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rickjames_2

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centre pin fishing
« on: January 31, 2006, 11:01:24 AM »
hey i have been fishing for about 4 years now using almost exclusively abu garcia levelwind reels. i was intrigued by my neighbours centre pin reel and took a few casts with it. it really does change the dynamic of fishing the river. just wondering if anyone would know what is a good centre pin reel to start with. thx ;)
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2006, 11:22:46 AM »
There are many out there in the market. Check the buy and sell. Prices may vary from $150 upwards to $600
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2006, 04:32:56 PM »
alot funner to fish with, natural drifts, 1 on 1 with the fish. super fun.
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2006, 04:42:27 PM »
i have a few centerpins and yes they are great BUT there a bitch to reel in, it sucks getting roe on them, its harder to cast in tight places and your hands can get cold other than that tho they are great
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2006, 05:03:51 PM »
they seem fun and its a real fight when playing the fish but they do seem a bit pricey. well thx you guys ;).
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2006, 06:28:19 PM »
get a Avon royal supreme they got for around 250$ great reels
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2006, 07:08:20 PM »
yup
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2006, 10:38:19 PM »
Get a steelheader looks flashy , spins like a dream and its an ISLANDER! lol.
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2006, 12:17:44 PM »
Join the IS Club... and your life will instantaneously become more relevant ;D
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2006, 06:04:52 PM »
What colours/finishes do the IS come in?

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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2006, 06:25:49 PM »
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2006, 12:28:54 AM »
Milner Kingfisher. 400$ is one of the best.
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2006, 12:43:32 AM »
Seriously thinking of selling my Islander and get myself a Talisman
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2006, 09:55:19 AM »
FA, I have a Talisman. Nice reel!
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Re: centre pin fishing
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2006, 04:36:15 PM »
Pin Head is correct. I know a friend who was fighting a chinook on the Cap several years back and his reel shattered. He was not pleased.
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