CENTRE PIN REELS

[darrell.cook]

For trotting top and bottom floats, centrepins are perfect - giving absolute control. I know some will suggest that in the right hands a fixed spool is equally acceptable. My hands can't be the right ones.

For me a CP is easy and enjoyable to use.

That said I don't fish rivers that demand a long cast, just a few rod lengths.

As to the Wallis cast, I'd love to perfect it but my own style is a mixture of allsorts - but it gets the float " nearly " where I want it most of the time

For other situations, stillwaters, etc. then for me it's a fixed spool.

Different tools for different jobs.

[trent.barbeler]

Dear Budgie,

 

The really amazing thing is that this thread has managed to run for 4 pages now!! Proof either that centre pin reels are pudding, or that AN regulars secretly hold a longing to own one.

 

I too am a perfectionist. I clean my shimano's at least once every four years come rain come mud. Try administrating the same level of maintainance to those over rated over priced pins and see how long they run for!

 

And wheres Waller? Has he been sent to stand in the corner again for spending too much time on the computer??

 

Regards,

 

Lee.

[trent.barbeler]

Dear All,

 

Some reality concerning float control.

 

Remember the days when rivers were awash with match anglers? If so you might remember the days when the river Trent along almost its entire length was matched up every Saturday and Sunday. Thousands of anglers fished the river back then.

 

The preferred method for winning matches was via catching large bags of chub under a trotted float. Guess how many of these match winning fish were caught by employing centre pins? Almost none. Nearly all the great Trent matchmen either used close faced or fixed spool reels. So why if centre pin reels are supposedly so perfect at float control were their type not used extensively for Trent float fishing?

 

I manage perfectly well at float control using a fixed spool reel. To present a bait properly under any float type it’s not the type of reel one might employ but the skill the angler possesses in line control. On occasions that I do use a Stanton for river float fishing, I do so not because the reel type is superior, but because I want a bit of a change. Given a stark choice though, I'd much prefer to use a fixed spool.

 

Regards,

 

Lee.

[Paul Boote]

D'ya know, fellas, I am beginning to think that it might have summat to do with the name of things (the particular type of reel) that appear to generate such strong feelings among some of us fishers (or not)....

 

PS -- Hot tip. Look out for Okuma's soon-to-be-launched new model, the Viagra. As for its colour, though...

 

[ 09. January 2005, 09:50 PM: Message edited by: Paul Boote ]

[trent.barbeler]

Dear Paul,

 

Or not might be about right.

 

Regards,

 

Lee.

[darrell.cook]

Lee, I accept that your skill level is such that you can achieve perfect presentation with a fixed spool. Unfortunately my own experience is that the act of tripping the bail arm, caused a split second in which I often lost a fish.

Also holding back and controlling the line I find easier with a centrepin.

As I say, I do not fish the mighty Trent, most of my trotting takes place at a little beyond my rod tip.

[Peter Waller]

Here I am, out of my corner Lee. The ABU 505 & 507 are a near match to a good pin for trotting Lee. So yes, a fixed spool is pretty good. I use both, and am quite happy to do so. In a nutshell I enjoy using a pin. Doesn't make me a better angler, just a happier one!

 

I mean, no thumping bail arm, no grinding, or even purring of gears, no line twist. I'm really sorry for all those fixed spool only fanatics that can't even begin to appreciate the esthetic pleaseure of a good pin .

 

[ 09. January 2005, 10:00 PM: Message edited by: Peter Waller ]

[darrell.cook]

spanishstyle:

HI ALL

 

SAID I WOULD BE PICKING YOUR BRAINS,HOPE THIS IMFORMATION IS FREE?

ANYBODY KNOW ANY THING ABOUT CENTRE PIN REELS,INTRESTED IN PURCHASING ONE BUT DON´T KNOW WHERE TO START.    :confused:  

I bet he wishes he never asked

[Paul Boote]

darrell.cook:

 

darrell.cook:

HI ALL

 

SAID I WOULD BE PICKING YOUR BRAINS,HOPE THIS IMFORMATION IS FREE?

ANYBODY KNOW ANY THING ABOUT CENTRE PIN REELS,INTRESTED IN PURCHASING ONE BUT DON´T KNOW WHERE TO START.     :confused:  

I bet he wishes he never asked

But, my word, haven't we all learned something, and also had FUN -- remember that...?

[trent.barbeler]

Dear Chaps,

 

Can someone now start a thread on the advantages of using a wooden;... sorry, cane rod over the advantages of employing a carbon one??

 

I could not start it due to my biased opinion but would if encouraged be a vigerous contributor.

 

Regards,

 

Lee.

 

PS. I perfectly understand your centre pin stance Peter. I on the other hand remain none appreciative of the esthetic pleaseure a good pin might bestow. Unless of course, said pin might be employed in an emergency for holding up ones underpants.

 

[ 09. January 2005, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: trent.barbeler ]