Shimano manufacturer imageryWhat to know before you buy.
Stella SW D is a family of configurations rather than one universal upgrade. Its 4000–6000 choices keep the conversation around casting weight; 8000 and 10000 bring lower-gear options alongside faster retrieves, while the largest spools offer much greater capacity. InfinityXross gearing and a rigid HAGANE body are central to the design. Shimano identifies XX Tough Drag with Heatsink Drag on sizes 14000 and larger. The attraction is a premium offshore platform configured for a specific presentation; the tradeoff is a substantial purchase and maintenance commitment.
Reference model notes
- Exact model
- 8000HG · STLSW8000HGD
- Generation
- Stella SW D
- Format
- Spinning
- Gear ratio
- See exact-model source
- Max drag reference
- See exact-model source
- Line capacity reference
- See exact-model source
- Water protection
- X-Protect and X-Shield, maker description
- Weight
- Not published
- Retrieve / turn
- Not published
Published specifications, not test measurements. Maximum drag is not a recommended fishing setting.
The appeal
- Twelve listed configurations
- Size-specific high- and lower-gear choices
The compromise
- High purchase cost
- Large sizes are heavy; drag technologies differ by size
Who should consider it?
Dedicated saltwater anglers who already know their line class and preferred presentation.
Buying used? What to check.
Confirm exact generation, retrieve hand, spool, service history, internal corrosion, and all modifications. “Refurbished” needs a named refurbisher and a written description of the work and warranty. A used price is not comparable with a new manufacturer price.
Open the inspection checklist →Sizes & specifications
Compare 8000PG and 8000HG directly: PG has 4.8:1 gearing and 36 in pickup; HG has 5.6:1 and 42 in. Choose capacity and line pickup before considering the prestige of the name.
All 12 configurations listed on the checked US manufacturer product page. Capacities are manufacturer nominal values; actual fill varies by line diameter. Handedness is left unknown where the specification drawer does not state it. No performance testing or current discount is claimed. US technical catalog resolves the shop’s transposed 8000 PG/HG ratio entries; use the linked technical chart for those two configurations.
On a phone, tap a model to open its specifications. On larger screens, scroll across the comparison table. Capacity units and high / low ratios remain as published.
STLSW4000XGD · 4000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 6.2:1
- Weight
- 12.7 oz
- Drag
- 24 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 10-200, 12-160; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 15-230, 30-180, 40-140
- Retrieve / turn
- 40 in/turn
STLSW5000HGD · 5000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 5.7:1
- Weight
- 15 oz
- Drag
- 29 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 10-240, 12-195, 14-165; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 20-245, 30-225, 40-175
- Retrieve / turn
- 38 in/turn
STLSW6000HGD · 6000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 5.7:1
- Weight
- 15.5 oz
- Drag
- 29 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 12-265, 16-170, 20-120; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 30-290, 40-230, 50-195
- Retrieve / turn
- 41 in/turn
STLSW6000XGD · 6000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 6.2:1
- Weight
- 15.3 oz
- Drag
- 29 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 12-265, 16-170, 20-120; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 30-290, 40-230, 50-195
- Retrieve / turn
- 45 in/turn
STLSW8000HGD · 8000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 5.6:1
- Weight
- 22.2 oz
- Drag
- 55 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): Not published in checked source; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 40-340, 50-265, 65-215
- Retrieve / turn
- 42 in/turn
Shimano US technical chart and NZ chart agree; Shimano US shop transposes the PG/HG gear-ratio entries.
Specification source ↗ · 2026-10-23STLSW8000PGD · 8000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 4.8:1
- Weight
- 22.4 oz
- Drag
- 55 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): Not published in checked source; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 40-340, 50-265, 65-215
- Retrieve / turn
- 36 in/turn
Shimano US technical chart and NZ chart agree; Shimano US shop transposes the PG/HG gear-ratio entries.
