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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ed on December 17, 2010, 01:11:00 AM

Title: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: Ed on December 17, 2010, 01:11:00 AM

I'm currently using the Islander Steelheader, was wondering how the kingpin compares?

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: GENERAL-SHERMAN on December 17, 2010, 08:10:33 AM

well its $200 plus more than the islander... honestly for the money there isnt much of a difference, stick with the islander.

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: silverslab on December 17, 2010, 09:34:55 AM

I am also considering an Islander or a kingpin classic 450,  I can get the Kingpin for a little cheaper than the Islander and both are brand new,
I would be curious to hear what people have to say about the Kingpins as I dont see many out there and have never fished one.   
Islander new =  375 plus tax,    Kingpin classic new = 275 no tax   (ugly color though)                      ( what would you guys do)

Thanks in advance for any input

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: hue-nut on December 17, 2010, 09:16:04 PM

Quote from: ChromeKings on December 17, 2010, 11:26:28 AM

Islander Steelheader IS...no comparison!!! Less problems and best bang for the buck.

nice Loomis!

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: rjs on December 17, 2010, 09:21:14 PM

I'd buy a milner  ;D

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: fullahead on December 18, 2010, 05:14:53 AM

I had a Milner bearing reel, beautiful reel, sold it, it went to the east coast. Bought the bushing Milner, runs even smother, can cast farther with it. The reel will last a long time, and you won’t be upgrading bearings.

Title: Re: Islander Steelheader vs Kingpin Sovereign 478? Centerpin
Post by: n8 on December 19, 2010, 11:49:31 PM

ditto for the Milner. but the Steelheader is nice too - very lightweight. can't go wrong with either of these two. I hate kingpins... the bearings hum like hell. and i think the IS looks better anyway  ;D