Product Review                  

Week of April 14, 2008

Pflueger Rods, Reels, Combos

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Pflueger Infusion SS Spinning Reels

Saltwater tough

If you’re fishing in saltwater, you better have the right reel.  Anything less is coming back in a plastic bag.  For 2008 Pflueger has added a new ultralight reel to the Infusion SS Spinning Reel Series. 

 

Drag performance, corrosion resistance, torque, and every component was addressed to make this reel not only saltwater friendly, but truly saltwater tough.  The Infusion is available in five reel models for a myriad of fishing applications.

 

Features include:

• 5 stainless steel ball bearings

• Corrosion resistant bearings in key locations

• One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

• Rugged aluminum body and side plate

• Tough aluminum rotor

• Double anodized machined aluminum spool

• Machined aluminum handle with soft touch knob

• Power knob available on 50 and 60 size

• Aluminum spare spool

• Anti-twist line roller

• Sure-Click bail

• Sealed drag system

 

Model

Capacity

Ratio

Wt

Class

7625SS*

115 yds-4#

5.2:1

7.8 oz

UL

7630SS

115 yds-6#

6.2:1

9.1 oz

Lt

7635SS

145 yds-8#

6.2:1

11.6 oz

ML

7640SS

195 yds-10#

6.2:1

12.6 oz

M

7650SS

220 yds-14#

5.6:1

20.3 oz

MH

7660SS

230 yds-17#

5.6:1

21.8 oz

H

*(NEW)

 

About  $69.99 – 89.99

 

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Pflueger Infusion SS Combos

These Pflueger Infusion SS Combos contain all the sensitivity, smooth handling, and power you'll need to reign supreme against marauding reds, trout, Snook, and bones!

 

Reel features: 

• Rugged aluminum body, side-plate, and rotor

• Double anodized machined-aluminum spool

• Sure-Click bail with anti-twist line roller

• 5 stainless steel ball bearings

• One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

• Sealed drag system

• Machined aluminum handle

• Soft touch paddle

 

Rod features: 

• Lt-wt, Sensitive 1-pc IM-8 graphite rod

• Durable stainless steel framed guides

• Aluminum oxide inserts

• Comfortable top-grade cork handle

• Lightweight graphite reel seat

• SS double-foot hook keeper

 

Infusion SS Spinning Combos

Model

Act

Lgth

Test

Reel

PFLINFUS5625CBO*

L

5'6

4-8

7625SS

PFLINFUS6630CBO*

ML

6'6

4-10

7630SS

PFLINFUS7035CBO

ML

7'0

6-12

7635SS

PFLINFUS7040CBO

M

7'0

8-14

7640SS

PFLINFUS7050CBO

M

7'0

10-20

7650SS

*(NEW)

About  $89.95

 

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Pflueger President UL Spinning Combo

The new Pflueger President Ultralight Spinning combo is designed to provide the angler with well-matched rods and reels and quality features.  The President Ultralight Combo is perfect for handling all of an angler’s ultralight freshwater needs.

 

The combo includes a President Ultralight spinning reel  # 6720, with seven stainless steel bearings, a one way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, and machined aluminum spool. Left or right hand retrieve.  The IM-8 2-pc graphite construction rod is 4’8 with durable SS guides and a top grade cork handle. 

 

A spare aluminum spool is included.

 

Features and components include:

• 4'8" two-piece ultralight rod

• IM-8 graphite construction

• SS guides with aluminum oxide guides

• Top grade cork handles

• 4'8 2-pc Ultralight rod

• IM-8 Graphite rod construction

• Durable SS guides

• Top grade cork handle

About  $79.99

 

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Pflueger Supreme UL Spinning Reel

Top end performance

Pflueger introduced the new Supreme Spinning Reel Series as the top of the line for 2007. For 2008 it added a new size to the series; Pflueger Supreme Ultralight freshwater Spinning reel, with a 5.2:1 gear ratio.

 

 Using cutting edge technology and top materials such as magnesium, this new UL Supreme Spinning Reel raises performance expectations to a whole new level.  The Supreme Spinning Reel series now comes in  four models, this series is sure to be in the hands of hard-core anglers nationwide. 

 

Features and components include:

•Lightweight, durable magnesium body/rotor

•9 stainless steel ball bearings

•One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

•Dbl anodized machined aluminum spool w/holes

•Aluminum side plate

•Sure-Click bail

•Audible signal when bail is opened, ready to cast

•Anti-twist titanium line roller

•Machined aluminum handle

•Soft touch knob

•Sealed drag system

•Spare aluminum spool

•Convertible right/left hand retrieve

•On/off anti-reverse

 

About  $99.00

 

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Pflueger Cetina Hi-Speed Baitcast Reel

Setting the bar in graphite framed performance

Coming in at just 7.8 oz and blisteringly fast with a 7.1:1 gear ratio, the Cetina Low Profile Baitcast Reel has many of the features of the Pflueger metal low profiles and a performance level unmatched by other graphite framed reels. 

