I need of a quality spinning reel less than $50. Wording is a little tricky for the search function, and hard to find anything online, help much appreciated.

Several people will probably recommend to spend the extra $10 or so and get the Pflueger President. Great reel, I have one.

 

Or maybe you can find one on sale for <$50

Several people will probably recommend to spend the extra $10 or so and get the Pflueger President. Great reel, I have one.

 

Or maybe you can find one on sale for <$50

That reel looks really good. What retrieve rate should I get? Would be throwing spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, crankbaits, soft swimbaits, on fluorocarbon.

I could be mistaken but i think the president is only offered in the 5.2:1 ratio.

Also make sure you grab the 30 size reel aka model 6930X

I could be mistaken but i think the president is only offered in the 5.2:1 ratio.

Also make sure you grab the 30 size reel aka model 6930X

It is only in 5:2:1 ratio but they have different retrieve rates http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger%C2%AE-President%C2%AE-Spinning-Reel/1280293,default,pd.html

 

The 6930 has a 25.2 retrieve rate

Shimano Sedona is in that range or a for a $30 dollars more the sahara is also a great reel too.

 

Also don't focus on gear ratio and look at inches per turn as that is a more direct comparison.

25 IPT is a good all around retrieve rate if youll be using it for all of that stuff. Slow retrieve rates are around 20, fasts are 30+

The other thing to look at is if the body of the reels are any differnet between sizes.  I am pretty sure for shimano reels the 2500 & 3500 reels are the same body with a different spool.

I love my Abu Cardinals, got about 5 of em, they are very solid reels, and they will run you only $30-$40. I haven't had a problem with them. I know a guy with a President and it seems really nice too, you  won't go wrong with either of these. But there are also a lot of good spinning reels in this price range.

I personally use Pflueger President and love them. Best spinning reel for the money in my opinion.

It is only in 5:2:1 ratio but they have different retrieve rates http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger®-President®-Spinning-Reel/1280293,default,pd.html

The 6930 has a 25.2 retrieve rate

Those different retrieve rates are in inches per turn, but each one of those reels is a different size also, smaller or larger. That's how they can all be the same ratio but have different retrieve rates. There are dramatic differences in size if you could see them all side by side. Look at the line capacity for a clue. Some are ultralight sizes, some are large enough for inshore salt water fishing. There are basically about two sizes out of all of those that are right for medium powered bass fishing. Seems like the 6930X is right based on line sizes and capacity. I normally look for 100 - 150 yards/8 pound line capacity for bass fishing.

I personally use Pflueger President and love them. Best spinning reel for the money in my opinion

 

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i own 3.  they are all over 3 years old...i fish them usually 3 times a week...no problems with anyof them

best value... IMO

Going cheap on a reel and use fluorocarbon?

 

Sedona or Cardinal SX are both nice...

Shimano Sonora would be my vote.

Going cheap on a reel and use fluorocarbon?

 

Sedona or Cardinal SX are both nice...

Seaguar invisix isn't too pricy, and I don't burn through much line.

Dicks has the Penn Sargus on sale this week for 25% off. That's like $49 for the 2000 series. Very nice reels. Todd

I have 2 Presidents and really like them. Smooth as silk & cast well with both braid & mono (only line's I've used w/them). The larger ones I believe are a snitch over your $50, but IMO are worth it.

Good luck with whatever you get.