Higher End Affordability, Pflueger's Patriarch XT Spinning Reel
Introduction: Of all the freshwater reel manufacturers out there, one that often gets overlooked is Pflueger and it's difficult to ascertain why. Afterall, if there is one reel manufacturer that consistently delivers solid performance at a reasonable price, it is Pflueger. Enter the subject of today's review, the Patriarch XT spinning reel. This is a magnesium alloy reel that retails for only $249.99.
The Patriarch is not a bad reel, it's average just like the review concludes. When compared to top performers like the Stradic CI4+ or the Daiwa balistic I think it's a no brainier. I would choose the daiwa or shimano, save a few bucks and get a better reel.
