Islander Reels - Steelheader Centerpin
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High Performance Bearings
The bearing world is a lot like the automotive world. You could walk into a dealership and ask for a vehicle with 350 horse power and walk out with a sports car or a pick up—your criteria would be met either way, but your need might not be. Centerpin reel bearings are no different. ABEC rating is important but the reason Islanders spin effortlessly is that we select only the finest quality bearings across all relevant categories like shield design, ball grade, lubrication, and material selection.
This version of reels come with Abec 3 bearings.
Large Arbor
When that chrome missile decides to shoot down river directly at you, you’ll appreciate the Steelheader’s large arbor spool which gives you the pickup you need to keep up.
Interchangeable Retrieve
Right or left handed… It doesn’t matter. As a non-directional reel, just spool it up the right way and you’re off to the river.
High Performance Bearings – Application specific bearings available in ABEC 3 or 7 ratings
Large Arbor Spool – For quick line pickup with ample capacity.
Changeable retrieval direction – Good for right or left handed anglers
Machined Out of Aerospace Grade Aluminum – Every Islander reel starts as a solid puck of aluminum before CNC machines turn it into a finished product.
Hand-Polished Mirror Finish – We spare no detail in crafting the finest reels which is why each reel is buffed by hand to eliminate machine lines and other imperfections.
Two Year Warranty – Against any failure due to defects in materials or workmanship (see warranty section for full details)
Made in Canada – Proudly designed, machined, built and tested on Vancouver Island
Limited Two Year Warranty
Islander offers a limited 2 year warranty against manufacturer defects. For a period of two years after the date of purchase, Islander Reels warrants this reel against any failure due to defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is valid only if the reel has been cleaned and maintained according to the Maintenance Instructions. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. This warranty does not cover normal wear, misuse, or loss. Nor does this warranty cover damage due to: improper use or improper assembly, improper/inadequate cleaning or improper/inadequate maintenance.
Cautionary Note: It is recommended that mono-filament line be removed from the line cavity of the spool every once in a while to relax the line and remove pressure from the spool walls.
| Model | IS |
| Diam. | 4.5 in |
| Width | 1.0 in |
| Weight | 8.5 oz |
| Capacity* | 350 yds of 20# monofilament |
| Construction | CNC machined in Canada 6061-T6 solid billet aluminum |
| Clicker System | Delrin clicker with Delrin gear |
| Spindle | CNC machined in Canada 316 bar stock stainless steel |
| Rotation | 2 Double sheilded stainless steel ball bearings |
| Finish | Anodized (All aluminum parts) |
| Assembly | All assembled by hand in Canada. |
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