These are new models. Has anyone given them a try yet? I'm looking at purchasing one.

yea they are great!!!!!! i dont have one but a buddy of mine does and i used it when we went fishing together  wow  i really like it  just cant afford one   if u want a good tournament or good quality reel that u wouldnt mind spend a few bucks on yea definetly get one  

I have been looking at them in my fishing magazines. I am hoping to get to BPS so I can try one out. If it feels right in my hands I will be learning to use a baitcaster with this reel.

Thanks! If you want a good buy on one. I just ordered mine from a fellow I've dealt with quite abit. Has some really good buys and is opening an on-line tackle store in the near future. He said he had several more Patriarchs coming in.

http://stores.ebay.com/Ralphs-Supreme-Tackle-Store

i'm waiting until they make a narrow spool version.