I'm looking at the Supreme 8030 and 8035 spinning reels. I was wondering if the 8030 is more like is more like an UL reel, or a 2000 or 2500 type reel?

I do like the reduced weght, and the price is nice.

Opinions?

Close to 2500. I liked the one I had before it got destroyed by fire.

Close to 2500. I liked the one I had before it got destroyed by fire.

yep, the 30 is close to the 2500 shimano or 20 in quantum

What they said. My 30 size is plenty of reel.

I like the 8030 as well. It's not a big spooled reel, but not what I would consider small either.

FWIW the 30 series in a President is quite a bit smaller.

I like the 8030 as well. It's not a big spooled reel, but not what I would consider small either.

FWIW the 30 series in a President is quite a bit smaller.

That's one of my only complaints about Pflueger's spinning reels. It makes it difficult to order them online because I'm never sure how big they really are.  :-/

I use the President 30 with 8# mono and I have no problem with the size FWIW.

I like the 8030 as well. It's not a big spooled reel, but not what I would consider small either.

FWIW the 30 series in a President is quite a bit smaller.

That's one of my only complaints about Pflueger's spinning reels. It makes it difficult to order them online because I'm never sure how big they really are. :-/

:-? Every 30 size I've seen in any model has been the same size so far.  Trion, President, President XT, Maxx, and Maxx Pro.  I have not looked at a Supreme though.  Might be different.  I don't know.

I have a 8030 Supreme, and just serviced K macs Presidents in the 30 size. The president is definitely smaller

The Arbor 7430 is tiny. Much, much smaller than I had expected.

I have a 8030 Supreme, and just serviced K macs Presidents in the 30 size. The president is definitely smaller

I thought when we talked about the two that it was interesting that the 30 size was not the same across the board. I guess someone smarter than us make these decisions? :

I have 2 Shimano Symetre 2500's already, and am looking for a reel in the $85-120 range.I like the Symetre just fine, just not the new greenish ones. That new Stradic is pretty sexy, but not sure about dropping that much on a spinning reel. How does the Supreme stack up to the other reels in its price  point?

i have a supreme xt 8035.i like a bigger reel = less line issues.being magnesium it is still very light.

Anyone have any consistant problems with it?

Is the SupremeXT worth the xtra cash?

Anyone have any consistant problems with it?

Is the SupremeXT worth the xtra cash?

yes,it has a better drag.i have no problems with it.

Anyone have any consistant problems with it?

Is the SupremeXT worth the xtra cash?

No problems at all. These are rock solid reels.

Not sure about the XT. I think I'm going to get one though so I should be able to compare it to the regular Supreme.

I used an 8030 with 10lb 100% Flourocarbon last season with 1/16 and 1/8 oz shakey heads with ZERO line management issues.

These reels are light, smooth, manage line well and are fast. A pretty good combination if you ask me.