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the stella FE 1000 and FD 1000 reel?

Kickback · #2 15-12-2010, 02:04 AM

As the letters go up, the model gets uglier

MattyBoy · #3 15-12-2010, 02:12 AM

About $200

... from the reports the FE is noticeably a better reel. I own the FD and am more than happy with that for now ... I've a really bad infection at the moment that is making me buy lots of Jap Hb's so the $200 has come in quite handy.

Thanks
Matt

Meh? · #4 15-12-2010, 02:16 AM

I have both, the FD is a great reel the FE is essentially a more refined version.
Given the choice id take the FE.

steveng · #5 15-12-2010, 02:22 AM

Thanks Matt.

It must be highly contagious as I am having the same problem.

#6 15-12-2010, 02:27 AM

i have always been a daiwa fan, but since picking up the FE i am a changed man! FE is smoother, lighter and in my opinion, looks nicer than the FD. The FD is a great reel, the FE is an awesome reel!

If not get a Steez!

stompy · #7 15-12-2010, 03:28 AM

Hey,

I've got a JDM FD 2000s, FD and a FE in 2000. I think they are all great reels and not a lot of difference IMO. I wouldn't say the FE is noticably better, its a newer model.

In fact one noticable difference is the gear on the main shaft under the spool is plastic in the FE and alloy on the FD.

Cheers,

Rayman · #8 15-12-2010, 04:07 AM

The look of the FE grows on you.
It's my first Stella after having used the poor man's Stella (Twinpowers) for a while.

Jules01 · #9 15-12-2010, 04:39 AM

I love the look of the new Stella. Don't love its price tag though haha