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Randofish

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New Islander Searun
« on: November 24, 2010, 02:44:54 PM »
Just put one of these babies on order and should have it in a few days.
I've been to the local store a few times to check it out and compared it to some other c-pins there.
It was the nicest there IMO.
Its gonna be sweet and spins the sweetest, can't wait.
They only made 180 right hands and 180 left hands.So don't wait to long if your in the market.
I've been running the steelheader 2 for a dozen yrs now and it runs flawless although I did wear out the handles.
I'm sure the Searun is going to be a sweet ride also.
Anybody got one yet?
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2010, 03:24:45 PM »
your reel came in today.
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2010, 04:51:18 PM »
Highwater Tackle in North Van has one, saw it the other day.  Does that thing ever spin!
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2010, 04:56:28 PM »
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2010, 05:03:05 PM »
whats the damage $
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2010, 05:12:20 PM »

Is that Islander Searun an upgrade of one their fly reels or of the Islander Steelheader that is float reel.
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2010, 06:30:17 PM »
its a remake of the old islander sea run centerpin reel. not much of a difference from the steelheader...the clicker is much better though
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2010, 06:49:42 PM »
The difference from the steelheader is that its smaller and narrower.
Or in man terms she's slimmer and sexier  :)  with a better build ;D
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 09:54:05 AM »
For sure , it is a nice reel, but they are still using ABEC 3 bearings (told by Barry's at Islander). But those can be changed to better  bearings in the future..
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2010, 01:43:48 PM »
Quote from: ChromeKings on November 25, 2010, 12:27:50 PM
Other than it being narrower it's pretty plain Jane and spins basically the same as the IS but I do agree the clicker is better, just don't like the clicker switch. If you're a collector this reel would probably be one your list as there is only a certain number made(for now...).

  They are already on there second run of reels. I guess there must be a demand for them.
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2010, 03:14:10 PM »
Quote from: Geff_t on November 25, 2010, 01:43:48 PM
  They are already on there second run of reels. I guess there must be a demand for them.

Hey ChromeKings , i guess they are in mass production now. DO you still want a couple of those reels.. ;)
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2010, 03:28:42 PM »
the bearings on the Searun don't hum as much as the IS. it's a lot quieter and spins for WAY longer! so much smoother... i play with it at work when i have the chance haha. timed how long it spins for one time and i stopped it after 2 minutes. yea... TWO MINUTES of spinning!
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2010, 06:08:30 PM »
Anybody got a pic of one??
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2010, 07:33:24 PM »
Quote from: chromer on November 26, 2010, 06:08:30 PM
Anybody got a pic of one??

yah we need pics !!!
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Re: New Islander Searun
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2010, 07:53:54 PM »
   Looks like the handles are placed a little further from the rim compared to the IS...?
« Last Edit: November 26, 2010, 08:16:09 PM by Spoonman »
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