Kingfisher

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First offered in 1998, the John Milner Kingfisher centerpin reel is a handmade, open-faced float fishing reel that is enjoyed all over the world. From the fast flowing rivers of Canada’s West Coast, to the slower moving waters in the Great Lakes region, the Kingfisher fishing reel can be found in the hands of discriminating salmon anglers.

Originally constructed with the proven brass bushing, the Kingfisher float reel is now offered with either bushing or ball bearings. This fine salmon fishing reel is meticulously crafted and finished with John’s hand-built three-piece brass handles and a solid brass reel foot. Featuring a three-position check-lever, the Kingfisher centerpin float reel is made from solid bar stock 6061 aluminum, C360 brass, and 316 stainless steel.

 

Kingfisher centerpin reel is offered in:

 

• 5”, 4⅝”, 4 ⅜” or 4” diameter

• standard or big-hole porting

• left- or right-hand retrieve

• High-precision ABEC-7 ball bearings or a hand-fitted bronze bushing bearing

• standard colour combinations are:

  • silver spool withlight bronze frame

  • silver spool with root beer frame

  • silver spool with silver frame

  • choice of black, ivory, or brown handles

• weights:

  • 5” traditional- 313 grams

  • finger hole- 299 grams

  • 4 ⅜” traditional- 272 grams

  • finger hole- 269 grams

  • traditional- 245 grams

  • finger hole- 239 grams

• retail prices:

  • 5” – $785.00 CAD

  • 4⅝” – $740.00 CAD

  • 4 ⅜” –$700.00 CAD

  • 4”- $675.00 CAD

• Optional Extras:
  • Silent retrieve mechanism $120 (Available on bushing version only)
  • Special ported spool $80
  • Special ported frame $80
  • Special ported spool and frame $140
  • Additional colours to choose from $60 (black bronze, pewter, red, green, orange, blue, and gold.
  • Please inquire about other colour options available.
  • Personalized engraving -call for quote
  • Line guide $80
  • Spool arbor fluting $80
  • Check-lever with knob $60
  • Anodized aluminum reel seat $30
  • Neoprene pouch $30, Suede pouch $60, Leather case $100