How to cast an Alvey reel- Surf Fishing with an Old School Alvey

This is my heavy outfit for Big Tailor (Bluefish) and Mulloway (and whatever else the Ocean God's have instore for me). There is a knack to using one and you have to guide the line by hand but this outfit has helped me control some massive sea beasts before

[@djsteviet8014]

Unlike others I was a little relieved to see you get a bit tangled. At least as a novice I can see it also happens to experts. Thanks for the video. It really shows clearly how to pick up the line when yo turn the reel sideways for the cast.

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

Thankyou

[@nathanhastings8293]

Just purchased an Alvey 650 Surf-Champion and a 13 foot Alvey rod hoping to use it down at Galveston. Nice background music.

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

Cheers Bro

[@mdb7307]

Would left hand retrieve be recommended for a right handed like a spinning reel? Thinking of trying Alvey but only LH reel is available where I live.

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

should be ok..see if someone has got a similar set up

[@theirishman8356]

You have to punch cast to get long distance. I do a skipping run into a punch cast. NH. 🦈🎣

[@poepflater]

What line are you using, I have a 500C I want to line up.

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

around 20 pound will handle most things

[@cmoszee]

What kind of hook set up are you using?

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

Just a Basic 3-4/0 size gang of hooks. Stops the Tailor from snipping the line

[@josefranciscojunioraraujo4346]

hello my friend! is this alvey right or left hand? Im from brazil we don't have this reels hear

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

Right hand bro

[@theirishman8356]

Order one. They're great. NH.usa

[@vinniebarbarino-1]

You getting line slap and twists because your rod needs a 60mm base guide , the guides on your rod are too small your rod is designed for a smaller Alvey reel like an estuary reel 450, not for a Surf reel 700, cheers mate

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

Thanks for the heads up

[@jeffcarr2265]

I had one , but it was too slow, I like to fish lures

[@ElectraRC]

How not go is the correct title.

[@simmosfishingandboatingadv7545]

At least get your spelling right if you want to say something like that

[@kingoftexas1475]

I want to support everybody that puts out a fishing video but think about what you're doing we don't want to watch you untangling your real and the music's too loud and annoying keep up the good work though