I'm looking to purchase a nice spinning reel to pair with my veritas spinning rod.  Like to keep it under $100 so I can buy some verdicts  . It would be nice to have a lighter reel than what i have now(Quantum tenacity). I'm looking to put about 8 pound flouro on there. Thanks for your help.

plflueger president. best $60 reel that compares to most $100 - $125 reels. had six fore about8-10 years. only had a problem with one. smooth and sensitive.

i'm lookin forward to the responses because I am also pondering a new spinning setup.. 

There's quite a few decent spinning reels under $100. I have six Shimano Saharas in varying weigths. Never had a problem with any.

Hard to beat the Shimano Sahara ... I have 2 and we sell a ton of them in the store.

Look for a deal in the flea market. You can probably get a steal on a higher end reel.

Pflueger President or Supreme Magnesium maybe a good choice.

I have an older President and a newer Arbor. Both have performed great for the money.

I think the knock on Pflueger is the maintenance but I've never had issues.

Shimano symetre $99.

Pflueger Supreme 8030MG - 7.4oz - $100 - comes with a spare aluminum spool

I like the Daiwa Exceler.

Pflueger Supreme 8030MG - 7.4oz - $100 - comes with a spare aluminum spool

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Pflueger Supreme 8030MG - 7.4oz - $100 - comes with a spare aluminum spool

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Pflueger President hands down.

I've never had good luck with Pinnacle, but that Supreme looks like a winner.

My pick is Shimano Saros.  I found one yesterday from a retailer for $109 while bargain hunting online for a Stradic CI4.  I think these are as good as the mid-2000s white Stradics that were around $130-150.

Shimano Saros. I found one yesterday from a retailer for $109 while bargain hunting online for a Stradic CI4.

I have a Sahara, but my favorite spinning reel under $100 is the Cabela's Tournament ZX, I am planning on making all my reel on my all spinning set-ups this year.  Super Smooth, and if you catch the sales right you can get them for $39.99.  I believe I read that this is very comparable to the Daiwa Exceler.  When they are on sale, I do not think they can be beat for the money. 

not to hijack or anything as I am interested in good spinning reels for good prices...

Anyone have any experience with the Abu Garcia Soron SX?  Or even the Cardinal 500ALBi?

I'm a Revo guy and I hate to shy away from Abu Garcia.. especially if they make a good spinning reel..

Pflueger Arbor 7430

ive wondered about the BPS pro Q and JM spinning reels with the mag spool. they are under $100 and have an all aluminum construction , iirc. yet i dont recall ever seeing someone comment on them.

Pflueger Supreme 8030MG - 7.4oz - $100 - comes with a spare aluminum spool

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I have the Shimano Sahara and I'm not impressed with it at all. The Daiwa Exceler is a better choice for me and less expensive. You can find them on ebay in all three speeds for usually less than $70.

Looks like the Plueger Supreme is probably what I'm gonna get. Still listening to suggestions.

Pflueger President. Had 2 6740x's. Sold one. Kept one for the evil senkos.

ive wondered about the BPS pro Q and JM spinning reels with the mag spool. they are under $100 and have an all aluminum construction , iirc. yet i dont recall ever seeing someone comment on them. [/q

the pro qualifier is a great reel,and even better when on sale for 49.00.i like the mag spool,and the pq has a great drag.

Geez....

Recently bought a Symetre 500FJ around

$100 for an ultra lite. You can find the

2500FJ for about the same price. Nothin'

to talk about!

Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

Probably not a Flooger...

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Geez....

Recently bought a Symetre 500FJ around

$100 for an ultra lite. You can find the

2500FJ for about the same price. Nothin'

to talk about!

Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

Probably not a Flooger...

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You got that one right.