Pflueger President XT Low Profile Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Pflueger
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Right Hand
Color	Silver, Multicolor
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.5 Pounds
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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9 Bearing System: Corrosion resistant stainless steel ball bearings
XT Low Profile
Magnetic Breaking System: Externally adjustable break controls spool rotation and backlash
Aluminum Handle: Aircraft grade aluminum, extreme durability
Soft Touch Knob: Soft touch rubber knob provides excellent grip

From the manufacturer

product description

The President XT low profile baitcast reels are Light weigh tight and comfortable to hold. No detail was ignored during the development process. The C45 side plates make this reel Light weigh tight yet extremely durable while the 9 bearings make it exceptionally.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.79 x 4.41 x 2.4 inches; 8 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1383404
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pure Fishing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01IDEOL04
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

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Questions about Pflueger President XT Low Profile Reel

Does it come in the left hand model?

Answer: To the best of my knowledge...no, if you want a left hand model you’ll have to step up to the supreme or down to the president.

Answer: Not sure, I was just needing a righty.

What is the gear ratio?

Answer: 7:3:1 31" retrieve per crank.

Answer: 7.3:1

Is this reel rated for salt water?

Answer: The user maintenance guide says wash this reel after use in saltwater then dry. This reel does have corrosion resistant components so it will resist rust better than others that don’t state that.

Answer: No it is not

Answer: Not recommended

Is the presxt73lpx pfl presxt lp 73 box 17 come with cork handles, because i think the website is displaying the wrong model when i select that model.

Answer: Yes it does

Can I use 8 pound test (mono)

Answer: If your using anything less than 40 lbs braid you are simply fishing for guppies.

Answer: yes, I use either 12 or 14 though.

Can this reel be used for BFS fishing- cast light lures 1/8-1/4 oz or lighter?

Answer: This is an excellent reel when used for what it is intended for. If you wanted to use it for bait finesse fishing then you will have to upgrade all the ball bearings and replace the spool with a much lighter and shallower customized one. Even after all that, this reel is not designed for very light 4 to 6 pound line. The thin line will get caught in between the spool and sides of the frame. Making it a real hassle. Also, by the time you pay for all upgrades it will cost about the same as an intended BFS reel.

Answer: No. This is not a BFS reel. You will be disappointed if you try to use this reel for ultralight finesse fishing. The best BFS reels you can get are the Shimano BFS reels. AbuGarcia also has excellent BFS reels.

Answer: I don’t know what BFS fishing is. Is it Bass fishing? I bought it to use with a side planer. I don’t think that helps

Answer: I used it for a 1/6 oz inline spinner and it did ok, but it's not ideal.

Answer: It's my understanding that they can be. You have two different speed and drag adjustments.

Does a level wind on these wheels go back and forth when you cast like it does when you real ?

Answer: Nope

Where is it made?

Answer: Korea

Answer: Made in China

Where is it made?

Answer: Korea

Answer: Made in China

or right hand retrirder....can you rely on the pic?

Answer: Right handed reel, mine didn’t last more than I season fishing.

Answer: reel is right hand retrieve only.

Answer: The picture is right.

How much line does it hold?

Answer: 150 to 170 yards

Does this orem come in a pflueger president box orbis it in plastic

Answer: Comes in a box

Does this model have a flipping switch?

Answer: No

Can you use a braid line on the President x. And can I buy this reel at Bass pro shop, or a Gander Mountain?

Answer: yes braided line can be used. I don't think it can be bought at bass pro shops and isn't gander mountain out of business ?

Left handed model?

Answer: NOT AVAILABLE

Is there a model for holding the pole with the right and retrieving with the left?

Answer: This is only a right hand retrieve. Many, even right handers, hold the pole with their right hand, cast, and retrieve with the right hand.

what is the drag.How much line capacity

Answer: 12 lb. drag, holds 145 yards. of 12 lb. test line

What’s mono line capacity on this reel?

Answer: Not sure, I have 15 lbs line on mine up to about a 1/8 " from the top of the drum.

Can you change the retrieval side

Answer: since the gear system is a drop down and the handle does not line up with the spool, the retrieval system or crank side is dedicated to either left or right hand for most casting reels at manufacturing as opposed to most spinning reels being interchangeable.

Answer: No you can't.

What’s the max drag power (in pounds) on this reel?

Answer: Plueger website states 12 lb max drag.

Answer: Don’t know how you would figure that out?

Can you switch the side

Answer: No

Does this reel have a bait clicker?

Answer: No it does not......... I am not sure if any of the bait caster reels do, I know some of the spin caster reels do though, but haven't used one in years

Answer: No, not that I have seen or used. It's a pretty standard reel: excellent braking and drag system.

Answer: Not sure what you mean!? More details!

are the knobs rubber or cork?

