pjohn 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hi Guys, I have noticed on a lot of posts about reels know body mentions Alvey Reels,are they not popular over there or wot.I use one on beach/rock.I know they are simple Reels compared to Daiwa,Penn,Shimmano try dropping one of them in sand. Thanks Pjohn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 One member who fishes the rocks up whyalla swears by them,i've got a couple that i never use. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I suspect Alveys are more common in Qld due to their being made there. They are a popular reel for what they are designed for and have a lot going for them in my opinion, but I think they lack the "sexiness " of many more modern reels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I love me Alveys-i mentioned them in the what reel u got section ages ago. I have all from the 3 1/2" sidey to my big 650C5 Star Drag Smooth Clutch Reel. Ive been fishing with them for over 40 years and still use my original that Dad gave me. I swear by them for my bream fishing and going for the bigger types-snapper, mullys from the beach and rocks and when fishing the mighty murray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 did get bored of the one 2 one ratio but they are great reels its like anything u progress to other gear eg. when i started sharking years ago i had 650a1 knuckle buster and then 651c5 star drag caught heaps of stuff on them then progressed to overheads and large surf egg beaters(spinners)4 surf fishing. I have still got 650 c5 rosewood, 651e5 , and 550c5 and even thought about dusting of the 550 for a fish cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 as for me, alvey all the way....im fishing rocks, and ive seen a brand new name brand spinner explode after just 2 casts....wont find me using anything but an alvey for the bigger fish from the rocks...if i want to catch tommies or whiting, etc etc, i will use the spinners...and hell yeah im biassed...had my alveys for 25 yrs, and will still be going in another 25 yrs.fancy taking one of the supposed name brands onto a beach, and shock horror dropping it...pffffffft.... if i drop the alvey in the sand, i will rinse it off in the salt water and carry on fishing... try that with a supposed name brand bling bling reel and see how much it works after a days fishing without a full tear down and clean...each to there own, but im sticking to what i say is the best for what i do...ALVEY, 651DEEP SPOOL, HOLDING 1000MTRS OF 25LB LINE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 love my 650C love using the alvey. its still mated up to the rod my step father taught me how to use back in the day. would be one of my favourite forms of fishing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 A bit off topic but.....rocknev did u ever have that casting comp with scaleytom? :laugh: i like the loud ratchet sound of em 4 sure ....spartan next trip bring one along m8! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 A bit off topic but.....rocknev did u ever have that casting comp with scaleytom? :laugh: i like the loud ratchet sound of em 4 sure ....spartan next trip bring one along m8!we did actually...and we called it a draw..... same rods, same reels, and pretty much the same distance,which was a loonnnnng way out... still havnt forgotten about the other challendge either with the alvey v's the kayak.... and was talking about it just this week actually....it will be an early morning challendge, down the beach, nice calm day, and im spotting him 50mtrs, then kicking that alvey into gear, and come to papa mr kayak man...lolalso another challendge on the cars with the same bloke, who is ultra fit.... i may have bit off more than i can chew with this one though...hes cycles around 300kms a week, and i said i could stop him in his tracks with the alvey and snyderglas.....not so sure on that one...unless i load him up with drag and slow him down first.loldont think i will be able to yank the bike out from underneath him, but i reckon i will bring him in on the kayak using that alvey... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 a draw aye in the casting department ...consitant good casters ! what material is the drag made of in ur alvey rocknev?if its anything like ht100s for penns ,u will slay the bike rider!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 a draw aye in the casting department ...consitant good casters ! what material is the drag made of in ur alvey rocknev?if its anything like ht100s for penns ' date='u will slay the bike rider!![/quote'] the drag on my alvey, is a simple rubber and stainless washer set up,using some of each to slow or lock up the spool from turning, operated by my fingertips using a star drag below the handle, wind it in, and it compresses the rubbers which puts load on the spool . .. i tried a lever drag alvey, but found it a bit more work to do quickly...with the star, i can adjust it up or down with the slightest pressure of my fingers....one thing with the alveys is, they will wake you from the deadest of sleeps...and funnily enough, ive not heard two that sound the same...which is a good thing, if i fish with my brothers or mates, i can tell the sound of mine just by the growl its emits.huge rush, to be sitting there, and WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH off goes that alvey, goosebumps.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 MMMMM maybe a casting comp my be the way to go alvey V spinners V overheads a battle royal 2 finally say which is the best LOL cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 yea spartan ....just bring it out next time we go ...i wanna hear it go off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 MMMMM maybe a casting comp my be the way to go alvey V spinners V overheads a battle royal 2 finally say which is the best LOL cheersonly one answer.... ALVEY:laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 you got an alvey too Del i think i read b4 once aye? ever use it around local Adelaide?no dout an alvey used correctly will cast furthest than any other type of reel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 ChuckenBack. yeah mate. my surf sessions are alvey based! tho recently ive hit the surf in ultra light gear... 8' rods with 10lb line.. and landing 12+lb salmon in the surf.. but id have chosen an anvley with 20+ line if i had it beside me... hahahhahaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 12lb salmon surf beach8' rodsol300010lb braidLures= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarsOne 137 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 get over yourself Del!heard enough about it :silly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice going Del......i just wanna fish/shark with someone with an Alvey so i can hear the ratchet howl with something bigon the end of the line! :laugh: You dont live to far either if ur stillat Richmond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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