Best Inshore Reel Ever? Unboxing the 2022 Shimano Stella 1000FK - Test Run - Finessing A Bull Red 

Yeah bro, she sings a nice song👌Big time stoked, definitely a solid one to add to the arsenal.

Thanks. Absolutely, still running it. It's my designated bay, ultralight setup. Nice, 1000 series reels are awesome.

Nomad Design Panderra 10lb braid

You could, but that's depending on what structure is around. Normally, the bridges are what hold the sheepshead. I would fish something slightly heavier. At least a 2500, but if I wanted to be certain a 4000 woth 15-20lb braid on a medium power rod. Would still be fun and you wouldn't lose them to structure. In open water, 1000 all day and let it scream lol

No just straight on with 10lb braid.

@@ScottMikles coo! Thx

1000-FK all around. No mix and match on this one.

That one was 30".

That is a Shimano Teramar XX. The 7 ft ML version. And it is an absolutely phenomenal rod. I have two now.

@@ScottMikles thanks Sir!

@@lesterplata4462 Anytime, good luck out there.

Short answer, sport. It's more challenging and takes more skill to land bigger fish on ultralight. I enjoy that rather than just cranking them in. Especially in regards to trout where I fish, the 1000 keeps it interesting. And one of the biggest factors for the 1000, it's feather light, so it's comfortable to fish with for long hours. Capacity is a non issue for where I'm fishing it is another reason.

@@ScottMikles Thanks! That makes sense to me. I’m looking to buy a Stella FK for pan fish, trout, bluegills and bass. (I mostly fish from banks and docks.) Most are suggesting I go with a 2500 or 3000 for flexibility and value.

@@roberthodge6711 No problem. Whenever I'm suggesting a solid overall size that will do everything inshore well and keep it fun I point towards a 2500. If you have a collection going, then you can get more niche. So if it's going to be one of your only combos, 2500 is a good move.

@@ScottMikles Thanks again! I’m a new angler, so I’m a bit torn between going the specialized route or generalized route. If I decide to specialize later (which is likely), then I’m afraid I’d never use the 2500 again. Certainly, most of the time, I’ll be angling for pan fish, trout and small bass. Decisions, decisions.

The braid rating is 10-30 lb.

@@ScottMikles bloody hell, a 1000 size reel is usually fished on rods for 2-5 maybe 8lb. What is the lure weight for this rod?

@@i.o.3563 Maybe mono. Says right on the rod it's 10-30lb braid rated. I prefer the lightest possible on a rod like this. Lure weight 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz

@@ScottMikles I wouldn't use that reel on such heavy rods. That size is interned for rods with lure wight up to 8, max 10 grams. For panfihs, smaller trout in still water and streams. That sort of fishing is a bit much for that baby. May not hold up very well with time. I'd suggest going for bigger model or taking a lighter rod.

@@i.o.3563 I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Even I stopped using 1000 size for UL fishing. Now I prefer 2500 size, better drag, better casting distance, less stressful for the reel. He will ruin this baby pretty fast....

I've thrown some 8 lb braid before. I liked it for the most part other than it's so thin in diameter it got knots just a little easier than 10lb. And I like having just a little extra strength for big redfish runs. I may try 8 again next time I respool.

@@ScottMikles on a stella should be a different story with windknots. Thinking of getting the Fk but idk if I want to replace the 3k Fi with it or get the 1k like you

personally as a daiwa fanboy who uses certates and everythung high end, the stella fk is more beautiful then the exist and smoother.

@@danielwutfisho did they stop making the 1000FK? all i see on the shimano site is a 1000SSPG. .. did they replace it or revised it ? i want a 1000 size but confused with a FK and SSPG model ...

​@thatonebeone the whole 2022 series is the fk model. The sspg is just the jdm version with shallow spool and lower gear.