'Walleye' Spinning Reel

[T-Bone]

OK...I got $100 US in Amazon gift cards in the mail yesterday...thinking about getting a new spinning reel to haul in those pesky 'eyes.

I know we've explored this before in concert with the best choice for walleye jigging rod, but new members...new reel designs...etc. warrant a revisit.

So...what do you prefer? My preferred brand is Shimano...but I can be swayed. My hard budget is $100 US. All suggestions are appreciated.

Ready....GO!!!

[RHYBAK]

Pfleuger ( spelling?) President 6930X


look here
http://kipawafishingforum.net/index.php?topic=646.0

[Smitty]

2nd vote for Pfleuger President - great reel

[crackers42]

3rd for the Pluefger even went out and bought a 2nd one to match it.

Great reel for the price.

[GregL]

I bought 2 Pfleuger Presidents to go on our med-light spinning rods. I've always used Shimano spinning reels.

I've only had these since last October, so I don't know how long they'll last but right now.. I like them more than my shimano reels worth twice as much!

[Goach15]

Hi T Bone..I have used Shimano Spirex reels for 20+ years..have 5 of them ....never let me down..have caught 30 pound salmon with a Spirex....Have 2500 and 5000 models..They have a double paddle handle ..one drawback is the anti reverse on the reels have a little bit of delay....not direct drive..has never bothered me for hook setting when jigging..,,,

[OttawaPhil]

I also bought two pfueger presidential after the first was so good and cheap. My GF got one too.

The last shimano I bought for $130 was such a POS I wouldn't buy one again. The bail is so weak its like its made of aluminum wire. It bends from looking at it wrong, and you can bend it back, but its going to break easy...

[Fishn Deep]

I also vote for the Spirex by Shimano it comes in either rear or front drag varities and several sizes as noted previously. Available at Cabelas for $59.99 and Walmart.com for $55.99. Amazon certainly should carry them. These reels are smooth and seem put together well. I picked a couple up when my 28 year old Shimano spinning reel finally broke down. They do come with the quick fire trigger which some like and others dont.

[Oarin]

If you use Cabela's from this site I think it helps Nancy with the costs.

[RHYBAK]

You are all missing the point.
T-Bone has Amazon gift cards to use up.
Not Cabela's and not E-Bay and not Wallmart

[RHYBAK]

Here you go @T-Bone

Color to suit

https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-Lady-President-Spinning-Reel/dp/B00LDYK3EK/ref=sr_1_13?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1495130385&sr=1-13&keywords=pflueger+president

[T-Bone]

Color to suit

Thanks Mr. Rhybak. I like it. As you know, only the most-confident men wear pink...I'm sure the same applies for fishing reels and the angler holding it. It will look awesome with my new shiney black Eyecon rod... 

[RHYBAK]

Color to suit

Thanks Mr. Rhybak. I like it. As you know, only the most-confident men wear pink...I'm sure the same applies for fishing reels and the angler holding it. It will look awesome with my new shiney black Eyecon rod... 

You can always buy a nice pink cancer awareness rod to go with it.

Support the cause.

28 and counting

[SgtCrabby]

Get a pink awareness decal for your boat, and hold the pink reel proudly. 
Real men can have pink.
(Or claim you're using your wife's reel because your's broke 😆)

I'm another vote for the Pfleuger President

[JigginFool]

Ditto!  Pfleuger President reals are my favorite too!  They never let you down.