Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Tim Horton, talks about the new Patriarch baitcast reel and how you can get an edge using this reel with flurocarbon line.
Patriarch Baitcast Reels
* 10 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings
* One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing
* Titanium line guide
* Ultimate Brake SystemTM combines centrifugal and magnetic brakes for a limitless range of cast control
* Machined, ported and double anodized aluminum spool
* Main gear applied star drag system with carbon fiber washers
* Lightweight aluminum frame with aluminum handle side plate and palm side
* Smooth multi-disc main gear applied drag system with audible star adjustment
* Dual soft touch knobs
* Titanium coated for a durable finish
* Neoprene reel bag
The Patriarch features an aluminum frame and side plates along with titanium coating for corrosion protection. The reel has a machined drag star and handle with gold highlights – a detail reflected on the machined, ported aluminum spool. This shallow but wide spool holds 130 yards of 14 pound test line.
The Patriarch comes in both a 6.4:1 and a 7.1:1 gear ratio each of which house 10 double shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing. Like the Supreme, the Patriarch also features the Ultimate Brake System which is a combination of centrifugal plus magnetic cast control. A nice addition to this premium reel is a thick neoprene reel cover to protect the reel during transportation or when not in use.
