Pflueger Trion Spinning Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Pflueger
Material	Aluminum
Color	Silver
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

product features

7 bearing system
Slow oscillation gearing
Graphite body and rotor
Aluminum spool
Stainless steel oil felt drag

product description

The Pflueger Trion Spinning reels and combos are the workhouse of the Pflueger product line-up. Performance And quality at an extremely high value. The Trion is truly ‘the smart choice ’.

product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 7 x 3 inches; 8.61 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ TRIONSP20B
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pure Fishing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WXF1KVZ

important information

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Questions about Pflueger Trion Spinning Fishing Reel

difference with X & B ???

Answer: Nothing. I just paid for the one with the box. It is a garbage reel, not like the one I ordered a year ago. Made for Amazon. They shoved the reel in a bag, then shoved the whole thing in a box for an extra 6 bucks. It didn’t fit in the box,, so the reel was damaged in shipping. Box was mailed in a cheap bag. I’m sending it back. All this stuff is made at a 50% reduced wholesale rate to Amazon.

Answer: I think because one comes in a box and the other in plastic package.

Answer: X is the clamshell plastic and b is the box. I have the old model 20b and the new model 25x.

Answer: X and B is how the reel is packaged it's the same reel in both packaging.

Whats the difference between tri30x and tri30b?

Answer: The X comes in a box, the B comes in clear, plastic packaging. Otherwise no difference.

Answer: the spool dia. is a little bigger on one of them, other wise the same. I do not have the reels hear, so I cant tell you witch is bigger.

what is the difference between plfueger tri30x and tri30b?

Answer: hmmmmm, I dont see a B on their website

difference with X & B ???

Answer: I think because one comes in a box and the other in plastic package.

Answer: X is the clamshell plastic and b is the box. I have the old model 20b and the new model 25x.

Answer: X and B is how the reel is packaged it's the same reel in both packaging.

What is the line capacity

Answer: Without knowing the specific model it would be impossible to say, however the line capacity is listed on the spool of each model and found in the owners manual for each model. Also, if you are interested in a particular model you can go to the manufacturers website and read the specifications for each model there. Hope this helps.

Answer: Trion 20 capacity mono.

Answer: Based on model # the line capacity varies. Go to pflueger web site and search model #’s.

Answer: Depends on what test, it has a recommendation for it on the box. Is it 6-8-10? If so it would be 35 and below. Is it 8-10-15? If so it would be 40.

Is this better or the Shimano Sienna 500?

Answer: I personally like pflueger products I have used shimano but I like the prefer pflueger they really smooth casting and reeling reels but it's like any thing try one and if you don't like try something else and you'll find what you personally like I hope this helps

Answer: I think so. I only use pfluegers. Can't beat it for the cost

se suede user TRI20X en la playa?

Are these reels designed to flex ?

Answer: What do you mean flex if you mean flex in does the reel mount flex I would so no I gave mine quite I work out this summer with lake Erie walleye and perch as well as bass and channel cats in my local creeks and rivers never had any issues

Answer: I don’t think so.

Answer: I don't even know what u r talking about.

Which reel do you recommend to catch fish between 20 and 40 pounds, that is light is for fishing with lures ?.

Answer: A TR140 . Matched with a 7' 6" heavy carbon 1 piece rod.

Is this a good reel for ice fishing or should I be looking at a different model?

Answer: https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-TRI20B-Trion-Spinning-Reel/dp/B00EQZ6068

Answer: This would be a great reel for ice fishing. Thinking about picking up a couple more just for that purpose. Smooth drag, nice reel.

Does this reel come with a spare or second spool? Some pfluegers I have purchased previously come with an extra spool but I am unsure about this model

Answer: No. It doesn't come with a spare spool.

Answer: Mine didn't and I don't believe any of them do anymore.

Answer: No it doesn't.

