Gear Update: Pflueger President First Impressions

in Destinations 1 min read

Finally replaced my 15-year-old Zebco 33. Picked up a Pflueger President spinning combo for under a hundred bucks.

First impression: smooth. Really smooth. The drag system alone is worth the upgrade.

Quick Review

Casts further than expected. Handles 8lb mono without issues. The graphite body keeps it light enough for all-day use.

Not a fancy reel, but it works. That’s all I needed.

Michael Cross

Michael Cross

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Michael Cross is a long-distance bicycle tourist and outdoor writer with over 15,000 miles of touring experience across six continents. He has completed the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Pacific Coast Route, and numerous international bikepacking expeditions. Michael holds a Wilderness First Responder certification and has contributed gear reviews and route guides to Adventure Cyclist Magazine and Bikepacking.com. His expertise covers route planning, lightweight camping systems, and bicycle mechanics for remote travel.

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