Answer: Knobs on reel are cork

Answer: The handles are cork. Love the feel of them. Same as the XT spinning reel.

Answer: they are cork, and I kind of like it more than plastic ones, grip well when wet

Answer: Cork, which I prefer. Big plus for me to purchase it. I like it

Answer: Cork

Answer: Mine are cork.

Is the frame made of aluminum

Answer: Yes

Can this reel handle a 2 to 4 ounce swimbait?

Answer: I would think not based on using a 3/4 ounce chatterbait.

Does this come as a Left handed baitcasting reel as well?

Is the spool easily removable to fix tangles?

Answer: You do not remove a spool to pick out a backlash. You work with the line to remove the overrun. I have. this reel and if it is set properly and your thumb is educated to help slow the reel down as the lure hits the water a backlash should never happen. It is that smooth of a reel.

What’s the weight of the reel?

Answer: This smooth casting reel weight is 7.4 oz.

According to a pflueger rep, this reel has an aluminum frame but, i see no mention of that in the "features" list. can anyone confirm?

Answer: this reel has a graphite frame

Does it come in left hand retrieve?

Answer: Previously answered- believe this is only offered in a right hand retrieve.

Learn how to make left hand retrieve more people are right hand dominant they should be holding the rod in there right hand

Answer: It's a good reel either way

Is this a alloy frame or graphite.

Answer: I believe it is alloy.

Is it better that kastking reels

Answer: I purchased a Phleuger president xt baitcaster and a KastKing royal legend baitcaster a few weeks ago. I have used them both several times now and caught bass on both. They are both, in my opinion, excellent reels. They cast great, retrieve great, handle fish great. I find no negatives on either. Your end result though will depend on other factors also: what type of rod you pair them up with, the line you use and baits for the rod/reel/line combo. As for the reels - both excellent. Maybe one looks better to your eye than the other? Hope this helps

How well does this reel cast lighter lures?

Answer: This reel cast light lures very well

How do you know if the reel you are ordering is a left hand retrieve or right hand retrieve? It doesn’t ask when you order....can you rely on the pic?

Answer: It’s right handed meaning you reel with your hand. This reel is awesome. You’ll love it.

Answer: You CANNOT rely on the pic. Either the description will say "left handed" or it will list the model number, which you can look up and verify. The model number is really the only sure way to know.

Answer: It's a right hand return. It's also a good reel.

How many yards of line and what lb test?

Answer: Braid185/20 lb,140/30lb/100/50lb Mono 145/12lb,125/14lb.100/17lb

What is the size rating for this reel? Is it comparable to a 30?

Answer: Few baitcasting reels come in sizes, so it's not like a spinning real. This is a nice, compact reel. Similar to a 100 size Daiwa makes. Easy to palm... decent spool size for braided line.

Doe this come in a box or sealed plastic?

Answer: It came in a box. Great reel too

What retirive is this reel?

Answer: Right Handed

Answer: 7.3:1

Will my reel get destroyed if I use 8 pond test (mono)

Answer: No, It won't destroy the reel. Match the reel with a rod that it rated for 8lb line and you should be good to go.

Answer: no

is it offered in left hand retrieve?

Answer: No

Is this a right handed reel?

Answer: I believe what you are saying by right handed is.....You hold the rod handle in your left hand and turn the crank handle on the reel with your right hand. I don't remember if this reel comes in a left handed version. A lot of reels do. Left handed would mean you are turning the handle and taking in line with your left hand.

Answer: Depends on which one you buy, but the one pictured is right handed.

Answer: Yes

Is low profile different

Answer: The low profile fits in your hand better, for better control of the reel

Answer: it just means that it is, usually, smaller and more streamlined than round, but also that it holds a more-than-adequate amount of line, and contains useful features like anti-backlash with a good drag system

Answer: It use to be but is now kinda standard with most baitcasters.

Is it really a "breaking" system or maybe a braking system?

Answer: A braking system. Funny. Its the smoothiest reel i own.

Answer: braking

Answer: What i can tell you is that I find it to be an awesome reel for the price. I purchased 5 of these reels this spring and would buy again >

Does it come in a 6.4.1?

Answer: no

What retirive is this reel?

Answer: Right Handed

Answer: 7.3:1

Is there an option for left hand retrieve?

Answer: No

Hi. Is this reel comes in left hand retrieve? Because no mention about this in product description and the picture show right hand.

Answer: I don’t know. It was purchased for my husband who is right handed. He’s very impressed with this reel. But then he’s only been fishing 70 years!!!

Answer: It's right hand

Answer: Not sure...got it for my son, try google or the manufacturer

does thus come with the extra Japanese bearings ?

Answer: no

How many bearing?

Answer: 9 bearings

Answer: NINE BEARINGS

Product reviews of Pflueger President XT Low Profile Reel

ReViewER : This reel didn't meet my expectations.

