Pflueger spining reel size?

[Hammmerhead]

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.

Thanks for input

I have two 30's already for shakyheads, drop shots and weightless creatures for bass.

I have one of LEWS, Wally Marshalls 50 series (I think its a 50) and its very, very tiny. I wouldn't want it on anything but my 5 foot ultralight and it even looks strange on it. Prob just gonna go with the 20 since it noticeably lighter.

[skeetbum]

The 25 fits a lot of what I would use but I don't have any of those yet. The 20 is the ultralight and very small and light. Something I thought of after posting last night was to try other reels until you find the balance that you are after. Most reels, somewhere on their package or in their advertising, state the weight of the reel. Then just get the one closest to that weight and you should be good to go. I have several other reels that I tried that were the same size. Some had a composite frame and just didn't balance. I put on El Cheapo and it was a match. Can't argue with a little dumb luck. Good luck with it.....Skeet.

[fiveeyes]

agree with the balance, as stated by CP. Personally, I would not go smaller than the 30. I do not like the small spools on the 20-25's, the tight coils, and line twist possibilities, are why. You may want..at a later time..to put it on a casting outfit..larger spool will do better. ALSO..this is for everyone too..Amazon has them on sale, check it out.

[Crestliner08]

I have #6920's on two 9' B n' M rods and another on the 7' SHSS. I jig, cast & drift for crappie with all three of these Pfluegers. Great reels. I have no problem casting with any of them. Have been doing that for a lot of years. Spool is not too small for casting. However, for your application, I don't see where spending $50.00 on a reel - as opposed to say, $20.00 - is going to be of any benefit to you.

[TimPierce]

[QUOTE=fiveeyes;3436122]agree with the balance, as stated by CP. Personally, I would not go smaller than the 30. I do not like the small spools on the 20


What he said. I have a 20, 25, and 30. Noticeable difference in line coil between spool sizes. If you aren't using braid, get a 30 if compatible with the intended rod...

[chaunc]

If all you're going to use it for is holding line, and you won't be fishing sixty feet deep, get the twenty. If you're going to use line heavier than six pound test, and using 1/32 oz jigs, you will get line coils on the twenty. 1/8 th and bigger, you'll be okay. The presidents are good reels. I have five.Only two twenties tho. The twenty five are good all purpose size.

[outdoorsron]

Hello: As far as making your outfit balanced and you have a favorite reel that seems too light you can get a balancer butt cap that has several weights you can add to adjust and balance it out. Really makes a big difference. You could add it yourself or have a rod builder do it. Good Luck O -R

[TN crappie hunter]

I have one 20, two 25's and four 30's. The 30's are my favorite of the three and the same price as the 25's.

[Hammmerhead]

I have #6920's on two 9' B n' M rods and another on the 7' SHSS. I jig, cast & drift for crappie with all three of these Pfluegers. Great reels. I have no problem casting with any of them. Have been doing that for a lot of years. Spool is not too small for casting. However, for your application, I don't see where spending $50.00 on a reel - as opposed to say, $20.00 - is going to be of any benefit to you.

You want to sell one of your 6920's so you can go get a $20 dollar reel?

[Crestliner08]

You want to sell one of your 6920's so you can go get a $20 dollar reel?

I think you may have misunderstood me. I wouldn't trade my 6920's for anything. I do a lot of casting as well as trolling & drifting. So, a cheaper reel would not benefit me.