viscid240 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I am undecided on these 2 reels. Pflueger - President 6735x, more so the 6740x Shimano - Sahara sh3000fd Both felt wonderful to me, I have only had experience with a sedona in the past, when it comes to both brands. There is a $20 difference in the two. I cannot seem to find others to best suite me. The reason for the 2 selected. Quote
MSPbass Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 If you've read anything here, I'm sure you've seen how loyal Shimano folks are. Myself, I have a President in both sizes. I prefer the smaller 35, but love them. Most President owners seem to feel the same. So I say the Pres; but you will probably will be happy with either. Quote
Uncle Leo Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 You might want to consider the 35 Supreme at $ 99.00. It is a bit lighter. The Sahara is alos a good reel. I can not speak for the President. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 24, 2009 Super User Posted March 24, 2009 Sahara, hands down. A very well built reel. Quote
shadyhaven Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 my vote is for the pflueger. i had the 40 size and it was a touch too big for my liking. felt good until you had it in your hand all day. i traded it to a buddy that fishes for cats. but i have never seen another reel that stands that tall for the price! Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Sahara, hands down. A very well built reel. x2 I'd also check ebay for last year's Shimano Symetre, either the 2500FI or 4000FI if you need a larger reel. Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 24, 2009 Super User Posted March 24, 2009 Sahara, hands down. A very well built reel. X3 Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I would go with the pflueger. I have two Presidents and two Trion's and I love all of them. The 35 is perfect for Bass fishing. Quote
MitchIsFishin Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I agree with the above - you'll be happy with either. The new Sahara is very nice. The Presidents, as much so. I have the older Symetre and a 4735 Trion and like them both. If you have the rod to match it up with, take it in & mount both as you will get a better feel for each one on YOUR rod. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I have several presidents and they are amazing reels for the price but I have had problems with all of them after a year or two of use (and I take care of my reels). I haven't used a sahara but if its as well built as J Fancho and Raul say, then I would go with the shimano. Like I said, pflueger makes very good reels at an excellent price but I have had durability issues with every pflueger reel that I've owned (which has been 5 or 6). Quote
MarauderYak Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I've fished both reels. If they were the same price I'd give a slight nod to the Sahara because to me, the drag seemed to be ever so slightly smoother when it breaks loose. But since they AREN'T the same price, I'd choose the President & better spend that $20. I saw several people comment on how well made the Sahara is, so I chose to get a hold of some info (don't ask how). Through most of the major retailers... what % of the SH2500FD & 6730X are getting returned by purchasers this year so far? I'd like to see guesses. This doesn't prove which is made better, but it does give a picture of how many people decided not to keep each reel after buying it. Let's see what % you guys think on each one. Quote
Triton21 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I too would get the Sahara. Not a Shimano Castingreel fan(ABU Posse) but like their spinning reels. Kelley Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I too would get the Sahara. Not a Shimano Castingreel fan(ABU Posse) but like their spinning reels.Kelley I haven't used a President but I do have the Sahara 1000FD and its a great little reel. Quote
viscid240 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks a ton fellas. I stopped by Sportsmans warehouse, and picked up a Shimano Symetre 2500. lol, over my budget. I am satisfied with my purchase. Next on the list is a good 6'6" rod. Once again, thank you all for your help.. -Andrew Quote
The_Natural Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Sweet....now surprise everyone on signing day and buy a Daiwa Exceler *cough...cough...aluminum frame* Quote
FishingPirate Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Sweet....now surprise everyone on signing day and buy a Daiwa Exceler *cough...cough...aluminum frame* Cough.... Splutter!... That's preposterous!!! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Sweet....now surprise everyone on signing day and buy a Daiwa Exceler *cough...cough...aluminum frame* Beast got one in last week, I was surprised at how much I liked the reel. Quote
FordNFishinLover Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Sahara, hands down. A very well built reel. X3 x4 Love my sahara Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Sweet....now surprise everyone on signing day and buy a Daiwa Exceler *cough...cough...aluminum frame* Both have an aluminum frame. Quote
viscid240 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Posted March 25, 2009 It looks like you all agree I made a wise decision. That makes me feel better on my purchase. As far as rods go, I am stumped. I really want to stay around $60, but I am liking the Shimano crucial rods. What to do..... What are some good options to mate the Symetre 2500. Quote
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