Specification source ↗ · 2026-10-23STLSW10000PGD · 10000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 4.8:1
- Weight
- 24 oz
- Drag
- 55 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 16-320, 20-220, 25-175; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-360, 65-290, 80-215
- Retrieve / turn
- 39 in/turn
STLSW14000XGD · 14000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 6.2:1
- Weight
- 24.2 oz
- Drag
- 55 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 16-360, 20-260, 25-190; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-400, 65-315, 80-240
- Retrieve / turn
- 53 in/turn
STLSW18000HGD · 18000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 5.7:1
- Weight
- 31.7 oz
- Drag
- 66 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 20-415, 25-340, 30-280; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-600, 65-440, 80-360
- Retrieve / turn
- 50 in/turn
STLSW20000PGD · 20000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 4.4:1
- Weight
- 32.3 oz
- Drag
- 66 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 20-460, 25-380, 30-320; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-490, 80-400, 100-340
- Retrieve / turn
- 41 in/turn
STLSW25000PGD · 25000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 4.4:1
- Weight
- 32.4 oz
- Drag
- 66 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 25-490, 30-360, 40- 285; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-630, 80-520, 100-440
- Retrieve / turn
- 43 in/turn
STLSW30000PGD · 30000
- Handle side
- Not published in checked source
- Gear ratio
- 4.4:1
- Weight
- 35.1 oz
- Drag
- 60 lb maximum
- Line capacity
- Mono (lb/yd): 40-370, 50-300, 60-250; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-900, 80-700, 100-570
- Retrieve / turn
- 51 in/turn
| Model / configuration | Size | Handle side | Gear ratio | Weight | Drag | Line capacity | Retrieve / turn | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STLSW4000XGD | 4000 | Not published in checked source | 6.2:1 | 12.7 oz | 24 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 10-200, 12-160; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 15-230, 30-180, 40-140 | 40 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW5000HGD | 5000 | Not published in checked source | 5.7:1 | 15 oz | 29 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 10-240, 12-195, 14-165; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 20-245, 30-225, 40-175 | 38 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW6000HGD | 6000 | Not published in checked source | 5.7:1 | 15.5 oz | 29 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 12-265, 16-170, 20-120; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 30-290, 40-230, 50-195 | 41 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW6000XGD | 6000 | Not published in checked source | 6.2:1 | 15.3 oz | 29 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 12-265, 16-170, 20-120; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 30-290, 40-230, 50-195 | 45 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW8000HGD | 8000 | Not published in checked source | 5.6:1 | 22.2 oz | 55 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): Not published in checked source; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 40-340, 50-265, 65-215 | 42 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 Shimano US technical chart and NZ chart agree; Shimano US shop transposes the PG/HG gear-ratio entries. |
| STLSW8000PGD | 8000 | Not published in checked source | 4.8:1 | 22.4 oz | 55 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): Not published in checked source; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 40-340, 50-265, 65-215 | 36 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 Shimano US technical chart and NZ chart agree; Shimano US shop transposes the PG/HG gear-ratio entries. |
| STLSW10000PGD | 10000 | Not published in checked source | 4.8:1 | 24 oz | 55 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 16-320, 20-220, 25-175; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-360, 65-290, 80-215 | 39 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW14000XGD | 14000 | Not published in checked source | 6.2:1 | 24.2 oz | 55 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 16-360, 20-260, 25-190; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-400, 65-315, 80-240 | 53 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW18000HGD | 18000 | Not published in checked source | 5.7:1 | 31.7 oz | 66 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 20-415, 25-340, 30-280; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 50-600, 65-440, 80-360 | 50 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW20000PGD | 20000 | Not published in checked source | 4.4:1 | 32.3 oz | 66 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 20-460, 25-380, 30-320; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-490, 80-400, 100-340 | 41 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW25000PGD | 25000 | Not published in checked source | 4.4:1 | 32.4 oz | 66 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 25-490, 30-360, 40- 285; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-630, 80-520, 100-440 | 43 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
| STLSW30000PGD | 30000 | Not published in checked source | 4.4:1 | 35.1 oz | 60 lb maximum | Mono (lb/yd): 40-370, 50-300, 60-250; PowerPro braid (lb/yd): 65-900, 80-700, 100-570 | 51 in/turn | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-23 |
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