Stellar
Saltwater boat conventional and surf spinning rods across inshore and nearshore applications
The Star Rods Stellar series is a broad saltwater platform that spans inshore spinning, boat conventional, and surf spinning rods under a single brand name. The 13-model lineup in this batch draws from at least three distinct sub-families: SB-prefix models are Stellar Boat conventional rods for offshore and inshore boat fishing; SG2-prefix models are Stellar Surf spinning rods for surf and beach casting; and a single SG-prefix Stellar Lite inshore spinning model may also be present. The series serves coastal saltwater anglers across a wide range of species, stripers, redfish, bluefish, snook, and nearshore bottom species.
Construction across sub-families uses high-modulus graphite blanks (IM-7 on Stellar Lite inshore, high-modulus graphite on Stellar Surf). Hardware includes Fuji guides and reel seats throughout. Boat models feature the patented Star Rods PowerButt graphite gimbal butt, a composite material stronger than EVA, abrasion-resistant, and designed for rod-holder use. Surf models use cross-wrap rubber shrink grips. Inshore models use premium cork grips. One-year limited warranty covers all sub-families. Pricing runs approximately $94–$170 across the lineup.
The 13 models include: SB-prefix boat conventionals (SB1225C702, SB1230S702, SB1530C66BF2, SB1540S702, SB1540S802, SB1730C702, SB2050C702, SB2050S702) in 6'6"–8', and SG-prefix surf spinners (SG21530S102, SG21530S112, SG276IS2, SG280IS2, SG290IS2) in 7'6"–11'. Boat models are 1-piece; surf models at 10'–11' are 2-piece. Power ratings span L to H. Line weights on boat models run 12–50 lb; surf models handle 6–30 lb with lure ratings 3/8–5 oz.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 13 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 13 9 spinning · 4 casting
- Length
- 6'6"–8' 1.98–2.44 m
- Power
- L–H 4 classes
- Line
- 6–50 lb
- Lure
- 3/8–5 oz 10.5–142 g
- List price
- $99.99–$179.99
Rods in this series
13 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB1530C66BF2 | 6'6" | MH | $159.99 | |
| SB1225C702 | 7' | M | $169.99 | |
| SB1730C702 | 7' | MH | $169.99 | |
| SB2050C702 | 7' | H | $169.99 | |
| SB1230S702 | 7' | M | $149.99 | |
| SB1540S702 | 7' | MH | $159.99 | |
| SB2050S702 | 7' | H | $159.99 | |
| SG276IS2 | 7'6" | L | $99.99 | |
| SB1540S802 | 8' | H | $179.99 | |
| SG280IS2 | 8' | M | $129.99 | |
| SG290IS2 | — | M | $149.99 | |
| SG21530S102 | — | MH | $169.99 | |
| SG21530S112 | — | MH | $179.99 |
Model notes
6 of 13 modelsThe BF suffix indicates a butterfly-jig or heavy-jigging configuration; 6'6" MH power is a standard stand-up jigging or heavy bottom length. Shorter blank generates leverage for vertical presentations.
Light-to-medium boat conventional rod for inshore species, stripers, bluefish, light bottom fish, on 12–25 lb mono or braid. PowerButt gimbal facilitates rod-holder fishing from a drifting boat.
Heaviest boat conventional model at H power and 20–50 lb line. Built for larger offshore or nearshore serves, large stripers, cobia, or heavy bottom rigs, from a boat seat with a gimbal belt.
Lightest surf model at L power and a broad 6–17 lb line range. The 7'6" length and 3/8–2 oz lure range suit light surf or beach fishing for smaller nearshore species, croaker, pompano, smaller stripers, where long casts are not required.
10-foot 2-piece surf rod for heavier surf presentations at distance. MH power and 2–5 oz lure rating suit larger sinker rigs or heavy metal lures for stripers, bluefish, or redfish in surf zones where casting distance is essential.
Longest model in the series at 11 feet. Matched specs to the 10-footer but the extra length increases casting arc and distance, the choice for wide open beach conditions where reaching second or third sandbars matters.