Spinning Reels

[AustinHellickson]

What reel would you guys get under $50? I'm looking to get one. 

[Darren.]

I've had tremendous experience with 
Shimano's, Austin. But there are some
very good reels from Pflueger, Okuma,
Daiwa and others you could look at.

If you can get into a Bass Pro, or other
store, get your hands on a bunch of 
them and see what fits your hands best,
and feels good to you.

[MIbassyaker]

I would get a Pflueger Trion, about $40 new.

[bralexander]

I'm with Darren on this one. For budget reels, shimano has always been the best for me. I have a Sienna 1000 size that is super smooth and problem free along with some other even lower end shimanos that are great. Right now you can get the Sienna for under $35 and spend the rest of your budget on some nice braid!

Bruce

[Sheepdog1984]

I just got a Pflueger President from this guy for only $45.99 It arrived brand new and in two days. Looks like he has two left.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262472595526

[blckshirt98]

I'd probably find a Shimano Sedona on sale!

[Raul]

No poll ?

A u sick or what ?

[junyer357]

I would look for deals on a pflueger president. Normal retail $60 but can be found for $45-50 at times.  Best reel dor money out there. Period. 

[Chance_Taker4]

I must say Pflueger President for sure.

[burrows]

Diawa revros.

[Oklahoma Mike]

Pfleuger fanboy checking in!

[fvogel67]

Shimano Solstace

[Allen Der]

Pflueger Trion 30 size

[ww2farmer]

I have two spinning reels on my boat. 

A Pflueger Trion TR30............$39.99

And a Pflueger President 6930...........$59.99

Both are fantastic reels for the $$

[Yudo1]

I say a Pflueger president for under $50 on ebay.

[Rob96]

I have a Cabela's Eagle Tournament II and a Shimano Sienna 2500 FD. Both nice smooth reels. 

[Mr Swim Jig]

Really hard to beat the Pflueger President spinning reel...

[dsqui]

wow i cant believe no one said anything about lews.  Ive been fishing lews reels now for about 8 years and wouldn't consider buying anything else.  i haven't had a single problem with them yet and none of my spinning reels are over 80.  im sure if u dont need it today and can wait and post in classifieds you might even find a nicer(higher end model) for a reasonable price

[edfitzvb]

I have several spinning reels. I have Lew's, several Shimanos, Mitchell, and Pflueger. FOR THE MONEY Pflueger is the best buy. I primarily use bait casting reels, but I would reach for the Pflueger as quickly as any spinning reel in my arsenal. The Shimano Saros is the highest end spinning reel at around 150 or so, so I don't have the higher end Shimano reels, but that is not the price range the OP was shopping in, anyway. Pflueger President

[Crestliner2008]

Hard to beat a Pflueger President.

[Dan_the_fisher]

All I own are shimanos, but for that price range I'd go president all day. Shimanos cheaper reels never done it for me 

[wnspain]

My Pflueger President is an amazing workhorse that delivers trouble free fishing ... if mine was stolen, I'd buy another tomorrow.

[Brett's_daddy]

Another vote for the Pflueger President, you can get a 6930 size on Jet.com for $43 when you use the "triple15" code to get the extra 15% off and it's free shipping. I also have a Lew's Carbonfire size 30 HS reel and like it very much...got that at Dicks Sporting Goods on clearance for $25 but the new model that replaced it is selling new for $49.99. Either of those reels would work well for you.

[Onvacation]

I fish Lew's baitcasters and Shimano spinning reels.  My wife has a. Pflueger Supreme XT and my daughter has a President.  In your price range, I'd take a serious look at the President. It may not be as refined as the Supreme XT or my Shimanos, but it will get the job done and put a smile on your face.  

[TX-Deluxe]

If picked up a Phluger President Limited Edition 40 size. I love it more than any spincast real I have ever used.