Think of Alvey and you see the famous reel in the hands of an old salt beach angler, behind him, up the beach a little, a bucket full of Whiting caught on beach worms and nippers. There are a few bonus Aussie Salmon and Tailor in this mix. He’s beyond happy, and he wouldn’t trade his Alvey for all the egg beaters in Japan.
It’s worth reminding everybody that Alvey has remained current, contemporary. Alvey understands that which modern anglers demand and their product range reflects this. Alvey Is Australian fishing. Without an Alvey in your kit, can you really call yourself a dyed in the wool Aussie angler? If you fish the salt, there’s an Alvey you simply just have to own.
OUR ALVEY REELS FOR SALE
For less than a hundred bucks there are a few Alvey classic reels for Estuary and light surf fishing that price range will get you a brilliant reel for hunting Whiting and Bream in the surf gutters, and allow you to explore the estuaries in Alvey simplicity.
Heading into the top end, the Alvey surf and Surf Champion provides you serious surf access for anything short of sharks that cruise the breakers. Mulloway to massive Aussie Salmon without taking away any of the joy of targeting smaller species. The perfect live bait and flesh bait reel for the sand and surf. The lever drag system is a stunning development, replacing the famous star drag system in this series.
For those with a taste for Luderick, the Alvey range includes a highly affordable Blackfish reel. Elegant in its simplicity and built tough to deal with the locations Blackfish inhabit, this is a fantastic way to get into the sport without breaking the bank.
For those Anglers calling the rocks and the beach home. For those anglers wanting an Alvey that can handle the big fish, and for those anglers wanting the flexibility of casting big metal slices, as well as flesh baits and live baits, the Alvey Rapid Retrieve and Alvey Rock and Surf models are a must have, what’s more, they cost a whole lot less than you might think.
These models are designed for arguing with the big Mulloway that haunt deeper surf gutters as dusk settles to evening. They will eat Salmon and Tailor for breakfast and the casting attributes when balanced with the correct rod will give you awesome reach, expanding your target zone. On the rocks, they’re awesome.
Target big Snapper with fresh squid. Cast slices at Bonito and School Mackerel. Test the awesome grunt of your Alvey on Groper and big Drummer, famous for their powerful fight and never say die attitude. For those Anglers determined to hunt for mega fish, the Alvey Deep Spool has a prodigious line capacity to handle the longest of runs.
ALVEY IN THE BOAT
Alvey isn’t all just sand and rock. Those with boats who love the thrill of trolling for surface action or bouncing the bottom for awesome table fish will love the 1:1 battle the Alvey boat models provide. As with every Alvey, the boat models are simple and rock solid. Most importantly, they are extremely tough.
Alvey boat fishing reel require an investment of a little over a couple of hundred bucks. A small outlay for a reel that will stand the test of time against the toughest fish in the toughest conditions. With a smooth multi-plate clutch and large ergonomic handles, these guys are made for cranking.
ALVEY ACCESSORIES
When you’re purchasing your new fishing reel, why not grab yourself some Alvey accessories for sale. For the beach angler, there are great worming pliers that also remove hooks. For the long days on the water and the big fish, grab yourself an Alvey rod belt. There’s a great bait trap that is ideal for collecting Poddy Mullet and the like. Perfect for the live bait angler. Casting plugs are an ideal way to hone your casting skills. Grab yourself a 10 pack.
ABOUT ALVEY
Alvey is a true blue Aussie company. Born in the 20’s, a humble beginning, Alvey became a family affair when Ken Alvey commenced a partnership with his father. Timbers, alloys and Bakelite would be the primary materials for the Alvey reel, the famous Alvey shape and action well and truly established. By the second half of the 30’s Alvey produced its first catalogue.
With little variation in materials over the ensuing decades, it was the 70’s when spools were now manufactured from Phenolic Resin and Fibreglass. A few years later, Cedar was replaced completely with a new material mix of Polyester and Fiberglass. The Alvey is now looking like the famous Alvey we all know.
The 90’s saw further development with the traditional star drag joined by a lever drag alternative. An option that has become popular with enthusiasts. Vented spools and back plates appeared at the turn of the millennium. It was a clear sign that Alvey would continue to develop their reels, incorporating contemporary design ideas into the famous Alvey design.
Alvey have a model for beach, Rock, Estuary and the blue water. There are general purpose models for the undecided as well as modern adaptions suitable for fishing trends like kayak fishing. In all this time, one thing has remained the same. There are very few moving parts. They are the easiest reel to maintain. They can take some serious sand and salt punishment and with a little love, will last you until you can fish no more.
