Olde School
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Isn't an Islander a version of a Longstone?
R3EF MOOCHING REELS?
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SpringVelocity
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Just about to a set of buy these. Any thoughts? No I don't want to buy an islander.
Also anyone used the mooching rods this season? Any reviews?
Also anyone used the mooching rods this season? Any reviews?
kingblazer84
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Don’t wanna go tmx5’s?
SpringVelocity
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SpringVelocity
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No one runs these reels?
scott craven
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here's what you really need...
Abel Mooching Reels
Two Abel Mooching Reels for sale, used very little and looked after. Just serviced and always rinsed with salt away and fresh water. Love the reels but my dad struggles with the drag knob. These reels are $1600 each new. Not interested in splitting them up and I won't reply to low offers. Price...
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Don't think so.
No matter what reel you get make sure that you can parts for it. There are a lot of reels that parts are not available for and I can not source parts for no matter how much/ little you paid. Another option is the Coast reel. Its also made on the island like islanders and I have been able to get parts when/ if needed.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Yeah I have had mine for years. I think Wolf said he got 8 years on one of his reels, and still going. These reels are from same designer of Trophy.
One thing they have other other is the free spool which I prefer.
sly_karma
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I got a Trophy a year ago after using and liking them on charters. I like the free spool option as well, perfect for old school stuff like mooching live herring or bucktailing.
In the downrigger it doesn't line creep like my MR3. As much as I respect Islander for their leadership, I think I'll get a second Trophy XL and sell the MR3. That will pay for the new reel and.leave a good chunk of change.
In the downrigger it doesn't line creep like my MR3. As much as I respect Islander for their leadership, I think I'll get a second Trophy XL and sell the MR3. That will pay for the new reel and.leave a good chunk of change.
I have a trophy. Didn’t like it at first until I took it apart and put some oil on the drag like your are supposed to an islander. Also had a handle break but for the 289 plus tax I paid for it I’m fairly satisfied. Now that I had the handles replaced with islander handles it’s like having a mr2la for less than half the price. But I’m also wondering about the reef reels. If I was buying a new reel right now I’d buy another trophy and replace the handles with islander ones
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
So I got one. Great reel.
Drag is perfect and was impressed. Will be buying two more to replace my old trophies.
I always like this reels because they have a free spool option. This one is great because you can make it a left handed version.
Drag is perfect and was impressed. Will be buying two more to replace my old trophies.
I always like this reels because they have a free spool option. This one is great because you can make it a left handed version.
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