Stock Nr.[Y042]

appearance 9.5/10
gears 9.5/10
bearings 9.5/10
drag washer 9.5/10

🔥 Shimano 22 Stella FK 2500HG – Excellent Condition 🔥

One of Shimano’s flagship spinning reels, built for anglers who demand ultimate smoothness, precision engineering, and refined power.

This 22 Stella FK 2500HG is almost new, with only very tiny cosmetic scratches. Mechanically flawless and exceptionally smooth.

🎯 Key Specifications

• Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 (HG)
• Bearings: 12+1
• Max Drag: 20 lb
• Weight: 210g
• Braid Capacity (PE / yd):
 PE 1.0 – 320 yd
 PE 1.2 – 270 yd
 PE 1.5 – 220 yd

Compact 2500 size — perfect balance of finesse control and fish-fighting strength.

🎣 Lure Applications & Fishing Techniques

The 5.8:1 gear ratio provides a responsive yet controlled retrieve, making this reel extremely versatile for both finesse and moving presentations.

🌊 Finesse Techniques (Where Stella Truly Shines)

With its ultra-smooth gearing and 20lb drag system, this reel excels at:

• Drop Shot rigs
• Ned rigs
• Neko rigs
• Finesse worms
• Light jig heads
• Small swimbaits

The refined drag startup protects light leaders while maintaining steady pressure during long fights.

Perfect for clear water and pressured fish situations.

⚡ Moving & Reaction Presentations

The 2500HG size also handles:

• Small jerkbaits
• Shallow to mid-depth crankbaits
• Paddle tail swimbaits
• Spinner rigs
• Damiki-style mid-water techniques

The lightweight 210g body keeps the setup balanced for all-day casting.

🌿 Structure & Technical Fishing

Ideal for:

• Rock piles & bluff walls
• Dock skipping with spinning tackle
• Grass edges
• Open water suspended fish

The precision drag system provides confident control when fish surge near structure.

🐟 Ideal Target Species

• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass
• Walleye
• Trout
• Light inshore applications

🛠 Recommended Setup

• 6’6”–7’2” Medium or Medium-Light spinning rod
• PE 0.8–1.2 braid with fluorocarbon leader
• 6–12lb fluorocarbon for finesse applications