I'm looking to put together an "all around" bass fishing combo.  I almost picked up a Pflueger President 6930 (reel only) yesterday on sale for $59.00.  Today I just found a Pflueger Arbor combo for $39.99 (reel alone is regularly $89.00).  Does anyone have any thoughts on the Arbor?  I think the arbor is a size 50.....too big for Minnesota bass?? How does the Arbor compare to the President?

 

thanks for your help

That reel in a 50 size I think is going to be on the huge size especially for bass. Personally I'd look for something smaller. I've heard the President is a great value.

I have an arbor 50, way too much for bass fishing.  Don't recall the line capacity but it's fairly significant, 25 # max drag and weighs 12 oz, been an outstanding performer for what I use it for. 30 size is a much better for bass.

I might be interested in that combo, I'd like another arbor 50.

I might be interested in that combo, I'd like another arbor 50.

 

Yea I figured it would be too big......I'm not sure if you have Fleet Farm by you but you can also get it online

http://www.fleetfarm.com/search/?q=100488136

Both the arbor and president are solid reels, especially for their price range. I don't think you can go wrong. The Arbor would probably be better if you plan on using braid

Not sure on the arbor, but I have the president in the spinning model and love it. Its a great budget reel. I have the older model with wooden handle, and it's still kicken to this day.

I have the pflueger president 6930 and it is my favorite spinning reel, I use 20 lb power pro super slick on it and it works great.

I love the presidents.

Arbor is nice, that size seems excessive unless your going for thick braid. President is probably my favorite spinning reel of all time for the $$$. I've used it for every type of application and caught salmon and pike on it with no issues. Drag is smooth and it casts a mile. Only probably is  I didn't buy them soon enough.