Best Bang For Your Buck Spinning Reel 2024
gunsndrums1 reply :
Recently looking over all my tackle and i think i could really use another pole. Ive settled on buying one of the newer uglystick gx2 rod. Looking to upgrade to a good reel instead of the made in china junk ones you get with a shakespeare rod and reel combo. Should i go with a more well known brand like shimano, daiwa, abugarcia etc. or will cabelas or bass pro brand reels work well. I would rather have a good reel for and extra 10 or 20 bucks than junk. Thanks
tomustang reply :
Pfluger President, pick the size that'll work best for you
Penguino reply :
Pluefger Supreme for 59$
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Pflueger trion
jignfule reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 6:38 AM, tomustang said:Pfluger President, pick the size that'll work best for you
I think so.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Yep, Pflueger would be your best bet.
yakingfisherman reply :
Can not go wrong with a pflueger president
Joedodge reply :
Another Pflueger president guy here! I have two and love them
drew4779 reply :
Pflueger president
Senko lover reply :
Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread.
bassinbrady03 reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 6:41 AM, Penguino said:Pluefger Supreme for 59$
Where looking for a new spinning reel?
Crestliner2008 reply :
Agreed on the Pflueger. Just depends on what your budget is. The Trion is least expensive at around $30.00, Next would be the President at just under $50.00. And the Supreme will set you back about $60.00. You pick the size. Can't beat the Pflueger quality these days. I believe it has surpassed the Shimano brand, which I have several reels and like them a lot. Shimano is just getting too pricey in my opinion.
Dyerbassman reply :
What they said ^^^
Penguino reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 8:18 AM, bassinbrady03 said:Where looking for a new spinning reel?
Check your PM
Bluebasser86 reply :
Pfluegar President. The Trion is a great reel as well for even less.
SirSnookalot reply :
Owning several spinning reels with MSRP over $200, most are vastly over priced. For a freshwater reel a president isn't just a good reel, it excels.
*Hootie reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 8:17 AM, Senko lover said:Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread.
Stradic....how's that?...lol.
Hootie
Senko lover reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 5:53 PM, *Hootie said:Stradic....how's that?...lol.
Hootie
Most guys buy expensive stuff because you get the most bang for your buck by buying quality gear that'll last a while. I don't totally agree with that, but I certainly know some people who use expensive stuff and it runs like a dream.
Joedodge reply :
Buy what you an afford and make you happy. Most if us aren't pros so there's no return. Don't go Into debt or crazy over needing expensive stuff. Buy quality you can comfortably afford and have fun. Remember it's not a fashion contest on who has the sexiest stuff. No one remembers that chrome won't get ya home.
HookdUP reply :
Sahara fd
K_Mac reply :
I have a couple of Presidents that have served me well for years. There are better, lighter reels, but no better value in my experience. With a little routine maintenance I expect mine to outlast me.
gunsndrums1 reply :
thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel???
DocNsanE reply :
If you can land one of those Pflueger Supreme's at $60 it's an amazing deal, just saying. (own 2)
lmbfisherman reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 8:17 AM, Senko lover said:Wow I thought this would be another Stradic thread.
I love my Stradics, but having said that I'd settle with using a Symetre. I like them both! Even though I definitely can feel the difference when I fish them. (Comfort and smoothness)
I haven't pulled a trigger on a President yet, but with all the rave on BR I might. My next rod will be a spinning rod, I need another ML so a President might be just the ticket.
robster80 reply :
which model president is the ideal one for wacky worms,etc. the 6925?
RB 77 reply :
My father has several Pflueger spinning reels and he absolutely loves them! I have fished them a couple of times and they seem solid. I fish bait casters the bulk of my time by use a Stradic for my light line duties.
punch reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 8:21 AM, Crestliner2008 said:Agreed on the Pflueger. Just depends on what your budget is. The Trion is least expensive at around $30.00, Next would be the President at just under $50.00. And the Supreme will set you back about $60.00. You pick the size. Can't beat the Pflueger quality these days. I believe it has surpassed the Shimano brand, which I have several reels and like them a lot. Shimano is just getting too pricey in my opinion.
Everything this man says is truth. I jumped on the President bandwagon and never looked back. I still have a few other "inexpensive" spinning reels like Abu Orra S's but i'd swap them all out for a few Pfluegers given the opportunity.
ww2farmer reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 2:40 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Pfluegar President. The Trion is a great reel as well for even less.
