I have lots of President reels mostly 20’s and a couple of 25’s. I’ve gotten good service from them but have worn the gears out of the one on my most used rod. I bought a Diawa regal 1000 and spooled it with 3lb crystal fireline and it does well on the TSS. I’m warming up to the idea of a couple of hundred dollars for a little reel but not yet.
My siennas do trolling duty on a couple of the rods in my spread and I’ve no issues with them, nor any expectation of them being a reel to have in my hand all day. Good enough for the job they’re doing. I use some Sahara’s in 3000 size for my saltwater trips and they’re also good for the job and so far, so good.
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