Anyone have experience with this reel?  Seems to have good but few reviews on most sites.  I just ordered one from BPS for a backup/loaner rod.  Going to be paired with a Fenwick Silverhawk 6'6" M rod.   Most of my other reels are Abu Revos, but was looking to save a little money.  Got it for $80 after a $20 off coupon and there is also another $20 MIR.

Good solid reel.  Definitely one of the best bang for the buck reels out there. 

Good solid reel.  Definitely one of the best bang for the buck reels out there. 

 

I handled one in the store and it seemed very smooth and solid compared to the Abu Orra SX which goes for the same price

Nice reel, casts a mile! 

I had an older one when it was the flagship reel that I gave to a friend and it still works like new. I also have a newer one but in the XT model and I'll be honest, it is very hard to beat that reel in the price point, I honestly believe they could sell the XT version for $200 and it would still be a good deal. The regular supreme has some minor differences but the guts and frame are the same and based on my experience with the XT, I'd guess that regular model is going to be a decent reel.

I think part of why you are seeing few reveiws on it now is they just updated the design for this year and changed the model #. The older ones are held in pretty high regard, especially at their price point.

Never used a Supreme, but owned 2 Trions (still have one) and 2 Patriarch XTs...the older blue ones.  I feel like Pflueger reels don't get the respect they deserve.  Remaining Trion is on a 6'10" HF and spooled with 17# mono.  It is a casting machine with that set up.  Don't use it a lot as a Heavy rod doesn't see much use locally, but this reel hasn't backlashed since moving it to this rod and spooling on heavier line.  I've use an XT to throw 10" ribbontails worms on a 3/0 hook (no additional weight).  It does an excellent job on a MHF rod even though the weight is probably less than 3/8 oz.

Very good little reel. I've had good experiences with all of the Pflueger reels I've owned. Summit, President, Supreme, Patriarch...all good.

I love mine!