The centrepin reel thread......

[sam vimes]

Anyhow, did you put your name down on a 17 footer mg:.

You know that's a bloody stupid question.

 

[tigger]

You know that's a bloody stupid question.

Yeah, your right, I knew you would have lol.

 

[Neil Maidment]

FM Fish-In on the Kennett... 11 years ago

 

[Neil Maidment]

As much as I love my centrepins, they are designed to be used and I do.

I alternate them frequently but the ones that currently find their way into my bag are:

Mint Shakespeare Centenary Aerial (inherited) - not the prettiest but I now happily trot a float all day long with this one.

Mint Dave Swallow MKII. I did have a pair but sold one.

Triple Check Speedia (inherited). Well used workhorse which will catch me a few barbel especially when paired with the mint hand built MKIV Avon of the same era (also inherited). I christened the pairing with some easy carp into double figures which was a very "interesting" experience.

 

[S-Kippy]

Well ...today I went and had a proper look at the Conquest gathering dust in one of my local shops. I have to say that for the money I was a bit underwhelmed. Dont get me wrong, it was nicer than I expected and would certainly benefit from a bit of oil as I've no doubt this feller is as dry as a bone.

What put me off was the check lever. Right position but rather stiff and i didnt like the 3 positions nor the fact that it was plastic. I would have thought for that sort of money they could have put a metal one on....if the plastic lever should ever snap it looked terminal. And should it get dropped and land on the lever I think it would snap.

Anyway...it didn't whisper "take me home" very loudly so it's still there....though with a bit of hard nosed bargaining I did manage to negotiate a pretty substantial discount. Still a lot of money though and as my fishing seem to increasingly be stillwater based I couldn't see that I really needed it. Wasn't that fussed on the black finish either and you know what a fusspot I can be about the look of a reel.

Frankly....I went expecting not to leave the shop without it but it will have to work a bit harder than that if it wants a new home. Did I mention that it's an awful lot of money too ?

 

[binka]

Well ...today I went and had a proper look at the Conquest gathering dust in one of my local shops. I have to say that for the money I was a bit underwhelmed. Dont get me wrong, it was nicer than I expected and would certainly benefit from a bit of oil as I've no doubt this feller is as dry as a bone.

What put me off was the check lever. Right position but rather stiff and i didnt like the 3 positions nor the fact that it was plastic. I would have thought for that sort of money they could have put a metal one on....if the plastic lever should ever snap it looked terminal. And should it get dropped and land on the lever I think it would snap.

Anyway...it didn't whisper "take me home" very loudly so it's still there....though with a bit of hard nosed bargaining I did manage to negotiate a pretty substantial discount. Still a lot of money though and as my fishing seem to increasingly be stillwater based I couldn't see that I really needed it. Wasn't that fussed on the black finish either and you know what a fusspot I can be about the look of a reel.

Frankly....I went expecting not to leave the shop without it but it will have to work a bit harder than that if it wants a new home. Did I mention that it's an awful lot of money too ?

Out of interest Skip was it the 4 or the 4.5" model and what did you nitter the asking price down to?

On the 'plastic' check lever concerns I'm told that it's something called Teflon PTFE/FEP which I think is derived from nylon, one thing for sure is that it ain't gonna break and trust me I'm qualified in that department

The inner components of the same material would have to sustain the kind of damage consistent with reversing over it to break them imo, it's just the way they're put together.

You've still got to be happy with it though and if it's not lighting your fire then there are doubtless others that will so why not put your hard earned on something that jumps out at you a bit more?

The 4.5" are definitely getting a bit thin on the ground now, I've recently acquired one from Southside Angling in Dublin so if your man's is a 4.5", and you're not interested, then I'm not ruling out a fifth

 

[S-Kippy]

Sorry Steve it's a 4 inch. Take your word about the lever...bit stiff to operate though. I want a lever that you can flick on and off very much easier.

I'll pm you the price.

 

[sam vimes]

I want a lever that you can flick on and off very much easier.

I doubt it will suit for other reasons, but the Fox centrepin has a lever you might like. If you do, it'll be for the same reasons I don't! I'd rather have the Hardy, plastic and all.

 

[gninja]

hi all, looking for a bit of advice as a newcomer to centrepins. Looking to do some long trotting for Grayling this winter and was wondering what peoples preffered main line was. In other words is a good supple nylon better for this than a flouro which has a tendency to sink etc. no doubt we will have a few opinions but all advice is welcome and a bit of disagreement can be educational for all. Also i can see how centrepins can become a bit of an addiction having read some of the posts here. cheers

 

[Philip]

Drennan Floatfish seems to work well enough. They recently changed it but having used the new version for a while now it seems seems pretty good although a bit more expensive than the old one.

 

[flightliner]

FM Fish-In on the Kennett... 11 years ago

Third one along 'll do it for me Neil.
Ps, Just noticed but I think the rod it's attached to is the Daiwa connouseur stick rod which I also have.
D'you remember who the owner is/was Neil?
Lovely pik is that !!

 

[tigger]

If you want a low diameter line the silstar match is great. If you want a tough reliable line the daiwa sensor is spot on. Sensor as your mainline and silstar match as your hooklength makes a great combination.

 

[sam vimes]

I'm largely back to using mono after a couple of years mucking about with braid (has plus points, and a few negatives, when compared to mono). I've been using the fairly new Dave Harrell Pro Float since the summer. I've been impressed enough with it to have no inclination to go back to the usual suspects such as Drennan Floatfish, Kamasan Bayer Perlon or Silstar Matchteam.

 

[Another Dave]

If you want a low diameter line the silstar match is great. If you want a tough reliable line the daiwa sensor is spot on. Sensor as your mainline and silstar match as your hooklength makes a great combination.

I just had a look and there seems to be a few types of Sensor, which would should we be looking at, if you don't mind?

 

[tigger]

I use the bulk spools of daiwa sensor in brown. I can't put a link up with this pad thing i'm using but theres loads on ebay. I got a fresh apool a couple of weeks ago and if I remember I paid about 7 quid for it including post. I use 4 and 6lb for the biggest part. There's no shortaage of sensor haters on this forum but best to ignore them, they ain't got a clue!

 

[Another Dave]

I use the bulk spools of daiwa sensor in brown. I can't put a link up with this pad thing i'm using but theres loads on ebay. I got a fresh apool a couple of weeks ago and if I remember I paid about 7 quid for it including post. I use 4 and 6lb for the biggest part. There's no shortaage of sensor haters on this forum but best to ignore them, they ain't got a clue!

i appreciate the kind gesture but you could have just said 'brown'

 

[S-Kippy]

There's no shortaage of sensor haters on this forum but best to ignore them, they ain't got a clue!

They haven't got any of that **** on their reels either !

 

[tigger]

i appreciate the kind gesture but you could have just said 'brown'

You've lost me:
As far as i'm aware they only make it in brown and claer and i've only ever had the clear in 8lb strain. I think Mike had some clear in 6lb and it looked like geeat stuff.

 

[tigger]

They haven't got any of that **** on their reels either !

This is why I mentioned the haters Dave. As soon as the words daiwa sensor are posted people jump on board and slag the stuff off.
It makes no difference to me what anyone else uses but most of my fishing is float fishing on running water and i've found sensor to be good reliable line at a affordable price.

 

[mikench]

It's all great stuff and I have clear in 6 8 and 10 all bought of the bay. I have the brown in 4,6 and 8!

I used to think an itchifanny was a Japanese motorbike until I discovered Sensor !