DerekD Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 @wazatherfisherman is a big fan and collector of Alvey side cast reels and was kind enough to put out his collection on display. It would have done a fishing museum proud. With the exception of two of them he knows the history and materials they were made of. On one of the unknown ones the wood looked to me like Huon pine but I’m not an expert. It was an awesome experience to see such beautiful and historical reels. They will become even more special as Alvey closes its doors. Thanks for taking the time to put these on display and sharing with @big Neil and myself. Regards, Derek 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebenbomb Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm speechless. I counted 70 alvey reels. Wow, looks I'm way behind others on fishing tackle. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bluebenbomb said: I'm speechless. I counted 70 alvey reels. Wow, looks I'm way behind others on fishing tackle. 🤣 Hi @BluebenbombI think we could take several people combined and still be behind. What @wazatherfisherman showed us on the evening with @big Neil was only a small part of his collection. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 So impressive @wazatherfisherman No wonder you are able to write such excellent articles for us here on fishraider 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidless Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Woah that is an amazing collection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 WOW!!!! What a collection of quality reels. As a small time collector myself, I’m speechless. There’s so many gems on those shelves. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Again, thanks Derek for posting this! Glad to show some of the collection. As a long time Alvey user and advocate for these types of reel, am happy to provide any info on the use of them. Regardless of the advancements in both overhead and spinning reel technology, there are no better reels for fishing the rocks for most species. Fighting a fish 'one-on-one' without a drag system is also a 'buzz' of it's own! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganguddy Goodoo Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 In my eyes just as beautiful as any painting or sculpture. Cracker of a collection. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Wow. Say no more. Outstanding & some. Super. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill373737 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 @wazatherfishermanwhat a great collection, I have a serious case of Alvey Envy looking at that collection!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Hill373737 said: @wazatherfishermanwhat a great collection, I have a serious case of Alvey Envy looking at that collection!! Thanks! I've got a few more here somewhere. I reckon they look good when all together like this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Love it! @wazatherfisherman what a great collection you have! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Larkin said: Love it! @wazatherfisherman what a great collection you have! Thanks! Took a while to collect them all, have nearly as many small spin reels and all sorts of older fishing 'goodies' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill373737 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 22 hours ago, wazatherfisherman said: Thanks! I've got a few more here somewhere. I reckon they look good when all together like this! That is an amazing collection and they definitely look good, here's mine plus I have a couple of others that I fish with when on the coast. Each of them has a story that is important to me - they were either my reels or my dads so represent a lot of great times fishing. My favourite is the little bakelite Club Trophy which I used on a cane rod as a kid including an epic trip to Fraser Island in 1971. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Nicely presented collection @Hill373737. Lots of treasured memories on those shelves, I bet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Stunning collection mate, in a couple of years they would be very few of a kind. Something worth keeping forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Nice collection and love the wooden handline too. The Bakelite versions are really underrated and I still like using my 6 inch Bakelite's 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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