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Islander Reels
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Приєднався 12 кві 2017
This is our platform for documenting the memories we've made on the water and for giving you the tips and knowledge you need to ensure your Islander Reel will be contributing to new memories for generations to come.
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Tightening the Retaining Screw (Mooching/Troll) - Maintenance Mondays
Before servicing your MR or TR3 reel watch this video! Save yourself the pains of losing your drag knob over the side, over even worse the spool when backing off the drag. This can happen after performing maintenance on your Islander mooching reel and not seating your drag knob correctly before tightening that shiny center screw. Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through tightening the retaining screw on your MR and TR3 reel. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to fly, and countless repairs, Mike knows all the ins and outs of getting you back to fishing in no time.
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Changing your Handle Bases - Maintenance Mondays
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Handles not spinning freely? Are they making an unbearable squeaking sound? Starting to notice some salt buildup? Knuckle busted the base to oblivion? Here you go! In this video Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through how to change your handle bases on your Islander Reel. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to fly, and countless repairs, Mike knows a...
Changing & Servicing Handles - Maintenance Mondays
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Handles not spinning freely? Are they making an unbearable squeaking sound? Starting to notice some salt buildup? Maybe you're looking for a little upgrade to change things up. Look no further. In this video Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through how to change and/or service your handles and bases on your Islander Reel. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mo...
Changing your Top Bearing - Maintenance Mondays
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Can't back your MR drag off? MR drag knob spinning backward when a fish runs? All these symptoms are a sign of a worn top spindle bearing. Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through how to change the top bearing on your Islander Reel. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to fly, and countless repairs, Mike knows all the ins and outs of getting you back t...
Switching from Right to Left Hand Retrieve - Maintenance Mondays
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Lefty's, this one's for you! Living in a right-hand-dominated world doesn't mean you have to conform to their right-handed ways. Watch this video to learn how to change the retrieve on your Islander reel in a few easy steps. Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through switching from right-hand to left-hand retrieve. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to...
Reassembling your LX Fly Reel - Maintenance Mondays
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Looking to service your Islander fly reel? Maybe you have the know-how to take things apart, but get stumped when it comes to piecing things back together. Save yourself the heartache of losing parts from improper reassembly and watch this video. Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through reassembling your LX fly reel or any Islander fly reel that has a drawbar. With over a decade of...
Adjusting Steelheader (IS) Spring Tension - Maintenance Mondays
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Is the factory setting too light? Or too heavy? Want less clicker noise? Then this is the video for you! Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through adjusting the spring tension on your Islander Steelheader. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to fly, and countless repairs, Mike knows all the ins and outs of getting you back to fishing in no time.
Maintaining Bearings - Maintenance Mondays
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Want to keep your reel spinning like brand new? It all comes down to bearings! Bearings are a key component to keeping your reel operating as it should. Islander's Head Builder, Mike Chan, walks you through maintaining your bearings in your Islander Reel. With over a decade of experience, 20,000 reels built from mooching to fly, and countless repairs, Mike knows all the ins and outs of getting ...
Cut Plug Fishing In Prince Rupert, BC With Big Coast
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Tim Milne from Big Coast TV and guest Travis McNeice demonstrate how to mooch with a cut plug to catch massive Chinook salmon in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
West Goes East: Pacific Salmon Fishing on Lake Ontario
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Islander Reels, Scotty Fishing Products, and Gibbs-Delta Tackle-three iconic West Coast salmon fishing brands-travel east to experience the incredible salmon fishing on Lake Ontario
Golden Dorado Smashing Poppers
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Islander Field Team members Yos Gladstone and Lael Johnson take a trip off-grid aboard the famous Golden Dorado River Cruiser in search of hungry dorado
Golden Dorado River Cruiser Gear Tips
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The golden dorado's fierce personality and vicious bite mean that special preparation and the right gear are needed to ensure a successful trip. In this video, Islander Trip Coordinator Andy Snedden will walk you through all the gear you need to have the trip of a lifetime.
Field Team Trip: Estancia Laguna Verde
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The world famous Estancia Laguna Verde on Lago Strobel aka Jurassic Lake hosted Islander Field Team members Lael Johnson and Yos Gladstone where they found a rainbow trout fishery that is second to none and an experience that will last a lifetime.
Estancia Laguna Verde Gear Tips
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Thinking about a trip to the world famous Estancia Laguna Verde on Lago Strobel aka Jurassic Lake? We cover the basics of gear prep to ensure you're properly equipped for the trip of a lifetime.
