Both have small arbors (spools). think bigger spool to get more line casting ability.
Looking at a President, but don't know if the 6920 size or 6925 would be best for a 11' vertical brush rod. I know they're pretty close in size, but wanted to hear from some that may have owned both.
Both have small arbors (spools). think bigger spool to get more line casting ability.
I guess my question would be what makes you think that quality and price reel is necessary to begin with?
I mean were not talking about doing any casting with that setup, just pulling some line off and dropping a jig.
About any of the cheaper reels would work fine for that. Even for trolling, just how good does the reel have to be to bring in
the type fish were after? I am considering a 6920 for a new rod I recently bought, but it will be used for casting, and I haven't
sprung for it yet either. lol
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You're right.
I have a Shakespeare spinning reel or two that are very cheap reels and have lasted me over 20 years. I could also pick up another Wally Marshall ultra light spinning reel for $30 for this rod like I have on my 5 foot rod, but I don't want to. Or I could just sell this new jigging rod and use one of my short 12' trolling rods for jigging. No wait, I could actually just get a cane pole and use some old mono stripped from my frog rod and then have zero money invested. Nah, I think I want to spend that extra $15 and get a President reel that I know will likely last the rest of my lifetime. Who knows maybe my son will appreciate all this garb I have accumulated since it will likely never wear out.
I don't guess you have any comments on the 6920 vs the 6925 size difference?
Don't own either ... but, what I would do is find out the weights of each, then add that much weight to your rod (@ the reel seat) and see which one balances the rod on your finger (with your finger under the front edge of the handle).
If either or both weights tend to pull the rod down towards the handle, then that's not a big deal (unless it's excessively heavy & drops like a rock - in which case you'll need to find a lighter weight reel). But, if the rod tip end tends to drop, with those weights, then I'd be looking for another reel ... because a tip heavy outfit is cumbersome to fish with and wears on your wrist/forearm, which will make using it very uncomfortable.
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For a brush rod I'd go with smaller one. My 25 is a great reel. I'm more than impressed with the quality compared to all the other spinners I own. Even the ones that cost way more money. Don't think you would or could go wrong with either. Like Pappy said balance is the key.
Another vote for balance above other considerations. I have a 10'SHSS and it balanced perfect with a Diawa Sweepfire that I paid $12 for when they were first released. Not saying that you need a different reel, just take the rod to somewhere that sells those reels and see which one works best. I have a 6730 and 2 - 6920. I find the 30 a bit big for anything I do for crappie, but great for a light bass and intercoastal rod for my way of fishing. My rod has a rear reel seat and a touch the blank cutout in the cork and it balances perfect so that you hold only the weight of the rod and reel, not holding the rod tip up all day. That means everything in that type of rod. I don't know of a President reel that I like better than another, just which size fits the bill. Hope you find what you want.
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I have some of the older Pfluger feels that have the rosewood handles. They are nice smooth feels. Have a few Lews speed spins also. It's whatever makes ya happy.
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I also agree on balance. I love the president reels!!
You may want to put it on another rod some day, I always try to go with value for my dollar.
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