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Alvey Info????
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Alvey Info????
Don't think they hold quite that much line. Was warned ya need a good
swivel.... "Tom Green" wrote in message s.com... On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:35:01 GMT, "Mike H." wrote: I would like to swap some emails with somebody from AU or NZ that has experiance surfcasting with Alvey reels and rods.... They hold a lot of line and consequently are an excellent choice for jig fishing in the Marianas Trench (depth is about 10,924 m, or almost 11 km (7 miles)), but the line twist is horrific. Mike Auburn, WA USA |
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You might contact Hi's Tacklebox in San Francisco. There were a bunch of
guys who used Alveys years ago when I used to fish the beaches during College. I think Hi's even sold them. Bill "Mike H." wrote in message ... Don't think they hold quite that much line. Was warned ya need a good swivel.... "Tom Green" wrote in message s.com... On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:35:01 GMT, "Mike H." wrote: I would like to swap some emails with somebody from AU or NZ that has experiance surfcasting with Alvey reels and rods.... They hold a lot of line and consequently are an excellent choice for jig fishing in the Marianas Trench (depth is about 10,924 m, or almost 11 km (7 miles)), but the line twist is horrific. Mike Auburn, WA USA |
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I'm not in Au, or NZ but I have several Alveys I use for surf fishing.
What's the question? Spy in Hawaii |
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Describe your equipment and technique for surf fishing. What weight line and
type as well as what kind of bait or lures as well as what kind of fish you are fishing for. Thanks, Mike.... "Spyda Man" wrote in message ... I'm not in Au, or NZ but I have several Alveys I use for surf fishing. What's the question? Spy in Hawaii |
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better have big hands if you buy one of the larger ones. I had a
"beachmaster" C5 I think was the model #. Got rid of it cause it was such a bitch to cast. It is 1to 1 retrieve ratio taking up 19 in. of line per revolution. The whole experience was just unsatisfactory. Looked good and impressive though! g |
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Hi Mike,
I use my Alveys strictly for bait fishing from shore either the beach, rocky shoreline, or from a pier. I have 3 model 500Cs, and one 650C. I have my 500Cs loaded with 30 lb. test copolymer mono line, though regular monofilament works fine. My 650C I believe is loaded with about 300 yards of 60 lb. test. The 650C is huge, so I usually use the 500Cs. I have these mounted in 11, and 12 feet Shakespeare Ugly-Stick spinning rods which works well for me. Always use a good quality ball bearing swivel above the terminal tackle. I believe I usually use 6 oz. banks sinkers below 2 tag lines with hooks. They take a little getting use to, and you either love um or you don't. I love them for this type of fishing. They are fool proof (no backlash) and you can cast a country mile with them. I don't recommend them for lure fishing, the line tends to get twisted up with repeated casts. I got mine directly from OZ at www.ausfish.com a great business. Been fishing with Alveys for almost 20 years now. If you have any more question, just ask away. Have a great day. P.S. I almost forgot I also have several old model 40As with chrome brass wire casting guides I use for meduim tackle harbor, and boat fishing use. I fish them more as a novelty than anything else. They're fun, and I get alot of qustions from passers-bys. They are semi antiques, and I found them on Ebay. Spy in Hawaii |
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I forgot to mention baits: I use Sand Fleas caught right on the beach,
Cut calamari bought frozen at supermarket, and strips of fresh tuna belly (skin on) when available. I also use live bait like sardines, or goatfish when they are running. I catch various Trevallys, and Jacks, as well as Threadfin, Barracuda, and Bonefish. On rare occassions I may catch the LARGE Trevallys known locally as ULUA. I hope that was what you were asking for. Have a great day. Spy in Hawaii |
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P.S. I have used lead weights as heavy as 12 oz. when conditions are
windy, or surf high. Also in Rocky areas the lead weights used have soft wire hooks cast into them to hold onto the rocks like a grapnel hook. They are soft enough to straighten out if pulled hard enough to break free. Spy in Hawaii |
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Alvey Info????
If ya mean a sirloin steak, NO 8-)
Spy in Hawaii |
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