Broken record time...........what he and many others have said.
Alonerankin2 reply :
I don't know if $10 or $20 is going to push you into a non junk category, but, I can say that @$60
The pfluger president is a very good reel. It's available in about any size you want. As far as the trion, never owned one.. But if these guys compare it to a president, that's money you can take to the bank!
illinifan4152 reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 10:42 PM, gunsndrums1 said:thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel???
I have two Shimano Sienne's both in the 2500 size. I absolutely love them. Like you said they run about $30 brand new and they are awesome. super smoothe drag for only $30.
Crestliner2008 reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 10:42 PM, gunsndrums1 said:thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel???
Check out the specs on this reel. The Sienna has only 3 ball bearings, where as the President has double that. It is also a bit heavier, if that is of any concern. Like I said, I love Shimano's, but to get the best bang for your buck, the President has it over most of them, in my opinion. 
bassin is addicting reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 10:42 PM, gunsndrums1 said:thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel???
"all the input"...is about 95% Pflueger...and I agree 100%. I own 2 Presidents, 3 Supremes and 1 Shimano Symetre and would recommend the Pflueger everyday of the week..
the President is an awesome reel for $59 and will last years and years... at least mine have..
Patrick Morrow reply :
Freshwater I guess. President and Okuma are offering some nice bang for the buck.
DogBone_384 reply :
I'm gonna beat the horse again: Pflueger..... Pflueger...... Pflueger.
smalljaw67 reply :
You missed out on the Cabelas $60 Supreme MGX, that reel is a good deal at the $99.00 retail and is great at the current $80 price but it was an absolute steal at 60 bucks. The president is one reel with a graphite frame that I have to say it works and it will last. I'm not a fan of graphite framed casting reels and really don't like spinning reels but my friend has 4 of them and not once has he had any problems, he never cleans or lubes his reels and he has had them for quite a few years, more than 5 and they perform well every time we have fished together, I was going to change my mind on graphite frames until he had a Shimano Caenan go bad after a hard hook set into a snag, after that is was a coffee grinder but his presidents work like a champ.
bassin is addicting reply :
Gander Mountain has President's for $59 and get a $10 rebate. $49. a great deal
and the Supreme MGX for $99. with a $20 rebate and a $10 gift card. net $69. I just bought another one.. lol..
gunsndrums1 reply :
The only problem is i thought i had a little more cash when i made this post, dont really have the money to spend an extra 60$ but ive reasearched the president and it seems like a great reel and all of you guys are giving 100% positive feedback on it seems great wish i had the $ though. thats why im looking into to the shimano sienna, has a lot of great feedback on bass pro and cabelas, and great reviews on the internet. i think im going to go with that reel. once i can do a few odd jobs over the summer i will defintely purchase the president.
Penguino reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 5:19 AM, bassin is addicting said:Gander Mountain has President's for $59 and get a $10 rebate. $49. a great deal
and the Supreme MGX for $99. with a $20 rebate and a $10 gift card. net $69. I just bought another one.. lol..
Lol you just got scammed at Gander. On their website, the Supreme MGX 8230 is 69$ with a 10$ rebate and a 10$ gift card
raoka reply :
i didnt purchase but i added it to my cart and it was 69 and the 10 gift card in checkout. and then the 10 rebate would be after i received the item? if that is true...then its a great deal...if not still a pretty good deal haha
bassin is addicting reply :
Well then I'll check what I actually paid. Thanks
bassin is addicting reply :
ok.I just called Gander Mountain and got a $30 credit so thanks shorty I appreciate your heads up on that.
wallie reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 11:11 AM, bassin is addicting said:Well then I'll check what I actually paid. Thanks
u can get the new model for the same price. 2 bad the smaller sized ones are sold out.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Pflueger-Supreme-Spinning-Reel-SUPSP40&i=822064
i got mine for $40 last year.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
I have a president, 2 supreme xt's and a stradic would purchase both pfluegers again but wouldnt the stradic except at about 50% off.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 11:08 AM, raoka said:i didnt purchase but i added it to my cart and it was 69 and the 10 gift card in checkout. and then the 10 rebate would be after i received the item? if that is true...then its a great deal...if not still a pretty good deal haha
69 and 10 rebate and 10 ecard and use promo code gmt5 for 5 more off, every little bit helps
tomustang reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 10:42 PM, gunsndrums1 said:thanks for all he input everyone. Im looking into the shimano sienna 2500 fd because i hear that is very good as well for not much $$$$. aNyone have a reccomendation for this reel???
