I have seen an Abu Garcia Orra SX reel mentioned from time to time as a good reel. I have a Pfleuger President 6940. Somebody told me that the 6940 is unnecessary, that I should try a lighter model, like a 6930 or 6935. I guess because they are lighter and plenty strong to catch bass. So, I might buy another spinning rig, I have enough BC rigs. I think I would put lighter line on it and maybe even consider it a "finesse" rig. Lighter reel, lighter rod. I fish a lot of soft plastics. What is it about the Orra SX? I have read that it has a different type of spool and bail. Does it just cast better or what?

Both are made by the same people. I'd take whichever I found the best deal on in the size I want

Both are made by the same people. I'd take whichever I found the best deal on in the size I want

 

So, they cast about the same, the design of the Orra really doesn't change anything? Is it just marketing hype? The President reels sure do have glowing reviews.

Orra probably has better drag and bearings. You can get away with a 25-30 sized reel. Back it with some braid and throw 6/8lb test on it. 

Orra probably has better drag and bearings. You can get away with a 25-30 sized reel. Back it with some braid and throw 6/8lb test on it. 

 

Curious, why do you say back it with braid? You mean fill most of it with that? Why braid? And curious about what type of 6-8 lb line you mean and do you mean as a leader or main line?

Curious, why do you say back it with braid? You mean fill most of it with that? Why braid? And curious about what type of 6-8 lb line you mean and do you mean as a leader or main line?

I thought the same thing. I use cheap heavier mono for all my backing and leave room for about 50-60 yds of premium floro or braid.