mrsswordfisherman Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidMarks Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 wow... what a shame. I am an avid user of Alvey reels and this is truly a sad moment..... Looks like i will need to stock up on spare parts to last me a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dododog Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Another Aussie manufacturer goes down fighting...a victim of world economy. Can't help wonder if there will be anything manufactured in Australia, in the years ahead. They have served the fishing industry well, particularly in the early years. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I used Alvey reels back as far as the mid 60's and still have a couple that get a run every now and then. Never let me down in all that time and at one stage I even had a 2 speed 6" alvey that got stolen from my shed along with 8 thousand dollars worth of other gear. It is a sad day when an icon business folds up. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 No good at all i have never used a Alvey reel but i know they have been around for a long time i read something saying closing down because cheap import copies!!! is that true?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ranger Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 2 hours ago, ARC H said: No good at all i have never used a Alvey reel but i know they have been around for a long time i read something saying closing down because cheap import copies!!! is that true?? I haven't seen any import copies. Not saying there isn't any. I think it is more that Alvey reels are an old design. They just work as they were always intended to. Problem is these days people are always looking for the newest thing, not necessarily what works the best. I'm an avid Alvey user and more than sad to see another part of Australia dissappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Noo2OzFish said: I haven't seen any import copies. Not saying there isn't any. I think it is more that Alvey reels are an old design. They just work as they were always intended to. Problem is these days people are always looking for the newest thing, not necessarily what works the best. I'm an avid Alvey user and more than sad to see another part of Australia dissappear. yeah ok fair enough Edited July 20, 2017 by ARC H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokpa Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 similar types of reels are used all over the world. dunno if imports would really be copies... love the brand and its heritage in fishing but to be honest we surely all saw this coming... they sell something indestructible and havent really updated their designs in a long time... sad to see them go but it does seem like its partially their fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, chokpa said: similar types of reels are used all over the world. dunno if imports would really be copies... love the brand and its heritage in fishing but to be honest we surely all saw this coming... they sell something indestructible and havent really updated their designs in a long time... sad to see them go but it does seem like its partially their fault no need to change something that works is there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Do Alvey reels also make Alvey yabby pumps or are they two separate companies or arms of the same company? Are there other Alvey products (such as rods) which will be affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I personally have never been much of a fan of sidecast reels, but even so, i am deeply saddened at the news of another austrailian icon closing its doors. I wonder how many jew and tailor have fallen to these clasic workhorses. especially in the hayday of the rock and beach comps, when anglers would regularly take cricket scores of these fish. I remember reading of some epic battles by guys many moons ago using sidecast tackle, like of some of the barrel sized yellowfin tuna taken off the rocks. Or the scores of big jew taken on feathers during floods. And more recently, the 50+kg spanyard and big GTs taken slide baiting off frazer island. RIP Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 They also make Bait pumps, Buckets, bait traps, i wonder if they will continue selling these and just stop just the reels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volitan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Such a shame. i do note though that they haven't taken the usual route of outsourcing the manufacturing to China and keeping just the head office, marketing and distribution functions here in Aus. This indicates the primary problem is the design - people just don't want sidecasts outside of a few diehards and there is no easy path from manufacturing sidecasts to any other reel style. still a shame. I feel like going out and buying one though I guess it's a bit late now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volitan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, jeffb5.8 said: They also make Bait pumps, Buckets, bait traps, i wonder if they will continue selling these and just stop just the reels Did they make those, or just rebrand and sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargo05 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yes, a sad day for Australian manufacturing, but we are all to blame. In the many reels I own I have only one Alvey. It has been absolutely faultless in its operation, almost indestructible, but I seldom use it, preferring to use either a baitcaster or spinning reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Really sad news. I agree with Volitan about manufactring outsourcing and design. They should have moved manufacturing to China like they have already done for rods and some spools to keep the costs down. And work on design. Shame to see them go. Modified Alvey is my first choice weapon for night beach fishing. Edited July 20, 2017 by savit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 "We still have substantial stocks to be distributed to retailers and we will endeavour to support warranties and spare parts for our products as long as we can. Thank you again for your support as an Alvey user, it is you that has kept us in business for the past 97 years." Hats off to you mate a great Aussie product going missing JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 When I think of Alvey,I think of fishing with my late dad.As everyone said,it's sad to see this happen to any company.But Alvey need to hold their head up high as there's not many companies that can say they lasted 97 years.Well done for almost making the magic century Alvey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I reckon someone will buy the brand there has to be some value there. Near enough to a household name for anyone that grew up near the coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I have been thinking of getting one to add to my kit, specifically for jewies off the beach, rocks and break walls. Can people please offer opinions on the best models please. Probably to be fished with 40lb tortue or up to 50lb. I would prefer one with drag but am open to suggestions. Opinons on fixed handles vs spindle handles and stainless plate vs graphite. Has anyone had any experience with the Elite range, Does the anodised metal ding on the rocks and cause sharp bits for line to catch, scuff on? Also can someone please tell me if the pink 600B XLTP reel has a drag system or just a tension knob that adjusts the tension both winding in and drag out. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I am wondering if they stop selling the reels it will probably become hard to buy a matching rod as well. The type with short butt, big first guide and often the line holder guide. I havent really fished the beach or rocks but do own two Alvey reels but no beach rod. My longest rod is like 7ft. ( I do have a 13ft cane one of my pops but won't be using that). One reel is 7 inch I got new as a kid the other 6 inch that we caught rod and all fishing the Hawkesbury around 30 years ago. It came up like brand new with a little TLC. So my question is should I get a rod suitable now whilst they are still around or do most beach fishos use an eggbeater now anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailcraft43 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 You could always build your own rods. ive been doing it for 30 years. although I don't like doing it anymore. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I have an Alvey, hardly ever use it.Prefer the egg beater. Sorry to see them go, but its a bit like being a carburetor manufacturer in a world of fuel injection. There will be di-hards that love them and not many more. That said, I won't be getting rid of mine or my side cast rod, and I will try and get better with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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