[reelangler]

In the market for a new centerpin reel. Want to know what kind of brands I should lean towards and stay away from. My budget is wanting to stay low, if I can, but I still want good quailty.
Also, if anyone has a reel that they don't use, is still in good shape or new, send me a PM.

 

[hotrod]

Islander or Milner and you can't go wrong! They are a good penny but well worth it. The casting and drift you get from these are second to none. If you are on a tight budget Trophy XL makes one called the "winter run" My uncle has one and I saw him land a spring on it a few years back.Mind you he lost a few before he got the one.I thought he was crazy usiing a CP for spring fishing.Knuckle burners

Okuma makes one too but don't know much about that one. Remember you get what you pay for!!!!
I have two Islanders and I love them and I'm pretty sure I'll be passing them to my kids one day. They are sweeeeeet!



Hotrod

 

[Steelie Trav]

Islander for Sure!!! But trophy does make a more affordable one, it used to be the Winter run, it was an open face similar to the islanders. Now they have come out with one called the Wild River. It had more of an encapsulated case similar to that of a HArdy Silex. This new one is pretty sweet and should be checked out for sure!

 

[scruffy]

cant go wrong with either islander/milner both are great.I just picked up a hardy silex from ebay for a good deal

scruffy

 

[reelangler]

$$$ ...

too much to buy, not enough to spend.

 

[Silex-user]

This is my personal preference is that Silex centre-pin reels are quite durable and will last for years without failure. I know there are (maybe)no new Silex reel for sale but there some good used ones around. I have try and re-sold the Islander CP reel I own when it first came on the market. ( Bad ball bearings) I also own and re-sold IMW and Milner CP reels.

The best ball bearing CP reel I believed ever builded was Mcdonald CP made by I believed his name was Norm Mcdonald over Van. Island. I had chance to buy one back in 80's for around $600.00 in 4 1/2" size but with young family and mortages............. you know the story.

Silex-user.

 

[mefish]

Checked both the Islander and Kingfisher. Go with the KF.

 

[reelangler]

http://www.islander.com/products.php?prdRef=is.xml&specs=false&lbm=true&lblw=false

Gold or clear???? I can't decide!

 

[hotrod]

I have the black and silver one! I'm not too keen on the gold one myself. The silver one is sweeeet!



Hotrod

 

[Capilano Mano]

Hey reelangler. The Islander Steelheader is coming out in forest green and slate grey. I think the forest green would be pretty cool!
Here's what is said on the website.
The new colors will be "Forest Green" and "Slate Grey". Reels in the "Forest Green" color will be an exclusive color for Searun Fly and Tackle for a period of one year.

:thumbup:

I have the black and silver one! I'm not too keen on the gold one myself. The silver one is sweeeet!

I agree with you on the silver Hotrod. I got it too. Definetly is SWEET!

 

[fishey]

i dont know, the gold does look pretty sweet, but i guess what ever colour it is, its still and islander!

i may be a little biased though
-fishey

 

[Capilano Mano]

i dont know, the gold does look pretty sweet, but i guess what ever colour it is, its still and islander!

You got that right! I like all the islanders no matter what colour it is. Colour doesnt matter one bit when you got a fish on though. :thumbup:

-Cap Mano

 

[reelangler]

YES!!!!!!! REEL (Islander Gold) FINALLY CAME IN!!!!

Can't wait to use it this weekend... thanks for all your input.

 

[Steelie Trav]

You're gonna love that reel!

 

[reelangler]

You're gonna love that reel!

Already do :-*

 

[Belly up]

i suppose green to match the new sage rods huh? good idea....dont know if i would want a green one though.