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New Spinning reels

Posted: May 11th, 2006, 3:32 pm
by creech
I'm looking to purchase a few new spinning reels. What can you guys tell me about the Pflueger reels? If you like them, which model. If not then what reel would you look at if you were buying?

Posted: May 11th, 2006, 5:05 pm
by Eerman
I don't have any Pflueger reels so can't help you there. I have a Stradic 2500 and 4000. Love them both; especially, the 2500. I also have a Quantum Energy that I've used for 7-8 years and it's still going strong.

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 11:49 am
by devans850
The pflueger reels are border line junk. I've got a friend that had three of the president series and all three tore up within a couple of trips. I also spoke with a rep that sells a variety of reels and he told me the pfluegers were junk. If you want a pretty good reel for the money okuma is one option, then you had the penn captiva, and the lower end shimano's. I agree with Eerman. I like the stradics and have never had them fail me. This is only my opinion. :-D

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 12:48 pm
by Castaway
I have one of the lower end shimanos and I love it. I cant remember the name but its a great reel :thumbup:

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 1:14 pm
by creech
Thanks guys for you comments. I am just looking for a few less expensive reels for the boat. I have a couple of the Fin-Nor's and one Boca. I have heard good things about the Okuma, I may check into them more closely.

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 1:37 pm
by Littoral
Shimanno Symetre.

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 1:43 pm
by Castaway
Thats the model that I have and its great :thumbup:

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 2:36 pm
by Eerman
Creech,
I don't remember which right now; but, either BPS or Cabela's has their last year model Quantums on sale. I think that included the Boca, Cabos, and Kinetics. They were anywhere from 20-30 dollars off. Don't know if the sale is still good and I haven't used those particular models; but, they are supposed to be pretty good.

Posted: May 12th, 2006, 2:38 pm
by chugbug
Bass Pro saltwater magazine had an add for a Penn reel, not sure of the model, but it came with a VHF radio. :o Not sure if you're suppose to call someone if your reel breaks or what. :smt012