Which Reel Between These Two?

[Chris Wilson]

http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-President-6900-Series-Spinning-Reels/product/10213341/#desc-tab (6925X)

 

or

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-Spinning-Reels/product/11092105011328/#desc-tab (ex10B)

 

Don't know which one is better specs wise. I have no experience with bass pro equipment.

[Paul Peixoto]

president! easy choice

[jignfule]

Ive never used the bps, but I own a president and it's been a good real for the money.

[Marty]

I also own a President and have been pleased with it. The thing that jumps off the page at me is that the BPS has considerably more recovery in inches per turn, suggesting an oversize spool. That extra recovery per turn might be important to some people, possibly in either a negative or positive way.

[Chris Wilson]

I would like to purchase a spinning rod and reel. My rod purchase will be 40$ or under, my reel purchase of 60$ and under. Any other recommendations? I'll be running 6lb max on it.

[Chris Wilson]

Basically these are the ones i've found, but feel free to pitch ideas in. I'm doing away with the BPS due to reviews and not being able to find any more info out.

-Abu Cardinal STX10

-Abu Orra S10

-Pflueger President 6925X

[fishguy613]

pflueger president reel on a fenwick eagle gt, pretty decent setup for $100. If you want to spend less, get a Shakespeare ugly stik they are known for their strength, durability and low cost ($30ish)

[Boomer_bassin]

President all the way, love mine!

[TrippyJai]

The President is an amazing reel for $60. I had mine for 3 seasons until I sold it, 2 years later the same guy resold the reel at a higher price than I sold to him.

[Arv]

I like the pflueger spinning reels. I think the president would be a good choice. As you mentioned, the Abu Cardinal is another good choice.

[pbizzle]

pflueger president reel on a fenwick eagle gt, pretty decent setup for $100. If you want to spend less, get a Shakespeare ugly stik they are known for their strength, durability and low cost ($30ish)

That Eagle GT is awesome but I wouldn't suggest the ugly stick when the lightning rod is the same price. You won't get the same durability as with the ugly stick, but since what gives the ugly stick it's durability is the fiberglass that it's made of, that's also a disadvantage. The lightning rod will give you more sensitivity and a faster action since it's a graphite blank.

[pbizzle]

If price is a really big issue I would look at the Pflueger President combo. It's $70, but you're getting the President and a decent rod that you can upgrade later.

[The Rooster]

Not sure if it matters or not. The BPS reel has an aluminum frame. The President does not. That said, I like the President better.

[MCS]

Another president owner here, great reels for the money. I actually 3 different pflueger reels

[smalljaw67]

I like Pflueger reels and the president gets good marks but I would go with the BPS extreme just because it has an aluminum body and side plate. I will never buy a graphite body or framed reel as I had one go bad and I saw my buddy with a graphite casting reel, set the hook on a dead fall and it flexed the body so much the gears came out od alignment and sounded and felt like a coffee grinder for the next hour until it finally quit. Stay with the aluminum.

[Mike2841]

I would look at the new ugly stick that came out, and if you don't like the reel that comes with it the abu cardinal is a solid reel for a great price.

[CWB]

Don't know about the Extreme, but I bought a PQ with the wide spool and love it. Got the high speed model. Smooth drag, casts far and silky smooth retreive. Got it for $60.00 on sale. Be worth a look.

[dodgeguy]

I'M A PFLUEGER FAN but I would go for the extreme.the reason is I will never again buy a reel with a graphite frame.i've had the necks twist and break from a hard pulling bass in the weeds.either that or get a pflueger with an all metal frame.

[hoosierbass07]

  I love spinning reels and want to buy another one to add to my two Shimano reels.  I love how the Pflueger spinning reels look.  They have a nice eye catching look to them.  I do need a new reel devoted to six pound line (mono or fluoro or braid) for bass.  The President would be a good choice?   I don't have any experience with Pflueger reels.  

[MCS]

  I love spinning reels and want to buy another one to add to my two Shimano reels.  I love how the Pflueger spinning reels look.  They have a nice eye catching look to them.  I do need a new reel devoted to six pound line (mono or fluoro or braid) for bass.  The President would be a good choice?   I don't have any experience with Pflueger reels.  

 

Depends on price, the president is a work horse and a steal at 50 bucks, but like other manufacturers there are more expensive offerings from pflueger. I have a president and President XT(which was replaced by the purist) and the XT is better and I like it more. I would step it up a notch or two and go with the purist or better if you can swing the cash.

[DirtyDeuceGoose]

I've had a president for probably 8 years and it's still going strong. Can't deny a solid performer like that.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The President is a great bang for the buck.

[craww]

President is no slouch, but the orra is the best sub $100 spinner you'll find IMO.

[Bankbeater]

I have had a president for two years and love it.