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Post by grumpyerik on May 17, 2017 11:24:41 GMT 10
Today after work I took my new 500c5 and 550 rod to an open field to practice casting. Since I have never used an Alvey before I thought some practice was in order. I am by no means a distance casting expert, but the Alvey made me feel like one. Without even trying I easily cast farther than I ever have before. At first, I found the side cast system funky, but was used to it after a half dozen casts. I don't understand the need for an easy cast reel. The original system seems easy to me. The rod worked well my only critcism is that the open runner is a little too open. I think I am going to have to pinch it closed a bit more because as I reeled in, my line would often come out of the open runner. I am impressed so far. I will report back when I have caught something on this combo.
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Post by Mauricio on May 17, 2017 21:06:26 GMT 10
Good times. Have no problem to close a little the open runner. In fact, I believe everybody do it.
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Post by GeneB on May 18, 2017 6:42:23 GMT 10
Great news to hear. Many find the open runner a bit too open. Just be careful with the pliers. Fortunately, stainless steel bends easily.
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Post by Last on May 18, 2017 10:46:44 GMT 10
it dont matter me much I cut me finger eather way pullin a big ole cat  |
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Post by grumpyerik on May 19, 2017 5:38:42 GMT 10
it dont matter me much I cut me finger eather way pullin a big ole cat I am not used to not having a level wind, the open runner does help a lot with putting line back on after a cast. |
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Post by GeneB on May 19, 2017 7:24:14 GMT 10
I wish Arthur from Nebraska was computer able. He is fishing 3 Alvey 550 rods and reels on a river near Bloomfield.
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Post by grumpyerik on May 19, 2017 12:02:57 GMT 10
I wish Arthur from Nebraska was computer able. He is fishing 3 Alvey 550 rods and reels on a river near Bloomfield. C'est la vie. I am sure I could learn a lot from him, but I have learned enough to get me on my way right here on this forum. |
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Post by Tomsie on May 24, 2017 8:18:54 GMT 10
I can't wait until you post your first catch... go get some  |
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Post by grumpyerik on May 24, 2017 10:27:45 GMT 10
I can't wait until you post your first catch... go get some The weather around here has been garbage. It has rained and been unseasonably cool every time I have tried to go fishing. I suppose I could go fishing in the rain, but I fish to enjoy being outdoors not to be cold and wet. This weekend looks good though. |
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Post by Mauricio on May 24, 2017 10:59:06 GMT 10
I really don't enjoy to fish under rain.  |
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