l2oBiN Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looking for your recommendations on the best mono for alveys. I have tried spoiling it with platt 100 but it seems to retain quite a lot of memory and I got a big birds nest on 2nd cast. I have next tried some siglon V from sunline and it seems too supple? It was fraying after a few casts? What line do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 As an ANSA member, where I have to be certain the line be will break at or under the line class, the only mono I use is Platypus Pretest. Never had a problem on my Alveys. However, it is very important to use a good quality swivel above the sinker or other terminal tackle to help prevent line twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2oBiN Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Could you recommend the swivels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, l2oBiN said: Could you recommend the swivels? Ball bearing swivels are the best by far. However, they are expensive and the expense may be hard to justify in the sandy conditions of a beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 the smallest size and breaking strain in black crane swivels....two swivels 4/6 inches apart above your normal rig will get rid of most twist...rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJay Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) I use the smallest strongest crane swivels that you can find and stay away from the cheapo brass ones , also leader material can cause those nasty tangles if it holds too much memory same goes with cheapo swivels that are too small and loose that dont rotate properly Alot of the Jew guns around the headlands here seem pretty consistent using the Schnieder Line in the 30-40lb classes and the bigger alveys 50lb due to its abrasion resistance against the rocks Edited February 2, 2018 by CJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I use Maxima green on all my reels with mono including 2 Alveys, Have done for 40 years and never had a problem, Stainless or black swivels much the much both work well but don't use cheap stuff. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfella Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi Fellas; Do a bit of Googling and you will find someone who stocks or can get Tortue for you. Just rememberto take the "crankiness" out of the line soak the spool in hot tap water for around 20 minutes before winding it on. Have used Tortue on Alveys , eggbeaters , centrepins and baitcasters for more years than I would like to think about!! Cheers. Oldfella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfella Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi Again Fellas; I think that Gladiator fishing tackle are the Australian agents. Drop them an email and I think they will help you out. Cheers. Oldfella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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