Hamilton Reef
02-10-2008, 10:24 AM
GOOD SPIN ON FISHING TECHNIQUE: Centerpin reels are fun, effective
Welcome to centerpin float fishing, a technique that combines the best of fly-fishing and spin fishing, and is more efficient than both for every species, including steelhead and carp.
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A reel good purchase
When I decided to try centerpin float fishing, my first purchase was a Raven Eclipse reel, which at $239 seems like a great reel for the price.
When I lay it on its side and give it a few flicks with an index finger, it will spin for more than a minute before stopping, and it has worked perfectly on the streams to catch salmon, trout and bass.
After buying it, I was a bit bummed to learn from a friend that the new Raven Matrix model he bought for about $170 seems to be nearly as good (he also owns an Eclipse).
I suspect most anglers would be happy with either model, especially when compared with $350-$650 reels from top English tackle manufacturers and American custom makers.
Welcome to centerpin float fishing, a technique that combines the best of fly-fishing and spin fishing, and is more efficient than both for every species, including steelhead and carp.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080210/SPORTS10/802100653/1058
A reel good purchase
When I decided to try centerpin float fishing, my first purchase was a Raven Eclipse reel, which at $239 seems like a great reel for the price.
When I lay it on its side and give it a few flicks with an index finger, it will spin for more than a minute before stopping, and it has worked perfectly on the streams to catch salmon, trout and bass.
After buying it, I was a bit bummed to learn from a friend that the new Raven Matrix model he bought for about $170 seems to be nearly as good (he also owns an Eclipse).
I suspect most anglers would be happy with either model, especially when compared with $350-$650 reels from top English tackle manufacturers and American custom makers.