Pflueger President on a 7ft Medium Veritas Rod

[ethanthomas]

Im wanting to get both a Pfleuger President reel and an Abu Garcia Veritas rod. Im wanting to go with a 7ft medium rod and im just wondering what size reel I should get in the President. Im wanting to use these two because of the price being around 150 for both of them. This combo will also be used for bass.

 

*Edit* I am also wondering what line would be recommended for this setup, I am thinking of using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

Edited April 10, 2020 by ethanthomas
Wanted to ask more about setup

[jimmyjoe]

   Since you said "which size reel", I suppose you're talking about the President spinning and not the President casting, correct?    jj

[OkobojiEagle]

30

[ethanthomas]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Since you said "which size reel", I suppose you're talking about the President spinning and not the President casting, correct?    jj

Yes I forgot to mention that I am looking at a spinning rod and reel.

[MN Fisher]

30 on a medium rod

[ethanthomas]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

30 on a medium rod

Which line would you recommend? I am most likely going to be using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, ethanthomas said:

Which line would you recommend? I am most likely going to be using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

Personally? I'd use Yo-Zuri Hybrid in 8# for that selection of techniques. Make sure to add a bottle of KVD Line and Lure Conditioner - makes the YZH much more manageable.

[nascar2428]

I like braid on my spinning gear. A 15lb eight carrier braid would be my choice.

[Spankey]

I can't really comment on a President Reel. Know nothing about them.

 

I do own (2) Veritas Spinning Rods one is 7 ft. Medium with a moderate action. One is a 7 ft. ML-XF. I have specific uses for them.

 

Both are fitted with Size 30 reels but not Presidents. 

[STBen1215]

Another great reel is the Daiwa Regal! Take a look at that one

[Russ E]

48 minutes ago, STBen1215 said:

Another great reel is the Daiwa Regal! Take a look at that one

^^^ this

the president was once a good reel. In my opinion that time has passed. last couple i tried were rough.

go to a Bass Pro or Cabelas and compare the president to a Regal. the Regal is much smoother.

if you want to pay a little more the Diawa excelor is even better.

[NOC 1]

I'd say a 30 would be about right. I have a Veritas 7' MLF with a President 25 on it and it is fairly well balanced holding it like I do with the reel foot between my ring finger and pinky finger. Just a tiny bit tip heavy.

 

I also have a Veritas 7"MHF that has a President 30 on it. It is tip heavy but a 40 was way too much for that rod. It ought to have a 35 on it.

 

That would leave the 30 for the Medium rod i guess. that will be the closest you are going to get with Pfueger Presidents I think.

[Allen Der]

30 size is perfect for bass fishing.  I run straight 8lb mono or 10-20lb braid with a leader.  pay a few extra bucks for the president XT or supreme; the weight savings are worth it and your rod will balance better.

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, Allen Der said:

30 size is perfect for bass fishing.  I run straight 8lb mono or 10-20lb braid with a leader.  pay a few extra bucks for the president XT or supreme; the weight savings are worth it and your rod will balance better.

Plus, from rumblings here and there, the President had a minor redesign for 2020 and it's not quite as good as the older versions.

I'd even consider 'dropping' to the Trion. I used a Trion-30 for a number of techniques last year and it did well. Added a Trion-35 to my arsenal this year.