if you just need the reel i think waiting for the sale on the JM bass pro reel is the way to go. the The Pro Q is not a good reel IMO. I have both and the Johnny is way worth it I payed 259 for the combo like 2 years ago.
my wife actually fishes with the pflueger president and loves it. I have used it a few times and it feels really good. Untill the 25th the cabin fever sale at BPS is still going on. they have the carbon light rod with the pflueger president combo for 99-119. im going down tommrow to pick me up two. just the rod it worth it IMO.