Shimano Stella SW-C 4000 XG, Reel

Shimano Stella SW – the ultimate saltwater reel

The Stella SW represents the pinnacle of saltwater reel innovation. Shimano's absolute best spinning reel, with a worldwide reputation for unrivaled quality, delivers near-endless power for the angler who demands the very best – without compromise.

If you’re a serious saltwater angler, you’re probably familiar with the Stella’s reputation for excellence. For over 30 years, it’s been Shimano’s flagship model, with each new version pushing engineering to levels previously thought impossible. Stella owners know exactly what it delivers – power, performance and enjoyment in perfect balance. Using a Stella is an unforgettable experience. With its elegant design, meticulous detailing, immense power and silky smooth action, it’s an unbeatable combination like no other.

World-class technology and innovation

There is so much technology packed into a Stella SW that it almost deserves its own book or website. Packed with the very latest developments in gears and fine-tuning, nothing is left out. HAGANE gears, X-SHIP, torque-increasing InfinityDrive, Heat Sink Drag , the best water and corrosion protection – the list goes on, and the result is perfection.

You will never feel inferior with a Stella, no matter what you are fishing for. From locking the brake hard on a huge, aggressive GT near the coral reef, to slowing down a fast sailfish, or casting out into the surf for sea bass – the power in your hands is almost endless.

An investment for serious fishermen

Sure, the Stella costs a hefty sum of money, but it is a very serious and special reel. If your dedication to fishing matches its uncompromising nature, this is the reel for you.

“If you are looking for the very best spinning reel money can buy, a reel that is unrivaled in peak performance, then Stella is that reel. Whether you are casting baits for pike in Sweden or throwing monster poppers for giant GT or tuna in the Mediterranean, Stella is the best you can get for the money.”
– Dave Lewis (Shimano Ambassador)

4000 XG
Weight (g): 355
Exchange: 6.2:1
Ball bearings: 12
Max brake (kg): 11
Line capacity (mm/m): 0.30-180/0.35-130