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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: younggun on September 26, 2007, 12:23:10 AM

Title: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: younggun on September 26, 2007, 12:23:10 AM
Hi guys, since i sold my previous centerpin outfit i'm in the market for a new one. I had a trophy previously and it was just not smooth and not fun to fish with. Any suggestions on reels. $300 dollars max. I like the Raven Matrix seems like a sweet reel but the spool is a little small.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on September 26, 2007, 12:29:29 AM
Save up and get  a KF!!!! ;)  would be the smartest thing you ever did
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: Xgolfman on September 26, 2007, 11:17:53 AM
you mean you actually "Buy" stuff??? And here I thought you just padded your post count with "I'm all over that"
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: JL on September 26, 2007, 02:18:51 PM
Another vote for the KF. Well worth the money even with the new pricing. Try to get a used one.
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: younggun on September 27, 2007, 04:56:27 PM
if u dont have any suggestions then be quiet, thanks. Never said i was buying from here, but looking for a good reel. thanks to the guys that gave suggestions.
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: Spoonman on September 27, 2007, 07:56:55 PM
Hi guys, since i sold my previous centerpin outfit i'm in the market for a new one. I had a trophy previously and it was just not smooth and not fun to fish with. Any suggestions on reels. $300 dollars max. I like the Raven Matrix seems like a sweet reel but the spool is a little small.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
      Small in what way? diameter or spool depth/line capacity? I have the Raven Classic 4.5"(shallow spool,but holds enough line/no backing required) Bought it at Reaction for just over 3 bills. Very similar to an Islander (I have just held,never fished) in the hand.Has a solid back and small amount of porting on spool face to reduce debris intrusion.What really sold me was that the clicker worked(harder out/ softer in) for holding the rod with the right hand and reeling with the left. If  "new to you" is o.k. you could probably find a good cond. used Islander for around $300 or a good Avon for around $175-$250(two of them on the fish b.c. buy and sell right now)
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: younggun on September 28, 2007, 01:31:03 AM
i cant find the avons. Used is fine, but i'd like it to be smoother, lighter and hold more line than the junk used trophy i had.
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: hotrod on September 28, 2007, 06:54:05 AM
I say go Islander! I have two of them and have never looked back! You get what you pay for when it comes to CP's.



   Hotrod
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: Spoonman on September 28, 2007, 01:20:15 PM
Try here          http://fishbcforum.com/index.php?showtopic=47185    (http://fishbcforum.com/index.php?showtopic=47185)
Title: Re: Looking for a Centerpin
Post by: younggun on September 28, 2007, 09:11:01 PM
thankyou.