Just wondering if anyone on here has fished with the Streamside Vortex pin? It looks not bad, and with the inexpensive price tag I'm actually tempted to get one. Thanks in advance for any input. 
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Started by fishfreek, Nov 10 2014 05:41 PM
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 05:41 PM
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Swing and float
Posted 10 November 2014 - 05:58 PM
Better off with a rapala classic drifter
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 05:58 PM
Better off with a rapala classic drifter
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 06:00 PM
bowslayer on this board swears by it.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 06:45 PM
I've only read bad reports on the Vortex. I'd take TC's advice.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 06:52 PM
Most of the people that "love" their vortex are streamside reps.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:06 PM
Most of the people that "love" their vortex are streamside reps.
i did convert him from HIS streamside rod to raven rv9 lol
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:08 PM
The rods are good. The reel is crap
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:11 PM
I also hear bad reviews on the vortex reel, ppl that have them say there is play.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:28 PM
long story short. skip a year of centerpining, save money, buy an islander or better. cheap centerpins are waste of money. with 200 dollars you can buy top of the line, shimano or daiwa reels that can be used for any type of fishing.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:32 PM
you can find used islanders for around 250 and if you decide to resell it, you can flip it for what you paid for, as the value will stay the same and you wont loose out.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:35 PM
Go get a pin. Wont regret it. Islander, Raven and Rapala all good.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:40 PM
Go get a pin. Wont regret it. Islander, Raven and Rapala all good.
Kit u left out this one....the Ukraine Special, its a limited run at very reasonable price lol.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:41 PM
Lol never heard of it.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:45 PM
Not many ppl have thats y its a limited run lol.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:57 PM
you can find used islanders for around 250 and if you decide to resell it, you can flip it for what you paid for, as the value will stay the same and you wont loose out.
I tried to find an islander, they were not less than 300. You could get a new one for 350+taxes. I ended up getting a okuma raw from al-flahertys when it was on sale for $170+tax.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 08:02 PM
There is an islander for 275 right now on kijiji
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 08:04 PM
There is an islander for 275 right now on kijiji
I stand corrected.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 08:08 PM
You just need to keep a look out for them. Islanders don't last long when up for sale.
Got mine for 280$.
Got mine for 280$.
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Posted 10 November 2014 - 08:15 PM
Theres a gold islander on kijiji right now for 265. and a rapala classic for 150.
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