My local cabelas has the Purist for $49.99 and I'm contemplating on wether I should jump on the deal or not. It looks like a solid reel. I have the president and it's withstood all my abuse. Weight isn't a concern and I fish for hours but it's never bothered me. But basically, I'm looking for opinions on it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys!

The purist replaced the President XT in the lineup. It is similar to a president but with a sealed carbon drag.

President is a multi disk felt washer drag and is not sealed. The purist is better suited if you plan to do fresh and inshore. I have an XT and picked it up when they were on closeout, nice smooth reel like it, don't see why this wouldnt be the same.

The purist replaced the President XT in the lineup. It is similar to a president but with a sealed carbon drag.

President is a multi disk felt washer drag and is not sealed. The purist is better suited if you plan to do fresh and inshore. I have an XT and picked it up when they were on closeout, nice smooth reel like it, don't see why this wouldnt be the same.

I guess I'll be grabbing one soon. Does it come with 2 spools?

I guess I'll be grabbing one soon. Does it come with 2 spools?

 

No they stopped doing that. If you can find the President XT it is a dark red color, it has 2 spools and is just as good or better. 

No they stopped doing that. If you can find the President XT it is a dark red color, it has 2 spools and is just as good or better.

Well that sucks. Not many companies include 2 spools.