scweatherford Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I mainly use casting reels, but would like to pickup a spinning reel to throw plastics. Looking for a solid spinning reel under $75. Any recommendations? Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 Welcome aboard! Brands: Shimano, Daiwa, Pflueger. Those are who I'd recommend in the $75 and under range. Quote
Yudo1 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I strongly suggest saving a little more and getting a daiwa bg. 1 Quote
Czorn Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I have been impressed with the okuma spinning reels. To me it's all about the drag on a spinning reel and this one is smooth as butter. It's my top pic for a spinning reel under 100$ http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Okuma_Trio_High_Speed_Spinning_Reel/descpage-OKHR.html The high gear ratio is also a big plus. Quote
AndrewJ Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 My favorite is the Mitchell 308PRO, it is very smooth and is on virtually all of my spinning set ups. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mitchell_300PRO_Spinning_Reels/descpage-MPS.html Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 I'd probably look around for a good deal on a Shimano Sahara. I don't think I've used anything in that price range that felt nearly as good. Maybe a used NASCI. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 Pflueger President! 2 Quote
Patrickcatalano Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Can’t go wrong with a pfluger President xt 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 Pflueger president. I have three of them. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 I'm a 100% Pflueger President fan. Best value-added dollar on the market. Well built, dependable and a great drag. Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Yudo1 said: I strongly suggest saving a little more and getting a daiwa bg. I picked up a Daiwa BG 2000 for $74 and some change on Amazon. The other reel that is worth considering is the Pflueger Supreme, which can be had right around the same price point on the right day. If you can't find either for $75 and can't spend a little bit more, a Pflueger President should do nicely. 2 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 My vote is for the Kastking Sharky III It features a water resistant frame and direct drive handle. These are things you find on reels way more expensive. 1 Quote
junyer357 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Pflueger president unless you can find a deal on a supreme. Quote
Vinjints Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 2 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: My vote is for the Kastking Sharky III It features a water resistant frame and direct drive handle. These are things you find on reels way more expensive. Good thing I purchased the Sharky II somewhere before Christmas when they had their Amazon deals going. At the time of my purchase, I could have gotten a President along with the Sharky for what the OPs looking to spend. So can't complain too much. 1 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Vinjints said: Good thing I purchased the Sharky II somewhere before Christmas when they had their Amazon deals going. At the time of my purchase, I could have gotten a President along with the Sharky for what the OPs looking to spend. So can't complain too much. Those deals were great. Made an already affordable reel almost a steal. As good as the Sharky II was the Sharky III blows it out of the water. I love the braid ready spool and fat bail wire. It's built on their flagship Kodiak reel's model. The only difference is the Sharky III is graphite instead of aluminum like the Kodiak. I got mine for $30 after the Kastking inner circle discount they offered at the time of release. 1 Quote
Troy85 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Shimano Sahara. They run a little over $75, but worth it imo. Quote
Florida Cracker2 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Penn Fierce (all metal) or President. Quote
ZebcoZak Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 14 hours ago, iceintheveins said: Pflueger President! Ditto. Really just a dern good reel at any price. A steal at the price they list it. Quote
Florida Cracker2 Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I bought my father the president (smallest one) for his ultralite rod and it is a great little reel. Smooth as my NASCI and Spinfisher V for less money. Quote
haggard Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Sahara 500FE here for my 5'6 UL/F on panfish, very happy with it and its quality, around $70 I think. The bigger Saharas probably not too much more I would guess. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 I fish with a bunch of the Pflueger President in a 30 and 35 size. My wife has many of them too. She also has one Shimano Symetre- run from any deal on them, they are trouble! She has one Pflueger Supreme and they cost just a little above your budget but well worth every penny. The three I would suggest you choose from would be: 1- Pflueger President XT It is available on Amazon for $79.99 2-Okuma RTX 30 another awesome reel I fish with, It is available for $74.54 from Amazon 3- Daiwa Exceler LT They run around $80. Quote
thinkingredneck Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I use both Pflugerville and Okuma and they are both fantastic. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 TRIO-30S would be a good choice. Quote
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