New reel need opinion.

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05-16-2020, 06:53 PM
Just_Bass

New reel need opinion.

I cannot believe I’m saying this but I’m in the market of new spinning reel, I guess lol. I only have 2 reels for crappie, Sahara 750 and Tatula LT 2000, but have 2 xtra rods (I’m too lazy to switch reel between rod).
My problem is I’m not sure if I should go with high speed or low speed reel. I like Tatula but only come with high speed 30-32” IPT. All my reels even bait caster is or converted to low speed 22-25” IPT. I like Tatula and caught a lot of fish in it but every time I have to remind myself to slow down when retrieving and some how I feel less confident of my retrieving speed when compare with my baitcaster (22” IPT). On the other hand Tatula is good when bobbers fishing or reel to set hook. What speed should I get if I’m only cast and reel type fishing?
Dang it is so hard to find low speed reel in US.
05-16-2020, 08:22 PM
longhunter

Its hard to beat a Pflueger president, if your looking for a spinning reel...
05-16-2020, 09:18 PM
Alphahawk

If you’re fishing small plastics I would try to find the lowest speed reel I could get. Mine are 4.8 and the next new one will be 4.6.

Regards

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05-16-2020, 09:22 PM
Alphahawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_Bass

I cannot believe Iâ€™m saying this but Iâ€™m in the market of new spinning reel, I guess lol. I only have 2 reels for crappie, Sahara 750 and Tatula LT 2000, but have 2 xtra rods (Iâ€™m too lazy to switch reel between rod).
My problem is Iâ€™m not sure if I should go with high speed or low speed reel. I like Tatula but only come with high speed 30-32â€ IPT. All my reels even bait caster is or converted to low speed 22-25â€ IPT. I like Tatula and caught a lot of fish in it but every time I have to remind myself to slow down when retrieving and some how I feel less confident of my retrieving speed when compare with my baitcaster (22â€ IPT). On the other hand Tatula is good when bobbers fishing or reel to set hook. What speed should I get if Iâ€™m only cast and reel type fishing?
Dang it is so hard to find low speed reel in US.

The Ballistic FW 1000 is 4.8. The 20 Luvias LT 2000 series is 5.1.

Regards

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05-17-2020, 04:54 AM
Crestliner08

X2 on the President.
05-17-2020, 08:45 AM
Dollfly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crestliner08

X2 on the President.

I like the Presidents too. got 4 of them.
05-17-2020, 09:04 AM
trypman1

Slow speed for me.
05-17-2020, 05:36 PM
nickmcpheron

I use a Shimano Spirex 1000 for Crappie. I like it.
05-17-2020, 06:47 PM
GoTennTitans

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhunter

Its hard to beat a Pflueger president, if your looking for a spinning reel...

I just bought a new one at WalMart for around $35. Not sure if it's a president or not, but it's a small Pflueger. Smooth as silk so far.
05-17-2020, 06:57 PM
Damion Kidd

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoTennTitans

I just bought a new one at WalMart for around $35. Not sure if it's a president or not, but it's a small Pflueger. Smooth as silk so far.

Probably a trion. I have a couple of those and a couple presidents. Honestly not much difference in them. The president may be just a tad smoother.

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05-17-2020, 07:20 PM
lowe rider

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

Probably a trion. I have a couple of those and a couple presidents. Honestly not much difference in them. The president may be just a tad smoother.

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Ive recently been seeing the 20 size Presidents at my local Walmart in the blister package for about $37.00 each. I was going to buy one the other day but they were out of them. I have an ultralight 6’ rod I want to put it on. I have had 4 Triton reels that I’ve used for 10 years and they have been great. I also have 3 President 30 size reels that I’ve used for bass fishing.
05-18-2020, 05:39 AM
Ketchn

the smallest Shimano Sahara is a great choice , I do have a something er other higher end Pflueger that is pretty nice as well .
05-18-2020, 09:30 AM
Fishfishwish

Nearly all my vintage reels have gear ratios in the 3:1 range. The Mitchell 308 is 4.6:1. These will slow you down!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_Bass

Dang it is so hard to find low speed reel in US.
05-18-2020, 09:37 AM
artcarney_agr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

Probably a trion. I have a couple of those and a couple presidents. Honestly not much difference in them. The president may be just a tad smoother.

This is spot on! The Trion is about $10 or $15 cheaper than the President, both are excellent reels! I have some Trions that were purchased in 2003 that have had heavy use bass fishing, have been neglected, and are still going strong today. I believe the Trion is the best bang for your buck when it comes to spinning reels, the President too.
05-18-2020, 10:23 AM
Locator79

Daiwa..... Regal or RG.... Surpasses all other reels in that price range in my opinion

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05-18-2020, 11:08 AM
Schmoopie

The Shimano Sienna FG in 1000 size is 24" per turn of the crank but the 500 is 27" per turn of the crank.
The Daiwa D-spin is 21.4" per crank.
The Pflueger President size 20 is 20.2" per crank.
Pflueger President XT size 20 is 20.7"
Mitchell 310 is 20.5"
Crappie Max is 17"
05-18-2020, 11:17 AM
USMA65

Just be sure that it's not made in China, and that the company will stand behind their product.
05-18-2020, 06:15 PM
Alphahawk

‘Just be sure that it's not made in China”

Good luck with that. You’re gonna have to deal with some Asian country to get a name brand spinning reel.

Regards

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05-18-2020, 07:45 PM
USMA65

There are many goods products which come from many Asian countries.
Years ago when I was in college, one of the first lessons we were taught was the need to properly identify the enemy.
Recent events would tell us that we have made a mistake.
I am sure Japan probably makes some good reels, and there may be others. Aren't you a fan of some Japanese equipment?
I thought I remembered you posting about some of their gear.
05-18-2020, 08:03 PM
Alphahawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMA65

There are many goods products which come from many Asian countries.
Years ago when I was in college, one of the first lessons we were taught was the need to properly identify the enemy.
Recent events would tell us that we have made a mistake.
I am sure Japan probably makes some good reels, and there may be others. Aren't you a fan of some Japanese equipment?
I thought I remembered you posting about some of their gear.

Oh yeah....all my gear comes out of Japan. Japan has instituted a program now to pay Japanese companies to move their manufacturing out of China. Of course that could take some time. I wasn’t implying that Asian companies don’t make good products. But there are no spinning reels made in the states. Daiwa...Shimano....have operations in Malaysia.....Indonesia.....Thailand. They also still have a lot of gear made in China. I have Shimano and Daiwa reels that are actually manufactured in Japan and the workmanship is impeccable. Late last year I also bought some Daiwa Ballistic FW reels that are made in China. I only bought one until I saw the quality then I bought 5 more. It was the first time in several years I had purchased a reel the was not made in Japan. In one way I was surprised at the quality of the reels...but then again they were made for the Japanese Domestic Market...so they had to be good quality or the Japanese would not buy them. Only time will tell how much manufacturing will be moved out of China.

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