Mitchell Fishing Reel
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Need a new Spinning Reel?
I am fairly new to fishing, so I am not looking to spend a lot, but I need a new Spinning Reel. I am probably looking to spend $60 or less.
I have seen a few that look good, so if you have an opinions on the ones listed below, or any others, please let me know.
Bass Pro Shops MegaCast Spinning Reel
Mitchell 300Xe Spinning Reel
Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Shimano Spirex RG Rear Drag Spinning Reel
From the 4 reels you listed I would go with the Pflueger President. A very nice reel for the money, smooth operation and well balanced. It's distributed by Pure Fishing so it is well backed up for any problems that may come up.
The Mitchell 300XE would be ok, but putting it and the Pflueger side by side the Pflueger just feels better. The Mitchell reels are not the same as they were in the past. They have been completely re-designed and carry the name only. They are also handled by Pure Fishing so warranty is no issue with them either.
The reel that I would stay far away from is the Shimano Spirex, both the front drag model and especially the rear drag. I fish Shimano reels, but not this one. They just don't have a good feel and the double handle is a pain in the ass. The rear drag has had problems and I don't know if they have resolved them. I don't recommend any rear drag reel, no one has made a good one. One of the shops that I do work for dropped these reels because of customer complaints.
I don't know anything about the Bass Pro line so can't say anything good or bad about them. Warranty might be a problem having to deal only with Bass Pro. All the others have wider distribution and easier to find parts and repair shops if needed.
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