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Nicolas The Fisherman

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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2015, 08:04:20 PM »

Don had about a dozen reels at the sale today, sold out in under an hour.

Dennis K I could not answer your message as your message box says it is filled up?
When I got there at 7:15 or so, he had two reels left and I was luckily able to snatch up the 5" model he had remaining. They were going like hot cakes!
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2015, 09:52:12 PM »

These reels are becoming very, very collectible.  I think Don could have asked double his price and they still would have sold out. To him this is a hobby, not a means to make money and that tells you a lot about this fine man ;)
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2015, 07:19:47 AM »

I'm still using the second one he ever built, it's not quite as pretty as his newer ones, but has caught multiple fish and I've never wanted for anything more in a center pin.
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2015, 06:49:58 PM »

Anyone have an idea how his reels compare to an islander steelheader?
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2015, 08:29:54 PM »

Anyone have an idea how his reels compare to an islander steelheader?
Having used both, I would pick a Campbell over an Islander.
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Nicolas The Fisherman

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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2015, 08:43:19 PM »

I've used both as well. The Islander is nice, but I like the "hand crafted" feel of the Campbell. It's such a solid well-built reel. Personally, I think the Campbell is more comparable to a Milner.
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2015, 04:43:46 PM »

So it would be a wiser choice to buy a Campbell over an islander?
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2015, 05:09:06 PM »

So it would be a wiser choice to buy a Campbell over an islander?

Personal choice. Both excellent reels
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2015, 05:39:17 PM »

So it would be a wiser choice to buy a Campbell over an islander?

Campbell reels are true hand craftsmanship with limited production and very collectible .  Excellent reels

Islander reels are mass produced.
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Nicolas The Fisherman

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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2015, 06:45:13 PM »

I would choose a Campbell over a Steelheader for sure. Think about it, you get a handmade quality reel for around $325.00, where you would otherwise get a mass produced Islander for either $379.99 or $425.00 plus taxes. The quality of a Campbell IMO is the same as a Milner. Not trying to knock the Steelheader though as it's a nice reel too, but not as good as a handmade reel. No two of Dons reels are the same which makes each of them very special.
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #25 on: November 17, 2015, 08:27:30 PM »

I have fished them all! The Macdonald is the gem of them all!
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #26 on: November 29, 2015, 01:55:46 PM »

To Hook, Don is 80 yrs old, he does NOT want costumers phoning him at home and his wife does not want anyone phoning his house about fishing reels, respect his privacy please there is a reason nobody gave you his number.
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Re: Campbell pins reels
« Reply #27 on: November 29, 2015, 06:23:54 PM »

To Hook, Don is 80 yrs old, he does NOT want costumers phoning him at home and his wife does not want anyone phoning his house about fishing reels, respect his privacy please there is a reason nobody gave you his number.



Your quite wrong actually however I have not contacted him yet. Got me grubby hands on a 5" Kingfisher for a good price so now I'll just do my best to meet up with Don at the next opportunity he is selling reels
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