Pfluguer President Size 40

[bmac31]

Hey everyone, sorry if some of my questions are stupid i'm fairly new to bass fishing and doing my best to learn. I was wondering if i could use a size 40 spinning reel for bass and if so what kinda presentaion.

Brian

[ww2farmer]

It will be fine..........bigger and heavier than it needs to be, but it will be fine. I prefer the 6930 size.

[Djman72]

It will be fine..........bigger and heavier than it needs to be, but it will be fine. I prefer the 6930 size.

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Pluegers are fantastic reels.

[21farms]

40s are huge but you can definitely use it for bass. i use a 9530 and think it is perfect but i know some people like the bigger spinning reels to help balance the rod, the stronger drag, and the bigger spool which helps some with line memory and twisting.

[fishguy613]

the 40s are huge reels, i use a 30 size on my spinning rods and its perfect, same as shimano 2500. I grabbed a 35 by mistake once and felt it was way too big

[Goose52]

If you already have it....use it.  If you are still shopping - most folks, including me, will be recommending the "30" size Pflueger as the sweet spot for bass fishing.

[Marty]

 

I grabbed a 35 by mistake once and felt it was way too big

 

I bought a 35 last year and I'm pleased. It seems similar to the Daiwa 2500s that I'm used to.

[bflp3]

I bought a 35 last year and I'm pleased. It seems similar to the Daiwa 2500s that I'm used to.

Funny, I bought a 35 a couple years ago and now wish I had gotten the 30 because I find the 35 kind of bulky and heavy. I guess its just personal preference.

[MCS]

I have a 40, 35 and 20 size reels. My 40 doubles as my inshore reel. It doesn't bother me one bit. The 35 size balances with rods a little easier but the reels are great. I can run plenty of 10, 12, 14 mono or 30# braid on these. Pretty much do anything you want with it. Fish weightless plastics, Texas rigs, topwater, lipless. It is all preference if your used to small delicate reels or have dainty hands then you might not like it

[RandySBreth]

I'm sorry to the other guys but a 40 size reel isn't "HUGE" - it is a size bigger than most bass guys use but it isn't like you're using some giant offshore tuna reel or something.

[WIGuide]

If you already have it, go ahead and give it a shot. If you're looking around, I'd try to find a 20 or 30 size instead.

[SirSnookalot]

Nothing wrong at all with the reel but I would not want it for bass fishing in the 40 size, given the option I'd go to a 30 size.  IMO there is more to a reel than just being smooth, one important factor for me is what rod I'm placing it on. I own 6 Pfluegers and each has been an impeccable performer.

President 30 is 8.3 oz with 25" IPT

Supreme mg is 7.5 oz with 30" IPT,

I personally like a reel with a bit more line recovery.

[bmac31]

Thanks for all the advice guys. ill probably throw it on my st croix tide master and use it for saltwater.

[masterbass]

I have the same reel.  I bought it a couple of years ago when my interest in fishing started to become an addiction.  I wish I got the 30 instead, but I still use it for everything bass fishing.  I go to south carolina for vacation and do some inshore.  It is fantastic for pulling some reds out of murrells inlet.