Jdm219 Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 My local cabelas has the Purist for $49.99 and I'm contemplating on wether I should jump on the deal or not. It looks like a solid reel. I have the president and it's withstood all my abuse. Weight isn't a concern and I fish for hours but it's never bothered me. But basically, I'm looking for opinions on it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys! Quote
Super User MCS Posted June 4, 2014 Super User Posted June 4, 2014 The purist replaced the President XT in the lineup. It is similar to a president but with a sealed carbon drag. President is a multi disk felt washer drag and is not sealed. The purist is better suited if you plan to do fresh and inshore. I have an XT and picked it up when they were on closeout, nice smooth reel like it, don't see why this wouldnt be the same. Quote
Jdm219 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 The purist replaced the President XT in the lineup. It is similar to a president but with a sealed carbon drag. President is a multi disk felt washer drag and is not sealed. The purist is better suited if you plan to do fresh and inshore. I have an XT and picked it up when they were on closeout, nice smooth reel like it, don't see why this wouldnt be the same. I guess I'll be grabbing one soon. Does it come with 2 spools? Quote
Super User MCS Posted June 4, 2014 Super User Posted June 4, 2014 I guess I'll be grabbing one soon. Does it come with 2 spools? No they stopped doing that. If you can find the President XT it is a dark red color, it has 2 spools and is just as good or better. Quote
Jdm219 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 No they stopped doing that. If you can find the President XT it is a dark red color, it has 2 spools and is just as good or better.Well that sucks. Not many companies include 2 spools. Quote
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