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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: younggun on April 09, 2010, 02:55:40 AM

Title: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: younggun on April 09, 2010, 02:55:40 AM

Look what i found! New reel that just came out, prototype, silver in colour, 4.5"

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee209/droussanidis/NEWISLANDER.jpg)

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: Matt on April 09, 2010, 03:21:59 AM

Here's the old Islander Searun.  Are they replacing the Steelheader?  They're both 4.5" (http://www.questoutdoors.net/gear/articles/centerpin-reels/islander-searun.jpg)

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: tnt on April 09, 2010, 07:01:29 AM

Nice reel I got to play with it for bit on the river....

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: kingpin on April 09, 2010, 08:43:39 AM

I also got to play and cast the prototype, nice looking reel but for 500 id buy something else

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: ribolovac02 on April 10, 2010, 09:17:43 AM

Hey Kingpin you just dont like the islander dont you lol,I bet you wpold by one if it wasin gold coloure ;D lol

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: joska on April 10, 2010, 03:48:46 PM

 i think mr. p knows quite a bit about this...

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: RA40 on April 11, 2010, 06:48:04 PM

http://www.guidebc.com/images/p3130033_041110_big.jpg

http://www.guidebc.com/images/p3300094_041110_big.jpg

Could this be the prototype your talking about? if it is, very nice reel.

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: younggun on April 11, 2010, 10:31:11 PM

i like my kingpin, spins nice.

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: mr.p on April 11, 2010, 11:40:32 PM

Dang she's purdy.  I'm not a huge fan of the silver finish tho.  It will light up like a disco ball in the sun.  I hear its going to be a very very small production run of 200 or so reels.

Dia - 4-3/8"
Bearings - Abec 5's
Color - Silver
Weight - 10 Oz range
Backplate - is solid (no porting)
Lever clicker

Title: Re: Supposed islander prototype . . .
Post by: younggun on April 11, 2010, 11:48:25 PM

i don't like the handles, white ones would look cool