FloridaFishinFool Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Korean made reels are not bad either. I have a couple that work great, last for years and still smooth. I understand some Lew's and Abu reels are made in the same factory in Korea as Browning reels. (just something I read on the internet, so not confirmed) Even some Bass Pro brand reels are made in Korea. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted January 4, 2015 Super User Posted January 4, 2015 Korean made reels are not bad either. I have a couple that work great, last for years and still smooth. I understand some Lew's and Abu reels are made in the same factory in Korea as Browning reels. (just something I read on the internet, so not confirmed) Even some Bass Pro brand reels are made in Korea. Yeah, the Lew's and Abu are made in the same Korean factory. Good stuff. I'm pretty sure BPS and Browning are manufactured in the same place, so I wouldn't venture far to say they all may come from the same factory made to each company's specific order... Quote
Blaker87 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Pfleuger president definitely has been a great reel for me. So smooth! Quote
0119 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Korean made reels are not bad either. I have a couple that work great, last for years and still smooth. I understand some Lew's and Abu reels are made in the same factory in Korea as Browning reels. (just something I read on the internet, so not confirmed) Even some Bass Pro brand reels are made in Korea. By the way, Welcome to the biggest shimano cult on the internet. Don't let let it leave a bad taste in your mouth, hope you post often..... Quote
FloridaFishinFool Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I have been a shimano fanatic since the mid 1980's. But shimano has not been keeping up with the other reel manufacturers. For 15 years or more all I used was shimano and still use them as most of my baitcast reels are shimano and now less than half of my spinning reels are shimano, but this is changing... and shimano has no one to blame but themselves. When I opened up my old stradic I could not believe shimano would be dumb enough to put one ball bearing on the left side of the main drive gear and a plastic bushing on the other side. What was the point to that? To save them money? If you put a ball bearing on one side of an axle it only makes sense to do the same thing to the other side, but they did not do that. That sort of thing turns me off to shimano. Cheaper pflueger president reels have a ball bearing on each side, so what is shimano's problem? Shimano has lost my loyalty with stuff like that. Thanks for the welcome! Quote
adam32 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I have been a shimano fanatic since the mid 1980's. But shimano has not been keeping up with the other reel manufacturers. For 15 years or more all I used was shimano and still use them as most of my baitcast reels are shimano and now less than half of my spinning reels are shimano, but this is changing... and shimano has no one to blame but themselves. When I opened up my old stradic I could not believe shimano would be dumb enough to put one ball bearing on the left side of the main drive gear and a plastic bushing on the other side. What was the point to that? To save them money? If you put a ball bearing on one side of an axle it only makes sense to do the same thing to the other side, but they did not do that. That sort of thing turns me off to shimano. Cheaper pflueger president reels have a ball bearing on each side, so what is shimano's problem? Shimano has lost my loyalty with stuff like that. Thanks for the welcome! I agree. The new symetres have a bushing instead of a bearing on one side of the drive gear. The older symetres had bearings on both sides. I'd like to hear the reasoning behind that from shimano. Also a 39 dollar trion or 59 dollar president has a bearing in the handle knob, but a 179 dollar stradic doesn't. Go figure. Quote
benthinkin Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 So far I'm loving my pflueger president! X2 for the President Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I primarily use Pflueger for my spinning reel needs, of the many I own, I enjoy the Supreme, it IMO offers a very good value for your money. 2 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I like the Pflueger Trion and President. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I have a Supreme XT that I find to be a fantastic reel. All the meat of the patriarch and a little faster ratio, just without the sexy carbon bits. Cannot compliment it highly enough even after years of service. It is smooth, dependable and a pleasure to fish with. A little on the expensive side but I still think it's a good deal. 1 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I've always been a big Shimano fan. I own several of the Sahara & Symetre models. However, since last purchasing a Pflueger President, I'm changing my mind. The Shimanos are becoming increasingly expensive. The President can be found for under $50.00, which, to me, is simply amazing. The reel is extremely smooth (you just cannot feel any gear teeth on retrieve) and the drag is excellent. I've only had it for one full season, so I can't speak for it's durability - yet. I do believe I will be picking up a couple of more of these Presidents this season. 