Answer: It does not

Answer: Mine did not

What are the reel dimensions by model? A picture with a scale like sombody's hand next to a reel would really help us understand which reel is best

Answer: Depends on what you are fishing for and what rod it’s going on

Which size reel should I purchase for freshwater lake fishing? (Small and Large mouth bass)

Answer: TR120 is good chose for largemouth lake fishing

Answer: Look up the reel on Cabelas and they have a chart with model and line capacity.

What model is this? Info is not there.

Answer: Model should be on reel as I look at picture to the right of handle and under it

Answer: TRI30B

Why is the 20X cheaper than the 20B if they are suppose to be the same?

Answer: Economics.

making sure this one has a lock for rotating back & forth. my husband bought me one he thought was the same has his but it has no lock on it.

Answer: The new models that just came out do not have the switch that allows you to turn the anti-reverse off. This is a growing trend with spinning reels.

Answer: Trio can be back reeled.

Answer: If you mean anti-reverse? yes it does. Very good reel for the money.

Answer: Yes it has anti reverse

Answer: yes

What size is this Pflueger Trion?

Answer: Smallest size

Is this reel just a dodge omni ?

Answer: I’d compare it more to a Toyota Supra. Not the turbo version, but with a 5 speed and cool ground effects.

It is for salt water?

Answer: Could be but is very small

good for walking a lake shoreline

Answer: Good for any fishing application.

Answer: Yes very lite very durable matched with a good rod I wade the creeks with mine every summer great reels for everyday use

Answer: Nice light weight reel. Have only fished it a couple of times shoreline fishing. No issues

Answer: It is decent and functional. Good value. Just make sure you get the right size for what you want to do.

Answer: Yeah it’s a great all around feel for just about anything. I use it for salt water and if it holds up to saltwater fresh water is not a problem

Answer: Yes very reliable reel nice and smooth

Answer: Yes

The 20 size is the same price as yhe shimano sienna 500fd. My question is, which is yhe better buy for a 4'6 ultralight trout rig?

what is gear ratio for the tri20?

Answer: 5.2:1

Does this reel work for catfish over 15-30 pounds and what is the line capacity

Answer: Sure, but not designed for it, line capacity varies by braid mono etc. Better use braided line if you hope to catch catfish that big on this reel. I suggest you buy something with more drag for catfish that big!

Answer: I think the max line is 12lb. And the reel wont help with the cats.

which model is for ultra light action? 20 would think is too large i would think

Answer: I bought two trion 20x reels use them on ice fishing rods, nice little reels for the money, would be great Ulta light reel

When putting new line on this reel, why isn't the spool getting any line on it, in the opposite direction of the drag?

Answer: Not sure what you mean but if your trying to put line on make sure the knot is tight to the spool and also that the drag is tight enough to make it spool up

Answer: Change the direction of the loop you put over the spool and the line should take up on the spool

What is the difference between the x vs. b models. i.e. 25x vs. 25b

How many bearings?

Answer: 7

How do you turn on the anti reverse lever? Pried the N/R cover off, only to find no lever.

Answer: Newer models do not have a lever to turn it on/off the anti reverse is basically automatic a feature I like from pflueger

Answer: I have older model Trion20. It’s anti-reverse is a small flip switch on bottom of the reel. Looking at the new model pictures, I don’t see the same switch.

Answer: It is a slide-type switch just behind and under the bail. You can barely see it in the 3rd picture view on Amazon. It slides left and right. If they had a bottom picture it would show up clearly. Mine works great.

My package tracking says it was delivered but we have not received it. It's been over a week since the delivery date. How can we resolve this?

Does the 20 series have instant anti reverse?

Answer: yes

What line does it take

Answer: I purchased the trion in the 20 size. It will accept up to 80 yards of 6 pound line.

Answer: need to look up your model. then do a google search of what line you can use

Answer: I think they r the best real u can buy I go to texhoma lake and fish for strippers.

Does it come with an extra spool?

Answer: No extra spool, love the reel!!

Answer: No Just one spool.

