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Pflueger President Spinning Fishing Reel

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,810 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
3,810 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, quality, ease of use, and value of the fishing reel. They mention that it performs flawlessly, is very well built, and requires very little to no maintenance. Customers also like the appearance, smoothness, and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort.

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255 customers mention224 positive31 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing reel. They say it's reliable, well-built, and excellent. Customers also mention that it can handle some tough fish and that it'll last a long time.

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

216 customers mention198 positive18 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it's very smooth in all aspects, the action on the reel was smooth, and the retrieval is super smooth. The reel is plenty smooth whilst reeling, and has enough drag range for its size. However, some customers find the nail release to be smoother than others. Overall, customers are satisfied with the smooth operation and excellent drag of the reel.

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

"Great reel. I took this one backpacking for trout. Worked great. Very smooth. Casts great. Easy to reel...." 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

125 customers mention122 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the fishing reel. They mention that it is phenomenal for the money, and they are happy with the performance for the cost.

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

"...Good value and quality." 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

82 customers mention71 positive11 negative

Customers like the performance of the fishing reel. They say it performs flawlessly, works as if factory-spooled, and works good in the winter for ice fishing in sub freezing temperatures. Customers also mention that the 20's work good in sub-freezing temperatures and that it works great for braided line.

"Great reel. I took this one backpacking for trout. Worked great. Very smooth. Casts great. Easy to reel...." Read more

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

"Works very well. All the description is true." Read more

"...(Yes I tether, but accidents happen). The 20's work good in the winter for ice fishing in sub freezing temperatures." Read more

32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the fishing reel. They mention it's very nice looking, compact, and easy on the eyes. Some say that it goes great with the ugly stick rod. They like that the reel doesn't have the design flaw that several Abu Garcias have.

"...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

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the fishing reel. They say it's an awesome light weight reel that casts nice and smooth. Customers also say it is a reliable, reasonable weighted reel that perform well and is easy to pack.

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

"...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

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

17 customers mention14 positive3 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the fishing reel. They mention that it works smoothly, is reliable, and trouble-free. It's easy to install on the pole and requires very little to no maintenance. Customers also mention that long casts are effortless and that it holds up well.

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

"...catching monster 30" fish but the light weight, smooth action, and ease of use, for me at least, make up for that if you're going for smaller creek..." Read more

20 customers mention10 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the fishing reel. Some mention that it feels good and is very smooth, while others say that they are disappointed with the feel and find it a bit stiff.

"...I purchased a size 20 for bobber fishing specifically. It feels good in the hand, and seems to be well made as are my other pflueger reels...." Read more

"...It starts out as the bail feeling funky, this is when it's broken but still in a position to where it will work correctly, then the bail either..." Read more

"...The bail is very robust. The handle is comfortable and the appearance overall is great...." Read more

"...Nothing particularly wrong with this one but was a little disappointed in the feel." 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
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