Super User dodgeguy Posted October 3, 2009 Super User Posted October 3, 2009 i decided to up grade my pflueger medalist 4000 size spinning reel to a pflueger supreme 3500 spinning reel so i ordered it from bass pro shops.should be here early next week.i love pflueger reels.the main reason for the upgrade is the medalist weighs 14.2 oz and the supreme weighs 8.8 oz.i only own one spinning rod and i wanted to lighten it up to where my baitcasters are.being i like bigger spinning reels magnesium was the way to go. Quote
Dave T. Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 My son and I both have a Plueger Supreme (not the XT) spinning reels that we purchased this year. Seem to be pretty nice reels for the price. However the weak link in the Supreme line seems to be the bail spring. After one month of use, the bail spring on my son's reel broke... mines been fine. Plueger was quick to send a replacement spring (and I picked up a couple extras). Anyhow, something to keep an eye on. Quote
Super User Micro Posted October 3, 2009 Super User Posted October 3, 2009 That reel has tempted me more than once. Haven't pulled the trigger yet. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 3, 2009 Author Super User Posted October 3, 2009 My son and I both have a Plueger Supreme (not the XT) spinning reels that we purchased this year. Seem to be pretty nice reels for the price. However the weak link in the Supreme line seems to be the bail spring. After one month of use, the bail spring on my son's reel broke... mines been fine. Plueger was quick to send a replacement spring (and I picked up a couple extras). Anyhow, something to keep an eye on. i learned years ago to close the bail by hand on any spinning reel. Quote
Dave T. Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 My son and I both have a Plueger Supreme (not the XT) spinning reels that we purchased this year. Seem to be pretty nice reels for the price. However the weak link in the Supreme line seems to be the bail spring. After one month of use, the bail spring on my son's reel broke... mines been fine. Plueger was quick to send a replacement spring (and I picked up a couple extras). Anyhow, something to keep an eye on. i learned years ago to close the bail by hand on any spinning reel. As do we whenever possible. Probably just a defective spring... we'll see. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 3, 2009 Author Super User Posted October 3, 2009 as far as bails go i think quantum has the best idea yet with thier magnetic bail trip.no spring to ever break. Quote
Stasher1 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 That reel has tempted me more than once. Haven't pulled the trigger yet. x2 I've been eyeballin' it for a while now, but I'm actually looking to thin out my spinning rig collection so I've got a couple rods for sale. They only way I could justify buying one is if I sold one of my Symetres...but I seriously doubt that'll happen. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 4, 2009 Super User Posted October 4, 2009 Order it sight unseen ? I had the supreme xt in my hands a couple of times, just didn't like it, then I played with the supreme non xt and I liked it better, so I bought the non xt 30 &35 and they are ok, but not a stradic. Just can't see why the xt is $ 30 more. I have a medalist and I think it's a far better reel, smoother and well built, mine is 3 years old used in saltwater and it's like new(smoother than my stradic), but it is a little heavy. Quote
mrlitetackle Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted by: dodgeguy Posted on: Yesterday at 7:34pmas far as bails go i think quantum has the best idea yet with thier magnetic bail trip.no spring to ever break. i agree with you on that one dodge...... yet i have never owned one of the quantum's.....(thought about a boca or cabo for a while, but never ended up going through with it) just played with them in the stores, and they seem great in that respect. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 4, 2009 Super User Posted October 4, 2009 I just bought a boca 30 a few weeks ago, great deal closeout $64(never pay retail ), but it's strictly a saltwater reel and heavy for most at over 13 oz, it's an excellent reel so far and I like it. I wouldn't recommend anything until I've used it at least 6 months. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Super User Posted October 4, 2009 i've played with the supreme xt at cabela's.i thought it was really awesome.time will tell.my medalist is 4 seasons old and now my daughter gets it. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted October 4, 2009 Super User Posted October 4, 2009 Order it sight unseen ? I had the supreme xt in my hands a couple of times, just didn't like it, then I played with the supreme non xt and I liked it better, so I bought the non xt 30 &35 and they are ok, but not a stradic. Just can't see why the xt is $ 30 more. I have a medalist and I think it's a far better reel, smoother and well built, mine is 3 years old used in saltwater and it's like new(smoother than my stradic), but it is a little heavy. Better drag system , stronger bail , more bearings. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I bought one Pflueger Supreme (8035), because I wanted a lighter reel and I also wanted a fast spinning reel (the supreme has a ratio of 6.2:1). After some time with it, I ended up buying 6 more and changed out all of my spinning reels to the Supreme. I haven't had a problem with one yet and highly recommend them. Quote
Koop Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Great reels. I like Pflueger for my spinning reels. I have an 8025 for my drop shot set up and a 9035 for draggin tubes. Quote
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