Pflueger Patriarch

[Hitch]

I think im about to bite the bullett and pick up 3 of these reels. My question is are they as good as the reviews I have read? How is the durability on them? And how is the casting distance? Ant help would be great.

[LuckyHandsINC.]

You may be able to find the XT for around the same price. If not the regular one is very nice the only thing i dont like is the weight.

[deaknh03]

If your not gonna get the xt, get the wlp, but I would recommend the xt, very durable, and casts great.

[KCL655321]

Whether you're talking spinning or casting, I don't think you can go wrong. I have a 64WLP & I really like it for heavier line/lures, it'll be on my Powell Paddletail rod this year with some 17 or 20lb fluorocarbon. But I wouldn't suggest the widespool if you're looking to cast lighter t-rigs, jigs, etc, since I really struggle when I dropped below 3/8oz & I'm assuming the regular size spools will handle lighter lines/lures better. I imagine the XT is really great, since it's pretty close to a Premier with a really sharp look to it. I'd really like to get one at some point, but I missed out on a couple I saw for under $150 & I struggle to pull the trigger on it at around $200, since I can score another Premier for that price.

[The Guy]

I got the 64wlp a few months back when tackle warehouse had them for 110. It's an amazing reel and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

[Shinyboy]

If you're talking about spinning reels, I have two XT's and they are awesome. Smooth, cast a mile, light and with the right rod offer a perfectly balanced setup. Nice smooth drag too. I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I needed another spinning setup.

[Aluma-Bass]

i also just got the 64wlp, i have not been able to take it out on the water yet but just messing around with it can tell its a smooooth reel!

[dodgeguy]

i have a 7 to 1 narrow spool. it weighs 8 oz so i don't get people saying it weighs a lot.the reel casts as good as it di 4 seasons ago.the finishis indestructable and looks brand new afer 3 full aluminum rowboat seasons.

[Hitch]

I am a quantum user. I got smokes and energy's so I was wondering how they would compare to them. And I am talking about baitcasters

[38 Super Fan]

Great reels, I love my 6.4 WLP, what I really like is that it palms better than any of my other reels. Excellent performer as well, and they routinely sell under $150, which makes them a good value.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Each brand has their quirks, but Pflueger reels are good quality on par with the Revos, another Pure Fishing label.

[Clint C.]

My favorite setup right now is with the Patriarch 9530 spinning. You will not be disappointed. Casts a mile, durable, SUPER light. I love it.

Side note: I almost fish exclusively weightless lures with it. Not sure how it would handle heavy stuff, but don't see why it wouldn't be just as great.

[jj2]

I have all 3 versions and love them all they work every bit as good now after 3 seasons as they did the day I got them the narrow spool does handle lighter baits better than the wide spool and you can tell a difference in weight between the xt and the other 2

[jignfule]

for the money it's hard to beat a Patriarch. durability? I don't know yet.