Pflueger President Reels 2025

macmichael reply :

I am thinking of getting a couple of these reels. Anyone have any experience with and are they any good?

Thanks

DogBone_384 reply :

If you're talking about their spinning reels, I have three different sizes. They're smooth as silk & cast great. More than worth their $49 price tag.

Mccallister25 reply :

I owned the spinning version for a few years up until recently. Great reel for the price.

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

The spinning reels is possibly the biggest bang for the buck at that price point.

Jar11591 reply :

I love mine. Same as everyone else said, good reel.

MCS reply :

Got three pfluegers, president, president XT and Templar. Great reels you won't be disappointed

ZB85 reply :

I just purchased a president last Friday and fished it pretty hard over the weekend. Super smooth reel, I really don't think you will be disappointed if you buy one.

Cgrinder reply :

It's hard to say anything bad about the President reels.

You should check out a Daiwa Legalis as well if you're going to buy the reels from Bass Pro or somewhere. It's another $60 spinning reel that is very good. I would avoid the Shimano Sedona at retail price but if you want to spend $80, the Sahara is an excellent choice.

gramps50 reply :

I have several Presidents and can't say anything bad about them except they come with only one spool. Another spinning reel I like at the same price point is Lews.

SirSnookalot reply :

The president is just a good performing reel, simply as that. A few bucks more may buy a more refined drag, which IMO isn't that important in bass fishing, and a reel that weighs less, some people gravitate to lightness.

masterbass reply :

The president is my favorite spinning reel for the money. I don't feel the need to spend more money.

K_Mac reply :

I have a couple that I have been using for years with minimal maintenance. I had them both cleaned and serviced over the winter and other than cosmetic issues it would be hard to tell them from new. Great reels for the money IMO.

EDIT: These are spinning reels. I have had no experience with their baitcast reels.

Alonerankin2 reply :

Very nice reels, I use a 6935 it's a little much.. (line capacity) very nice for not to much money. I prefer shimano.. Shimano just cast so much better, and line management like Snook said is outstanding ! Get one before they change a bunch and start breaking all the time.

7mm-08 reply :

Love them. I liked the President so much, I thought I'd move up to a Supreme XT. I prefer the President and use it more than any other reel I own.

Djman72 reply :

Pflueger spinning reels under $150, you can't beat em.

I own the President, Supreme, and Supreme XT. They are all amazing for me and the techniques I use, and I plan on getting a Patriarch here soon enough.

I've caught salmon, pike, walleye, and ofc LMB off a President and the drag is smooth and never catches for me. Great Price, Great reel.

bassin is addicting reply :

hey mac,

Pflueger is all i used out of your boat at the Roadtrip... 2 presidents and 2 supreme's..

best spinning reel for the money.. imo

macmichael reply :

On 6/4/2014 at 4:07 AM, bassin is addicting said:

hey mac,

Pflueger is all i used out of your boat at the Roadtrip... 2 presidents and 2 supreme's..

best spinning reel for the money.. imo

Yes I know. They seemed to cast a mile and very smoothly as well. That's why I have been checking them out. I gonna get 2 spinning President reels. I can get for $49 each after rebate. Good deal Uh?

bassin is addicting reply :

great deal....

i'm sure you'll be happy with them..

MacP reply :

Another guy named Mac who likes Presidents!? We should be friends!

I have a Trion, 2 Presidents, a President XT, Supreme and Supreme XT now. Love them.

In order: Supreme, President XT, Trion are my favorites. Not really sure why, but I absolutely love my wife's wood-handled Trion. I took it apart completley and regreased/lubed. It's amazingly smooth.

macmichael reply :

Well I did it. I purchased 2 presidents 6930's. 59.99 each, $20 off and another $20 mail in rebate, plus free shipping from Dicks.

Josh Smith reply :

I have the smallest President, the 6920 (I think that's the number). It takes 100yds of 4lb mono.

I really like it, with two caveats:

1. It's made in China. In my experience, made in China stuff just isn't quite as good and this reel does feel made in China. (I looked it up after feeling it so it wasn't a prejudice on my part.)

2. The bail is just slightly harder to trip on this one than on others. It's loosened up some but will never be as easy to trip. A lot of the time I flick it closed manually. This is good for finesse fishing, so it's not a huge deal.

Josh

macmichael reply :

On 6/5/2014 at 5:40 AM, Josh Smith said:

I have the smallest President, the 6920 (I think that's the number). It takes 100yds of 4lb mono.

I really like it, with two caveats:

1. It's made in China. In my experience, made in China stuff just isn't quite as good and this reel does feel made in China. (I looked it up after feeling it so it wasn't a prejudice on my part.)

2. The bail is just slightly harder to trip on this one than on others. It's loosened up some but will never be as easy to trip. A lot of the time I flick it closed manually. This is good for finesse fishing, so it's not a huge deal.

Josh

I always close my bails by hand. never with the spinning reel handle. Read some where that this was a good thing?

SCangler91 reply :

Pflueger President and Shimano Sahara...glorious

Alonerankin2 reply :

Savvy shopper!! Good job!

Enjoy.....

motodmast reply :

you'll be happy for the next few years and longer, those are great reels! have a few myself.

raoka reply :

On 6/5/2014 at 5:44 AM, macmichael said:
I always close my bails by hand. never with the spinning reel handle. Read some where that this was a good thing?

from what I heard it gives a a slight twist in the line and doesnt place the line on spool in a tight fashion creating those loopy messes on your reel suddenly. like some line popping out behind the line on top if that makes sense

bassin is addicting reply :

yes...always close the bail manually....it does make a difference in line twist...and loops..

K_Mac reply :

I've already given my endorsement of the President spinning reel, but I will add my $.02 on closing the bail manually. Manually closing the bail while lifting the rod tip slightly to remove any loose line and feathering the line with my index finger to stop it as the bait touched down before reeling changed fishing for me. I had always used the crank to engage the reel and hated spinning reels because of line management issues. While line twist can still be an issue with some baits, most of the time I am now problem free.

Alonerankin2 reply :

Closing the bail by hand, also allows the user to feather the cast, as well as stopping you're bait on a dime.... It's a natural move in that after a couple years .. I just found myself doing it! It will help you.. In a few different ways!

sofarfrome reply :

I own two. A 6935 and a 6930. The best $100 I have ever spent on spinning reels.

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