Float Reel

[fisgfreek]

Just wondering if anyone on here has fished with the Streamside Vortex pin? It looks not bad, and with the inexpensive price tag I'm actually tempted to get one. Thanks in advance for any input. :idea:

 

[fishermandan420]

Better off with a rapala classic drifter

 

[fishermandan420]

Better off with a rapala classic drifter

 

[Klik]

bowslayer on this board swears by it.

 

[staffman]

I've only read bad reports on the Vortex. I'd take TC's advice.

 

[fishermandan420]

Most of the people that "love" their vortex are streamside reps.

 

[Klik]

Most of the people that "love" their vortex are streamside reps.

i did convert him from HIS streamside rod to raven rv9 lol

 

[fishermandan420]

The rods are good. The reel is crap

 

[James5354]

I also hear bad reviews on the vortex reel, ppl that have them say there is play.

 

[Klik]

long story short. skip a year of centerpining, save money, buy an islander or better. cheap centerpins are waste of money. with 200 dollars you can buy top of the line, shimano or daiwa reels that can be used for any type of fishing.

 

[James5354]

you can find used islanders for around 250 and if you decide to resell it, you can flip it for what you paid for, as the value will stay the same and you wont loose out.

 

[Kit]

Go get a pin. Wont regret it. Islander, Raven and Rapala all good.

 

[James5354]

Go get a pin. Wont regret it. Islander, Raven and Rapala all good.

Kit u left out this one....the Ukraine Special, its a limited run at very reasonable price lol.

 

[Kit]

Lol never heard of it.

 

[James5354]

Not many ppl have thats y its a limited run lol.

 

[balt0]

you can find used islanders for around 250 and if you decide to resell it, you can flip it for what you paid for, as the value will stay the same and you wont loose out.

I tried to find an islander, they were not less than 300. You could get a new one for 350+taxes. I ended up getting a okuma raw from al-flahertys when it was on sale for $170+tax.

 

[fishermandan420]

There is an islander for 275 right now on kijiji

 

[balt0]

There is an islander for 275 right now on kijiji

I stand corrected.

 

[Shawarma]

You just need to keep a look out for them. Islanders don't last long when up for sale.

Got mine for 280$.

 

[James5354]

Theres a gold islander on kijiji right now for 265. and a rapala classic for 150.