Very Best Open Face reels under $100 ?

[Mojo]

 

What to buy some Open face Fishing reels for family. Can anyone recommend anything that performs near or close to a Stradic 2500 open reel for under $100 ?

What about under $75. Need to buy a few.

Thanks in advance !!! 

[dashaver63]

Try the Pflueger President spinning reels. I've been using them for a couple years. 10 bearing system and very smooth.

[Durand Dan]

I bought one one of the Presidents this year because I needed to add a spinning setup for skipping. I've been surprized at the quality of such an inexpensive reel. I even put that cheap Shakespere line on it and it performed great!!

[Waterfoul]

I agree with the President.  BUT!!!  Save $10 a piece on them and go to Gander Mountain and by their Tournament GT series reels instead.  They are a Phlueger President made for Gander.  Only difference is the color and the handle.  The Phlueger has a wooden handle, the Gander a rubber handle, which I prefer anyway!!

President = $59
Gander reel = $49

So if you need to buy several you'll save $10 a reel!!  I have 2 of the Gander reels and they have worked flawlessly for me... and I fish a LOT.  Also, you can't beat the warrantee on a Gander product.  If you have any issues with the any of their reels, simply take it back and get a new one.  Easy.