I'm a Shimano guy through and through. I posted my response 
bassin is addicting reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 11:27 AM, wallie said:u can get the new model for the same price. 2 bad the smaller sized ones are sold out.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Pflueger-Supreme-Spinning-Reel-SUPSP40&i=822064
i got mine for $40 last year.
I think the only difference in the new one is the drag system which I'm okay with the drag system on the old model plus I get a spare spool.and I don't think the new model comes with a spare spool which I like.
jdl2425 reply :
To the OP, I own two siennas and caught my personal best bass with them. You won't be disappointed with one. For $30, it's a good reel that should last you a long while. You seem to want the sienna, and if that's what you want, go for it.
shanksmare reply :
If you want a reel that is built like a tank take a look at the Penn Battle. It will stand up to the rigors of saltwater fishing and the challenges that larger fish pose. I don't know of anyone who uses a Phleuger spinner in the salt, but I do know a lot of guys that have switched to Battles over the past 3 or 4 years.
Kyle46N reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 7:18 PM, shanksmare said:If you want a reel that is built like a tank take a look at the Penn Battle. It will stand up to the rigors of saltwater fishing and the challenges that larger fish pose. I don't know of anyone who uses a Phleuger spinner in the salt, but I do know a lot of guys that have switched to Battles over the past 3 or 4 years.
This is another misconception about saltwater fishing....especially inshore. You don't need to upgrade in size. If you're fishing for trout, flounder, and reds, with lures, the smaller spinning reels work just fine. If you're using cut bait and live bait, your odds of hooking up with bigger fish increase, and then you may want to upgrade to a larger reel. I drop shot for trout, and throw small soft plastics with 30 size spinning reels on medium action rods all the time.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 7:18 PM, shanksmare said:If you want a reel that is built like a tank take a look at the Penn Battle. It will stand up to the rigors of saltwater fishing and the challenges that larger fish pose. I don't know of anyone who uses a Phleuger spinner in the salt, but I do know a lot of guys that have switched to Battles over the past 3 or 4 years.
I do have 2 Pfluegers for salt use. I don't use my Medalist 5000 anymore because of it's 18 ounces but the reel is exceptionally smooth. I also have an Arbor 50 I use quite a bit mounted on a Quantum blue runner MH rod, this is my main barracuda rig. It's a pretty nice reel and weighs 12 oz, has good line capacity and drag performance. The Battles are pretty good and I see a lot of them being used these days, maybe a tad heavy for fresh water anglers to have much interest in them.
I do have 1 3000 size reel for inshore use, nothing at all wrong with that size, but for the most part I prefer the cranking power and a power knob, plus line capacity of a 4000. My cabo 40 is pretty much used for targeting tarpon and bigger snook fishing the inlet that can produce current up to 12 knots. From the beach I usually use an Abu soron 40, have two that size, 1 on a med rod the other a mh.
smalljaw67 reply :
On 3/5/2015 at 5:47 AM, gunsndrums1 said:The only problem is i thought i had a little more cash when i made this post, dont really have the money to spend an extra 60$ but ive reasearched the president and it seems like a great reel and all of you guys are giving 100% positive feedback on it seems great wish i had the $ though. thats why im looking into to the shimano sienna, has a lot of great feedback on bass pro and cabelas, and great reviews on the internet. i think im going to go with that reel. once i can do a few odd jobs over the summer i will defintely purchase the president.
Save your money until you can get something decent and the $30 Sienna isn't it. I have first hand knowledge with those, and from a bad experience years ago I said I'd never buy another Shimano but seeing I had a need for a decent spinning reel for my Grandson, I was looking hard at the Sienna until my friend's brother, who is a manager at our local Cabelas, told me they had so many returned that the store stopped carrying that reel so you have to get one on-line or another store. The gears were ok, bail springs and bearing gave up fast and he told me if you saw how thin the bail spring is you wonder how it manages being used for more than a trip or two but most people who buy that reel are worm dunkers, if you plan to cast and retrieve a lot then find another route or save some more money and get a reel that will last you.
gunsndrums1 reply :
Another competitor to the sienna is the trion, noticed it can hold more line, has more ball bearings, higher max drag, while only sacrificing a little more weight ( which I don't really care about) and only 10$ more. I think I'm going to buy the trion as it seems like it is a price point version of the president with the same quality engineering. It has great reviews on the internet and a few people on the forums have recommended it. I think I made a good choice. Thoughts?
