Pflueger Patriarch

[SKTprodigy]

Just bought a Pflueger Patriarch 71wlp.  This is the best reel i have ever used.  Its the smoothest, Farthest casting, reel i have ever seen and its only 8.4 ounches. Check it out!

[dodgeguy]

i have the narrow spool and i have to agree.

[cart7t]

I also prefer the narrow spool versions of the Patriarch.  Excellent reel. 

[KYntucky Warmouth]

yep, I've got 2 narrow spool reels, had 3 wide spools but sold them, two to a buddy, one to a member here.  Great reels, I won't buy anymore at retail ppricing but I'm not selling the ones I have.

[SKTprodigy]

Whats the advantage or why do you prefer the narrow spool?

[KYntucky Warmouth]

for me it's just easier to use, I have small hands so it's easier to palm.  The buddy I sold the 2 WLP reels to has big hands and prefers the WLP over the LP.  It's all just what's comfortable.

[cart7t]

Whats the advantage or why do you prefer the narrow spool?

Size and weight.  I had no need to carry around that much line on a spool.  I originally purchased a Wide spool Patriarch when they first came out along with a narrow spool.  I quickly sold the wlp. 

[mrbassky]

They are nice for sure. I dont know if they are that much better than my curados but they are nice reels for sure. I got some on sale and they are the only reels I will buy other than curados. (I dont want to spend more than $200)