Recommended Line Size
Your
60GC2
model
reel
will
hold
approximately 500 metres of 15 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 1.6 to
2.5m 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.
The ideal rod for your new reel is the Alvey
Deep Sea R82. Made from solid glass and
quality fittings to withstand the harsh
treatment dealt out by large, hard hitting
reef fish.
Deep Water Angling
The successful methods
and rigs used in ocean
and bay fishing differ
very greatly in each area
studied.
Consequently
there can be no hard and
fast
instructional
rigs
shown.
There
is
no
substitute for obtaining
knowledge
from
someone
who
has
regular good results in
the locality. We can
assure you that your
introduction to rod and
reel in this type of fishing
will
bring
you
more
proficient
angling
and
greater enjoyment from
each fish caught.
The size of your catch
will always depend to a
large degree on the
knowledge and ability of
the
helmsman
to
correctly position the
boat on good feeding
grounds, some of which
are not easily located in
ocean waters. However,
there are some features
which have been found
to be advantageous in
many areas and we list
a few of your guidance.
Before
selecting
a
position on the boat,
assuming it is a large
charter vessel, enquire
whether the fishing will
be done while anchored
or drifting.
When lying at anchor the
prime position is undoubtedly
at the stern, yet when drift
fishing you will be better
placed in the centre side of
the boat. Reef fishing causes
constant fouling of the gear,
the customary rig would have
the lead weight attached to
the extreme end of the rig,
with a line of lesser strain
than the mainline. This allows
the weight to break free
without large loss of line. The
hooks can be joined to the
mainline with a blood loop
dropped
knot,
or double
overhand loop knot, but we
prefer to advise the use of
three-way swivels which are
as small as practicable.
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
60GC2
The star drag is easily adjusted while
fighting the fish and the unique style of the
Alvey reel allows extra drag pressure to be
applied directly to the spool by using the
palm of your hand against the bottom of the
reel.
Playing the fish
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 drag to tire the fish. Many times
the fish is lost at the side of the boat. Keep
a steady tension on your line, a bend in the
rod and ease the fish towards a landing net
or gaff.
Fish Alert
When leaving the rod and reel unattended,
activate the fish alert on the back of the
reel. If a fish takes line a warning noise will
be heard.
Maintenance
Use light machine oil on working spindles,
handles and index mechanism. After each
day of fishing wash off salt and sand and
lubricate as above before storage.
Non-Reversing Drag Models
The non-reverse series of reels allows line
to be released under a pre-set pressure
while the reel handle remains in a
stationary position. The star on the front of
the reel allows easy adjustment while
playing a fish. The lever on the back of the
reel operates the cam activated on/off
mechanism that allows you to disengage
the non-reverse action when required.
Setting the Drag
Make sure the drag activating lever on the
back of the reel i
s in the ‘On’ position.
Using a small spring balance to pull the
line off the reel. Set the tension of the drag
to be approximately one third of the
breaking strain of your line by rotating the
star drag tensioner on the front of the reel.
(Clockwise
to
increase
tension.)
It is better to have the drag set light as a
short sharp run from a large fish could
snap the line on an over set drag.
