Mr3 Creep fix

[ericl]

Still using my 22 y/o Shimano's. Other than when trolling, my drag is my palm; always back the drags off when stored; haven't had to touch them in over 20 years. I have used a couple Islanders on guide boats. For drag adjustment(I back it all the way off after I hook-up) , I'll take the Shimano's any day; although I could get used to the Islander.
No doubt the Islander feels like a better reel & if i ever used the drag maybe I would prefer it. Besides, it doesn't come in purple.

 

[TheHurtLocker]

Thanks Kris, I'll check it out.

 

[Chuck]

I use Super Lube when I service the 4 I own annually, reels work as advertise.

In the manual its states that this type of reel when used in salt water should be serviced every 3-4 trips. Bet not many do that!!

Link for service manual.

http://www.islander.com/images/downloads/mr3_Manual-web.pdf

 

[ericl]

Thanks for that info Chuck - sticking with my Shimano's FOR SURE.

 

[Fishtank]

Ok.....fish tank you can come out on my boat and check out my mr3's. I see you out from time to time so I am serious. The graphite powder was and is a dumb idea..... just service the reels like any other reel and you honestly will have zero problem. Drop yours off with me and I'll give it a once over and you will be amazed man. I have all 3 of mine working great but you have to do some service bro.

Darin

Make me a believer

 

[Blackmax]

As for all those people whining about creeping reels and how crappy the old style reels and forefathers reels were, let's put something in perspective....those crappy reels we all lament about have caught more big Chinooks and more fish than all the Islanders, Abels and high priced jewelry which had been and has yet to be produced. FACT.

We ran Army and Navy trollmasters before upgrading to Peetz ! Nowadays I hear guys talking about $600.00 reels like its nothing . I grew up also fishing in a 12 Hourston with a 20 on till my dad finally afforded the 18 foot Double Eagle for $10,000 off Ed Richardson Marine on Hastings. He sold it 15 years later for $13,000. Things sure have changed.

 

[casper5280]

I have a buddy that has a old rod that his dad bought at Woodwards and a 20-30 year old Avery reel and he catches just as many fish as any one else I know. Some of us spend money on Rods and reels, others Tackle ******, and still others Electronics. We all spend way more then we need on fishing stuff. As far as reels I have Shimanos, they do the job and are idiot proof. Would I like Islanders or any of the machined reels sure. But with the high price, I would just as well throw that in the tank and fish more

 

[walleyes]

My Grandpa used to ride a horse and buggy to town once a month, sure do miss those horse and buggies !!

 

[JuandeOne]

Everyone can choose to live within their means and ultimate preference. A fat, out of shape tyee peeling line off my Islander is as close as it gets to perfection!

 

[BarryA]

You crazy Canucks can stick with your 1:1's, I'm using my 5:1 daiwa Luna levelwind and horsing my fish in so I can get my line back in the water get another and head to the barn. Lol. JK.

 

[Chuck]

You crazy Canucks can stick with your 1:1's, I'm using my 5:1 daiwa Luna levelwind and horsing my fish in so I can get my line back in the water get another and head to the barn. Lol. JK.

First so all it has nothing to do with being a Canuck. Level winds take little to no skill to operate and having the skill to successfully land a Salmon with a 1:1 is much more difficult.
1:1's are a part of the fishing history and how things were done many years ago in BC, so yes I will continue to use my 1:1 reels and relive some of that history every time I set my hands on one. Just sayin!!

 

[BarryA]

First so all it has nothing to do with being a Canuck. Level winds take little to no skill to operate and having the skill to successfully land a Salmon with a 1:1 is much more difficult.
1:1's are a part of the fishing history and how things were done many years ago in BC, so yes I will continue to use my 1:1 reels and relive some of that history every time I set my hands on one. Just sayin!!

I know, just having fun with you guys. I like to fish with them too, there's nothing like busting knuckles on a big fish. Always makes me giggle when it happens. FWIW I have a cheapo shimano moocher 1000 1:1 onboard and it has creeped from day 1. One day I'll upgrade to something better, but down south we mostly fish 5:1 level winds. Not sure why that is, but it's certainly the trend.

