Pflueger Patriarch XT 9530 spin

Raider · #1 14-01-2011, 12:39 AM

Could anyone out there that are using or have used the Pflueger Patriarch XT 9530 spin reel pass on some advice.

happy, not happy, any advice, your thoughts, buy one, don't buy one, etc ?

Looks to represent great value for money, but is it a good quality reel ?

-Pivot- · #2 14-01-2011, 12:41 AM

I've heard that pflueger are good.

But compared to the competition and price.

Alot of people will rep Ci4 / Sol.

keenothebream · #3 14-01-2011, 05:39 AM

yer i really want one but heard a few bad things about the other black and gold one and i look at 300 for one and know i could buy another sol or caldia for the same money and know that it will be fine but i really like them and think they look cool and are so light will probly buy one at some point though

tuan · #4 14-01-2011, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by keenothebream

yer i really want one but heard a few bad things about the other black and gold one and i look at 300 for one and know i could buy another sol or caldia for the same money and know that it will be fine but i really like them and think they look cool and are so light will probly buy one at some point though

what bad things have you heard?

keenothebream · #5 14-01-2011, 05:50 AM

a guy i know who works in a tackle shop got one to try from pfluger he used it a few times and it started making noises and wasnt so smooth anymore

TheChief · #6 14-01-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by keenothebream

a guy i know who works in a tackle shop got one to try from pfluger he used it a few times and it started making noises and wasnt so smooth anymore

It's true same thing happened with mine. Took it back and swapped it for a Luvias DA! Don't get me wrong they are good reels but I prefer a Diawa. Pfluegers to me just don't seem as well put togeter, they don't feel as strong and smooth to me.

Raider · #7 14-01-2011, 07:57 AM

Yes, your right. Might wait a little longer, spend the extra money and stick with what I know works...........Shimano or Daiwa for spinning reels

TheChief · #8 14-01-2011, 08:01 AM

My Diawas were the same price. 3 Luviases for $300 each and a Heartland for $280!

fishbutler · #9 14-01-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheChief

My Diawas were the same price. 3 Luviases for $300 each and a Heartland for $280!

Where abouts did u pick them up for that price?

TheChief · #10 14-01-2011, 08:21 AM

In tassie mate the local tackle shop had a special on all Daiwas for ages. When your a good customer like me

you can get some good deals too!

Chamelion · #11 14-01-2011, 08:46 AM

There are some gems in the Pflueger line up... Trion, president, summit and patriarch baitcasters... President, medalist and asaro spin.

The supreme line, which I'm pretty sure share the same internals as the patriarchs, didn't impress me.

TheChief · #12 14-01-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chamelion

There are some gems in the Pflueger line up... Trion, president, summit and patriarch baitcasters... President, medalist and asaro spin.

The supreme line, which I'm pretty sure share the same internals as the patriarchs, didn't impress me.

Too true mate got a president and older baitcaster and very happy with them. The supreme i've got isn't as smooth as the cheaper president.

Martin Lo · #13 08-09-2012, 02:24 AM

I put my 9530 through hell and back. 6lb Spiderwire stealth in the carbon spool, 20lb wind tamer in the alloy spool. I put a Teflon was between the adjuster knob and the first washer if I run higher braids in the carbon spool.

With a 2-5kg 6'8" patriarch rod I have taken on fish from whiting to 50cm jacks, 90+ barra and it's at a price that you can replace often. Great reel.