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Post by Last on Jan 29, 2017 17:32:49 GMT 10
I am close to 75 so guess thats why i like old guns and old alvey reels and bakelite is fast becoming my favorite no spool nicks , paint chips or line cuts although the wood spools are a beautiful reel.
what I wanted to ask has anyone got any pictures and information of the rods that they used with the old wood and bakelite reels with the plate ring.
made back in 30es and 40 es ?? were 3 , 4, and 5 inch reels gun metal and Y backed wood bakelite reels.
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Post by Mauricio on Jan 29, 2017 19:25:16 GMT 10
In that old times, pre II Great War, the surf rods was made with bamboo or green cane. Split bamboo was the must, but very expensive, toys just to riches. So, I believe the common people used much more simple bamboo rods, with or without ferrules. I have the Australian book "Hooked for life" (Ross Cusack) that say something about the old tackle. I'd post something about in this other forum: www.pescaki.com/topic/80772-cani%C3%A7o-antigo-de-bambu/   |
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Post by Last on Jan 30, 2017 0:06:20 GMT 10
Ok, thanks.that is very nice rod. I was just wondering about the rods they used with the first alvey reels didnt know if AU had fiberglass then or not . first glass rods i remember seeing was in the mid 50es solid fiber glass. fly rods then was split bamboo and i rember steel rods to round and square.
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Post by GeneB on Jan 30, 2017 5:00:47 GMT 10
Can't add much more info. Gunmetal was the norm at the time. Stainless came into use after WWII. Alvey was set up with machinery, with government assistance, to make stainless medical instruments and utility ware during the war. Machinery still being used. Fiberglass rods were post WWII.
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Post by Mauricio on Jan 30, 2017 6:56:37 GMT 10
What I saw in old catalogs, steel was used mainly in short rods, for baitcasting mainly. And never did so much success. Fishermen did dreams with split bamboo. Some rods had inside even a steel wire passing point to point, to increase the resistence. I have a 30's Hardy catalogue, and they offered this kind, very well made. But Hardy was far from the average fishermen pockets.  I had some bamboo cane rods when young. Indian bamboo, not split. All them got break using, in more or less time. Natural canes have this problem. But was cheap. You just need the cane, four runners, the runner tip, mounting it with fine threadline and Araldite for finish, and thats it. The reel is adjusted on rod by a tire camera strip. And, indeed, is a rod you never have that "pity" to scratch them on the rocks. |
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Post by GeneB on Jan 30, 2017 7:33:01 GMT 10
My first fishing rod was a hand-me-down steel rod with a bait casting reel, no drag and spool tension adjustment. Heavy rod, and a nightmare of backlash and short casts with the reel. The short rod was tubular (I eventually broke it). For those who couldn't afford a nice split bamboo rod. Fiberglass was the greatest invention at the time.
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Post by Last on Jan 30, 2017 14:29:00 GMT 10
your right Gene the casting reels then was a reel pain and the steel rods i see was prolly 3 feet , i remember when zebco in Tulsa OK . came up with the zebco 33 10 lb test mono and they would cast a doll fly 40 or 50 ft which was a 1/4 oz jig red head and the skirt was white polar bear hair. when i got a solid glass 5 ft rod and first 33 and pocket full of doll flys man i was in tall cotton all i needed was some one take me fishin. I mowed lawns with a push mower to buy my first zebco |
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Post by Mauricio on Jan 30, 2017 19:21:45 GMT 10
My Dad bought to me a 7" Dacos fiberglass rod and a Paoli threadline when I was young, at 70's. And was what I had for long time. |
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Post by Mauricio on Jan 31, 2017 10:30:14 GMT 10
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Post by cracker on Apr 9, 2021 22:07:19 GMT 10
I found a 600 c5 at a yard sale. What pole should I use with this reel?
This is my first Alvey so line weight or ANY Advice really would help...
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Post by Mauricio on Apr 9, 2021 23:39:03 GMT 10
I found a 600 c5 at a yard sale. What pole should I use with this reel? This is my first Alvey so line weight or ANY Advice really would help... Hi, pal. Congrats. I don't know the reel condition, but commonly it is a very good and durable reel, that will give you years of use and joy. But for better use, you need some kind of rod adequate for it. If you're beach fisher, take a look to this online rods:
This is the style will better fit to Alveys:
Is also possible to change a previous rod to better fit to an Alvey reel, like I did some time ago.
Maybe our friend Gene can help you if you're living in USA.
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Post by sundancer on Apr 10, 2021 0:01:24 GMT 10
Good morning Cracker
Congrats also.
I have a beater Surf Rod where I took off the first Guide (Stripper Guide).
It worked well.
I am building a long Rod for a couple of Alvey Reels. (one of many half done Projects)
Steve
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