I have 3 Pflueger Presidents.  I wouldn't have them if they weren't good.

Spend a little more and get a Shimano Nasci

President is proven, and has long been a front-runner in the "bang for the buck" arena. You already have one, stick with what you know, you'll have no regrets.

I have bought Shimano's and Daiwa's that were $20-$50 more than Presidents..........and have never been impressed with them.

I have also bought the next Pflueger up.........the Purist. It's basically a President with an aluminum frame. Funny thing is, I didn't like it as much as the President. 

If you want to save a few bucks, don't poo-poo the Trion, it's also very good, and a leader of the pack for the most bang for the buck in it's price range as well.

I have both, and both serve me well.

2 hours ago, ww2farmer said:

President is proven, and has long been a front-runner in the "bang for the buck" arena. You already have one, stick with what you know, you'll have no regrets.

I have bought Shimano's and Daiwa's that were $20-$50 more than Presidents..........and have never been impressed with them.

I have also bought the next Pflueger up.........the Purist. It's basically a President with an aluminum frame. Funny thing is, I didn't like it as much as the President. 

If you want to save a few bucks, don't poo-poo the Trion, it's also very good, and a leader of the pack for the most bang for the buck in it's price range as well.

I have both, and both serve me well.

^^^^^this. although i cant speak for Daiwa's or the Purist. I have 2 presidents, a trion, and a supreme that all work great and have never given me any problems. ive always read mostly nothing but positive things about Pfluegers spinning reels. Shimano, i cant say the same thing, more threads pop up here than any other reels of people having problems with them. thats enough to keep me away...

Its pretty tough to beat that Pflueger President for value - its just an awesome reel.  As for Shimano, I have never had an issue with my Sahara or my Saros.

On 12/4/2016 at 6:19 AM, The Bassman said:

Handled a $60.00 Daiwa RG at Gander yesterday and was thoroughly impressed.

Cabelas has them on sale I ordered one see how it does. I have President as well so will be able to compare.

1 hour ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

Cabelas has them on sale I ordered one see how it does. I have President as well so will be able to compare.

Curious to hear.  I've been a Shimano man for years but there's a lot of other stuff that's good.