Answer: No it only has one spool

Answer: This model doesn't. But it doesn't matter for the price it's the best Reel on the market and I have $300 reels. Buy it.

Answer: Mine did not

How heavy is this reel?

Answer: It is fairly light not heavy at all.

This is different than previous Trions it seems. Why didn't they market the improvements?

Answer: Just newer model newer technolagy

Line capacity of the 30?

Best size pflueger president spinning reel for bass

Answer: I would say a 30 or higher. 20 and 25’s are 2-8lb test

Answer: 30 with 15 or 20 lb stealth spiderwire.

10# braid capacity????

Answer: On a Trion20, I’d say between 150-200yds. Mono is 2lb/200, 4lb/100 & 6lb/80. 10lb braid is = to 2lb mono I believe.

Answer: Depends on witch model. Check pflueger website for more info.

Does this come with a spare spool like the old trions did?

Answer: No it does not.

Whats the difference between the pflueger gx7 30b and the pflueger tri30x?

Which size would be good with 10lb.braid on med.power rod?

Answer: I have a 10lb braid on an ultralite rod and works perfectly, but I would probably size up for a stouter rod.

Answer: I would go with either the 25 or 30, depending on what you’re fishing for. Bass or bigger the 30. Panfish or trout the 25. I use the Trion20 for trout and pan fish using 2-4lb mono on ultralight rod. Hope that helps.

Answer: I don't know. I fish with ultra light equipment.

Does this reel have the switch to reel in reverse?

Answer: Yes

What is different between the tri 20b and tri 20x?

Answer: One means boxed and the other means clam packed, so it's just a difference in packaging has nothing to do with the reel itself.

Answer: Broke In less then 3 months

what's the the difference between the b and x versions?

Answer: Old model new model just the look I wanna say

what is difference between 130b and 130x? why so much difference in shipping weight? I currently have a tr130

What size is this reel?

What is the difference between tri30x and tri30b

Answer: No difference the x and b is manufacturing periods.

Answer: Exact same reel , X comes in a box.

Can I use this in saltwater?

Is this salt water approved?

Answer: I use it for saltwater ocean fishing, then wash off after each use. It still looks clean and operates well.

Answer: Just make sure you spray it off good after using it on saltwater and it should be fine

Answer: No it is not.

Would the 20 be good for crappie, trout, bluegill, etc.?

Answer: Smaller reel adds for more comfort! The GX7 35 holds more line and is faster than a smaller reel diameter.

Answer: Yes perfect

What is the difference between the pflueger gx7 40x and the pflueger gx7 40b?

Product reviews of Pflueger Trion Spinning Fishing Reel

Chad A. : Five Stars

Great reels for their price, fo reelz.

Rocky Mountain Muskie Hunter : not able to back reel

Put on a Crappie rod, spooled on the line and realized it has no way to back reel.

KoopaSix : Quality with a discount

Great reel. Paired it with a 5'6 gx2 ugly stik fast action ultralight rod along with some 4lb test fluorocarbon mono. First trip out I caught 3 largemouth, 3 slab sunfish. First largemouth was close to 4 lbs, 2nd about 2 lbs. Had zero issues, no bird nests and the casting distance with just a 1/8 jig head is phenomenal.

isaac : The only thing that bothers me is sometimes it seems like the anti reverse doesn't kick in and the reel ...

Very smooth reel and performs well. Well worth the price. Caught several large salmon with it, the biggest being a 15lb chum. The only thing that bothers me is sometimes it seems like the anti reverse doesn't kick in and the reel starts spinning the other way. Doesn't happen often but definitely worth mentioning. I guess that's what you get with a low cost reel though.

Carson lambert : Five Stars

This reel has worked great for me. Smooth and very reliable.

Richard J. : Five Stars

all my reels are pflueger and you give the best deals

Jason Barker : Quality

Good quality..very smooth

Dave Pickett : Thank you Pfluger quality!

