I am looking to pick up one of these spinning reels this weekend, for finesse fishing, but I would love to know the differences between the 2 besides the weight.

Thank's in advance,

Troy

Spinning or Baitcasting?

 

I use spinning for all finesse work - so I needed to ask.

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

Spinning or Baitcasting?

 

I use spinning for all finesse work - so I needed to ask.

Spinning, I just updated the original post. Thanks for pointing that out.

If you're looking at the 20 or 25, the only real difference is the weight.

 

Once you hit the 30 and above, the XT has a higher gear ratio and IPT.

 

I have a President-25 and it's been a great Ned-Rig reel.

 

Personally - get the President, or skip up to the Supreme

18 minutes ago, TroyCopeland05 said:

I am looking to pick up one of these spinning reels this weekend, for finesse fishing, but I would love to know the differences between the 2 besides the weight.

Thank's in advance,

Troy

The President:

http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-reels-spinning-reels/pflueger-president-spinning-reel/1430660.html

 

The President XT:

http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-reels-spinning-reels/pflueger-president-xt-spinning-reel/1405300.html

 

Compare the specs for size 30, which is a good all-around size:

 

President:

Capacity: 130 yards/8lb

Drag: 10lb

Weight: 8.8oz

Retrieve rate: 25.3" per turn

 

President XT:

Capacity: 130 yards/8lb

Drag 10lb

Weight: 7.6oz

Retrieve rate: 31" per turn

 

So the main advantage of the XT at size 30 is you get a reel that is 1.2oz lighter, and about 6" more line pick-up (inches per turn, or IPT) per turn of the handle. 

 

It also says the XT has "an aluminum main shaft, aluminum pinion gear, sealed drag, carbon fiber handle and a rubber cork knob".

 

I have a couple Presidents and I think they are one of the best spinning reels you can get for the money. That said, I also think more IPT is a serious advantage worth considering.

Presidents all the way for me.

I have three Presidents and one President XT and both models are great. I prefer the XT but it doesn't balance well on some heavier rods. The bait monkey says the solution to that is to just buy some new lighter rods. ?