I thought the Monkey was off my back -

bassboogieman · 03-28-10, 11:57 PM

The evil critter got me again. I thought I was done with him for a while, but I wanted to replace a couple reels. Most of you have probably heard I like Pflueger reels, and the new Patriarch XT has been invading my dreams, directly attributed to Monkey instigation, I'm sure. I have a few of the Patriarch's from last season and I really like them, but a couple of the XT's arrived Saturday. All I can say is WOW, how did they drop 1.2 ounces off the weight of the Patriarch? Don't really know, the carbon fiber handle accounts for some, but the weight difference is noticable when mated to the rod. The improved drag system should come in handy also, although 20# of drag is overkill for bass in my opinion, but the XT drag is a tad smoother than the regular Patriarch. I've ordered another, and I hope it stops there

for a while at least.

nofearengineer · 03-29-10, 12:28 AM

The Patriarch XT is a real beaut', Boogie. If Pflueger was more lefty friendly, I might have gone that route, rather than the Revos. Good thing for Pflueger though...they took some of the materials and engineering from Abu and used it in their reels. Lower weight and better drag. Abu got the sweet aesthetics from Pflueger...good trade.

BigBassin144 · 03-29-10, 07:47 AM

Congrats on the new reels. Those XTs are nice looking, I just wish they'd make em in a lefty like nofear said.

BB

BassinNC · 03-29-10, 08:20 AM

The monkey will never get of your back man.
Congrats on a really nice real.

Cavs1123 · 03-29-10, 03:58 PM

Those are some great reels. Congratz tho!

bamabassman · 03-29-10, 08:13 PM

<<<<<<<<<hears the evil laugh of the monkey. Shivers run up my spine.

Bubba_Bruiser · 04-01-10, 03:32 AM

As with the rest of us, you thought wrong!

MallenManson · 04-01-10, 06:01 PM

We need a video of a Bass fisherman runnin through the woods, flat out terrified.
Cue the Friday the 13th music, and the monkey is comin!

Bassboss · 04-01-10, 07:18 PM

Nice man! Good to know they're not all bling!

One thing you should know by now.... the monkey is NEVER off yer back!

Cavs1123 · 04-03-10, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MallenManson

We need a video of a Bass fisherman runnin through the woods, flat out terrified.
Cue the Friday the 13th music, and the monkey is comin!

haha thatd be an awesome video!

Rebbasser · 04-04-10, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BassinNC

The monkey will never get of your back man.
Congrats on a really nice real.

Yep, you are a bass fisherman. Which makes the bait monkey a permanent fixture.

03-28-10, 11:57 PM	#1
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I thought the Monkey was off my back - The evil critter got me again. I thought I was done with him for a while, but I wanted to replace a couple reels. Most of you have probably heard I like Pflueger reels, and the new Patriarch XT has been invading my dreams, directly attributed to Monkey instigation, I'm sure. I have a few of the Patriarch's from last season and I really like them, but a couple of the XT's arrived Saturday. All I can say is WOW, how did they drop 1.2 ounces off the weight of the Patriarch? Don't really know, the carbon fiber handle accounts for some, but the weight difference is noticable when mated to the rod. The improved drag system should come in handy also, although 20# of drag is overkill for bass in my opinion, but the XT drag is a tad smoother than the regular Patriarch. I've ordered another, and I hope it stops there for a while at least.

03-29-10, 12:28 AM	#2
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	The Patriarch XT is a real beaut', Boogie. If Pflueger was more lefty friendly, I might have gone that route, rather than the Revos. Good thing for Pflueger though...they took some of the materials and engineering from Abu and used it in their reels. Lower weight and better drag. Abu got the sweet aesthetics from Pflueger...good trade. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

03-29-10, 07:47 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Congrats on the new reels. Those XTs are nice looking, I just wish they'd make em in a lefty like nofear said. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-29-10, 08:20 AM	#4
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	The monkey will never get of your back man. Congrats on a really nice real. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

03-29-10, 03:58 PM	#5
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Those are some great reels. Congratz tho! __________________ Tom

03-29-10, 08:13 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	<<<<<<<<<hears the evil laugh of the monkey. Shivers run up my spine. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-01-10, 03:32 AM	#7
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	As with the rest of us, you thought wrong! __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

04-01-10, 06:01 PM	#8
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	We need a video of a Bass fisherman runnin through the woods, flat out terrified. Cue the Friday the 13th music, and the monkey is comin! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

04-01-10, 07:18 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Nice man! Good to know they're not all bling! One thing you should know by now.... the monkey is NEVER off yer back! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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