Shimano Stella 3000FE

• Line Capacity : 8/220 : 10/185 : 12/150 : 16/100
• Gear Ratio 6.0:1 (rated at 35inches per turn)
• Weight : 8.6 ounces (as tested with line)
• Bearings : 14 + 1 (manufacturer spec, but we found 2 bearings under the roller)
• Origin : Japan

The Stella 3000 FE has a deep spool and is probably intended to be fished with ten pound test or more. Seriously, it is rated as having the capacity to hold 230 yards of six pound test line. There are no premium lines available at six pound test or below in spools of over 100 meters (~125 yds).

Shimano Stella 3000MHG