Loaned Stella aftermath

Here's a follow up check on the loaned Stella SW18000 after taking on some decent fighters somewhere at the pacific ocean. I didn't manage to battle any so called monster GTs but had some occasional runs to heat the drags up with a huge spanish mackerel, speedy yellow fin tunas, fatty coral trouts and red bass after pesky red bass.

Sturdy reel being banged about on the boat when not in use. Amazing build.

Line roller's still nicely packed with marine grease, no water intrusion found, and keeping the bearings spinning smooth. Just a top up would do.

Nice and greasy throughout the entire line laying system.

The insides were as per without any water intrusion.

Main gear's perfectly fine with no wear and tear found. Marine grease top up would do just fine.

Gearbox is in excellent greasy condition. None of the burnt or heavily used grease found.

Ready for the next big battle.

Not much of an aftermath drama since there wasn't any opportunity to battle brute GTs except for that odd 22kg spanish mackerel amongst the yellow fin tuna feeding frenzy which gave the drag system a bit of a warm up.

The reel is still in excellent condition, cranks creamy smooth, strong and smooth drag force awaiting its next big brute battle somewhere in the Arabian sea.