MikeA57 Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Yesterday we stopped by Dick's and I wandered over to the fishing department to look at rods. Noticed a section with all their new 2014 rods and found a 7' spinning rod for $15 so I grabbed it. It's a Daiwa Sweepfire 702 mfs rod with these specs: Model Length Number Power Action (Feet) Pieces Line Wt. (Lb.) Lure Wt. (Ounces) No. Guides SWC 702MFS MH F 7' 2 6 - 14 1/8 - 3/4 6 It's fiberglass, not graphite and I know it's not a high dollar rod by any means but I'm at the point in my life where my 16 year old son keeps grabbing my good Fenwick HMG casting rods and I'm hoping that this new one will tempt him more and make him quit using the good ones. But now I need a reel for my it. I don't have any problem with spending more money on this reel, say top out around $80. So what would be a good fit for this rod? I've heard good things about Okuma and looked (online) at an Avenger - B at Academy and yesterday I played with a couple different ones at Dick's but nothing rang my bell. I didn't like the ABU-GARCIA Cardinal STX at all but the Revo I really liked. I just didn't want to spend that much money on a reel for a $15 rod. I'm a longtime Mitchell fan but I'm not so sure about their newer offereings. I had an old 308 about 8 years ago that just kind of fell apart after a couple years of light use and I just got a bad taste in my mouth for them. I plan on putting Braid on this combination and use it for frogging and just general use. Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted June 9, 2014 Super User Posted June 9, 2014 I would recommend a Pflueger President. It's $50-$60 and is a great reel. I bought one this year and won't go back. 2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted June 9, 2014 Super User Posted June 9, 2014 You can't beat a pflueger president spinning reel at 60$ I use a 6935 on my kistler helium lta.... Great reels for the money 2 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Pflueger President, probably the best bang for the buck spinning reel out there. $50 +/- on sale 2 Quote
bassin is addicting Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Pflueger....President or Supreme.. Dick's carries the President for $59 and right now you can get a $10 mail-in rebate. you can't beat this. i own 2 President's and 2 Supreme's. best spinning reel for the money...imo.. as i was typing this...3 replies...ALL recommend the President... lol... you better get back to Dick's and pick one up... 1 Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Yeah, can't go wrong with Pfluger's. I have a Surpeme XT, and it is higher up the $$ ladder. But, compared to other reels that have the same features, it is really difficult to beat a Pfluger. Good luck! Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I have a Supreme but for your budget I would also recommend a President without hesitation. Great bang for buck, considering it can be had for ~50$ you can save that extra 30 for some more tackle Quote
gramps50 Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I would recommend a Pflueger President. It's $50-$60 and is a great reel. I bought one this year and won't go back. X2 the President, I also like Less at the same price point, I can normally get them for $49.99 with extra spool. I'm not sure which I like best my Presidents or Lew's it's a toss up for me. Quote
MarksHooked Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I lost count, X5 or X6 for the President. I purchased one after reading countless positive reviews and mentions on these forums, and really couldn't complain about a thing! It's got 10# PP Braid and handles like a dream compared to anything I've used before. Quote
largemouthinoh Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 I've had Shimano's my entire life and just about all of them (not saltwater reels) up to the Stradic Ci4. Just recently I purchased a Pflueger President 30 and man... as many have already posted here, you just can't beat it! It is smooth as anything, apparently by all the reviews I read as well, they last, it's lighter than comparably spec'd Shimano's and as far as $$$... WELL CHEAPER than Shimano's. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on Shimano's nor am I switching out all of mine for Pflueger's. But after buying this President, I AM going to get at least one more. The bail broke on one of my Shimano Sahara's and for the price of the actual part including shipping, I can almost get a President. Like someone already mentioned, Dick's has the mail in rebate for the President and if you shop at Dick's ever, you can get their $10.00 off coupon and use that as well. So you'll pay $59.99 get $10 back by rebate and use a Dick's $10.00 coupon and end up paying $39.99 for an incredible reel. (I have $10 off with my scorecard as well so the one I'm buying next weekend will cost me $29.99) How on EARTH could anyone pass that up! Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 15, 2014 Super User Posted June 15, 2014 Anything Shimano in a 2000 or 2500 size. Match the reel's specs with those stamped on your new rod (line test and bait weight parameters). Take rod with you to tackle store and have the reels you are considering put on your rod to see how they feel and the rod's balance. Let us know what you decide to get. Quote
