Pflueger Supreme Reels

[3andadog]

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone else has had an issue with the finish of these reels. I have 2 that are about 4 years old and the finish looks like it's wrinkling. It does not affect the operation at this time and the paint has not fallen off yet. It almost appears that the finish is flowing. There are no voids below the surface but it is really odd. I have 4 total but 2 are only a year old.

Just wondering if anyone has this problem or has contacted Pflueger about it.

Thanks

[RebelSS]

Never seen that on any reel...looks like some really lousy surface prep initially. I'd send those pics via E-mail to Pflueger, they are pretty good about repairs/replacements. What have you got to lose?  Let us know what happens...

http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger-contact-us.html

[Ufatz]

I second what Rebel says......not normal and not right. Must have been a bad day in  Song Dong or whichever factory cranked 'em out.

[Genofish]

My favorite reel, no problems with mine

[delmuts]

Just wondering. By any chance  did they get sprayed with bug repellant?  I know deep woods off will mess up the paint like that on reels. ( I learned the hard way)  

[3andadog]

I don't recall hitting both of them with spray, I almost never use it anyhow. I wouldn't want it on the line at any rate. I have had bug spray damage stuff when I would survey in the woods, the spray would eat the survey book covers and the paint off the tripod legs. The rods do sit in the boat rod locker (floor) and it's possible the gas fumes got them but none of the other 10 plus rods and reels are showing any distress.

I have not heard back from Pfluger yet either.

 

Edited March 11, 2016 by 3andadog

[HNTNBUX]

I have a couple that look like that as well.  Please keep us updated.  Thanks

[Ufatz]

Shimano would probably not have let reels like that out of the factory. I only have a few spinning reel and seldom use them but they are all Shimano's. Have used some of the larger ones in nearshore fishing for Barracuda, Grouper, Redfish etc. and am totally sold on their quality.

I know this does not solve your current problem with your reels but I must say I gave up decades ago on anything with that name on it. The REAL Pflueger Supreme was a wonderful CASTING reel.

I hope the company actually responds to your request and makes an attempt to remedy the situation.

[3andadog]

Just lost a customer, I will not buy another reel from them again, after buying 4. I had to call them since they wouldn't respond to 2 email inquiries.

Nothing we can do was the standard line. It's funny that my cheaper reels are holding up just fine.

 

So what are comparable reels? I'm using 10 lb power pro for walleye on 6-6 to 7' rods with med light action fast tip rods.

[3andadog]

Well I'm back as a customer. I stopped at their booth at the show and showed the reels to the reps for them. They were stymied but they took it upon themselves to find out what was going on and bypass customer service and go to their bosses to see what could be done(they also gave me some merch that will be donated to a cancer survivor group). I am happy with whatever outcome I get as long as I have my reels back or replacements if they feel it's warranted. I understand it is outside of the warranty, I just didn't like the way the kid blew me off on the phone.

[RebelSS]

Yay! Good to hear that! Glad it worked out for ya! 

[3andadog]

End of the story, a box arrived Monday with 2 brand new reals in there. Thank you Pfluger!

[RebelSS]

Hot dog! Told ya!!!  

[delmuts]

Cool!