Im wanting to get both a Pfleuger President reel and an Abu Garcia Veritas rod. Im wanting to go with a 7ft medium rod and im just wondering what size reel I should get in the President. Im wanting to use these two because of the price being around 150 for both of them. This combo will also be used for bass.

 

*Edit* I am also wondering what line would be recommended for this setup, I am thinking of using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

Edited April 10, 20206 yr by ethanthomas
Wanted to ask more about setup

   Since you said "which size reel", I suppose you're talking about the President spinning and not the President casting, correct?    jj

30

4 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Since you said "which size reel", I suppose you're talking about the President spinning and not the President casting, correct?    jj

Yes I forgot to mention that I am looking at a spinning rod and reel.

30 on a medium rod

Just now, MN Fisher said:

30 on a medium rod

Which line would you recommend? I am most likely going to be using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

4 minutes ago, ethanthomas said:

Which line would you recommend? I am most likely going to be using it for lighter texas rigs, shaky heads, and other finesse fishing.

Personally? I'd use Yo-Zuri Hybrid in 8# for that selection of techniques. Make sure to add a bottle of KVD Line and Lure Conditioner - makes the YZH much more manageable.

I like braid on my spinning gear. A 15lb eight carrier braid would be my choice.

I can't really comment on a President Reel. Know nothing about them.

 

I do own (2) Veritas Spinning Rods one is 7 ft. Medium with a moderate action. One is a 7 ft. ML-XF. I have specific uses for them.

 

Both are fitted with Size 30 reels but not Presidents. 

Another great reel is the Daiwa Regal! Take a look at that one

48 minutes ago, STBen1215 said:

Another great reel is the Daiwa Regal! Take a look at that one

^^^ this

the president was once a good reel. In my opinion that time has passed. last couple i tried were rough.

go to a Bass Pro or Cabelas and compare the president to a Regal. the Regal is much smoother.

if you want to pay a little more the Diawa excelor is even better.

I'd say a 30 would be about right. I have a Veritas 7' MLF with a President 25 on it and it is fairly well balanced holding it like I do with the reel foot between my ring finger and pinky finger. Just a tiny bit tip heavy.

 

I also have a Veritas 7"MHF that has a President 30 on it. It is tip heavy but a 40 was way too much for that rod. It ought to have a 35 on it.

 

That would leave the 30 for the Medium rod i guess. that will be the closest you are going to get with Pfueger Presidents I think.

30 size is perfect for bass fishing.  I run straight 8lb mono or 10-20lb braid with a leader.  pay a few extra bucks for the president XT or supreme; the weight savings are worth it and your rod will balance better.

3 minutes ago, Allen Der said:

30 size is perfect for bass fishing.  I run straight 8lb mono or 10-20lb braid with a leader.  pay a few extra bucks for the president XT or supreme; the weight savings are worth it and your rod will balance better.

Plus, from rumblings here and there, the President had a minor redesign for 2020 and it's not quite as good as the older versions.

I'd even consider 'dropping' to the Trion. I used a Trion-30 for a number of techniques last year and it did well. Added a Trion-35 to my arsenal this year.