Spooling an Alvey

Just showing you how I put new line on an Alvey Side Cast Reel

[@bassomatic1871]

Nice. I recently bought and Alvey 65 Stealth. I fish the North Carolina Outer Banks and the rods that Alvey make won't work throwing 6-8 oz sinkers so I had a rod builder modify one of my 12' rods by lowering the seat. I should have it back next week and will spool it up according to your instructions.

[@no_triggerwarning9953]

I cut the elasticised cuff off an old sock and use that as a line retainer. Fits a 6" Alvey fine and will go on a 6.5" Alvey, it needs a bit of work the first few times until it stretches and becomes an easy fit.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Should put the line retainer idea to Alvey, you can use an Alvey rod wrap to do the same but a dedicated product would be nice !

[@markmay184]

Those spool thing-a-ma-bobs look the ducks guts, might invest in one of those. 20 bucks well spent. I’m not your grandfather, but I’ll give you a tip that will save you a heap of cash: Don’t spool your Alveys up with 500, 600, 700 or 800 metres of top quality fishing line (Schneider or Tortue is the best for Alveys). Put 3 or 400 metres (whatever) of el’cheapo line, like Jarvis Walker ($6 from Woolies) on the reel first, then about 2-300 metres (max) of the top quality stuff, that’s all ya need

[@alveyanglersaustralia316]

I used to do that but these days I am fully sponsored for line by Platypus so I just fill it up with the good stuff.

[@kauri2010]

Cheers mate

[@knightclan4]

Thanks mate

[@williammarshall1629]

Thanks 🙂

[@richardharker2775]

Just one question. Why so much line for Alvey reels?

[@alveyanglersaustralia316]

Mainly for maximising casting distance.