Changing the pawl spring on MR and LX series reels
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Changing the pawl spring on MR and LX series reels
Removing The Bearing From Your MR2 Clutch
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Removing The Bearing From Your MR2 Clutch
Removing the bearing from an Islander MR3 clutch
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Removing the bearing from an Islander MR3 clutch
Thanks!!!
Good produc
Mike C🐉 is the goat
are theses abec 5 or 7? are they steel or ceramic? is ceramic best?
Quality and high performance from Islander Reels. I have had my Steelheader now for 30 years and it still gets heavy usage. I purchased one for my brother in 2010 , I tried it for a few trips but I can't break away from mine. Wader, rods and even may trusted Pioneer fishing jacket ( great designed jacket with lots of storage and construction ) have drifted out of rotation but that Steelheader remains.
Fish oil ?
Informative but the camera work needed to be much better than presented.
you should show the reel first, no one undderstand what you did?
I have several different reels including a pink islander..all 1300$ down to 450$ and if they made a islander that is 5 and bigger I would run all islanders
I have an islander reel. I had it for 24yrs. It the gold steelhead I love it . Very very smooth. And the quality is Amazing. U get what u pay for. Thank you for an amazing product. Keep up the Amazing work
I got a new kingpin the other day and noticed the handles have a very slight resistance (rubbing) spot, is that normal?
I have been fishing your centerpin reels since 2005 we are ready for a 5.50"love them
My LX 4.5 is louder when retrieving line than it is outgoing. Can this be changed or fixed?
Hey sorry for the slow response. There's nothing that can mechanically change the sound production, but if you keep the teeth of your clutch greased it should dampen the sound somewhat.
@@islanderreels1903 Actually I love the sound. I just want it to be louder outgoing than incoming on the LX 4.8, my others don't have that issue. I own a massive amount of fly gear and reels from the best manufacturers in the world and a few years ago I bought an LL Bean Tidemaster and fell in love with it. I've since replaced about 50% of my reels with Islanders. They've now become my favorite reels.
@@DragonGP Hi, I just got word that there's another option to purchase a heavy duty clicker spring that will make it super loud if that's what you'd like. Shoot us an email or give us a call and we'll take care of you.
How many of the the 30th anniversary ones did you guys make ?
Donde es esa pesca ??
I've had my Islander Steelheader reel for almost 15 years now, never had an issue with it. Can't begin to count the number of fish I've caught with it. Salmon, Steelhead, Browns, Lakers and even Smallmouth Bass. If you buy one of these reels, take good care of it 'cause it's definitely going to take care of you. 👍👍😊😊
is olive oil ok?
We do not recommend olive oil. Neats foot oil is a good option as is the superlube included with our maintenance kits
My cork popped off the clutch of my AR3. Should I oil the underneath side and just put it back in place?
@tonyhoyt No, you will have to glue that cork back on.
I wish i could have one but i m in pakistan...used to have it back in 2003 used it for 4 years it was still like new one...and i forgot to bring it back home....now i cant get it...miss that very satisified product
My Islander Steelheader was bought yesterday took it home for fathers day and the man absolutely loved it. Is it supposed to spin with a breezy sound however? The faster it spins the more pronounced the sound. Its not a grind or anything but a breezy purr. Should I take it back and try a new one. I know they are not going to be silent but was just wondering. Thank you! Beautiful product!
A bearing change will make it quiet again. Will get louder with use tho. You can send it in to Islander or if you or your dad feel comfortable changing them yourself. Can always call Islander for instructions
What kind and test of backing and main line are you using?
It's different strokes for different folks, but generally when fishing for salmon it's 20-40 lb mono and 80lb dacron if there's backing. A lot of folks just run straight mono. Many will run backing then braid then a short shot of mono or fluoro, especially if running deep (less line resistance).
so quick lol
Great work Steve, Rob and Craig, We can learn a lot from the amazing work that the fishermen and volunteers have done back in Lake Ontario with the support of the government there to keep the fishery in amazing shape. Love to see Islander, Gibbs and Scotty making a mark in that region. I spent my young life fishing out of Port Hope and points East on the lake and many people in Canada and the US have no Idea just how incredible a fishery it is.
Agreed!
Show more of the beautiful colors. ISLANDER definitely one of the most classic fly reels of all time.
What size of driver do I need for the Allen Head screw in the Cam?
Hey, you're looking at a 1/16"... Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
I WILL HAVE ONE!!!!
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