I just bought a Gander mountain guide tournament series

GST40F( ? ) reel via E-bay for $31

 I bought the reel thinking that from the picture it looked almost identical to my Pflueger Medalist.

 The reel came today and it could be a virtual twin with a few minor differences. Even the color which is somewhat unique is identical. The handle is identical. The frame is just slightly different and the spool is slightly different although one is a 30 series and the guide is a 40 series.

 The verdict is still out but I'd say Pflueger is more than likely making this series for Gander.

FFI- AKA Matt Crum

It has been a while since I had this discussion, but if my memory serves me right, you are correct Pflueger does produce them.

JT Bagwell

I bought one last week and the fishing manager told me that pflueger does make their spinning reels. And yes they do look identical.

Is it the Pfuegar Medalist or President?/

I was told at Gander that it was the President

pflueger doesn't make any reels, the same place that makes their reels makes a lot of others

Oh I finally get it your slamon site and you are sponsored y Shimano, that expains a lot of your posts about anyother reels that people talk about

pflueger doesn't make any reels, the same place that makes their reels makes a lot of others

please post proof.

Is it the Pfuegar Medalist or President?/

I was told at Gander that it was the President

Medalist I'm almost sure. I do own the Gander and the Medalist as well as a President. The handle machining & knob are identical to the Medalist as well as the color. Some of the frame parts are ever so slightly different.

The President is a very different color but I will take a look at the frame compared to the Gander to see.

pflueger doesn't make any reels, the same place that makes their reels makes a lot of others

 The "cut and paste" narrow minded Pflueger bash.

 Who really cares?

 

 The Gander GST and the Pflueger Medalsit appear to be one in the same or very similar. Just pointing out an observance end of story move on.

 

I bought a GS35 and a GST30 last year.  I figured the GS was a Trion and the GST a Prez.  Doesn't matter really, both seem to be very good reels for the price.  I had no problems with either, both worked great.  Heckuva deal either way you go.