Tell me about this reel.

[Arobb2012]

A friend of mine is letting me try out this pflueger president baitcast reel. It's a backup reel for him since he really doesn't like it that much. Anyone have any input on it, any problems with it?

[new2BC4bass]

http://tackletour.com/reviewpfluegerpresident.html

Received best value award from tackletour.  I like the Pflueger baitcast reels I have used.

[ww2farmer]

I used to have one...............other than being on the large side, good solid reel...........

[Arobb2012]

I looks just like that one from tackle tour but the handle is different.

How do I adjust the brake pins? My other reels have magnetic brakes so this is new to me.

[new2BC4bass]

Did you read the article I gave the link to?  The side opposite the handle opens.  Don't loose it.    The 6 little plastic hats pull out to turn brakes on.  Use alternating brakes.  If new to baitcasters, I would start with 4 on.  Adjust the small spool tension knob on the handle side so the lure slowly falls, and stops when the lure hits the floor, ground or water...whichever the case may be.

[Arobb2012]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

Did you read the article I gave the link to?  The side opposite the handle opens.  Don't loose it.    The 6 little plastic hats pull out to turn brakes on.  Use alternating brakes.  If new to baitcasters, I would start with 4 on.  Adjust the small spool tension knob on the handle side so the lure slowly falls, and stops when the lure hits the floor, ground or water...whichever the case may be.

Not new to baitcasters just to this kind of brake system. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

If you've ever used a revo, lews, PQ etc. you know what you can expect. Solid reel 

[RJD1]

If you get this reel and decide to service it yourself note that to remove the handle you do this by pushing the star drag in towards the side plate and rotate the handle backwards. Took me a while to figure that out but love the reel.