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ReelSeaSick · 06-26-2001, 12:27 PM

I just got an Alvey 600BC xl. Any tips for putting the line on, casting.....using this scary piece of equipment? Tight lines at sea, screamin kids at home!

06-26-2001, 09:04 PM

RSS I congratulate you on buying an Australian reel that has been manufactured here for as long as I can remember. They hold legendary status in the "Land Down Under". Probably something like the Penn equivalent in US terms (as far as a well known leading brand name). Alvey's are steeped in tradition, known for their lasting ability, "ease" of use and tough grunt when handling big fish. Also real easy to maintain with few moving parts. Just tie off your line end and spool that baby up to within 1/4" of the top of the reel edge. Thumb the line on left and right as your loading up the spool and that's it. Your set! One thing to look out for with all round faced reels is line twist. Alvey's are no different. Make sure you have a swivel on the top of your rigs ok. One final point. If you want to get the best out of these reels then tie on 20 feet of shock leader (in front of your rig and have it go back onto to your reel face a couple fo turns) so that you can cast into the next post code with them if you plan to surf or rock fish. This shock leader means you can fish light line if wanted, but not hamper your casting ability/distance given that the leader takes the strain when you load up your rod prior to casting. When fully rigged, turn the reel sideways, place your finger tip over the line and back near the reel seat to hold the tension. Place the rod and reel over your shoulder, take two steps forward, cast with style -synergy - and aim in the direction you want to go. Then watch the poetry in motion as it sails outward. One note of warning. Always set the drag and make sure to keep your thumbs clear of the the reel handle knobs if you lock onto a big fish. These reels behave like a fly reel in that regard, meaning if those knobs came flying back in reverse and hit your fingers, then stars will appear before your eyes. That's about it. Let us know how you get on. Burnin Thumbs! Steve - The MJB BFT Lures/Baits <A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>

ReelSeaSick · 06-27-2001, 04:14 PM

MJB You have earned your moderator (water)wings. But now, if I put a 20 foot shock leader on so I don't snap my line when I cast 5oz. with bait into the surf, what type of knot do I use that isn't going to stop when it is trying to exit the tip. Last night I successfully tied 30lb. backing to 14lb. on the Alvey with a double cinch knot. But that is too bulky to cast through guides. How now will you solve what is currently the biggest problem in my life. Tight lines at sea, screamin kids at home!

06-27-2001, 10:37 PM

RSS Thanks for the Moderator award and the water wings. They will come in real handy! Use a 6 turn "No Name Knot" to join the shock leader to your main line. Here is a link to a page that shows you this very simple, tough, and effective knot. Use saliva when pulling the knot together. <A HREF="http://www.wolfffishing.com/nonameknot.html" target="_new">http://www.wolfffishing.com/nonameknot.html</A> Just make sure that the tag end of the knot, which sticks out at a 45 degree angle after your finished tying, is cut off very close to the knot body. On that basis, I think I will upgrade myself to a "self inflating water safety device". The water wings are now par'se! Burnin Thumbs! Steve B Moderator - Lures/Baits <A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>

07-25-2001, 10:45 PM

G'day RSS Could not help but stop in at this post again and see where your up to with that new (Oz) Alvey reel of yours. Got into the swing of using it yet? Burnin Thumbs! Steve B Moderator Lures/Baits Forum <A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>

ReelSeaSick · 07-27-2001, 12:29 PM

Well it got out twice. It is no longer a virgin. I caught 3 bluefish, but only saw and boated 1 of them so I guess I only caught one. Increasing drag with my hand on the side is realy cool. Casting it is easier than I was lead to believe. A few casts and I had it down. To test the casting distance I put 3 oz. on with no hook or bait and let it rip. I was just short of crossing the Manasquan, NJ jetty (by the snack stand for those of you who know it), about 130 yards. I took it to a beach with no wind and casted 3 oz. with a fish finder and killie, and my cast was closer to maybe 80 yards. I am going to get a knock-off of break-away tackle, which lets you clip your hook to the line so the bait and weight don't spin like a prop. speaking of props, as soon as my friend, my captain, gets some new parts he claims he needs (just one new engine), I will hit the Atlantic again. I hope not to have to lower myself and go on a party boat but a fisherman's got to do what a fisherman's got to do. Also as me being ReelSeaSick, I need to report that I returned my ReliefBand. I think my wrist is too thin and the Band would not stay in place. I have 3 patches waiting to be used. Due to the lenght of this note, it was not proofed. Tight lines at sea, screamin kids at home!

07-27-2001, 02:48 PM

nice

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