Re: Centerpins?
Centrepins are awesome. I have the Rushton 425, got mine for 169.00, when it was regular 300.00 (at every other place i looked). If you go with the centrepin, it is a more traditional reel, and easy to fix on the river.
Above all the big difference is its you and the fish, with nothing but a big dragless reel and rod between you. It takes more skill to use, and you feel good when you do use it.
Disadvantage: you cant cast as far as easily, but most distances are not unreasonable. If other people can reach them, then so can you with the proper amount of practice. It can be discouraging at first, but with practice and a little instruction, it is a million times better than a levelwind.
Another advantage, lots of people dont know how to use them, so you wont have to loan it out ever, or have to worry about your kids (if you have any) taking it out.
take a look at the rushton, most fishing stores have them, they are a good reel and wont break the pocket book.
Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left. ~Aldo Leopold