Pflueger President spinning reel ???

Question

I'm thinking about getting a Pfueger President spinning reel. I would like for you to compare it to these brands. If you could, compare it to a reel thats in the same price range, which is $60. How is it compared to Shimano? ABU Garcia? Mitchell? Quantum? And if you can name a reel that you think is better than a Pflueger President and in the same price range feel to free to comment. Any reviews/ comments on the President would be great too. Thanks!

Answer 1

I have a Summit reel, and a Trion combo.  They are both good reels.  I imagine the President is even better.  What I like about Pflueger, is if you get a combo at say Cabelas, you get a matching rod.  The rods are very good quality as well.   I do have a Quantum KVD spinning reel, which I like, but, I prefer Pflueger!

Answer 2

The Pflueger President is an excellent reel for freshwater applications. I own 2 of them , (along with a Pflueger Supreme), and they have held up well for bass fishing/general freshwater.

There is no comparable reel in it's class (for the money) other than the Shimano Sahara & Daiwa Exceler, (and they don't even come close!). I've ALWAYS used Shimano/Daiwa gear and got a President as a fathers day gift.

Since that time I've purchased another one AND a Supreme, ($99). The Supreme is a dream to fish!

Anywho, get the President if your fishing freshwater, it's a "keeper". If you want a FANTASTIC reel (in the hundred dollar class) get the Supreme.

Go to Cabelas.com for reviews of reels from people who actually own them.

PS- I just checked- Cabelas has Pflueger Medalist reels on sale from $79.99 to $59.99. You may want to get a Medalist............