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 My favorite budget spinning reel is the stradic 1000 fj. My favorite highend would be the stella 1000 fe. Looking forward to getting a vanquish or the new stella in the future... Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 Favorite of what I own are my Stradic 1000FI reels. Would love to upgrade to a newer model, but not in the cards any time soon. Also really like my Lexa 2000SH, but not my fav. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 My favorite budget spinning reel is the stradic 1000 fj. My favorite highend would be the stella 1000 fe. Looking forward to getting a vanquish or the new stella in the future... You might want to consider the newest model: http://www.shimanofish.com.au/products/fishing-reels/spinning/stella-fi.html Quote
thehooligan Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 You might want to consider the newest model: http://www.shimanofish.com.au/products/fishing-reels/spinning/stella-fi.html Maybe in the future, im having fun with my finesse casting reels at the moment. Havent used a spinning reel in 6 months and dont really miss it... Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I am all about high end gear. I understand the benefits and lore of owning a nice piece of fishing equipment. For some reason I just can't come to terms with 800 dollar spinning reels like the Steeze and the Stella. The Certate at 500 is also above my comprehension and appreciation. Someone tell me why these reels command this kind of price. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I sent my 2500FB to Mike at DVT to balance on a custom he built for me. The reel was perfect, but what the heck, I had him service it while he had it in his shop. The reel had never been fully broken down and frankly, I don't think it needed a thing. It's hard to improve a 10/10, but I am still saving my pennies for a FI. BTW, I have a newer Model, 2500 FD, but I prefer the FB. It seems a bit more compact to me. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I am all about high end gear. I understand the benefits and lore of owning a nice piece of fishing equipment. For some reason I just can't come to terms with 800 dollar spinning reels like the Steeze and the Stella. The Certate at 500 is also above my comprehension and appreciation. Someone tell me why these reels command this kind of price. It's like holding kity cat in the palm of your hand. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 It's like holding kity cat in the palm of your hand. I ain't payin 800 for one of them either. LOL 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I have owned 5 models, all NIB and paid around $300 for each from the original owners. Two were won in tournaments and the guy just wanted quick money. I don't really know how the others were acquired, but I bought three of my five from BR members in the Flea Market. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I have owned 5 models, all NIB and paid around $300 for each from the original owners. Two were won in tournaments and the guy just wanted quick money. I don't really know how the others were acquired, but I bought three of my five from BR members in the Flea Market. I'm interested enough that I would be a player at 300, my concern about buying new would be that if you are buying NIB reels for 300, how well do they hold their value? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I am all about high end gear. I understand the benefits and lore of owning a nice piece of fishing equipment. For some reason I just can't come to terms with 800 dollar spinning reels like the Steeze and the Stella. The Certate at 500 is also above my comprehension and appreciation. Someone tell me why these reels command this kind of price. I have 4 different certates that I have purchased new. They all were all priced between $200 & $350. They are a good buy in that price range. I call them a poor man's Stella. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 I have 4 different certates that I have purchased new. They all were all priced between $200 & $350. They are a good buy in that price range. I call them a poor man's Stella. Seems like a good/fair price for an upper end reel, would you consider buying one at retail now that you have had the advantage of using them? Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 i've never seen the value in spending over $100 on a spinning reel period.... i just don't use them enough to justify. that said, i picked up a pfleuger patriarch on a smoking deal and could not be happier. the thing is smooth as silk and looks awesome. but if that deal were not available, a supreme or a shimano symettre would have likely been the next choice. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 Seems like a good/fair price for an upper end reel, would you consider buying one at retail now that you have had the advantage of using them? I think any of them under $400 are a good buy. I would not pay full retail. Either wait for a 20% off sale or JDM model. Quote
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