pflueger trion

[Andrew Erickson]

I just got mine yesterday.So far i really really like it.Do any of you guys have this reel and has it givin you guys any trouble?Hopefully it doesnt break because this is my favorite reel so far

[ocf1]

I was just abbout to post this, I will probably be getting one , anyone actually have used it?

[st.crioxfishin]

I have two of them and am thinking of getting another one this spring. I personally really like them and the cost fits for me as well. I use them for pitching jigs, plastics, and for throwing frogs.

[river rat316]

I have a president that I really like, I use it for throwing spinnerbaits, I have cheaper pluegers that also serve as a good back up reel, the trion's that Ive tested have seen like real good reels

[Can'tFishEnuf]

I have two Trions and love them. Nice and smooth and a great price.

[Central Bassman]

I have 4 Trion and one President... I love them, i havent had any trouble with them at all. You will really love that reel ones you get to use it.

[ikeslayer]

we talking spinning or casting here cause I believe the trion and president are made in both models?

[Central Bassman]

thats a good question, i was talking about baitcasters!!!

[delmuts]

i have three of the round models, and have been happy with them.

[bucketmouth64]

I have one and love it. I had one problem with the flipping switch and I sent it to Pflueger and they promptly sent me a new fishing reel without the flipping switch. Apparently, there was a flaw and they had a few returns. Don't think they make it with a flipping switch anymore. Great reel for the price.

[ikeslayer]

here is a little helpful something on trion spinning reals. i was talking to the fishing guy at the rochester gander and he said that the gander mountain guide series fishing reals are actually made by pflueger and are the trions. He said every year gander makes a contract with some big reel company and buys like 1million of them and has them put guide series all over them instead of the companies name. So we the angler get a guide series(trion) for 20 bucks. And ganders return policy is awesome. If you have one that acts a little funny or gets a little noisy just take it back no box needed or reciept and they will swap it out. They do the same thing with there rods even if they are busted into 25 pieces. Good ol gander

ike

[lunker651]

I had use one for bass fishing last year. The gears broke on me twice and the drags are alway sticking, fixed it and sold it. I take very good care of my reels and I do a deep cleaning and grease, oils them when ever it needs one. I really like the smoothness of the reel but I don't think it's worth the $100.

[pfluemis]

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here is a little helpful something on trion spinning reals. i was talking to the fishing guy at the rochester gander and he said that the gander mountain guide series fishing reals are actually made by pflueger and are the trions. He said every year gander makes a contract with some big reel company and buys like 1million of them and has them put guide series all over them instead of the companies name. So we the angler get a guide series(trion) for 20 bucks. And ganders return policy is awesome. If you have one that acts a little funny or gets a little noisy just take it back no box needed or reciept and they will swap it out. They do the same thing with there rods even if they are busted into 25 pieces. Good ol gander

ike

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While it is true pflueger produces some lines of reels for Gander Mtn, they are not the same reels inside. The bearings are different. While, for the most part, most will not notice much of a difference, for some, the bearings with the added protection is worth the $$$. As alway's, it's best to compare and decide from there.

[Can'tFishEnuf]

I have a Guide Series spinning that is the knock-off of the President and it's a darn nice reel for the $15 I paid for it. I also have a couple Presidents and when you compare the two side by side you will definitely see and feel that the Pflueger is much nicer.

[bucketmouth64]

My son had a guide series baitcaster for one year. Can't remember what happened to it, but we brought it back to gander and they gave us credit towards the purchase of another reel. Reel couldn't be fixed because it was a discontinued model. He got a quantam. I have a Trion and have not had but great success with it. I don't think I'll be buying a guide series reel.

[EBass]

I used to buy gander guide spinning reels for 20. But each year I'd have to get a new one as they fall apart. Granted I go fishing a lot, but I felt they were junk.

Now I'm a shimano guy -thanks to a guy at gander for talking them up so much.

I do have a couple gander rods that I do like, but not the reels.

my .02

[ikeslayer]

ebass how many days a year do you fish. I have over 300 days on the water on my gander spinning reels and none have gone caput. i even dropped one in the mud and took it apart and cleaned it and it still runs great. I wonder if you just got a bad batch or something. I can't manage to even break one and i am by no means prissy or graceful with my equipment(just ask my wife)

ike

[EBass]

Not 300 - I dunno - it was 20 bucks and a few years (5) ago at the Gander in Fridley. It was the cheapest I could find and gave true meaning of, "You get what you pay for." It worked fine, until the end of the year then the bail would close while casting or would only close half way, and the drag was shot. Now I'm a Shimano guy and can't complain one bit.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Guide Series reels have got better in the past few years, in my opinion. I get the Guide Series for cheap so I run a few and they are nice but nothing like shimano which I use most. Lets be honest though shimano and guide series is like comparing apples to oranges The rods on the other hand are nice deals but now im getting off topic...