OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Looks like you need parts #122 and #123 to replace the “stand” with a washer/spacer and cover

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

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bapa... Counterbalance would seem to make the most sense. But, without additional supporting hardware I don't see how it could offer more protection. Thanks for your research effort. . ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Spirit: I have never seen such an attachment. Ordinarily, many US. and European spinning reels have a reversible handle, so you can switch handles to suit your preference. This extra gear may be suggesting something else. You may have received an instruction manual but in Japanese! Being an old salt, you probably can read it, but if not, perhaps your computer can offer a translation. Just Sayin...RJS

Crappie Bell Loc: Cedar Hill, Texas

That is a nice reel. I think the other side is to change the crank handle from one side to the next. Have you looked at the ACC Crappie rods? That reel would look nice on a 12' ACC.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

You the man Fred I'm kind of worried about Spirits spool on the reel it looks like a finesse spool which means if he wants to put a bunch of line on it he won't be able to unless it is light weighted braid hence my suggestion to load the reel up with the equivalent diameter cheep mono to find out how many yards of braid you can put on it I'm sure you could purchase a standerd spool for it I can just imagine what the regular spool for that reel would cost if you could get one🇺🇸😀👍

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

No not that it's counterfeit Spirit it's that a lot of the Japanese fisherman are into the finesse type of fishing and a shallow spool like yours is one of the items they purchase to set their reels up that way meaning very light line and not a heck of a lot on the reel to cast micro lures if you have the new Bass Pro saltwater Catolog on page #85 it shows the reel with the standard spool you could probably pickup the picture on their web site. I maybe wrong that reel might of been made for finesse fishing there's a site on You Tube called the REEL TEST check. Him out he specializes in foreign reels Good Luck my man😀👍🎣Just clicked on YouTube they have numerous videos on your reel check out some of the videos some models come with the shallow spool haven't seen any with the right sided attachments ill keep looking ( lots of videos plug in your reel on search on YOUTUBE)

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

That was my first impression as there is to much going on with it to be just some sort of stand I would think in would get fill with dirt looked at the videos for the stands if it is one it just screws on like the cap😶

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

My reel doctor will answer a lot of my questions I'm sure. If not, I'll keep researching. Thank you all for your inputs.

rapala54 Loc: Nappanee,IN.

I can solve the problem Spirit, you can send to me for a late birthday gift. LOL!!!

Trout no doubt Loc: Jackson Ca.

I'm an old fart, 74, and have been fishing most of my life. I don't understand what all the to-do is about concerning a very expensive reel. It is a beauty for sure but in my opinion waaaay over priced. I bought a new reel this year, a
Cadence Spinning Reel-Elate 10+1 BB Light Weight & Durable-Stainless Steel Main Shaft, Die-Casting Handle & Double Anodized Spool-Ultra Smooth Powerful Reel with Graphite Body &Felt Washer and this reel is the smoothest reel I have ever seen or used, is perfectly balanced, and is good looking. All for the low price of $50.99 from Amazon. Does the Stella actually catch more fish? Help me to understand why someone would buy such an expensive reel unless they just want to have the most expensive reel to brag about. I suppose bragging rights do come at a cost sometimes.

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Just like cars.

rapala54 Loc: Nappanee,IN.

I'm sure it's smooth, compared to a cane pole with a zebco 202. No one said it was great he always want one and got it.

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

I don't think that part on the right hand side is complete otherwise it would not need O rings something fits over it

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I am also 74, just like you. And I don't remember ever not fishing. I also wondered what the to-do was over these Stella reels, but was never willing to shuck out the bucks to find out for myself. I finally decided to hell with it, I'm just gonna get one and then I can brag about it on the Fishing Stage. So. Neener Neener. I've got a Stella, and you don't.
Now go rain on someone else's parade.

By the way, I've got a couple of the less expensive (well under 100 dollars) Shimano reels that I bought over 20 years ago that have seen some pretty heavy use and they still operate today as well as the day I opened their boxes. I've also purchased during that time some other reels, not Shimanos, and they have all been retired for one reason or another related to performance. I don't know who makes your 50 dollar Cadence, but let's talk after you've used it for 20+ seasons.

I looked em up and your Cadence reel was manufactured in China. That is not necessarily a bad thing. I'm sure they can get their hands on quality materials and follow the basic standards of quality assurance. Doesn't mean they do, because they are totally unregulated. The Chinese are generally more prone to shave manufacturing expenses by hiring child labor or by using "prisoners" and paying them nothing at all. Nice. There's really not a lot you personally or I personally can do about our government's trade relations with China. Except for one thing. Don't buy that crap. That's what I do. I'll shut up now.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

By the way friends, talked to my reel doc this afternoon, he's still in business, told me to get it over to him and he'll tear it apart and put it back together for $25.00. And I asked him about that "reel stand". He's real anxious to see it, has no idea.

Any of y'all would like to use my guy here in Sacrament just PM me and I'll let you have his phone number. You can ship to him and he will get your reel back to you. He does good work, and he's very reasonable. I've used him several times and I've referred members to him. I've never gotten any negative feedback on him.