Islander Reels

While we are discussing reels, there is one Flyfishing reel in our opinion that has no counterpart, the Islander Reel. Even the name is the best. There is too much Pomp and Circumstance surrounding Fly Fishing in our opinion, but the Islander reel pays no attention to this, it is merely an incredibly well manufactured piece of machinery. Only when an experienced fisherman, and a storybook fish are attached to an Islander reel does it operate properly. For this reason I am somewhat sympathetic for the reel when I cast somewhat desperately at small fish with mine.