pflueger vs shimano spinning reels President XT Reel The President features a lightweight graphite body and rotor What is the experience with

While some anglers actually like the glass rods (in part because they prevent them from making premature hook sets on short-striking fish), I prefer a more sensitive composite rod because it gives me a better read on what my bait is doing

FEATURES Asymmetric body design Lightweight aluminum frame and sideplate EXD concept casting system IVCB-6 braking system 95mm handle with oversized knobs D2 gear design SPECS Gear ratios: 6.7:1 and 8.1:1 Retrieve: right and left Weight: 7.8 ounces Drag: 25 pounds max Bearings: 10+1 Line capacity: 12/130 (pound test in mono/yards) FINAL THOUGHTS This is not a reel that youll want to spool up with 10-pound test and try to fling a minnow around on

The pics below of the No.201 were graciously provided by Joe Foley, Boscobel, WI

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