who this guy???hornet wrote:Your kidding right ? you never heard of Alvey ?
Alvey Reels Australia Closing Down
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That's a real shame, they're an icon of Australian fishing. I've never used one but I have wondered from time to time if something hard wearing like an Alvey would be good on the yak.
I suppose part of the problem they faced is that more and more modern and increasingly affordable spinning reels have sealed drags or completely sealed bodies (Van Staals, the Penn Slammer III etc) so the advantages of the Alveys were no longer unique but they were still limited to niche applications.
I suppose part of the problem they faced is that more and more modern and increasingly affordable spinning reels have sealed drags or completely sealed bodies (Van Staals, the Penn Slammer III etc) so the advantages of the Alveys were no longer unique but they were still limited to niche applications.
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I use the Alvey 500C5's for Snapper, best reel in my opinion & they will last for another 97yrs.Trumpeter wrote:Fish-Hunter what model are you using on your boat rods for Snapper, 500 C5's ?
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If I have to explain you wouldn't understand, Alvey are an Aussie Icon & just happen to be around since 1920.Kimtown wrote: What are these type of old school reels called? Haven't seen them in years but started posting here and everyone's using them from bait fishing in rivers, to surf fishing?
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Cool, I just ordered 2, I have the perfect Aussie made Ugly Sticks to pair them up with, going retro this season. :thumbsup:Fish-Hunter wrote:I use the Alvey 500C5's for Snapper, best reel in my opinion & they will last for another 97yrs.Trumpeter wrote:Fish-Hunter what model are you using on your boat rods for Snapper, 500 C5's ?
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I replied to Kimtown post.purple5ive wrote:who this guy???hornet wrote:Your kidding right ? you never heard of Alvey ?
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Would the 650 c5 be a better all round reel ? you could then swap between a surf rod or boat rod ?Fish-Hunter wrote:I use the Alvey 500C5's for Snapper, best reel in my opinion & they will last for another 97yrs.Trumpeter wrote:Fish-Hunter what model are you using on your boat rods for Snapper, 500 C5's ?
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That wasn't my question at allhornet wrote:Your kidding right ? you never heard of Alvey ?
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What are these type of old school reels called? Haven't seen them in years but started posting here and everyone's using them from bait fishing in rivers, to surf fishing?Kimtown wrote:That wasn't my question at allhornet wrote:Your kidding right ? you never heard of Alvey ?
What's the advantage to them? They don't look as though they would have a drag system?
How would you interpret your question then ?
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The 650C5 would suit boat & surf, but better balanced on a long 12ft to 13.6ft surf rod with a low butt, then a boat rod. I use the 550C5 for my boat reel as it's more compact but heavy duty.hornet wrote:Would the 650 c5 be a better all round reel ? you could then swap between a surf rod or boat rod ?
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