gunsndrums1 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Recently looking over all my tackle and i think i could really use another pole. Ive settled on buying one of the newer uglystick gx2 rod. Looking to upgrade to a good reel instead of the made in china junk ones you get with a shakespeare rod and reel combo. Should i go with a more well known brand like shimano, daiwa, abugarcia etc. or will cabelas or bass pro brand reels work well. I would rather have a good reel for and extra 10 or 20 bucks than junk. Thanks Quote
Super User tomustang Posted March 3, 2015 Super User Posted March 3, 2015 Pfluger President, pick the size that'll work best for you 6 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted March 3, 2015 Super User Posted March 3, 2015 Pflueger trion 1 Quote
jignfule Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Pfluger President, pick the size that'll work best for you I think so. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Yep, Pflueger would be your best bet. Quote
yakingfisherman Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Can not go wrong with a pflueger president 2 Quote
Joedodge Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Another Pflueger president guy here! I have two and love them 2 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread. 1 Quote
bassinbrady03 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Pluefger Supreme for 59$ Where looking for a new spinning reel? Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Agreed on the Pflueger. Just depends on what your budget is. The Trion is least expensive at around $30.00, Next would be the President at just under $50.00. And the Supreme will set you back about $60.00. You pick the size. Can't beat the Pflueger quality these days. I believe it has surpassed the Shimano brand, which I have several reels and like them a lot. Shimano is just getting too pricey in my opinion. 2 Quote
Penguino Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Where looking for a new spinning reel? Check your PM Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 4, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 4, 2015 Pfluegar President. The Trion is a great reel as well for even less. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Owning several spinning reels with MSRP over $200, most are vastly over priced. For a freshwater reel a president isn't just a good reel, it excels. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread. Stradic....how's that?...lol. Hootie Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Stradic....how's that?...lol. Hootie Most guys buy expensive stuff because you get the most bang for your buck by buying quality gear that'll last a while. I don't totally agree with that, but I certainly know some people who use expensive stuff and it runs like a dream. 1 Quote
Joedodge Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Buy what you an afford and make you happy. Most if us aren't pros so there's no return. Don't go Into debt or crazy over needing expensive stuff. Buy quality you can comfortably afford and have fun. Remember it's not a fashion contest on who has the sexiest stuff. No one remembers that chrome won't get ya home. 2 Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 I have a couple of Presidents that have served me well for years. There are better, lighter reels, but no better value in my experience. With a little routine maintenance I expect mine to outlast me. Quote
gunsndrums1 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel??? 1 Quote
DocNsanE Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 If you can land one of those Pflueger Supreme's at $60 it's an amazing deal, just saying. (own 2) Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 4, 2015 Super User Posted March 4, 2015 Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread. I love my Stradics, but having said that I'd settle with using a Symetre. I like them both! Even though I definitely can feel the difference when I fish them. (Comfort and smoothness) I haven't pulled a trigger on a President yet, but with all the rave on BR I might. My next rod will be a spinning rod, I need another ML so a President might be just the ticket. Quote
robster80 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 which model president is the ideal one for wacky worms,etc. the 6925? Quote
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