RECOMMENDED LINE SIZE
For fish up to 1kg use 3 to 4kg line,
gamefish 1 1/2 to 2 1/2kg use 5 or 6kg line,
for larger fish use 7.5 to 10kg 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 on firmly and evenly onto the spool,
spreading the line 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 while the line is spread
evenly over its bed.
SELECTING A ROD
Your rod and reel outfit should be designed
so you can hold it comfortable over long
periods. A matched set, which has a point of
balance where its held in the left hand, will give
you the most comfortable posture.
The use of a short butt brings the reel into a
natural position for rewinding with your elbows
at your side and without strain.
EASYCAST
The new Easycast system is even simpler,
allowing juniors or novices to cast like an expert
in just a few attempts. The new casting button
holds the line in position as you prepare to cast.
Turn the reel and cast - so easy!
Now with a smooth even casting action cast
your rod and release line.
This method can be used overhead, underhand,
backhand
or forehand
to avoid
trees or
obstacles.
The simple
method for
LONG DISTANCE
SURF CASTING
with the world’s
best side-cast
reel - ALVEY!
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The swivel must
be above the weight.
Whatever the rig
always use the
smallest practical
swivel above any
attachment to the line.
1. To begin, place fingers of left
hand on spool lip
and thumb
on release lever.
Press lever...
turn spool
2. Turn spool
a full quarter
to open-face
casting position.
3. Release line from
open runner.
Restrain line
with thumb on spool.
4. Casting position: Arms
high rod held
over shoulders,
reel above rod.
5. Casting action: Punch hard
with right
hand, pull
downward with
left hand.
6.Casting drive: Follow through
while releasing
line grip as
power is
applied. Rod
butt must
clear left leg.
7. End of cast:
Trap line at
reel base.
Turn drum back to
fishing position.
8. Return line
to open
runner.
9 & 10
A comfortable
fishing position
makes
hooking, playing
or landing a
fish more efficient.
# If you’re left-handed simply
carry out above instructions
the other way round.
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
a correct use of a swivel.
All reels that cast from the side of a stationary
spool give maximum unrestricted casting, free
from snarls or backlash, but it’s essential that a
small free running swivel is used as the last item
above the rig.
SWIVEL SIZES
Size No. 12 Lines 3 to 5kg breaking strain. Size
No.10 Lines 6 to 7kg breaking strain Size No.8
Lines 10 to 12kg breaking strain. Size No.6
Lines 12 to 17kg breaking strain.
ALVEY ‘B’ SERIES
DIRECT WIND REEL
The ultimate in simplicity of construction,
with the absolute minimum of wearing parts.
‘B’ Series reels have no star drag action. As
the fish makes its run, even-line tension is
maintained by the angler taking his or her
fingers from the winding handle and putting
them under the reel against the line still left in
the spool well.
ALVEY + ‘BC’ SERIES
NON-REVERSING DRAG MODELS
Incorporating a multi-plate friction clutch on
larger models these reels give a wide range of
tension settings which don’t vary once set
while battling with the fish, but the drag
control star nut is positioned in such a way that
adjustments can be made while the fish is
played. With the pawl knob engaged, the
handle locks in a stationary position while the
spool continues to give line to the running fish.
SETTING THE DRAG
The drag system allows line to be pulled
from the reel under tension without breaking
when a fish strikes, or makes a quick run when
hooked. Set the drag by turning the anti-reverse
on then pull the line against a small handscale.
Adjust the drag tension from one third to no
more than half the line’s ideal strength. It’s
better to start fishing with the drag set too loose
than too tight, and tightening it when the fish is
on. If too tight, the line may break. Always
loosen the drag completely after fishing.
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 only
need to hold the rod up and wind in. If the fish
is too strong, let go some line until it tires then
rewind. With large fish, pumping with the rod
will help in landing it.
MAINTENANCE
Use Alvey reel Lube for working spindles
etc. Then light machine oil on handles and
index mechanism. After each day’s fishing
wash off salt and sand and lubricate as above
before storage. Unless major overhaul is
required, there’s no need to strip the reel
completely.
TYPES OF RIG
1
3
4
2
BREAM
WHITING
TAILOR
TAILOR
Reels available from Ausfish.com.au
