Trigger Spin reels

I am looking for a higher end trigger spin. I really like them for shooting docks. I do own a Pfluger reel and a few of the MrCcappie. On the MrCcappie the handles aren't smooth enough causes the setup to jump when I'm reeling and for some reason when I set the hook on the Pfluger the line hangs there my next cast and I have to peel line out to be able to cast further. The reels will be going on a 6'6" Cashion and a 5'6" Pro Angler. I mainly use Mr crappie 4# hivis mono. I'm happy with the distance I get just don't like the retrieve.
Any recommendations is greatly appreciated.

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Saw where Midway USA has the Pflueger President triggerspin on sale for $33.99 right now.

Yeah I saw that. That's a really good price. I just wish I could pay $80 and get twice the reel in quality.

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I have a little Diawa I bought a bit ago that seems to be pretty good

Try changing brand of line on the Pfluegar to see if it's the reels fault.
When you re-spool, keep tension on the line to get a tight wrap.
It sounds like the line is loose on the spool, and when you set the hook it causes the line to dig in.

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I have a little Diawa I bought a bit ago that seems to be pretty good

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I agree with Jack. I have one and I love it. Easy to dock shoot with.

I don't get to fish with them. The wife claims them
Never thought about using them to shoot docks with. May have to try to teach her to shoot docks with it

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I don't get to fish with them. The wife claims them
Never thought about using them to shoot docks with. May have to try to teach her to shoot docks with it

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The timing of the release of the jig and the line is a whole easier with a trigger spin. Try it, Jack!

I have used a regular spinning reel so long I would have to relearn with a trigger spin. Work out good for people I take along

I can use either. But yeah the trigger spins are easier. You don't even have to catch the line just the trigger. I hope one of the major reel players are listening. Give is a high quality trigger spin. LOL

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I will cast a third vote for the Diawa. I have a couple of the Zebco's and they are O.K. and I have never tried the Pflueger. My Diawas always just seem to work.

Is it Gold or is it Red?

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Originally Posted by gunwhatgun

I will cast a third vote for the Diawa. I have a couple of the Zebco's and they are O.K. and I have never tried the Pflueger. My Diawas always just seem to work.

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

Is it Gold or is it Red?

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Mine is the gold one

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Is it Gold or is it Red?

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Both of my Diawas are gold. They are the small ones that came with 4lb ( I think ) line.

Found me a gold one. 25$ shipped. Think I'm going through a mid mid life crisis. Seems like all I wanna do is buy poodle tail rods and trigger spin reels.

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If that is worst you do. I think you will be fine. :biggrin

I know some guys that’s shot docks for years even before it got popular and they use the Zebco omega push button reels said tuff as nails I think you can get them for about 60 bucks . But as said already I used to have the same issue as you with the line . But several year ago now I bought a line spooler that suction cups to the table and it is sprig loaded for tension and I no longer have that issue!

Over the years these never seem to have caught on. Sure look easy to use.
Bob

like the older zebco mini trigger spins for vertical jigging ,made in usa.

I have a couple of the older Zebcos around here somewhere

I ain't sure how tackle warehouse got that reel to my house in Alabama from California in one day but kudos to them.

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I ain't sure how tackle warehouse got that reel to my house in Alabama from California in one day but kudos to them.

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That is fast shipping for sure

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

Found me a gold one. 25$ shipped. Think I'm going through a mid mid life crisis. Seems like all I wanna do is buy poodle tail rods and trigger spin reels.

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O.K., I'll bite...What is a "poodle tail rod"???

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O.K., I'll bite...What is a "poodle tail rod"???

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Split grip rods. I've previously been known to refer to them as "poodle tail" handles, because the little cork bob at the end of the handle resembles a poodle dog's tail. :twocents

Yeah I actually got that ame from CrappiePappy. LoL They have definitely grown on me. Especially for my dock shooting.

Gonna give that new gold Diawa a test drive tomorrow if I can find some docks that a jig will fit under. We definitely got some rain this weekend.

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Hope you do well. Show us some photos of a vig mess of fish

It cast good. I was bite less. Part 2 tomorrow

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I am hoping the cooler weather will put them up under the docks