First I must say I never got to fish this reel. The quality was too poor just on initial inspection, so I had to send it back. One of the paddles on the handle rotated smoothly and freely while the other was riveted on incorrectly and had much resistance. The frame is the standard flimsy plastic of budget baitcasters. The drag was smooth enough but weak, but I can't complain about that for normal bass fishing. The biggest fault with this reel is that the initial quality was equal to or worse than the Abu Garcia Black Max reels that I can often buy for around $30. I gave it 3-stars instead of lower since I can't fully judge it since it was a poorly put together unit.

Ian : AWESOME REEL FOR PRICE!!!

Insane reel, looks so sick and the price for the quality is insane so smooth and I love the cork handles, my favorite thing is that I can cast light lures! I mean like 1/8 ounce! It’s so nice! And great drag system highly recommend!!! Please rate my review it is unbiased!

Donny King : Love them

Plunger LOVE THEM!!!

YD : Nothing really special

This is low end reel, it won't give you far casting because of mag break, it's very peaky to the line, but yes, it will do what it designed for. You won't have smooth casting as Shimano Curado DC or even SLX DC give you, but they cost in 2-3 times more. So it's good reel for those who don't want to spend any money for good reel, but prefer to stay on "it's Ok" level. In 1996 Nike released an ad with a controversial slogan "You don't win silver, you lose gold". So, this is about this reel, with exception that you don't win even bronze...

Damian M. Cisneros : True perfect value!

There is no reel worth more for the price, period. The only issue you will have is once you go below 4 on the brakes we with a 3/8 oz weight or smaller, but this is the king of value reels. It should easily be $150 to $200. It's flawless and easy to master.

Michelle Davis : Worth the money .

It’s very smooth . Reels in 12 feet of line
With three turns . Will get another one
Or two .

YD : Nothing really special

Dennis Marker : Great quality, great value!

Pflueger reels offer excellent quality at very reasonable prices. I own four and they are still going strong after a lot of hard use.

vincent : Great reel for the price. I recommend it.

The look is great and after using it I like it . I can cast really far and it’s pretty smooth. My only issue is the retrieving knobs. There big and made out of wood. Uncomfortable to me . I could switch it out but that’s more money to spend and defeats the purpose of buying a cheaper reel. I plan on buying another in the future.

TonytheTiger : Best reel for the price

This is the best reel on the market for the $79 price; it compares more to the $120 reel competitors when looking at bearing count, smoothness, castability, etc..
Then, this is often on sale for $59 which is a steel.
The cork handles are very comfortable for all day cranking.
I had the XT spinning reel first, then bought the XT casting reel. Loved it so much, I bought a second.
My friend loved it so much he bought 2 XT casting reels himself and another friend just bought the XT spinning reel after trying mine.
Can't beat them for the price.

Travis : Worth every penny!!

Absolutely amazing for the price. I’ve used Lews for a long time and thought u would try something new. Love it!

OhioSilverback : great choice, i highly recommend

for the price, its really hard to beat. i bought 3 of these XT's and have 2 other President series, all using various line and rod cofig. an occasional backlash from time to time, always my own fault. ive had the 2 Presidents for going on 4yrs with no issues thus far. im xpecting the same from these XT's!!

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

VERY VERY GOOD PRODUCT !! Thanks !!!

Kim Popow : Back into fishing

Great real at a great price
Couldn't pass it up.

KNP : Five Stars

Great reel will buy again

Chantal Padilla : Great product... definitely recommend

Great product especially for the price. Easy to use and set up. Never give me problems, smooth as can be. If you want a great quality reel without breaking the bank this is your guy!!!

Jason s. : Worst reel i have every felt and missing parts

Its not a smooth reel and mine came all busted up and missing 2-3 parts off the reel

Mariann Yeager : Unbeatable for the price!

So good I bought another one- Kayak fishing, so even on my frog/jig rod, this reel is TOUGH! Very high quality feel, easy to adjust & typical Pfluger quality/ value.

OhioSilverback : great choice, i highly recommend

YD : Nothing really special

Dwight : Great reel

Really nice reel for the price. Using it on a cranking rod setup.

Hans Solo : Cheap low quality

Cheap. Not the pfluegar of past.

Joe : Good quality reel at a fair price

A Very smooth, long casting, bang for your buck reel. I’m entirely satisfied with my purchase.

JILL P. : Nephew loves it

Got this for my nephew and its his favorite. He caught lots of pike and smallmouth as well as several sturgeon 52 inches was biggest.

Chantal Padilla : Great product... definitely recommend

Great product especially for the price. Easy to use and set up. Never give me problems, smooth as can be. If you want a great quality reel without breaking the bank this is your guy!!!

