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Pflueger President Spinning Fishing Reel

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,816 ratings

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  • PERFORMANCE MEETS VALUE: Pflueger President spinning reels combine smooth operation with a price that won't break the bank. With a balanced mix of performance, quality, and value, this reel is "The Smart Choice."
  • SIZE 20 SPINNING REEL: Features a graphite body and rotor, for lightweight, corrosion-resistant fishing reels. The aluminum handle and soft touch rubber knob are suitable for Right/Left handed anglers.
  • RECOVER 20.2" | 51cm for every turn of the crank. Slow oscillation gearing and a Total Line Control system reduces twists, wind knots and provides greater control over all lines. Gear ratio of 5.2:1. Features an Aluminum spool.
  • SEALED OIL FELT FRONT DRAG with a max drag of 6lb | 2.7kg to help tire out the fish, so you can reel in the catch. The 7 ball bearing system plus Instant Anti-Reverse ensures smooth operation for any fishing experience.
  • LINE CAPACITY: Mono Capacity yd/lb: 200/2 100/4 80/6. Braid Capacity yd/lb: 180/4 125/6 100/8. The aluminum braid-ready spool is ready to be fished with all types of line, including monofilaments, fluorocarbons and braids.

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The Pflueger President Spinning Reel series offers a balanced mix of performance, quality and value. It’s “The Smart Choice” for anglers who want smooth operation at a price that won’t break the bank. This reliable and well-balanced reel allows you to cast and retrieve with relative ease, so you can always keep your line in the water to maximize every moment. Pflueger products are world famous for their innovation, dependability, and attention to detail. Pflueger continues to combine pride in craftsmanship and commitment to new technology to create a line of superior fishing products. Simply put, Pflueger Products Perform. That's why we're the smart choice among anglers who are looking for products that will lead to their next catch.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
3,816 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and weight of the fishing reel. For example, they mention it's an outstanding reel with unbelievable reliability, it has a smooth action and is very smooth casting. They appreciate the value for money, saying it'll help keep you on budget. Some like the ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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303 customers mention260 positive43 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing reel. They say it's superior in quality, outstanding, and reliable. Some customers also mention that it can handle tough fish and lasts a long time.

"...as important to me as functionality, but I had to mention the craftsmanship. It's gorgeous!..." Read more

"...I wish it came with another spool for a quick change out. It can handle some tough fish but it is limited by whatever line weight it may have..." Read more

"Great value, excellent quality. Smooth and reliable. Thanks!" Read more

"...These reels are superior in quality and can help keep you on budget as well." Read more

218 customers mention200 positive18 negative

Customers are satisfied with the drag of the fishing reel. They mention that it is very smooth in all aspects, has a super smooth retrieve, and has incredibly smooth action. They also appreciate the excellent drag and the smoothest nail release.

"...This thing is durable, quiet, smooth, and handles everything I throw at it...." Read more

"...It is very smooth with and excellent drag. Line capacity is very good and it casts extremely well. It is also a very nice looking reel...." Read more

"Great value, excellent quality. Smooth and reliable. Thanks!" Read more

"The reel is smooth, but mine has an annoying click somewhere. Best I can tell is it's coming from the thumb grip...." Read more

126 customers mention123 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the fishing reel. They mention that it is a great performing reel for the money, and can help keep them on budget. Some are happy with the performance for the cost and appreciate the knowledgeable seller.

"...This Pflueger President reel is a big money reel at a low end price.For starters, the thing looks sharp!..." Read more

"...and this Pflueger President Spinning Reel is by far the best for an affordable price. It is very smooth with and excellent drag...." Read more

"Great value, excellent quality. Smooth and reliable. Thanks!" Read more

"...These reels are superior in quality and can help keep you on budget as well." Read more

32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the fishing reel. They mention it has a beautiful finish, and is easy on the eyes. Some say that it has the look and feel of a great reel, and goes great with an ugly stick rod.

"...For starters, the thing looks sharp! Looks aren't really as important to me as functionality, but I had to mention the craftsmanship. It's gorgeous!..." Read more

"...It is also a very nice looking reel. I wish it came with another spool for a quick change out...." Read more

"...My older one has a nice hardwood handle, more classy looking." Read more

"...And let's be honest. This reel is gorgeous! All in all it's a well-made piece of equipment that any angler would be proud to have in their arsenal." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing reel easy to pack and use. They say it's a super light reel for creek fishing for small-midsized trout. Customers also mention that it'll cast nice and smooth. They also say it is reliable and reasonable weighted.

"...It's gorgeous! It is very light weight as well, and built with quality parts...." Read more

"...I have the both the President 20 and 25 models. They are extremely light and I get a great cast out of both...." Read more

"...LIST PRICE they are a bargain for what you get - a reliable, reasonable weighted reel, that perform well and does so consistently...." Read more

"...If your looking for a great real that is light weight and works well look no further." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing reel easy to use. They say it casts far, reels smoothly, and is trouble free. Customers also say it's easy to install on the pole, requires very little to no maintenance, and can be disassembled for cleaning and lubrication. They also mention that the bail is thick and makes a good click for casting.

"...They've all held up well for me, required very little to no maintenance..." Read more

"...Worked great. Very smooth. Casts great. Easy to reel. I liked the ultralight version so much I bought the next size up for bass fishing...." Read more

"...I find them smooth and very trouble free...." Read more

"...Said it was made well, easy to use and is thrilled with it." Read more

19 customers mention8 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the fishing reel. Some mention it's small, perfect for ultralight rods, and great for small fish. However, others say that it'll default to size 30 and is too big for trout fishing.

"...Smaller numbers have less capacity. So for panfish or ice fishing use the smaller sizes." Read more

"Perfect size for my ultralight rods!" Read more

"...Jig... This is a 1,000 size reel ,really small. That's what I was looking for though" Read more

"PRO: Smooth reel, really loved it. Very lightweight and compact...." Read more

14 customers mention4 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the lock of the fishing reel. They mention that it seizes up way too easily, and everything fell out very easily. The handle is wobbly and almost falling off, and the line comes off in loops and gets stuck under the body. The action became rough and had a grinding feel to it.

"...as It used to my first purchase around and in my opinion the seize up way too easily...." Read more

"...Once I accidentally dipped mine in the water, it seized up. Now it’s taken a complete breakdown and lube to get it back in working order." Read more

"...The auto stop for reverse is also nice. The switch gives you the option to have it on or off." Read more

"...Especially in the last few months. About 3 months ago, the reel locked up on me...." Read more

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I have been fishing these reels for several years now. I pair them with various types of rods to accomplish multiple styles of fishing. These reels are superior in quality and can help keep you on budget as well.
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I have been fishing these reels for several years now. I pair them with various types of rods to accomplish multiple styles of fishing. These reels are superior in quality and can help keep you on budget as well.
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Amir mun
5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth and Satisfying Performance for Ice Fishing
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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Brett
5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth as butter
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5.0 out of 5 stars great reel
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