I guess Shimano couldn't let Daiwa release the Steez without trying to show them up  .  Granted, the Daiwa will probably be a couple to a few ounces lighter...the Stella has always gone for the butter smooth, solid feel.  Here is a sneak peak at the front of the reel...

I've just seen the new catalogue. It seems that there will be no new reel until the end of the year.

I heard the big game reel Stella are under testing.

Can't wait to get my hand on one of the 07' stellas.

Hi,

A little preview on the new Shimano Stella 07! Some interesting new features?

It looks like the S guard is off the new stella. Video is not too clear to confirm. I can see a new feature under the spool and a higher spool+ an improved lip spool to reduce friction!

Cash in hand waiting for this little gem to get out!

Im Drooolllllliiinnnngggg

I need a translator.

I heard the Sustain is being updated/replaced too.

Some english in this one! ;D

It looks that the S guard is gone....

http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/body/product/iso/07/newstella.mov

New features x aero wrap, S Arb....

Lol.  That guy made me laugh.  Japanese cowboy??

Man...it figures. I just got the '06 model and now they are coming out with the new one. :

Lol. That guy made me laugh. Japanese cowboy??

That cowboy if I'm not wrong is a consultant for shimano! Proably a very knowlegable angler! I could see Norio Tanabe as well in the clip and the other guy landing a Suzuki is a technical consultant for Duel Japan.

Norio Tanabe is a top angler and has design his own rods as well called transrealize!

Valascus:

I know how you feel... I just bought a 2006 version last week!

Cash waiting in hand for buying a 2007 version. It is out in Japan in the first week of February and they should receive it a bit later in Singapore as well as they have already received the price for them. It's about 25 buck more than the standard SR.

No hard feelings as I was thinking of buying either a twinpower /sustain or a certate for a backup reel. It would be a shimano stella 07 no doubt!!!