R : Awesome reel

I bought this in preparation for a week-long fishing trip. It was my first bait casting reel after years of using spinning tackle. Once I got used to the different casting techniques used in baitcasting, this reel impressed me. Fast/smooth retrieval, and no issues with handling the 40" long-nose gar it landed!

MGINSC70 : Great reel

Great reel

Dabbodoc : Virtually no backlashes, throws and retrieves flawlessly.

Bought 4 of these reels. Maybe the best reel I have ever owned. Gave stability a 4 because I am having a little trouble with the pawl on one of the reels. Sometimes hangs for a few turns and stacks the line on the right side. Most of the time it works fine.

Brian G. : Why pay more?

Haven't used it for long but seems to be made just as well as higher dollar reels

Scott P Thompson : Five Stars

LOVE THIS REAL. I landed a 11.5lbs bass two week ago on 15lbs test

Mariann Yeager : Unbeatable for the price!

So good I bought another one- Kayak fishing, so even on my frog/jig rod, this reel is TOUGH! Very high quality feel, easy to adjust & typical Pfluger quality/ value.

Tony Fowler : Silky Smooth Like A Pflueger Should Be

Its a Pflueger Presidential, what else needs to be said. My first Pflueger bait caster and it’s as silky smooth as all my other Pflueger spinning reels. Love it and works as I expected.

Greg : Good real

Good smooth real

Jason s. : Worst reel i have every felt and missing parts

Its not a smooth reel and mine came all busted up and missing 2-3 parts off the reel

Karl K. : Very nice reel. Been out of fishing for while and ...

Very nice reel. Been out of fishing for while and needed an upgrade. I didn't have much to compare to but just ordered a second cheaper reel for a bass tournament...that slightly cheaper reel really shows how great this one really is! Nice looking, nice feel with the cork. Very satisfied!

Ryan G. : One of my keepers.

Out of the 10 reels I just ordered to check out, this was one of the keepers. I was purposely staying withint the $50ish price range (I am super hard on my reels) and this is going to be one of my workhorses.

The only bad thing about it, and this is minor is that I don't like the corks handles. I cannot put my reel covers on them and they just feel cheap. I know they are not but I do worry about them breaking down over time!

Tony Fowler : Silky Smooth Like A Pflueger Should Be

Its a Pflueger Presidential, what else needs to be said. My first Pflueger bait caster and it’s as silky smooth as all my other Pflueger spinning reels. Love it and works as I expected.

charles c : very nice

great reel for the price

Doug McKinnon : Great reel for beginners

This is my first baitcaster and it is just awesome.Got it on a Berkeley Cherrywood rod with some 20lb power pro super slick. Once you get the brakes and tension set just right it will cast a country mile, especially with this line.

I have the XT spinning reel and it is equally awesome so that’s why I decided to try the XT baitcaster. If you’re just starting out with a baitcaster I highly recommend the President XT. You will not be disappointed.

Amazon Customer : Smooth and Long Casting

Have only used about 6 times, but am impressed at how smooth it casts and reels in. Per previous reviews, almost impossible to get any backlashes, even with light baits.

Donny King : Love them

Plunger LOVE THEM!!!

Dennis Marker : Great quality, great value!

Pflueger reels offer excellent quality at very reasonable prices. I own four and they are still going strong after a lot of hard use.

Ed Grimmsley : Killer reel for the price

Killer reel for the price. Very impressed. I don't care much for the cork handles, so I got rubber replacements. Much better !

ALEPI : Practice a little before your trip if your a spin fisherman, but you should catch on quickly.

This real was purchased for a Canada trip. I have been fishing from about 8 years old and am 62. I found this online and tried it as it is a mid level real. for some they think it expensive and for others it is at the cheap end of their spectrum. For the money I believe it to be an excellent value. The reason I mentioned to practice a bit is you need to get it set properly to avoid the dreaded backlashes many experience with this type of real, which is not real hard but if you have always been a spin fisherman you might find it not quite as easy. My preference was to use this for pike, and trolling for lake trout, and spin fishing for walleye.

Ed : Five Stars

This is a very nice reel at a price that’s hard to beat

Russell C. Larsen : What I expected and received we're two different things.

It's decent. But my Abu black max combo is way better. For the price this reel is finicky. Been using baitcasters for years and never had one as troublesome adjusting as this one.

James B. : Performance to cost ratio is great.

Haven’t had it for long. But so far so good. Bought It as a backup chatterbait reel and Found my self picking it up more and more lately. It’s definitely performed well above it’s price point.

Michelle Davis : Worth the money .

It’s very smooth . Reels in 12 feet of line
With three turns . Will get another one
Or two .

A : I think its pretty good

I'm still learning how to baitcast, but seems like a solid piece.

ReViewER : This reel didn't meet my expectations.

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