You can't beat a Pfluger for price and for quality! I have replaced all of my poles with Pfluger's and haven't regretted it once it is a "A" number one company! Thank you Pflueger!

Kevan J Bates : Great value reel!

Excellent value, has nearly all the features of the President reel at a lower cost. Great reeling feel, and have not had any issues with the bail release or drag.

Adam cook : Awesome reel for the price

Love the reel have 3 of these models

Benjamin Lemieux : Best reel for the price.

Great reels! I have the 20 and 30. The 20 is spooled with 4lb, on a 5' rod and works great for small trout to medium size bass. The 30 is spooled with 6lb, on a 6' rod and is used in rivers, ponds and lakes. I've taken large bass and even a 23" salmon with the 30. They release line smoothly, and retrieve at a good speed. Best reel you will find for the price.

Dan : Great value

Another winner from Pflueger. Very good reel for the price. Smooth, sturdy, and ergonomic.

Thicc_Gal : Great low-cost reel!

Great reel. Have the smaller version for my ultralight setup too. Can tell some parts are a little less than optimal quality or design, but more than sufficient for the price. Absolutely great reel for novice anglers looking to take the next step in their skill.

Paul Tran : Very nice reel

This is a fantastic reel for the cost. Casting on this spinning reel is great.

Dan : Great value

Another winner from Pflueger. Very good reel for the price. Smooth, sturdy, and ergonomic.

Pete : Five Stars

A very nice reel.

Salong : Splotchy anodize finish on spool.

The Trion 35B I received was not in a box, it was in a clamshell package. I am very disappointed in the appearance of the spool on this reel. The Chinese did a terrible job anodizing the spool, it has a mottled uneven color... the finish is uneven and unattractive. The spool should have been culled at the factory, not assembled on the final product!! Granted this is a budget reel, but I have never seen this on ant other Pfluger reels.

Amazon Customer : Great reels

Love these reels bought 2 of them to go with one j had already great reels for the price strung up my new ones with line and next day went perch fishing on lake Erie they worked great and even got a few compliments on them with the rods I was using from the first mate on the boat and another fisherman who was using a more expensive rod reel combo going to buy a few more bigger size for lake Erie walleye fishing

Jim B : Excellant Value

These reels are outstanding values for the price. Nice and smooth with very good drags. I see very little difference between the Trion and the President models.

Atech66 : Five Stars

Its exactly what I have come to expect from Pflueger.. 100% quality

Wall"ACE" : Worth it

Very smooth, and drag is extremely consistent

Terry U. : Five Stars

Very nice reel very smooth.
Perfect reel for pairing up on a Fenwick ice rod

Amazon Customer : Great reels

Matt : Quality at an affordable price.

Works like a dream for ice fishing. After reading reviews it was mixed between this reel and the Shimano counterpart (which I already have). So I decided to try the Pflueger Trion and give my opinion. I like it just as much as the Shimano. It handled a few 20" trout this winter through the ice. Everything seemed to work great. The drag was smooth, as was the reeling when fighting the fish. I really like this little reel and would definitely put it on another ice rod.

KoopaSix : Quality with a discount

justin : Great little reel

Great little reel. Smooth action, lightweight, solid build. Just got back from a High Sierras backpacking trip and the reel performed flawlessly. Would definitely buy again.

Zlion18 : Excellent ultralight reel

Purchased this as a replacement for a Gander Mountain brand reel with 7 bearings. Even though this has fewer bearings the quality is noticeably better. Excellent reel for the money, runs smooth and it weighs less (good reel for ultralight fishing and backpacking).

Amazon Customer : One Star

Garbage, It came Broken, this is the second Pflueger that i purchased and does not work. the other one i spent 100 dollars on. Extremely Pissed. BS

D3M3T3R : Was exactly what I was looking for.

Bought for my Dad to go with a replacement rod. He loves it.

Amazon Customer : Great Reel!