MikeA57 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 Well guys, my sons got me the Pflueger President 6935B reel for Father's Day! It's completely encased in it's clear, impact resistant, bombproof, titanium outer protective shell (what in the world is UP with manufactu rers today and how they package stuff????) so I haven't broken through yet but before I do i'm wondering if I should opt for the 6940 model or not. The rod will handle 6-14 lb line and the 6935 handles 10 lb max mono and 14 lb max on braid. The 6940 OTOH, will carry 12 lb max mono and 20 lb max braid. My wife said that all Dick's had was the 6935 so i'd probably have to special order it from them or return it and go somewhere else to get the 40. I just had in my mind to use 12 lb test on the setup which the 35 will do but the 40 would allow me more options. Just wondering if the 40 would be too big for that rod. I have not handled any of the president's line yet but my oldest son (16 yrs old) said the one they picked up is real smooth. Quote
timsford Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 I haven't used that specific reel but you can use 12 lb test on the size you have. the line ratings are to give you an idea of capacity. If you are worried it might not hold enough you can use braid or a small diameter mono like sunline supernatural Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 Well guys, my sons got me the Pflueger President 6935B reel for Father's Day! It's completely encased in it's clear, impact resistant, bombproof, titanium outer protective shell (what in the world is UP with manufactu rers today and how they package stuff????) so I haven't broken through yet but before I do i'm wondering if I should opt for the 6940 model or not. The rod will handle 6-14 lb line and the 6935 handles 10 lb max mono and 14 lb max on braid. The 6940 OTOH, will carry 12 lb max mono and 20 lb max braid. My wife said that all Dick's had was the 6935 so i'd probably have to special order it from them or return it and go somewhere else to get the 40. I just had in my mind to use 12 lb test on the setup which the 35 will do but the 40 would allow me more options. Just wondering if the 40 would be too big for that rod. I have not handled any of the president's line yet but my oldest son (16 yrs old) said the one they picked up is real smooth. For me the 40 size felt too big, I have a SupremeMGX 35 size. Just depends how much line you want to put on it. You technically can put heavier line on it, it just won't have as much of it on there. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 15, 2014 Super User Posted June 15, 2014 You might be out of luck anyway. I have 2 grandsons old enough to fish. One likes spinning reels and won't use a baitcast reel. The other likes baitcast reels and won't use a spinning reel. The MSRP of the combo the youngest is using (he is the one that likes b/c reels) was $400. I seldom buy new, and when I do it isn't at full price so the outfit didn't cost me that much, but still......... . Quote
MikeA57 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 Yeah, I guess I took things a little too literal. I guess the fishing reel police won't come out and arrest me for having 14 lb line on a reel that the mfr says is rated for 12 lb!! And like I said I planned on putting braid on it anyway. I may swing by BP this week and check out a 40. I'm sure they've got one on display. Then I can make a more informed decision. My next question is, do I need to put some kind of backing on the reel of mono or fluorucarbon before putting the braid on? This will be my 1st experience with braid so I need some schooling on it. If so, how much of what type? Thanks guys! Mike Quote
timsford Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 I always use a few wraps of teflon tape for plumbing or electrical tape and straight braid but i have used some cheap mono for backing in the past. If you go with backing instead of the tape it doesnt take much. I always just reeled on enough so i couldnt see the spool 1 Quote
FrogFreak Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 The president is by far the best in it's price range. Done! I just use electrical tape. It's easy and I always seem to have a roll around. 1 Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted June 17, 2014 Super User Posted June 17, 2014 Pflueger President - I've got three different sizes - they're smoother than my Abu Revo SX - for which I could have bought 3 more Presidents..... Quote
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