Decent U/l Reel For Under $50

[Tugmaster]

I've been using a Mitchel 310 for a few years and I hate it. It's constantly getting tangles and knots. I've use mono and braid. I've tried putting less line on the spool to no avail. I have ZERO problems with my other reels. I'm ready to move on! Any suggestions on a decent reel? I don't want to spend a ton of $$.

Thanks, Todd

[fishguy613]

shimano sienna 500 or 1000 size

[Tywithay]

I'd look around for a deal on the Sahara 500.

[F14A-B]

Take a look at Pflueger, good reels... Good price!

[Choporoz]

I've found the $50 price point to really be the over/under for spinning reels.  Those above have all been good value -- those below...generally not so much.   That said, I've got a Mitchel 310 which I have found to have been pretty decent value - but it's less than a year old. 

    You may not want another Mitchell, but the 300 has also done me quite well (for over 5 years now.)  Pflueger President has not given me any problems.  Shimano Sienna has been a tank and hasn't failed, but the Sedona is so much smoother.  I've got an Abu Cardinal that's about 6 years old that is as smooth as the day I got it -- but I see a range of Cardinals nowadays, so I'm not sure what is comparable today.  I would think that a Cardinal in the $50 range with 6 or more bearings would be great. 

[Tugmaster]

Thanks for the replies. I've got two Plueger presidents that I like. I may look at one in the UL size.

Thanks, Todd

[STPC]

IMO you can't go wrong w/an Okuma Avenger B.  I've had one for several years on a 7" ml rod and have not one complaint about it.  For a $40 reel, it has 7 bearings, a really nice/smooth drag system and performs like a reel at least three times its price.

[new2BC4bass]

Cabela's has the Pflueger Summit on sale for $20 off....$59.9 regular price for $39.99 on sale.  No experience with this model, but all other Pflueger reels I have owned have been good values.

 

Cabela's Tounament ZX is also on sale...regular price $69.66 for #39.99 on sale.  No doubt some research will turn up a few others in your price range.  Good luck, and let us know which reel you decide on.

[I.rar]

Keep an eye on ffo tackle. They periodically get presidents in for under 40. Got mine from there and I can't tell that its a refurb.

[hooah212002]

My U/L reel is a Pflueger Trion and I love it. At $30, it's a great deal.

[new2BC4bass]

My U/L reel is a Pflueger Trion and I love it. At $30, it's a great deal.

 

Have read good things about the Trion spinning reels.  I have a couple of older Trion baitcast reels, and as far as I am concerned, they are another under-rated reel.

[Creekcrappie]

Rod: Trout Magnet sore lip series rod

Reel: Shimano sedona 1000

[BasshunterJGH]

Lews laser g2 on sale right now at TW for $51

[Tugmaster]

Thanks for your inputs! Todd

[Tugmaster]

I ended up getting the Plueger Trion. Very nice reel for the money.