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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ChumChaser on March 26, 2012, 04:04:22 PM

Title: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: ChumChaser on March 26, 2012, 04:04:22 PM

Hey everyone, I have a line on a old school Don Campbell center pin and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them.  Curious if anyone can tell me more about them, things they like and dislike about them. I took a look on line but can't find much info on them, I realize they are made in hope but that is all I can find.  Because it is older I was also wondering if I could still get replacement bearings for it, things like that. This will be my first center pin and I just want to make sure I get something I will be happy with.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: Paulo on March 26, 2012, 08:48:14 PM

Don makes a great working man's reel. Probably a third the cost of Islanders, Milners and the likes and equally as good. I just bought one off him three weeks ago so yes you would still be able to get replacements. Great guy, not turning much of a profit on these reels. Must be just passion. Enjoy.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: cohoaaron on March 26, 2012, 10:16:40 PM

how do you talk to him in person?

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: ChumChaser on March 27, 2012, 11:26:54 AM

Does anyone know how to contact him, maybe I will get one of his new pins.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: leapin' tyee on March 27, 2012, 12:12:30 PM

Phone Riverside Fly & tackle.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: ChumChaser on March 27, 2012, 02:07:31 PM

Thanks  leapin' tyee, they had all the info I needed.

Quote from: leapin' tyee on March 27, 2012, 12:12:30 PM

Phone Riverside Fly & tackle.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: prairiefire on March 27, 2012, 02:41:06 PM

There are some up for sale on Craigslist.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/spo/2841346283.html

Here's a pic of mine. I've had it 2 years now and no issues.

(http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz235/ksonone/IMG_0236-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: cohoaaron on March 27, 2012, 03:22:53 PM

thats a cool lookin' reel, i would love to be fishing something i knew was made locally http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/2922531154.html here is a sweet deal.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: ChumChaser on March 27, 2012, 04:13:46 PM

That is actually the reel I am thinking about, he said it is one of the first ones Don made.  I am going to meet up with him tonight to purchase if all goes well. Here are a couple pics I was sent of it.

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3315/img0002vw.jpg)
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6332/img0001nfg.jpg)

Quote from: cohoaaron on March 27, 2012, 03:22:53 PM

thats a cool lookin' reel, i would love to be fishing something i knew was made locally http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/2922531154.html here is a sweet deal.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: leapin' tyee on March 27, 2012, 05:49:55 PM

Yes , this is the old model, later he installed the clicker arm on the side like the Kingfisher.

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: tbone1992 on March 13, 2014, 10:00:43 PM

Would love to talk to him in person. Does anyone have his contact info.
Thanks

Title: Re: Old School Don Campbell center pin?
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on March 14, 2014, 03:33:31 PM

Read the thread! :o