Great reel! Bought it for my mom for Mother's Day and she loves it. Really smooth retrieve.

Koua Lee : Indestructible.

Field tested and proven. I abuse my reels quite a bit and these babies perform every single time.

Kevan J Bates : Great value reel!

Excellent value, has nearly all the features of the President reel at a lower cost. Great reeling feel, and have not had any issues with the bail release or drag.

medic5217 : Trion20 Spinning Reel

This is my second Trion20. Damaged my 1st when I took a hard fall against a rock while fishing. Still managed to land the fish.
These are great little reels. Smooth casting& retrieve. Great drag setting. All around perfect set up for my fishing needs. I mainly use it for trout, but it does great on panfish also. My original set up was T20 on 5.5ft pflueger ultra-light rod. I’ve since switched to a Daiwa Presso 6ft ultra light 4 piece pack rod. It is AWESOME! I would recommend this reel to anyone and do any chance I get. I’ve converted most of my fishing buddies over to either the Trion20 or 25. Attached pictures are of my biggest trout on the plueger and my current set up.

JJ : For the price...

Okay for the price: $26.55; wouldn’t pay over $30 like smaller models. Seems sort of ‘cheap’. Drag ok, handle sort of weak. Matched with a $25 whipping stick so R&R $51 combo. Eh... Thinking of buying another before price goes up. Otherwise, may as well buy president model.

justin : Great little reel

Great little reel. Smooth action, lightweight, solid build. Just got back from a High Sierras backpacking trip and the reel performed flawlessly. Would definitely buy again.

Donald C Banke : Great fishing reel!

Took on week long fishing trip for trout. Worked great!!! No problems or issues. Still working well even after being submersed several times in the river that week.

John Eastman : All I use!

The reels are awesome ... great value... nothing else needs to be said!

Cris from TX : Five Stars

Best reel for the money.... You can't go wrong with it.

David : Top reel to have

Smooth and does its job

CSCHR : What can you say besides the best Reel for the money when it comes to the ...

What can you say besides the best Reel for the money when it comes to the trion, I was not looking to spend a lot yet get the quality from a name brand i trust like pflueger and they have done well with this reel, This is the second one i've owned, the first one was for my salmon rod and it's done a great job holding up to salmon ripping threw the drag and this one is for one of my spare bass rods and it makes me love that rod and reel that much better, I trust the name pflueger and trust this ion to hold up for a long time.

Duane Treat : quality item

quality item

Liz : THIS REEL STINKS AND CORRODES - DON'T BUY!!!! Corrodes quickly, flakes, and seizes up within days!

This reel is the worst I ever have owned. Within 1 week the bearings inside the reel started to seize and within 2 days the spinner bearing for the reeling action itself failed. The little ball bearings fell right out! See the attached photos. I emailed the supplier directly 3 times with no response. I called them and they were not helpful at all. I would avoid this at all cost and buy something better. Heck anything is better than this junk!!!!! Save your $$!

JJ : For the price...

Matt : Reel is good. Very and it can get the job done ...

Reel is good. Very and it can get the job done at any level of fisherman. It's so nice I'd recommend getting a soft shell case for this as well.

Ryan : A must buy for spinner fishing.

Great reel. Works smooth and easy. Can hardly tell your reeling it.

Rebecca S. : Good buy!

Great reel. Getting hard to find in stores.

Maxwell Tucker : Fantastic reel for the money

Fantastic reel for the money, thought it might be a cheapo so I bought one, ending up loving it, now I own 3.

melissa k fuson : Very good product for the money

These reels are the smoothest turning that I have found in this price range. Very good product for the money.

Tyler M. : Five Stars

Works very well.

steve : Well made but...

Very smooth reel. This will last under heave use.
This is large!!! I use fenwick 7’ medium heavy rods. Also 7’6” medium rods (for bass.) This reel is to big and does not balance well with them. I bought 35 reels for the mh rods and 30 for the med rods.
Hope this helps

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