Super User dodgeguy Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 just got mine in.what a piece of beautifull machinery.i don't care what anyone says this reel is on par with the best of them.the titanium depostion finish is beautifull.it has centrifugal and magnetic brakes .it casts a mile and pitches a 3/8 jig like you wouldn't believe.i got the narrow spool 7 to 1 version and put it on my flipping stick with fireline 80 lb braid.with 20 pounds of drag pressure it should haul out the big ones with ease.the patriarch is built on the same frame as the revo (both owned by pure fishing) and from what a lot of reel guys are saying many of the parts interchange.the drag design is definately revo.for $199 i don't think you can beat this reel. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 It's the sleeper reel of the year IMO. I used mine the last couple months of last year and they are incredible casters. Except for the brake side parts on the Pflueger, which are a superior system than the REVO IMO, the crankside gearing and parts are virtually interchangeable. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 Definitely a great reel. I have two now but haven't had the chance to really break them in but can't wait until it's warm. I love the Patriarchs. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 According to UPS's site, mine should be here in a couple hours. I bought the 6.4 wide spool version. I know I'll probably never need 160/12, and doubt I'll actually spool it with that much line, but I just like having the ability. If I like it as much as I think I will, I may buy a narrow spool model for soft plastics. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 2, 2009 Super User Posted March 2, 2009 I have handled both the LP and WLP...I only own the LPs but as far as fishablility goes...There are no differences in the two reels...The advantage of the WLP is if you were to use larger line....12lb+. Visually, the styles really need to be compared to really notice a difference. The WLP feels like an average reel...It's the LP that shocked me as to how small but for me that's a good thing...small hands. Quote
MSPbass Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I'm always surprised at the folks around here who put down Pflueger. The Patriarch is a seriously sweet reel. (I'm gearing up for a third. 7.1:1 this time.) I can't believe anyone can pick one up and still say something bad about it. Quote
Big Tom Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I own a couple myself. The reels are easily as solid as the Revo's I used to own. There is not a better looking reel out there. Add solid performance on top of that and you have a real winner. My favorite thing about the reel is the dual braking. It is a nice change after fighting with finicky Garcias. The centrifugal brake is plenty enough on its own. Throw in the magnetic brake for fine tuning and you end up with an awesome reel. Quote
MarauderYak Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 For you that are buying the reel right now, don't forget your coupon for the free GPS http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103787____SearchResults Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 For you that are buying the reel right now, don't forget your coupon for the free GPShttp://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103787____SearchResults The free GPS offer is only good if you pay over $169.95 for your Patriarch. They're available on Ebay for less than $150 if you don't mind bidding and waiting, or around $160 if you hit the 'Buy It Now'. Quote
MarauderYak Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 For you that are buying the reel right now, don't forget your coupon for the free GPShttp://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103787____SearchResults The free GPS offer is only good if you pay over $169.95 for your Patriarch. They're available on Ebay for less than $150 if you don't mind bidding and waiting, or around $160 if you hit the 'Buy It Now'. If you're worried about paying the least... why not buy it for full retail, get the GPS, and sell the GPS on e-bay? That's more work, but when it's all said & done you should end up with about $115 invested in the reel. Just another thought. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 3, 2009 i'm keeping the gps even though it's a low end model.it's good enough for what i need it 4. Quote
The_Natural Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Indeed, the Revo's and Pfluegers roll out of the same plant in Korea and share a lot of parts. The Patriarch is a nice reel....you should be proud of it. Some will always shun them due to them not being message board ferrari's. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 If you're worried about paying the least... why not buy it for full retail, get the GPS, and sell the GPS on e-bay? That's more work, but when it's all said & done you should end up with about $115 invested in the reel. Just another thought. Got the "problem" taken care of. The dealer I bought mine from gave me a two-part receipt. One part has the full retail price on it (for warranty work and special offers) and the second part shows the amount I actually paid for it. I have no use for a hand-held GPS, but for the price of shipping, why not? Quote
MarauderYak Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Cool stasher. You got the best of both. And that factory in Korea... Some of the Pflueger reels have been made there for a long time. So have some of the BPS reels. Revo reels were the last to join in, but have always been made there. Now that Abu & Shakespeare/Pflueger are owned by the same company I would expect them to start sharing tooling where ever possible. Quote
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