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Post by grumpyerik on May 8, 2017 0:17:11 GMT 10
Well, I finally ordered my first Alvey rod and reel on Friday. For anyone who is curious, Alvey USA is fantastc to do business with. Gene was courteous, accomodating, and shipped my order right out. Now the hard part, I must wait. Oh well, I suppose the fish won't care what rod/reel combo catches them.
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Post by Mauricio on May 8, 2017 1:33:17 GMT 10
Once, the fish said me they prefer Alveys.  |
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Post by grumpyerik on May 8, 2017 2:30:55 GMT 10
Once, the fish said me they prefer Alveys. I guess I am going to fnd out next week if what you say is true. I am truly excited. I have not bought a new rod and reel in over ten years. If I end up loving the Alvey I may have to special order a direct wind model. I love the thought of my hand being the drag and having that 1 on 1 connection with the fish. |
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Post by Last on May 8, 2017 3:15:49 GMT 10
Well, I finally ordered my first Alvey rod and reel on Friday. For anyone who is curious, Alvey USA is fantastc to do business with. Gene was courteous, accomodating, and shipped my order right out. Now the hard part, I must wait. Oh well, I suppose the fish won't care what rod/reel combo catches them. Ya Wont be waiting Long if I know Gene. I can get a order in about 3 days from Fl. |
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Post by GeneB on May 8, 2017 5:40:48 GMT 10
Thank you for the kind words. Was shipped Saturday.
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Post by Last on May 13, 2017 5:57:45 GMT 10
Well, I finally ordered my first Alvey rod and reel on Friday. For anyone who is curious, Alvey USA is fantastc to do business with. Gene was courteous, accomodating, and shipped my order right out. Now the hard part, I must wait. Oh well, I suppose the fish won't care what rod/reel combo catches them. you should be fishing with a new Alvey by now . |
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Post by GeneB on May 13, 2017 7:41:46 GMT 10
We had a problem with the reel. Someone at Alvey forgot to punch a rivet. The anti-reverse drag knob has a rivet stem to attached to the wheel that pushes the drag pawl on and off. Hopefully a good report soon with a replacement reel.
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Post by grumpyerik on May 13, 2017 11:51:56 GMT 10
Every factory will make a mistake on occasion; at that point, it is up to customer service to make it right. If you have a problem with your Alvey, Gene at Alvey USA will make it right. Gene shipped out a new reel very quickly. Just try to get Shimano, Penn or Abu Garcia to do the same if you have a problem. Needless to say, I will continue to buy Alvey based on customer service alone. Well done Gene, long live Alvey!
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Post by Last on May 14, 2017 0:34:23 GMT 10
I reccomend a A-3 or C-3 for a backup reel for when things happen anaway its good excuse to tell wife |
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Post by grumpyerik on May 14, 2017 11:39:56 GMT 10
I reccomend a A-3 or C-3 for a backup reel for when things happen anaway its good excuse to tell wife Lol, my wife is a patient person, she indulges my hobbies well. I see a direct wind in my future. I am thinking 600b, 625b, or 650b. Something about not even havimg drag as an option facinates me. Probably why traditional archery facinates me as well. |
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Post by Mauricio on May 16, 2017 0:12:25 GMT 10
Lol, my wife is a patient person, she indulges my hobbies well. I see a direct wind in my future. I am thinking 600b, 625b, or 650b. Something about not even havimg drag as an option facinates me. Probably why traditional archery facinates me as well. I used practice with recurved bow 10 years ago. Still have two bows and some aluminium arrows. |
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