Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG + Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Combo

Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Rod

The Ultimate Topwater Combo

Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG + Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Combo

Name: Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG + Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Combo
Brand: Combos
SKU: CMB-STE14000-YB816BTR
Price: 2599.0 NZD
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What's included

Topwater Combo

Rod

Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Rod

$870

Reel

Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG

$1,724

Line Pre-spooled

Varivas - Casting PE Max Power X8 Braid

300m / PE6

$134.80

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About this combo

This is a purpose-built topwater combo designed for casting stickbaits and poppers at hard-fighting pelagics like kingfish and tuna. Every component is matched for maximum casting distance, explosive hooksets, and the brute stopping power these fish demand.

Rod: Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Rod

The BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky is an 8'1" topwater specialist built on Yamaga's full carbon blank construction, delivering the fast, powerful tip action needed to walk stickbaits and pop surface lures with precision. Rated for large pelagic work, it generates serious casting distance while maintaining the backbone to turn powerful fish. The Blacky series tuning refines the blank for PE-heavy, long-distance topwater applications.

Reel: Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG

The 25 Stella SW 14000XG is Shimano's flagship saltwater spinning reel, rebuilt for 2025 with next-generation Infinity Drive and Precision Gear Mesh technology for silky-smooth, high-torque performance under load. The XG retrieve ratio delivers rapid line pick-up between topwater pops, keeping lures working efficiently. Its large line capacity and sealed drag system handle the sustained runs of pelagic predators with authority.

Line: Varivas - Casting PE Max Power X8 Braid

Varivas Casting PE Max Power X8 is an 8-carrier braid engineered specifically for overhead and spinning casting applications, offering exceptional knot strength and reduced friction through rod guides for maximum distance. Its low-stretch construction transmits every surface strike instantly, improving hookup rates on explosive topwater hits. The high-visibility coating aids lure tracking during retrieve, critical for reading stickbait action at distance.

Together, these three components form a seamless topwater system for serious offshore and inshore pelagic hunters. If kingfish and tuna on surface lures are your target, this combo is ready — shop now.

What's in this combo

Everything you need to know about each piece of gear

Rod

Yamaga Blanks - BlueSniper 81/6 Blacky Topwater Rod

Yamaga Blanks

Yamaga Blanks - Blue Sniper 81/6 Blacky Lure: 30g - 110g Line: PE 4 - 6 Weight: 378g Total Length: 2480mm Pieces: 2pc Guides: SiC Ocean Guide Reel Seat: DPS20 / Back Stop Double Nut Reels: 14000 Max Drag: 13kg / 45° The Blue Sniper 81/6 Blacky is a PE6-class light tuna model that strikes a perfect balance between effortless operability and impressive blank power. Designed for small bait patterns, it excels at casting lightweight lures as small as 30g with remarkable distance and precision. Despite its light classification, this rod is built to handle tuna up to approximately 50kg, offering exceptional strength and durability. With a "bendable and durable" blank design, the Blue Sniper 81/6 Blackie reduces angler fatigue, ensuring smooth control even when battling fish that make sudden, close-range moves. This model is a reliable choice for tackling challenging light tuna fishing scenarios.

Casting Weight30 - 110g

Line SizePE 4 - 6

Length8'1"

OriginJapan

Reel

Shimano - 25 STELLA SW 14000XG

Shimano

The Shimano Stella SW 14000XG is a high-speed big-game reel engineered for casting and fighting powerful pelagics. With its 6.2 gear ratio and 134cm per crank, it’s built to work large stickbaits and poppers efficiently, pick up slack instantly, and apply heavy sustained pressure. XX Tough Drag, heat-sink spool architecture and a reinforced drivetrain give the reel the stopping power needed for trophy kingfish and tuna, while Infinity Loop enhances casting distance and line management in demanding offshore conditions. Ultra-fast 6.2 ratio – 134cm per crank for driving big stickbaits and poppers at speed XX Tough Drag with heat sink – heat-resistant 25kg drag for high-load fights on heavy PE Infinity Loop line lay – ultra-tight spool pattern improves casting distance and maintains smooth drag start-up Infinity Cross gearing – widened gear engagement for superior durability under extreme torque 14000-class high capacity – ideal for PE5–8 offshore casting at large kingfish and tuna Oversized 80mm handle – secure grip and added torque for long, heavy-pressure battles X Protect & X Shield – IPX8-level protection for harsh offshore use and full saltwater exposure Spec Detail Model Stella SW 14000XG Gear ratio 6.2 Maximum drag 25kg (XX Tough Drag + heat sink) Weight 685g Spool diameter / stroke 68.6mm / 22mm Line capacity (nylon) 10–195m, 12–155m, 14–140m Line capacity (PE) PE5–360m, PE6–300m, PE8–220m Maximum retrieve 134cm per handle turn Handle length 80mm Bearings 12+1 Waterproofing X Protect & X Shield (IPX8 body & stopper) Rotor & handle X Rigid Rotor, X Rigid cold-forged handle, hollow oval knob

Line capacityPE5 - 360m

Line Pre-spooled

Varivas - Casting PE Max Power X8 Braid

300m / PE6

Varivas

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