I've been using Pflueger President and President XT spinning reels for years but it's impossible to get replacement parts. Nobody has them. I'm looking for a 2000 series for trout and crappie for less than $100.00. It's been so long since I've bought a different brand that I don't know where to start. Internet reviews are based on Amazon feedback which is unreliable. Any help is appreciated. TIA.
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Ultralight Spinning Reel Recommendations
- Thread starter Richf7
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Shimano Sahara.
kirby999
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Daiwa Fuego Lt
hipster dufus
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I've been swapping over to Lews. Spinning n baitcaster. Good value
Lilly001
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Diawa BG. A bit pricier, but I’ve got one over 40 years old and still fishing like a fool.
I use them fresh and salt water.
The new ones handle braid very well.
YMMV
I use them fresh and salt water.
The new ones handle braid very well.
YMMV
little rascal
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SHIMANO cheap reels are better than most premium reels.
ADDICTED2HUNTIN
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This is a good one!
1eyefishing
...just joking, seriously.
I have a couple lil ( and lots of bigger ones) Penn Battles that go pretty good...
And I will definitely not miss the chance to buy another one of these little Lew's Mach II Speed Spin with 10 bearings...
Edit- These are usually just a small touch over $100.
And I will definitely not miss the chance to buy another one of these little Lew's Mach II Speed Spin with 10 bearings...
Edit- These are usually just a small touch over $100.
RatherbeFishing
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I got a new Shimano Sedona 500 size for my ultralight rod last year to replace a 20 year old Abu Garcia that served me well (now a backup). The Shimano is buttery smooth and has impressive build quality.
westcobbdog
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Like my durable Penn Battke but my lil rod is a tiny ugly stick by S Spear. It's only $49.
hopper
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How many yrs out of the $60 pflueger? I'm going on 5yrs on a few with no issues. When they break I will probably just toss and buy new.
It's been five years and think I paid more than $75. I'm not happy about buying a new reel because a $10.00 drag knob is on back order. Had the same problem with another Pflueger seven years ago which long before the COVID supply chain issues. Wondering if other manufacturers have the same problem.
Where are you looking for parts?
Here are a couple places that appear to have knobs in stock. Search your exact one to be sure.
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Angler's Paradise was the first place I checked. They have the drag knob for a President 20 and mine is the XT 20 which is back ordered. I'll email him again and find out if they're interchangeable.Where are you looking for parts?
Here are a couple places that appear to have knobs in stock. Search your exact one to be sure.
Security Measure
www.ebay.com
hopper
Senior Member
Yeah. I'm thinking it's a crap shoot across the board on parts. Good Luck!
You might take a look at some of the Japanese fishing retailers like Digitaka. They have extremely good pricing right now due to the exchange rates. They also offer a lot of smaller size spinning reels that we can't get in the US from Shimano and Diawa. Free shipping also!
doomtrpr_z71
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Plat had several Shimano and daiwa ultralights on sale for less than $100, plus FedEx from Japan is quicker than FedEx in the states.
I’m thinking you’re right.
Redbow
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I have had a Shimano ultra-lite reel and the same rod that came with it for over 30 years, it still functions like when new never any problems with it. It has caught some nice White Bass and some big Bream over the years.
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