Shimano 19 Stella 30000X vs Shimano Talica II 16IIAX

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Shimano 19 Stella, 30000, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW30000C
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
61.40 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €959.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.62/400
Shimano Talica II, 16IIA, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, TAC16IIA
Shimano Talica II
Multireels
86.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight750g / 26.46oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €519.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size16IIA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 30/275

Conclusion

Shimano Talica II 16IIAX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch) and ball bearings (6). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 16IIAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano Talica II?

Shimano Talica II 16IIAX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time