Best Spinning reel for light action for 50-70$

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Best Spinning reel for light action for 50-70$

Postby Cris808 » Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:14 pm

Hey im looking into a new spinning reel for my new light action rod. i dont have that much right now so i can only spend 50-70$. right now imm looking into the pflueger president. any suggestions??

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Postby roadwarriorsvt » Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:44 pm

I've had good luck with Quantum, Daiwa, and Shimano.
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Postby Cris808 » Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:45 pm

thanks for the reply do u have any personal favorites?

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Postby BASSTRACKER » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:20 pm

i have a pflueger president and a trion and both reels do just fine. fairly smooth and no problems . i have seen other reviews that bad mouthed em but i have had mine for several yrs and both still trucking along. i think you really can't go wrong with a shimano i have a few low end ones and they are great, i can only imagine the upper end ones are better.

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Postby Cris808 » Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:13 pm

yeah right now im deciding on the pfluger president or the shimano sedona

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Postby roadwarriorsvt » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:21 pm

I favor Quantum, but my Shimano Sedona 4000 (?) hasn't ever let me down.
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Postby Cris808 » Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:40 pm

i know this is cheap quantum but would this hold up?
http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/2204/Triax.aspx

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Postby BASSTRACKER » Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:25 am

You need skunked to chime in , he's the tackle Ho lol. Anti reverse is a must ! So many quality reels from so many companies it's tough to choose. Lews has always had some of the smoothest, quality reels for the best price. I have a quantum pt spinning reel its amazingly light and dependable, also a daiwa fuego and it's great. Bottom light find a line capacity you want and look for solid anti reverse good drag and light weight in a name you trust. Check the bargain caves cause sometimes they have really great deals on the more expensive reels.

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Best Spinning reel for light action for 50-70$

Postby shanai » Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:48 am

Here's some reviews on this Quantum Triax Spinning Reel from the Cabela's website:



http://www.cabelas.com/product/Quantum1 ... l+Products



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Best Spinning reel for light action for 50-70$

Postby shanai » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:11 am

I don't have this reel but if I was to buy a new one, I might give this one a try:
Pflueger® President® Spinning Reel. It seems to have good reviews on the Cabela's website.

With so many models and choices it comes down to a personnel preference. I still use my Daiwa's BG series reels that I've had for over 25+ years and they still work great - kinda on the heavy side compared to all the new model reels now.



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Postby djverve05 » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:25 am

I have a Pfluegger Trion and it has been the best spinner real I have ever owned. I'm planning on buying another one. I would definitely recommend it.

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Postby skunked » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:53 pm

BASSTRACKER wrote:You need skunked to chime in , he's the tackle Ho lol.

Haha, I lol'd on that one! I agree with some others who mentioned the Pflueger President. I have a 20 size ultra light and it is smoother than both my Shimano Stradic Ci4 and Stradic FI reels which seem to get a lot of unwarranted praise here and everywhere. For about $15 more, try checking out the Daiwa Exceler too. This is just my opinion.
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Postby Stan Wright » Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:03 pm

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Go see Brian, at Brian's Fishing Supply on South King Street.

http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brian ... upply.html

He has a great selection of reels at the best prices in Honolulu.
These days the only reels I use are Shimano.
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Postby skunked » Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:10 pm

[quote="BASSTRACKER"]also a daiwa fuego and it's great. quote]
^^^ Best spinning reel I've ever used. Maybe tacklewarehouse still has some on clearance. Much better than any Shimano below the Sustain series. A little over your stated budget but totally worth it.
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Postby Cris808 » Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:29 pm

yea my friend has it. its a great real but i dont have that money right now. maybe a little later down the line i will get it


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