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The Pflueger® Patriarch XT baitcaster is the lightest Pflueger to date and the newest offering as well. It will be showcased at ICAST in the Pure Fishing Booth.
At just 6.8 ounces, this low profile reel fits most anglers hands perfectly and is a bass angler’s dream for all day fishing. A carbon fiber handle with EVA knobs and soft touch thumb bar spool release lightens the load on the XT yet keeping the durability anglers demand.The rigid aluminum frame is incased with titanium coated aluminum sideplates makes this reel the most advanced reel to date in the Pflueger line-up. The titanium coating resists scratching and protects against corrosion, even in saltwater conditions. The reel may be light, but the components make this a durable and rugged as are all of the reels in the Pure Fishing line-up. And the machined double anodized aluminum spool is ported, for additional weight reduction.
The Patriarch XT is built with features the professional angler demands, including 9 double shielded stainless steel bearings, one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, precision cut aluminum gears with a 6.4:1 gear ratio, a main gear applied star drag with carbon fiber washers and a titanium line guide.
The reel also incorporates the patented Ultimate Brake System™ that combines centrifugal and magnetic brakes for a limitless range of cast control to overcome any fishing condition. The centrifugal brake is a sealed six-pin adjustable system to control spool speed and prevent backlashes at the beginning of the cast. The magnetic brake is externally adjustable and slows the spool down near the end of the cast to prevent line overrun.
Retail priced at $249.95 the XT comes in both right and left handed models. This reel will be available late 2009 or early 2010.
This is one sweet reel!