 

[ericl]

Only problem for me with the KB's is the ratio is too low - something with direct drive but geared higher would be perfect.
I just ordered an Avet lever drag made in California SX 2 speed Raptor (drag on both sides of the spool with magnetic cast control) for $395 US for Halibut. It will hold 400yds of 50# spectra. They come in several colors & you can get a leftie - seems to be a much better value than the Islander IMO IF you need to own a designer reel.

The MR3 reminds me of the Harley a friend bought off the showroom in the 80's - they all dripped oil & had a pan under each bike.

 

[Corey_lax]

Only problem for me with the KB's is the ratio is too low - something with direct drive but geared higher would be perfect.
I just ordered an Avet lever drag made in California SX 2 speed Raptor (drag on both sides of the spool with magnetic cast control) for $395 US for Halibut. It will hold 400yds of 50# spectra. They come in several colors & you can get a leftie - seems to be a much better value than the Islander IMO IF you need to own a designer reel.

The MR3 reminds me of the Harley a friend bought off the showroom in the 80's - they all dripped oil & had a pan under each bike.

How dare you speak badly about a harley

 

[UkeeDreamin]

Only problem for me with the KB's is the ratio is too low - something with direct drive but geared higher would be perfect.
I just ordered an Avet lever drag made in California SX 2 speed Raptor (drag on both sides of the spool with magnetic cast control) for $395 US for Halibut. It will hold 400yds of 50# spectra. They come in several colors & you can get a leftie - seems to be a much better value than the Islander IMO IF you need to own a designer reel.

The MR3 reminds me of the Harley a friend bought off the showroom in the 80's - they all dripped oil & had a pan under each bike.

Love my Avet SX, though I have the standard version not the fancy raptor. Paired w/ a light trevala it's my favourite jigging set up! Not sure about trolling w/ it?

While I love fighting fish on my mr3s, (and if I'm being honest how the set ups look), I've been considering switching to conventional set ups with level winds or levers for trolling deep. Let's be honest, when you have 200 or so feet of rigger line out and an 11-inch flasher by the time you get the fish to the surface all the fight is gone from any fish less than 25lbs 95% of the time and fish bigger than that have been pretty rare for me in recent years. Winching fish in from deep with a multiplier offshore and using the moochers when fishing shallow (and preferably flasher free) inshore is probably the way to go.

Regardless, thx to Thunder21 for the tip, I'll give it a try next service as the amt I've had to start cranking my mr3 drag to stop creep has become a tad excessive.

Cheers!

UkeeDreamin

 

[ericl]

Thanks Scott & UkeeDreamin. The intended use of the Avet is Halibut - I am old with Arthritis & want a 2 speed that only weighs 17 OZ With 50# spectra the regular SX would max the drag; thought that 27# of drag on the Raptor would be easier on the reel. It is possible that I may do another warm water trip so it might see some duty there. Look into an 8 day trip & besides the cost of the trip they want you to bring about $5K of rods/reels; probably not gonna happen.

 

[codfather]

Thunder 21, I stopped cranking down on the drag and just run another clip off the downrigger to stop the creep. I'm fishing on the bottom at the hwy in 300 feet of water and have my downrigger down at 400 feet because of the blow back and have my drag set perfect for fighting a salmon.

I will try and send a picture of my set up if I get time tomorrow so you can see it.

The discussion was about line creep on Islanders, not meat lines using Avet's or any other kind of star drags boys.

 

[Towney]

I know, just having fun with you guys. I like to fish with them too, there's nothing like busting knuckles on a big fish. Always makes me giggle when it happens. FWIW I have a cheapo shimano moocher 1000 1:1 onboard and it has creeped from day 1. One day I'll upgrade to something better, but down south we mostly fish 5:1 level winds. Not sure why that is, but it's certainly the trend.

You should know the guys up here don't tolerate you poking fun at their way of doing things. Monkey see, monkey do.

 

[Aces]

You should know the guys up here don't tolerate you poking fun at their way of doing things. Monkey see, monkey do.

That's not true.

Us Canucks have a great sense of humour and i thought it was funny.

 

[Towney]

Was just jabbin, no offense.