HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR ISLANDER STEELHEADER CENTERPIN REEL

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR ISLANDER STEELHEADER CENTERPIN REEL | Fishing with Rod

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7 жыл бұрын

In this fishing tutorial, Islander Precision Reels' builder and repair technician Mike Chan demonstrates the basic maintenance of their Steelheader centerpin reel, which is designed for river salmon and steelhead fishing.
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@arniereyes4426 3 ай бұрын

hello , one question do you have to use the specific grease just for reels only ? thanks

@mikegarland8481 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod! Very helpful video. How do I safely remove oxidation from my silver reel and restore its luster? Thanks!

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, I think that question is best answered by someone at Islander Reels. I am not knowledgable on that subject at all. :) www.islander.com/contact-us/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

@roccodimiccio5199 4 жыл бұрын

got one for my father...loved it!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

G Matteo That’s awesome! They last a lifetime. 😊

@roccodimiccio5199 4 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod The old manual says to grease the spindle...why the change now to just oil!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure actually. You should give the office a call and they should be able to help you out right away. Mike (the guy who builds the reels in this video) is usually sitting right behind the person who answers the phone so he can provide the answers right away. :)

@Koomzy475 6 ай бұрын

Hey rod where do you get these beautiful fishing reels from? I have trouble finding a centre pin reel where can you find them?

@FishingwithRod 6 ай бұрын

www.islander.com

@derekpiper2997 4 жыл бұрын

You didn't cover removal of, and servicing the bearings. I recently feel into a sandy River, how do I get the bearings out for maintenance?

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

I would contact Islander's office, they are always happy to help.

@fishon_inpnw 2 жыл бұрын

can you make a video show how to cast a center spin reel?

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! This has already been on the to-do list, hopefully this winter.

@davidsholkov9049 4 жыл бұрын

So I think I have sand or something in the bearings. How do I service that?

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

I would contact Islander's office, they are always happy to help.

@christinaweichenthal1134 Жыл бұрын

My partner list the retaining screw and I can't find a replacement anywhere. What size flathead screw are there? Or does anyone know where to get one?

@FishingwithRod Жыл бұрын

Christina, the best thing to do would be to phone Islander's office on Monday. The lady who answers the phone literally sits behind the builders so she could get the answer for you right away and send you the parts if needed. 1-250 544 4856

@nickbrown6916 6 жыл бұрын

When I go to unscrew one of my handles the whole handle just spins. How do I get it apart? I’d like to oil it because it squeaks but I can get the screw out.

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing Mike the technician this weekend and will personally ask that question for you, stay tuned. :)

@nickbrown6916 6 жыл бұрын

Fishing with Rod. Thanks I’m at a loss. I don’t want to try and grab it with pliers or anything could mar it up. But they’re squeaky so I’d like to take it off to oil.

@fjin1 4 жыл бұрын

Only thing they need to change with steelheader is the weak plastic clicker , why can’t they make it better ?

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Jim J I would give Islander a call and they’d be happy to help you out and hear your feedbacks. There are in fact other handle options at their office if you are looking for those.

@dlashkov 7 жыл бұрын

Such a simple design, how come they are so expensive??

@Kremlin60 7 жыл бұрын

I've wondered that myself

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Because the material isn't cheap, the process of precision cutting so it can spin forever isn't cheap, anodizing isn't cheap, labour isn't cheap as everything is done in Canada but quality control is a lot higher. You get what you pay for.

@crxdan 4 жыл бұрын

@Dragomir RonilacNot really, just the aluminum alone costs about $35, add a good set of bearings $20-$30. Add all the other materials, anodizing and hardware and your'e well over $100-$150. Now add machining time (which is quite costly when precision machining is involved) anodizing, assembly, etc. If you are trying to compare the costs to offerings that are made in China for next to nothing then I think youv'e found yourself a gold mine and you should buy and sell their reels for profit, you'll make millions :P BTW I make my own pins so I know whats involved, want to throw some jabs give er.

@williamdougie6213 Жыл бұрын

Pretty expensive to bad float reels have become nothing more than status symbols

@MichaelIglewski 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE MY ISLANDER..THREE YEARS AND SHE RUNS LIKE A DREAM BUT I DROPPED IT AND SCRATCHED IT RIGHT WHERE I USE MY FINGERS TO APPLY DRAG..CAN I BUY JUST THE SPINDLE HALF STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY DUE TO THE OUTER RIM GETTING SCRATCHED ON ME?? ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY AS I FEEL IT WITH MY FINGER AT EVERY ROTATION.. BUTTON IS DINGED ON THE OTHER SIDE ALSO SO I WANT A NEW ONE OF THOSE TOO.. ID LOVE TO REPLACE IT WITH A BLUE PIECE, OR A NATURAL AND UPGRADE MY BEARINGS...YOUR ADVICE?? WHAT PHONE NUMBER DO I CALL FOR PURCHASING PARTS AT THE CHEAPEST COST TO ME. WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE BEST PEOPLE TO TALK TO ABOUT ALL THIS?? WOULD LIKE TO DEAL DIRECT AND INSTALL CERAMIC BEARING MYSELF.. WHAT BRAND BEARINGS DO YOU SUGGEST? IS THERE A WARRANTY OR AFFORDABLE PROGRAM FOR FIXING

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Have you tried phoning Islander Reels directly at 250 544 4856? Heather or one of the staffs should be able to help you out right away. :)

@chadh.3209 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao might as well buy a Raven Matrix... the new bearings both cost the same LOL

@anthonycolanardi1796 2 жыл бұрын

I have a raven matrix I just ordered one of these Ik this comment was 3 years ago but I’ll lyk which ones better😂

@daniilgaiday 2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonycolanardi1796 so which one is better?

@anthonycolanardi1796 2 жыл бұрын

@@daniilgaiday Islander way smoother and lighter and feels nicer in the hands

@anthonycolanardi1796 2 жыл бұрын

@@daniilgaiday definitely get what you pay for!

@daniilgaiday 2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonycolanardi1796 yeah that’s reasonable i recently bought an islander too haven’t fished it yey

@alucardhellsing1037 5 жыл бұрын

KP reels from South Africa is still the best centre pin reel. Not this over expensive aluminium reel won't stand a chance in saltwater.

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

This is not a saltwater reel.

@williamdougie6213 Жыл бұрын

How is this 700 dollars? I see 200 maybe no more

@FishingwithRod Жыл бұрын

You should go into the store and see if they’ll take your offer of $200 for the reel.

@williamdougie6213 Жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod ya and I'll bring you with me you can give them a beej for the other 500

@FishingwithRod Жыл бұрын

@@williamdougie6213 Nope. Since you think it should be 200 bucks, go ahead and ask them for that price.