Members C&R Posted July 31, 2015 Members Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks to all who replied to my inquiry as to a good dependable spinning reel back in June. After reading all the posts, I bought 2 pflueger Presidents and a Cabala's Prodigy. Well, after 5 floats over the last 3 weeks, the President that I use 70% of the time is already starting to bind on retrieve. There where so many good reports on the President reel that I thought I had found a good inexpensive ($50) reel. Well, that is not the case for me. I fell victim to the "low price" again. Back to Cabala's she goes. So now,,,,,,guess I need to look for a reel that has "shielded Bearings",,,,,,,,,,,,ANY SUGGESTION???? AGAIN. BWT,,,,,floated yesterday and caught lots of good ones on topwater on a frog,,,,,,,,,one largemouth 20". That cooler weather was a bonus. Thanks for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnr Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Found this review of reels that is fairly recent. http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/wringer/tackle-test-2015-best-spinning-and-baitcasting-reels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Well, since I happen to own two Patriarch's, I cannot disagree with the reviewers top choice. They really are remarkably light and so far (first season) 100% satisfaction. grizwilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnr Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Well, since I happen to own two Patriarch's, I cannot disagree with the reviewers top choice. They really are remarkably light and so far (first season) 100% satisfaction. I thought they looked pretty good too. It's a lot of $$ but if they perform well and last a long time it would be worth it (to me). I never had a problem investing in high quality tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I thought they looked pretty good too. It's a lot of $$ but if they perform well and last a long time it would be worth it (to me). I never had a problem investing in high quality tools. Same here. Work, or home, hunting, fishing. Good tools are a pleasure to use and hold their value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moswimb8slinger Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I've pounded on my Lew's American Hero 300 threw 4 tournaments(and 4 practice days) and several other trips, and it's still like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moswimb8slinger Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 $49, i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglaw Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I bought a revolutionary s recently. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalliebigs Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Quantum Smoke PT inshore...I love them fully sealed and has a huge diameter spool....I recommended it earlier I thought???...mine just sat in the back of a raft with Mitch Fields and his daughter and my daughter on a float trip....the reel sat under dirty water for up to an hour at a time and it's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalliebigs Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I had a Pfluger president and it lasted one wading trip.....never again....also congrats on that BEAST you caught...simply awesome homeboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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