Best bang for buck spinning reel

[Bankbeater]

I have 3 Pflueger Presidents.  I wouldn't have them if they weren't good.

[OBKYbassin]

Spend a little more and get a Shimano Nasci

[ww2farmer]

President is proven, and has long been a front-runner in the "bang for the buck" arena. You already have one, stick with what you know, you'll have no regrets.

I have bought Shimano's and Daiwa's that were $20-$50 more than Presidents..........and have never been impressed with them.

I have also bought the next Pflueger up.........the Purist. It's basically a President with an aluminum frame. Funny thing is, I didn't like it as much as the President. 

If you want to save a few bucks, don't poo-poo the Trion, it's also very good, and a leader of the pack for the most bang for the buck in it's price range as well.

I have both, and both serve me well.

[Red Bear]

2 hours ago, ww2farmer said:

President is proven, and has long been a front-runner in the "bang for the buck" arena. You already have one, stick with what you know, you'll have no regrets.

I have bought Shimano's and Daiwa's that were $20-$50 more than Presidents..........and have never been impressed with them.

I have also bought the next Pflueger up.........the Purist. It's basically a President with an aluminum frame. Funny thing is, I didn't like it as much as the President. 

If you want to save a few bucks, don't poo-poo the Trion, it's also very good, and a leader of the pack for the most bang for the buck in it's price range as well.

I have both, and both serve me well.

^^^^^this. although i cant speak for Daiwa's or the Purist. I have 2 presidents, a trion, and a supreme that all work great and have never given me any problems. ive always read mostly nothing but positive things about Pfluegers spinning reels. Shimano, i cant say the same thing, more threads pop up here than any other reels of people having problems with them. thats enough to keep me away...

[BigGame0892]

Its pretty tough to beat that Pflueger President for value - its just an awesome reel.  As for Shimano, I have never had an issue with my Sahara or my Saros.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

On 12/4/2016 at 6:19 AM, The Bassman said:

Handled a $60.00 Daiwa RG at Gander yesterday and was thoroughly impressed.

Cabelas has them on sale I ordered one see how it does. I have President as well so will be able to compare.

[The Bassman]

1 hour ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

Cabelas has them on sale I ordered one see how it does. I have President as well so will be able to compare.

Curious to hear.  I've been a Shimano man for years but there's a lot of other stuff that's good.