Lutha Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi All Found some old reels when sorting through my late old mans things. Gems like these keep popping up. Would of course love to fix them up and land a fish with them. Worth saving? Are they hard to service or do I need to go to a tackle shop? Cheers Lutha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Should be pretty easy to service. May find schematics witha google search. Parts may be a different matter if required. Edited July 31, 2015 by sharknett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 There's a guy in Queensland who collects old aussie fishing gear. He has a museum up there i donated an old reel to him (see post old school reel).He is a bundle of information and can help you with questions. If you want his details PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 There's a guy in Queensland who collects old aussie fishing gear. He has a museum up there i donated an old reel to him (see post old school reel).He is a bundle of information and can help you with questions. If you want his details PM meHis good mate/ rival Jim has his own museum at Umina. I went there to buy a rod, and spent hours looking at reels.They both specialise in Aussie made. The pre Alvey and Alvey customised reels are a sight, Alloy spools, camphor laurel, oak and laminates. Saying that, the Alvey is definitely serviceable, The other two are great examples of quality reels from your Dads time, Like sharknett said, parts are the problem. I would fix up and use the Alvey and put the other 2 in your museum. This side ways pic is the last aisle of His collection, sorry I was after the rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidMarks Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That alvey is not only serviceable, you could end up fishing with that thing all your life and then passing it on to your kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutha Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks all, found another smaller Alvey this morning. What a reel, sounds fantastic. My first cast with it probably won't be fantastic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredflathead Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 The Alvey is easy to repair and get parts. I have a 40ae Alvey in bakelite, took it apart to service and dropped the reel on the concrete and chipped the side.The drum came in plastic now which is a shame. Rang Alvey in Qld and they sent a new drum as a spare part they will send spare parts from the factory but rods or other equipment. The service was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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