Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shinny on December 08, 2015, 08:59:04 PM
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Is a pre serial number 1000 islander steelheader reel any different than a 6000+ serial number?
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Is a pre serial number 1000 islander steelheader reel any different than a 6000+ serial number?
No different for steelheader islander reel .
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I heard the older reels are all metal and the newer ones have a plastic piece, some part of the clicker mechanism or somethings like that...
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Pacific islander or Steelheader islander ?
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Steelheader islander. Some guy on the river I got talking too had a 6xx serial and claimed earlier ones are better than late ones. Curious to the validity of that statement.
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Steelheader islander. Some guy on the river I got talking too had a 6xx serial and claimed earlier ones are better than late ones. Curious to the validity of that statement.
Pacific islander is more of a collector piece but not the Steelhead islander !!
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Pacific islander is more of a collector piece but not the Steelhead islander !!
He was referring to the construction of earlier ones not the collectibility.
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The steelheader may not be as collectable, but they are still bullet proof.
I have one that's been to hell and back with no signs of stopping. Fished all day in the rain, taken it apart and washed it in the river after dropping it in the sand to tail a fish, then brought home and forgotten to even take the neoprene cover off to air dry let alone taken apart to dry and still spins like a top the next time. There's so many chips on the finish now I probably couldn't sell it for $100. But I'll never sell it, it's my workhorse.
Steelheader islander. Some guy on the river I got talking too had a 6xx serial and claimed earlier ones are better than late ones. Curious to the validity of that statement.
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Is a pre serial number 1000 islander steelheader reel any different than a 6000+ serial number?
They are all the same. No different .
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Thanks for responses, guess that is answered. Soooo anyone have an IS they want to sell ;D
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berry's bait and whole sale sports offer the best price in the retail
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my only piece of advice is to make sure the bolt is tight. bought one second hand but brand new in box to have the bolt fall out on the first trip. should have checked it i know but just throwing in out there.
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You should always carry a very small screwdriver on you so if you notice something getting loose you can deal with it immediately. My sons spinning reel screw for the bailer loosens all the time so I need to be on top of it. Plus the first trip with my second hand Milner KF the reel handle screw almost came out !
One I carry is very small and multi bit. I believe its from the Dollar store, I didn't buy it as I get another new one every xmas :)
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I carry a leatherman with me all the time when fishing and hiking. Has everything you need...pliers, knives, screw driver bits, saw... I sorta laugh when I see guys pulling out a 10" long fillet knife on the river to gut a fish.
Another question about pins. When comparing a bushing pin vs a bearing pin is there a positive of one over the other? Does the bushing pins take more weight to get em spinning compared to a bearing pin?
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Another question about pins. When comparing a bushing pin vs a bearing pin is there a positive of one over the other? Does the bushing pins take more weight to get em spinning compared to a bearing pin?
This information could be found with search option. :)
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I carry a leatherman with me all the time when fishing and hiking. Has everything you need...pliers, knives, screw driver bits, saw... I sorta laugh when I see guys pulling out a 10" long fillet knife on the river to gut a fish.
Another question about pins. When comparing a bushing pin vs a bearing pin is there a positive of one over the other? Does the bushing pins take more weight to get em spinning compared to a bearing pin?
Same here Leatherman Wave has everything including diamond file for sharpening hooks.
As for bushing versus ball bearing there are two main differences:
1. You can rinse bushing on the spot in case there is sand intrusion into the reel. With ball bearing it is more
complicated since there is no guarantee that you removed all sand grains and will not cause more damage.
2. Form what I've seen on Milner site there is weight difference between models with bushing and ball bearing set-
ups. Bushing reels are heavier.
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This information could be found with search option. :)
As could a lot of posts. New threads is what keeps the forums interesting and active. Guess everyone should only post in the water conditions thread as every other topic must have come up at some point ::) thanks for the contribution though.
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Same here Leatherman Wave has everything including diamond file for sharpening hooks.
As for bushing versus ball bearing there are two main differences:
1. You can rinse bushing on the spot in case there is sand intrusion into the reel. With ball bearing it is more
complicated since there is no guarantee that you removed all sand grains and will not cause more damage.
2. Form what I've seen on Milner site there is weight difference between models with bushing and ball bearing set-
ups. Bushing reels are heavier.
I also have the Wave, it's great.
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When comparing a bushing pin vs a bearing pin is there a positive of one over the other? Does the bushing pins take more weight to get em spinning compared to a bearing pin?
The difference is small. Momentum is mostly related to the weight of the spool.
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So basically it boils down to one is field serviceable (bushing) the other not so much (bearing)
Thanks for the response.
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So basically it boils down to one is field serviceable (bushing) the other not so much (bearing)
Thanks for the response.
Meh, I drown my bearing reels in the river all the time if they get sand in them. I run my bearings dry though so nothing sticks to them.
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So basically it boils down to one is field serviceable (bushing) the other not so much (bearing)
Thanks for the response.
.....on the plus side for bearings, you would most likely be able to replace bearings yourself but re-bushing requires a machinist....I also find the bearing pin has absolutelty no wobble to the spool....
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I carry a leatherman with me all the time when fishing and hiking. Has everything you need...pliers, knives, screw driver bits, saw... I sorta laugh when I see guys pulling out a 10" long fillet knife on the river to gut a fish.
I have a Leatherman Wave. Has come in handy numerous times.
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What year would a 4000 number reel have been produced?
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.....on the plus side for bearings, you would most likely be able to replace bearings yourself but re-bushing requires a machinist....I also find the bearing pin has absolutelty no wobble to the spool....
Totally agree. I have an old bushing reel that is a wall hanger because the bushing is not replaceable. However my 2 bearing reels keep on ticking with new bearings