Don't know much about spinning reels but I'm looking for one to put on a shaky head rod! What size reel, etc....

Would like to stay under $80

Play to put 15lb power pro yellow with 10lb fc leader

Looking at these....

http://www.***.com/Pflueger_President_Spinning_Reel/descpage-PPR9.html#cust_reviews

Which size should I go with for shaky head?

Shimano of your choice in 2500 size. All models are good IMO.

For president, size 30.

What makes a difference is how the line manages on the reel, with mono or copoly some people prefer a bigger spool, with braid no.  I'd be looking at both spool size and how a reel feels on my rod.

Just about any brand reel now a days is smooth with good functioning drag to handle 5# fish in a freshwater environment, easily obtainable for $80.

I have been looking at the same ones.  I have come up with the shimano symetre, abu garcia orra S, and the pflueger president. all are in your price range if you look around the internet.

Lots of good spinning reels under $80 out there.

 

Just check the line test on each reel and select the one that feels comfortable to you.

 

Bring your spinning rod to the store and ask the clerk if you can put some of the reels you are considering on your spinning rod to feel how the rod and reel interact.

 

A size "2500" is what you need to consider.

Lots of good spinning reels under $80 out there.

 

Just check the line test on each reel and select the one that feels comfortable to you.

 

Bring your spinning rod to the store and ask the clerk if you can put some of the reels you are considering on your spinning rod to feel how the rod and reel interact.

 

A size "2500" is what you need to consider.

Great advice, Sam. The Pflueger President is a great reel for your money.

Right now Cabelas has the Pflueger Supreme on sale for $69.99, it was $59.99 at one time but my advice would be to grab it now. Get the 8230 size, it is perfect for most finesse situations and it is going to be the best reel you are going to get in the $80 range.