i've got a chance to pick up a one year old president 6730 spinning reel for about $45.

i know the guy..its in great shape.

i've read some reviews....these seem to be really good reels..for the money..new $55-60.

any input is appreciated..

thanks..

I have never owned one but a good friend of mine loaned me one for a weekend and I really liked the reel for what it was... They are not bad reel's but I just don't care to own one due to the feel of it.

There really good for the price and hold up pretty well. I have a 6740 and use it on the river fishing for salmon and it does awesome.

Roby

Have got 2 and love them both

Have got 2 and love them both

Same here.

They are very popular he in my neck of the wood. My bud swears by them, and has 6 or-so. I have a 6730 and it's a fine spinning reel. I could spend 5X more but still wouldn't catch more fish!

Definitely don't pay more than $40... $35 would be even better for a used reel. Assuming Tackle Warehouse has their 15% off Memorial Day sale again, you can pick it up brand new from them for $50.

For the extra $15.00 buy new...........warranty

I don't care to buy anything used.

Definitely don't pay more than $40... $35 would be even better for a used reel. Assuming Tackle Warehouse has their 15% off Memorial Day sale again, you can pick it up brand new from them for $50.

X2.

The Bass Pro outlet store (returns, discontinued, overstocks, etc.) has them all the time for about 30.00 -40.00, so I wouldn't pay more for that for a used one.

That being said, I have a couple and although they aren't the finest or best or flashiest, they are definitely a good, solid, and dependable reel.

I have one in the 40 size I've used  pretty steady for about 2 years and it seems to get smoother as time goes on.

thanks guys...

yea.. i think i'll pick up a new one.... unless i can get him to take $30...  8-)