kyron4 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Looking for an aluminum body spinng reel at a low price (on a tight budget) and have come up with the Medalist ($90) and ALBi 501 ($70). The size I want for both holds 115 yds. of 6# line. Which is the better reel ? Looking for smooth, quite, and tough. Which one has the least "sloppyness" and "wobble"? How do they compare to the Shimano Sahara ? -Thanks Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 12, 2010 Super User Posted February 12, 2010 Of the 2, it's medalist.......check ebay for a supreme, I've paid less than 90 for 3 of them, better suited for freshwater than the medalist. IMO the sahara is doesn't compete with the pfluegers. Quote
kyron4 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Posted February 12, 2010 Of the 2, it's medalist.......check ebay for a supreme, I've paid less than 90 for 3 of them, better suited for freshwater than the medalist. IMO the sahara is doesn't compete with the pfluegers. Why is the supreme better suited for freshwater ? Are you saying Pflueger is better than Sahara ? Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted February 12, 2010 Super User Posted February 12, 2010 Of the 2, it's medalist.......check ebay for a supreme, I've paid less than 90 for 3 of them, better suited for freshwater than the medalist. IMO the sahara is doesn't compete with the pfluegers. Why is the supreme better suited for freshwater ? Are you saying Pflueger is better than Sahara ? yes he is and i agree.the medalist is a saltwater reel.it will stand up better to corrosion in saltwater use.the supreme is magnesium and cannot be used in saltwater.the supreme is far lighter(magnesium) and is a freshwater reel.the supreme is also smotther.i have owned both reels and they are both nice but for freshwater the supreme takes it.if you could save a few more $ the supreme xt is even nicer imho. Quote
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