pescados 1 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I am no expert so pardon my ignorance but is this an alvey reel ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 another view: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 It certainly looks like an old alvey there but it has been modified. The handle shouldnt be like that. Where the aluminium handle is bolted is where there are usually plastic/bakelite knobs. Obviously done for a bit more cranking power :cheer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 i agree with VB!an old alvey with some modifications made! that handle sure would give you some crank power! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 If its not an alvey its a steelite i reckon. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 yea mate its an alvey but its been modified with a CRAZY non casting handle .LOL the guy who modified it must have never cast it EVER!! OHHH wait :woohoo: does the handle come off easy for casting ? :silly: cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 chuckemback wrote:yea mate its an alvey but its been modified with a CRAZY non casting handle .LOL the guy who modified it must have never cast it EVER!! OHHH wait :woohoo: does the handle come off easy for casting ? :silly: cheersThanks for the info guys, I think it dates back to mid 60's or there abouts.As far as I know the proper handle was busted and a piece of aluminiun was put in it's placewith a couple dobs of weld, at least that what it looks like.Casting might be ok provided fingers are kept well clear !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyboy 5 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 yeah deffinetly a alvey theres one on ebay for sale in the vintage section for $15 cheers freddyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 pescados ,im not sure you realise that you need to turn the alveyso the handle faces the tip of the rod to cast, and with that handle it wont cast at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodstar 0 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 very true, im suprised i didnt pick that up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 chuckemback wrote:pescados ,im not sure you realise that you need to turn the alveyso the handle faces the tip of the rod to cast, and with that handle it wont cast at all.Thanks for that, have never used it so the matter did not arise.Looks like have to go back to drawing board Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 chuckemback wrote:pescados ,im not sure you realise that you need to turn the alveyso the handle faces the tip of the rod to cast, and with that handle it wont cast at all.Had another look at the reel and yep you are right, if I turn the reel no casting But found out if I turn the little handle on the back(as in another view) I could possible cast underhand as it seem to run fairly free.However fingers would need to be very clear other wise possibly busted fingers could occur. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 may be the guy that owned it b4 had a boat and fished with a float.be carefull aye !!!! i wouldnt try go casting 100m with 6 ounce leads with that handle ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltfish 0 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Wounder if it was used as a cheap down rigger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyboy 5 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 itfish now you got my brain working over time :woohoo: :side: :S :silly: ,,,, be good for the rip i reacon if it did work cheers freddyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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