 

For 2008, anglers who are looking for performance, quality, and an affordable price will find the Cetina Low Profile Baitcast Reel top in the class.

 

Features and components include:

•9 dbl-shielded stainless steel ball bearings

•One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

•Titanium line guide

•Six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system

•Lt-wt one-piece graphite frame/sideplates

•Machined, ported, anodized aluminum spool

•Smooth multi-disc main gear drag system

•Star adjustment

•Sturdy aluminum handle

•Soft-touch knobs

 

About  $89.95

 

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Pflueger Patriarch Low Profile Baitcast Reel

The new standard for high end low profiles

Given Pflueger's history and current line of outstanding low profile reels, creating a new reel that would take the position as top of the line in the low profile category was a grand undertaking.  In 2008 the Pflueger Patriarch accomplished just that with a new level of performance never before achieved in the Pflueger low profile line up. 

 

Coming in at just 8.4 oz and with two models and gear ratios to choose from (6.4:1 & 7.1:1), the Patriarch is a formidable weapon in the high performance freshwater and inshore markets.

 

Features and components include:

•10 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings

•One-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing

•Titanium-plated side plates

•Titanium line guide

•Machined, ported, dbl anodized aluminum spool

•Main gear applied star drag system

•Carbon fiber washers

•Lightweight aluminum frame

•Aluminum handle side plate/palm side

•Smooth multi-disc main gear applied drag system

•Audible star adjustment

•Dual soft-touch knobs

•Neoprene reel bag

•Wide Spool

•Weight 8.4 oz

•Right hand retrieve

•Ultimate Brake System w/centrifugal and magnetic brake cast controls

 

Model

Capacity

Ratio

Class

64 WLP

130 yds/14 Lb

6.4:1

M/FW

71 WLP

130 yds/14 Lb

7.4:1

M/FW

 

About  $119.99

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Pflueger Trion IM-8 Graphite Rods

Quality and sensitivity for the serious angler

Pflueger Trion IM-8 Graphite Rods are designed for the hardcore angler; they are a great fit for all reels displayed here. Perfected actions in this 34 model series are built for just about every species and application in freshwater with a great deal of crossover into saltwater.

 

The line-up of Trion IM-8 Graphite Rods includes 21 spinning rod actions and 12 casting rod actions.

 

Features and components include:

 • Premium Fuji guides

 • New Fuji Guide Concept spacing and sizing

 • Blank-through-handle construction

 • Fuji conventional reel seats

 • Cushioned stainless steel hoods

 • Top grade cork grips

 • Protective rubber butt 

 • Hook Keeper

 • Five Year limited warranty

 • High Modulus graphite construction (PTCAC 4770-1m)

 

 Trion IM-8 Graphite Casting Rods (12 models)

Model #

Lgth

Act

Lb test

Lure wt

PTCA 4760-1M

6'0

M

8-15

1/8-5/8

PTCA 4760-1MH

6'0

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

PTCA4768-1MXFT

6'8

M

8-15

3/16-⅝

PTCA 4766-1M

6'6

M

8-15

1/8-5/8

PTCA 4766-1MH

6'6

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

PTCA 4770-1M

7'0

M

8-15

1/8-5/8

PTCAC 4770-1M

7'0

M

8-15

1/4-3/4

PTCA 4770-1MH

7'0

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

PTCA 4770-2UL

7’0

UL

2-8

1/32-Ό

PTCA 4786-2MH

8'6

MH

8-20

1/4-3/4

PTCA 4786-2H

8'6

H

10-30

3/8-1

PTCAF 4776-1MH

7'6

MH

10-20

1/4-3/4

 

 

 

 Trion IM-8 Graphite Spinning Rods (18 models)

Model #

Lgth

Act

Line

Lure wt

PTSP 4750-1ML

5'0

ML

4-10

1/16-Ό

PTSP 4750-2UL

5'0

UL

2-6

1/32-Ό

PTSP 4756-2L

5'6

L

4-8

1/16⅜

PTSP 4760-1MH

6'0

MH

8-15

1/4-5/8

PTSP 4760-2M

6'0

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

PTSP 4763-1MXFT

6'3

M

6-12

1/8-3/8

PTSP 4766-1MH

6'6

MH

8-15

1/4-5/8

PTSP 4766-1M

6'6

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

PTSP 4766-2L

6'6

L

4-8

1/16-⅜

PTSP 4766-2M

6'6

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

PTSP4768-1MXFT

6'8

M

6-12

3/16-⅝

PTSP 4770-2M

7'0

M

6-12

1/8-1/2

PTSP4770-1MFT

7'0

M

6-12

3/8-5/8

PTSP 4770-1MH

7'0

MH

8-15

1/8-5/8

PTSP 4786-2M

8'6

M

6-12

1/16-⅜

PTSP 4786-2MH

8'6

MH

8-20

1/8-1/2

PTSP 4786-2H

8'6

H

10-30

3/16-͖