Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX vs Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

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Shimano 19 Stella, 8000 HG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW8000HGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
82.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank107 centimeter / 42.13 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/275
Shimano Ocea Jigger, 2000 NR PG, right hand, Jigging Saltwater Fishing Reel, Star Drag, OCEAJG2000NRPG
Shimano Ocea Jigger
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.81 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag9.9kg / 21,83lbs
Weight595g / 20.99oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €453.50
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000 NR PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.61/310

Conclusion

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX edges out Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and the ball bearings (9). Still, Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 25kg / 55,12lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano Ocea Jigger?

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

  • Scoring 8.02 out of 10 (595g / 20,99oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.5 out of 10 (9), this reel is built for quick line recovery