Recommended Line Size
Your 40GDZ reel will hold approximately 500
metres of 4 kg line. If fishing near rocks or
other hazards use heavier line to help avoid
line breakage.
Filling the Spool with Line
Always take the line from the front of the
dispenser, never the side.
Wind firmly and evenly onto the spool,
spreading the line with your fingers to give a
smooth casting base.
Never stretch a nylon monofilament onto a
spool; when it goes back to its original length
it will exert strong enough crushing action to
damage your spool.
Never allow loose coils to develop on your
spool through careless uneven winding.
Adopt the habit of applying light finger tension
when retrieving line and spread evenly over
its bed.
Selecting a Rod
Your rod and reel outfit should be
balanced so you can hold it comfortably
over long periods. A matched set, which
has a point of balance where it’s held in
the left hand, will give you the most
comfortable posture. The ideal rod for
this reel should be 1.5 to 2.0m in length.
The use of a short butt brings the reel
into a natural position for rewinding with
your elbows at your side and without
strain.
Four easy steps to casting like a champion
Rigs & Swivels
When used properly a brass swivel is a very
inexpensive and efficient way to keep a
fishing line in good condition. Curls and twists
in a line can be caused by many things, but
can be kept to a minimum by the correct use
of a swivel
Swivel Sizes
Line breaking strain
Swivel size
1
– 5 kg
No 14
5
– 8 kg
No 12
8
– 15 kg
No 10
15
– 20 kg
No 9
40GDZ
Once the fish has been hooked always
keep a bend in the rod by holding it at an
angle to the fish. With the power of an
Alvey reel you are in control. Do not
rush the fish. Allow the fish to tire by
keeping a steady pressure on the spool.
Many times the fish is lost in the shore
break. Keep a steady tension on your
line, a bend in the rod and ease the fish
ashore.
Fish Alert
When
leaving
the
rod
and
reel
unattended, activate the fish alert and
drag on the back of the reel. If a fish
takes line a warning noise will be heard.
Maintenance
After each day of fishing wash off the salt
and sand. Use a light machine oil on
handles and index mechanism, lubricate
before storage.
Direct Wind Models
The direct wind series of reels are the
ultimate in simplicity. These reels allow the
angler to fish with the minimum of fuss and
attention to their gear. The light weight
allows the serious fisherman to fish extensive
hours without tiring. The thrill of controlling a
fish without the interference of a non reverse
drag action puts the sport back in sports
fishing. The direct wind reel allows the spool
to be completely free running, allowing even
the most timid biting fish to take line without
interference.
Playing the fish
When you are ready to set the hook lift the
rod with a smooth firm action and wind; if the
fish runs and demands line release your grip
on the handles and palm the spool by
applying a gentle pressure on the bottom line
surface of the spool.
Swivel must be above sinker
