Rod for an Alvey - Ozflex or other?
Hi, recently I got a new Alvey reel (won it) and I am looking for a suitable rod to pair it up with.
I was speaking to a member at my club with regard to the Ozflex rods, he bought one and fitted his alvey to it (about 5 years a go I am guessing). There was excessive play in the reel seat and caused movement in the reel with it fitted. When they returned the rod to the store they demonstrated this issue on the other rods in the store before they bought another brand.
Ozflex get a good rap on this site and other fishing forums and for the price are almost a no brainer if this issue has been fixed. Does anyone know if the rods now seat and secure the alvey reels snugly?
If not Ozflex, then what are my other options? Wilson has bought snyder glas, are these still as good as they used to be?
The action the rod will see will be 100% surf fishing in any kind of weather on monthly club field days. Chasing anything from Salmon to Spanish mackeral from the beach. Big sinkers, baits and casting distance is the order of the day for this setup, I have other rods and reels for smaller species, more finesse fishing.
I think I am keen on about a 14-15ft rod, and i am happy to consider second hand options if a reliable source can be advised? Gumtree and the Quokka are not turning up many rods of late. I missed one for $50 the other week, but the rod was a bit shorter than I wanted (but would be good to get used to the alvey casting).
I will be speaking to other Alvey fishos at the club, but I have noted that their rods are years old and doubt that they would be readily available these days.
Any information greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
D80
Member of the Offshore Angling Club of WA
www.beachfishingwa.org.au
squidvicious1
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D80 ozflex had a issue with
D80 ozflex had a issue with reels seats awhile ago being the wrong model,ron fixed most of them under his own steam. but a lot went out and most people in the aussie vain engineered the own remendy.you can ring him he is only at bullcreek and see what he can do for you,might have to have p.o.p from a tackle store.
synder glas are as good as they were before you'll just have to get the model you want, or order.
peter.
Formerathlete
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D80, PM sentCheersBryn
D80, PM sent
Cheers
Bryn
tjf1983
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Gary Howard does a great rod
Gary Howard does a great rod called the Surf Classic heavy, It has a White tip and is rated 10-15kg, perfect for WA conditions, andy tackle store in WA can get these in
Diesel80
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Just researching the Gary Howards
The Wagoe rod he does seems strikingly similar in spec to the Ozflex 15'. Wonder if the blanks are the same.
Thanks for the feedback guys I have plenty to go on with now. Good news on the reels seat being fixed with the Ozflexes. Will go out on the weekend and have a look at some Snyder and Gary howard rods aswell for good measure.
Cheers,
D80
Member of the Offshore Angling Club of WA
www.beachfishingwa.org.au
Fireguard
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I had a simular problem with
I had a simular problem with my older Alveys, I contacted Alvey and they advised they had a slighted different designed 'foot' that should fis the loose fitment, I changed mine over and I've had no problems since
Dale
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I have a rod for sale to
I have a rod for sale to suit an Alvey you can have for $70. Pacific Composite FSU 5162, low mount and can be cast all day long. It's a 1 piece so it won't fit in your car.
cheers
Dale
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Diesel80
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Dale, thanks for the offer
But busso is a little far to go to pick up a rod. Unless I come down for a fish....
If you can't shift it and are coming up to Perth anytime soon, send me a PM beforehand and I might be able to take it off your hands if you can be bothered carrying it up here.
It is built with a good quality blank, so you have probably shifted it by now.
Cheers,
D80
Member of the Offshore Angling Club of WA
www.beachfishingwa.org.au