josappy Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I am looking for a new reel and rod setup, i figured out the rod i want but just when i think i found a reel another pops up. i found these 2 reels and cannot seem to figure out what the different between the two of them are. The RG has a lot more reviews and better reviews but when i read descriptions of both they seem exact same. Sorry for dumb question i am really new to fresh water fishing and just trying not too get ripped off. http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Spirex-FG-Front-Drag-Spinning-Reels/product/102802/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Spirex-RG-Rear-Drag-Spinning-Reels/product/104123/ Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Same reel, one uses a rear drag tightening knob, the other uses the standard front drag tightening cap. Quote
josappy Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 jesus dont i feel dumb, thanks for a quick answer is there an advantage using one over another? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 One is a front drag model with the drag washers and adjustment on the spool. The other is a rear drag with a knob on the back. One works as well as the other. Arguments can be made one way or the other but can't be substantiated beyond personal experience/opinion. I hate the trigger operated bail. They can get to be an issue over time. IMO there are better reels at that price point, Pflueger President for one. Quote
josappy Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 thanks for info, i will have a look at the Pflueger President. when i go into bass pro shop and ask a sales guy what is decent for 150$ price range they seem too push for either more money or pre made combos. I dont know a lot about fishing but from what research i did and what i read is that pre made combos are not as quality as spending 50-80$ on rod and reel separately. any information you can give it greatly appercaited Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 It depends on the combo. Sometimes You get what amounts to a free rod with a good reel. In other cases the combo might be two mediocre pieces. Quote
josappy Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-President-Spinning-Reel/Bass-Pro-Shops-Graphite-Series-Rod-Spinning-Combos/product/1212040610323/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAIL this is the reel you were mentioning? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Yes. They usually go for around $55-$60 so even if the rod's not great, it's cheap enough to be worth a try or keep as a back up Quote
josappy Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 i am going to go and give it a shot, for around 100$ i cant go wrong if atleast the reel is decent Quote
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