Alonerankin2 reply :
Good decision!
Penguino reply :
Just get the Supreme MGX. You essentially get it for 49.99$ at gander mountain, which is the same price as the trion. It is a huge step above the trion.
0119 reply :
To me "Bang for the Buck" means durability. Cheap doesn't last long usually and throw away disposable doesn't bang my buck. A company that isnt going to obsolete my purchase quickly and will have parts when I want them means everything. The Penn Battle II is a great idea. Proven and it has a thicker double anodizing finish similar to what Solitude and Abel does to with expensive fly reels. Penn states they promise to keep parts available for at least 15 years after its discontinued. That makes your Buck Bang a lot longer than any other manufacturer out there.
lmbfisherman reply :
I owned a Sienna and it was a workhorse not a single problem. Decent starter reel.
San Dimas reply :
I have 2 Plfueger GX 7's. They have worked really well.
bassin is addicting reply :
since I just bought another supreme from Gander Mountain for $50.00. I am sending him a President of mine. it is in perfect condition, in the original box and with the spare spool too.
Penguino reply :
On 3/6/2015 at 6:07 AM, bassin is addicting said:since I just bought another supreme from Gander Mountain for $50.00. I am sending him a President of mine. it is in perfect condition, in the original box and with the spare spool too.
For Free??
Starchalopakis reply :
I too was looking to pick up an inexpensive reliable spinning reel, and ended up ordering the President for $45 shipped new on ebay. From what I hear sounds like it will be a good reel!
bassin is addicting reply :
I told him once he got it he could send me whatever he wanted or nothing at all. he's 14 and I just wanted to help him out it sounded like he was really tight on money and wanted a nice reel
jlwest506 reply :
On 3/6/2015 at 6:32 AM, bassin is addicting said:I told him once he got it he could send me whatever he wanted or nothing at all. he's 14 and I just wanted to help him out it sounded like he was really tight on money and wanted a nice reel
this is what being human is all about. props brother
tnt2671 reply :
On 3/6/2015 at 6:32 AM, bassin is addicting said:I told him once he got it he could send me whatever he wanted or nothing at all. he's 14 and I just wanted to help him out it sounded like he was really tight on money and wanted a nice reel
nice gesture, i hope karma brings it back your way 10 fold!
gunsndrums1 reply :
wanted to just say thanks again I'll be sending something you wayOn 3/6/2015 at 6:32 AM, bassin is addicting said:I told him once he got it he could send me whatever he wanted or nothing at all. he's 14 and I just wanted to help him out it sounded like he was really tight on money and wanted a nice reel
bassin is addicting reply :
I'm just glad I'm able to help out.
HogsAndHawks reply :
Aw nice move brother!
smalljaw67 reply :
That is commendable!!!!!! If they had a forum member of the month you'd win hands down!!!! Talk about getting the youth involved, follow Bassin is addicting's lead and future will be fine, very nice thing you did and while you may not think it is, that young man will remember it and will no doubt help someone else and it will create a string of good deeds for years to come, well done sir, well done!!!!!
Ads7633 reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 7:24 AM, yakingfisherman said:Can not go wrong with a pflueger president
X2
MrBigFishSC reply :
Shimano makes the best spinning reels IMO. The Symetre is a great reel for $100. The Sahara is a good reel for $80 have both and no complaints. Also have 2 Pfluegers that work well but I would buy Shimano.
MrBigFishSC reply :
Shimano makes the best spinning reels IMO. The Symetre is a great reel for $100. The Sahara is a good reel for $80 have both and no complaints. Also have 2 Pfluegers that work well but I would buy Shimano.
hatrix reply :
Really thete should be something on here stickied. If someone wants a good spinning reel at a good price it's always a president. That's is like maybe the only thing almost everyone on here is in agreement about
Even just a list of quality rods and teels both casting and spinning pinned somewhere would be amazing.
ChrisD46 reply :
On 3/4/2015 at 7:24 AM, yakingfisherman said:Can not go wrong with a pflueger president
^^This^^ ... The new Daiwa Revros has sparked my interest recently !
greentrout reply :
I use a Mitchell 300x and 300x Gold spinning. Landed many a largemouth with 'em. Go back over ten years. My father put a Mitchell in my hands as a young man.
Consider: Mitchell.
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