I'm picking up my centerpin downrigger rod that is being built for me on Tuesday.. I bought a Shimano Moocher to put on it to start out as I don't have the $$$$ to throw down on the islander right now but when I can I will.. I have fished them and damn are they sweet... smoooooooth as silk for sure

Watch ebay as said above sometimes you can find them a bit cheaper, not by much, but some, and no tax which helps take some of the sting away
My 2 cents
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