This is one is definately worth a look:
-9 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings
-One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing
-Titanium line guide
-Ultimate Brake SystemTM combines centrifugal and magnetic brakes for a limitless range of cast control
-Machined, ported and double anodized aluminum spool
-Aircraft grade aluminum main gear and brass pinion gear
-Lightweight aluminum frame with aluminum handle side plate
-Smooth multi-disc main gear applied drag system with audible star adjustment
-Dual soft touch knobs
-Available in wide spool version Enlarge Photo
Model: PFLSUMMITLP
Weight: 7.8 oz :
Gear Ratio Bearings: 7.1:1
Line Cap.: 10lb / 100 yds
Price:$ 159.95
Anyone try one of these yet? What really caught my eye was the number of bearings, the materials, the weight, gear ratio, and price. Thats a lot of reel for the money. I have never used a Pflueger, but this one has got my attention.
PB himself :-\'
Most of my reels are Pfluegers. I have had zero problems with them and I don't think you can beat 'em for the money. I use both the President and the Trion in casting reels, there's very little difference between them. A guy here in town fishes the FLW Tour and he told me about the only reel he sees down south is the President.
I recently hunted down and bought 3 Trion cranking reels off e bay - the 4.6 - 1 model. Nice, very nice!
The President spinning reels are a GREAT deal. I also have one Medalist. Very similar.
I like the President low profile casting reels quite a bit too, but the Trion cranking reels impressed me more because they seem like a better reel for smooth casting and use while costing a fair amount less than the President. I think they are great deal for price verses performance just like the President spinning reels.
I have not tried the Summit.
Thanks for that info fellas. Now I have an excuse to go out and try Pfluegers. I can now say to the wife "But the fellas on the website said they were good". And just like that I am off the hook and using a couple of new Pfluegers. She is always griping about how I have too much "stuff". But when you are a man......stuff is good. ;) Hey maybe I can get her to get me one for Christmas. :o
BD ;D
Now - That's a plan!!!
Leave it to me and I can come up with a plan. My Lovely Bride is always saying how unorganized I am and that I have no plan. If she only knew. ;)
BD ;D
Sometimes it's hard being on top of things but no one know you are...?!?
I always like to say that I am organized within my own mess. That is my story and I am sticking to it. 8)
BD ;D