Better than the Stella? The Shimano Exsence is AMAZING 

Yup, my thoughts exactly. I actually got the chance to fish the Exensce and a Twin Power FD (which is very similar to the Stella) side by side the other day. They felt quite different, and the start up inertia, overall weight of the reel and "sensitivity" were noticeably better for the Exsence.

Yup, for sure!

Thanks mate!

Hello! Yes, you are correct. However, it's too cold to go fishing now, as all lakes here are frozen. I will follow up with a on the water review as soon as fishing starts again. I also recently acquired a new GoPro so I'll be the perfect time to film. Be on the lookout for the video, I'll come sooner than you think! :)

Thanks for the heads up man! 👍

You would still consider this as top-end. Not flagship, but top end for sure.

Yes, it’s made in Japan and it has a saltwater-approved magnesium frame. For saltwater I would choose Exsence unless you were targeting larger fish in which case TP might be better

The Vanquish remains the best finesse reel in the current lineup. Lightest reel, lowest startup inertia, lowest drag startup, etc. By contrast, the Stella is quite rigid and relatively heavy when compared with the Vanquish, as Stella has an all metal body and metal rotor. The Exsence lies between the two, it's stronger than a Vanquish (but also heavier) and more finesse than a Stella.

@@The-Fin-Factor so which of the two would be the direct competitor to the Daiwa Exist, in your opinion, Vanquish or the Exsence?

@@dinkobilic9078 The Stella FK is the direct competitor to the Daiwa Exist. It's the smoothest, highest technology, most refined, and high end reel in the whole line-up.

Can you put a vanquish spool on it?

I think it just depends on the website you are looking

It depends, the two reels are very similar. Exsence is a bit heavier and sturdier, it has a stronger metal handle and a stronger drag. Vanquish is a bit lighter then the Exsence with less resistance and is more finesse oriented. I personally chose the Exsence because where I fish I oftentimes catch large fish too so I appreciate the extra strength. But other than that, the two reels are virtually the same.

@@The-Fin-Factor Thnx for your reply. Did you try both reels? If yes- did the Exsence feel more durable/expensive?

@@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797 You're welcome! Yes, I have fished both, and they are extremely similar, just feel a bit different. The Exsence feels a bit more sturdy, you can tell the difference between metal and carbon handle. Vanquish does have a little less resistance though. One didn't feel more expensive than the other, although I personally think that the quality of the paint on the Vanquish feels more refined than the simple matte black, more minimalistic look of the Exsence. It really just comes down to personal preference.

@@The-Fin-Factor thanks, just the advice I needed!It’s gonna be paired with my poison adrena or lunamis, both should look great. Cheers товарищ

@@davidvanmaanen-icperch2797 Yup! I actually paired my Exsence with a Poison Adrena myself :D

Спасибо!

@@xaidengreysalome2552 depends what for. For finesse applications definitely Exsence. For power fishing, Stradic would be better.

It is better sealed but offers slightly more resistance. If you want absolute finesse then go for the Vanquish, Vanquish is king in ultralight. If you want finesse but also for it to better handle bigger fish then go for Exsence

I have a mega bass rod wind buster rod that’s why I am asking

@@raymondjohnson6496 nice!

Hello! HG stands for High Gear and XG stands for Extra High Gear - which are the speed that your reel retrieves. One is not particularly better than the other - it all comes down to what you need more. XG will retrieve more line and HG will retrieve less line but be more powerful.

Housing from 4000

@@ИванИванов-г3г6с thanks

@@raymondjohnson6496 I want to buy myself a 17-year-old 3000 HGM spool and rotor there -- 2500 and the case where the mechanism is 4000 size 🙂😉👍👍👍

'C' in front of a reel name stands for 'Compact Body' meaning that a C3000 will have a 2500 body with a 3000 spool. The normal 3000mhg without a C in front will have a 3000 body and a 3000 spool

Would the c2500 be good for bass fishing vanquish

Yup, that is exactly right. C3000 has a 3000 size spool and a 2500 size body.

It doesn’t

@@The-Fin-Factor that sucks I'm a trout fisherman...that looks nice

How much??

@@donaldstephensen8654 I use a C3000 size for perch and do just fine

@@donaldstephensen8654 If you want the BEST Trout reel, go with the Vanquish C2000S, C2000SHG or if you prefer a really tiny reel go with the 1000 Vanquish. I have the C2000S and C2000SHG in the 19' and 23' models and prefer them over the 1000 due to a little more line capacity, a higher gear ratio (1000 is too slow), and casting distance.

Honestly I’m not a huge fan of the T handle either but you get used to it

@The-Fin-Factor every one loves that T handle but I can't get used to it on my Vanford 3000 I changed it to the handle that is on the Vanford 2500 and I'll probably do the same if I only this reel I love my Shimano reels but that Big T handle is flat out uncomfortable for me might be that my hands are not huge enough

@@jessealvarez8893 can’t blame ya, I handles are indeed very nice

Exsence for me :)

STELLA SW-for salt water.

This reel is also made for salt water applications, it's made for Japanese sea bass. It's basically a tougher vanquish with better water protection