I also got it put to me from UPS my order from Tackle Warehouse was $114. + $29. for shipping then 2 days later I get a call from UPS saying I owed another $30.08 for brokerage and handling. Haven't paid the $30.08 yet
Okuma cold water drag upgrade
- Thread starter Maestrolaker
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Wow sorry to hear that. I ordered mine from tunasreeltroubles.com which came right through no problem at all.
Centerspin
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Wave runner did they ship by a courier or by the US Postal Service?
Centerspin
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UPS charged me extra 54CAN$ for a 50US$ order with 30US$ UPS delivery (Cisco fishing)
And then another $50 for $68 US order $30 US delivery from another US supplier. Was no any other way to get those things here in Canada in a reasonable time frame. I sort of expected that from UPS, they mention brokerage fees in small print, but not always charge them, so I paid those. Fedex seemed sane before but to get a bill 1 month after delivery this is something new. I called fedex customer service and they suggested I dispute it because I was not made aware of those possible extra charges at the time of purchase so I wrote a letter to Fedex expenses disputes center(1) , They will reply within 15 days we'll see what happens
No Class, I have been impressed with the upgrade. I found the older ones had poor quality drag washers and the new ones were so grease slicked that they were sticking all the time. I cleaned the reels well and re-greased where applicable but paid alot of attention to keeping the drag washers clean. They are smooth and responsive now.
Jaymag, I am in your camp....was in Queen Charlottes and fell in love with the Islanders a couple years ago so bought 2 and they are my go to DR set ups....nothing like fighting a King on an Islander reel.
Jaymag, I am in your camp....was in Queen Charlottes and fell in love with the Islanders a couple years ago so bought 2 and they are my go to DR set ups....nothing like fighting a King on an Islander reel.
jaymag
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Maesrolaker I haven't made it there but the last 6 years I have been going to Malcom Island. My aunt and uncle decided to retire there. Just south of Port Hardy across from Port McNeil. They got me on the Islanders and they are the best hand to hand combat reel. Lake Ontario is fun, but nothing like the ocean Kings!
I think after reading this post you all have convinced me the older Okumas I own need the disc upgrade. They are not smooth at all compared to the newer ones I own.
I think after reading this post you all have convinced me the older Okumas I own need the disc upgrade. They are not smooth at all compared to the newer ones I own.
Centerspin
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You guys talk about islanders mooching reels, not the float reel? I use a cheaper Shimano mooching reel and love it. Got last year a Shimano Technium mooching rod though BC Cabelas for it - highly recommend it.
jaymag
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Yes Centerspin The mooching reels. My uncle out west has a couple shimano for backup. He had a Rapala but I hooked into something big one year and the ratchet and pawl clicker and drag just blew up. The Islanders seem to be the most popular out there but there are some manufacturers that are more expensive.
If I remember right it came by USPS and was fairly quick but that was before covid.
they are definitely mooching reels. great controlled drag systems and alot of fun chasing salmon with them.
I have a couple diawas, one of which seized up on me but overall they have been decent. the islanders are top class for sure.
have used them multiple times on the west coast and they can handle alot of abuse....just dont drop them overboard...haha
I have a couple diawas, one of which seized up on me but overall they have been decent. the islanders are top class for sure.
have used them multiple times on the west coast and they can handle alot of abuse....just dont drop them overboard...haha
Centerspin
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There is a reshipping business in Mississauga, I almost tried it but chickened out. I think its something like Crossborder Pickup.