Good spinning reels for the money

[Jaderose]

Another vote for the President.  I don't like spinning reels.  I like my President.

[Jake the Cake]

15 hours ago, Evan K said:

 

Funny, I had one of those $15 Shimanos and it was the worst reel I'd ever used. And I was used to $10-$30 gear back then too. Really put me off of Shimano as a whole.

I would second (or third or fourth) the President recommendation. Super reel for the money, and it's been that way for years.

Really?  I'd have to say the 4000 model is a bit bulky, but outside of that I haven't had any problems with either of them.  I guess for that price there's bound to be some inconsistencies

[edfitzvb]

If you are patient you can get a good deal on a used reel on eBay. I have a Pflueger President rod and reel that I picked up for $50.00 that is brand new. I also have a Shimano Saros (Retail around 140.00 that I got for less than $60.00 including shipping from eBay.) With your budget it;s do-able. That being said, I have NO ISSUES with Pflueger spinning reels.

[burrows]

On 1/13/2016 at 12:31 PM, RedHeadAngler said:

 

[blckshirt98]

The Sedona is a great reel at that pricepoint and would be the one I would recommened.  I'd actually even consider the Shimano Solstace that Cabela's has on sale right now for only $25.

[Evan K]

4 hours ago, Jake the Cake said:

Really?  I'd have to say the 4000 model is a bit bulky, but outside of that I haven't had any problems with either of them.  I guess for that price there's bound to be some inconsistencies

I guess I should add that this was a number of years ago, so I doubt it's the exact same model.

[drew4779]

On 1/13/2016 at 5:04 PM, smallie.mike said:

Pflueger trion or president! Supreme if you could find one on sale. For your price range I'd stick with pflueger, I'm not a fan of any shimano spinning reels under the stradic. 

X2

Can't go wrong with the president.  I've had issues with my saharas.

[SMITTY0045]

I would say the Shimano Sedona and Pflueger President. Can't go wrong with either reel

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The president is probably the best bang for the buck out there spinning reel wise. Down the road if you want to treat yourself I really like the Stradic ci4.