Recommended Line Size
Your 50GZ 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 2.0 to
3.0m 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
50GZ
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.
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.
Maintenance
Use light machine oil on working spindles,
handle and index mechanism. After each
day’s fishing wash off salt and sand and
lubricate as above 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.
Fish Alert
When leaving the rod and reel unattended,
activate the fish alert on the back of the reel
by pushing the button in and down. If a fish
takes line a warning noise will be heard.
Turn off the alert by pushing in and up on
the button.
Swivel must be above sinker
