Presidents are my favorites also THEY ARE GRAPHITE FRAMES, not Aluminum.

not yelling mind you

I must say, that as a member of the 'Shimano Posse' I have fished for a while now with a Flooger president that was given to me by Muddyman. The reel has performed beyond my expectations and I am impressed by the Flooger quality! I still have an affection for 'Shimano' reels because they have performed so well for me over decades of fishing, but I will give credit where it is due. If you can't afford a "Stradic", "Sustain" or "Stella", give the Flooger president a try. It will likely not disappoint you!

I can't believe I am propping a "Flooger" LOL

Keep on keeping on!

Ronnie

Thats OK Ronnie: I gave a guy a link on another thread in this forum who was lloking for A Shimano Product, we be even-Steven 8-)

Dominick

Thanks Muddy for correcting me my Medalist is aluminum not my president which is graphite.

I've fishing hard with my President which i bought off ebay as a demo model... I only gave $30.00 and now am going on my 3rd year with it...

I couldn't ask for more in a reel-

I believe those off brand reels are only good if you are going saltwater fishing and scared to use your good reel.........