Reel needed

[Mitchie180]

could someone please recommend a reel best suited to beach fishin for 200 or less?
thanks in advance

[Tailortaker]

ALVEY, what else ?
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[jerson]

Alvey 650 , the only reel to take anywhere near the sand. well under 200.

[Pistol_P]

The boys are spot on mate...
Alveys are the best reels for the beach hands down!.....If you struggle with one at first just persist with it.....They become the easiest reel to use and the direct feel they offer is unbeatable.

Pete

[Tony_N]

IMO the advice above is on the money - but you really do need to have a rod that matches the reel. It will not operate properly on a non-dedicated rod. Bottom runner needs to be large and a serious distance away from the reel because of the way the line loops off the reel when casting. The reel seat is usually less than 30 cms from the rod butt. Your local tackle shop will put you right

FWIW

Tony

[nigelr]

Hi Mitchie.
First beach reel should always be an Alvey, easiest to use, maintain, and cast!
If you have your heart set on a threadline (spinning reel) I'd suggest one of the large Banax models, either the SX5000 or the ISO7000.
Both are metal reels and under $200.
What sort of rod will you be using? IMO Tony N is spot on re dedicated rod for Alvey reel.
Cheers.

[pommy]

Hi!
The Banax reels are a very good buy if you want an eggbeater. I've just bought an iso 300 that holds 240m of 20lb. IT has brass gears and all the reports on the net say they are excellent, both for quality and for lifespan.
I got mine on the net from knk, a fishing tackle dealer in the states. It cost $105 for the reel and express airmail. It took 6 days to arrive after order.
The sx5000 is even cheaper and should cost you well under $100.
Best regards, Rob.
Look up banax iso 3000 on the net.

[Ausfish]

Yep, Alvey. I would go a 6500BCVRR with a Magrafite Surf White Tip.

http://ausfish.com.au/alvey/images/6500bcvrr.jpg


Rod for an Alvey should be setup as described above, here is a pic
http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/images/rodmake.jpg


Alvey Surf Reels - http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/4.shtml

Rods - http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/13.shtml

[Mitchie180]

ive been having a look around and a name that seems to be coming up quite abit is the Okuma Axeon... Looks good and though it is a bit more expensive than others it looks like it would bring the goods... Any comments?

[Tailortaker]

Yep, Alvey. I would go a 6500BCVRR with a Magrafite Surf White Tip.

http://ausfish.com.au/alvey/images/6500bcvrr.jpg


Rod for an Alvey should be setup as described above, here is a pic
http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/images/rodmake.jpg


Alvey Surf Reels - http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/4.shtml

Rods - http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/13.shtml
Thats the best reel for the beach ever!
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[Mitchie180]

They seem to be very popular on this site... Im not really sure about the mechanism of it though... if used one of them before and i dont know how it can cast further than a gold old spinning reel... thats why i was looking at the axeon..

[Ausfish]

The larger spool diameter of the Alvey means there is less resistance on the line when it is peeling off the spool and therefore you can cast further.

[shayned]

And best of all with only a minimum of TLC the reel will still be in use long after you hang up your last rod. Go on buy one your kids will thank you for it.

[Deiter]

G'day guys, all good advice here.
Two things i would like to point out though.

1. There has been a bit of conjecture around regarding the first runner (stripper guide) on rods purpose-built for alveys. The old positioning theory is right, but the size is the point in question. Basically, the chromed steel ring has always been acceptedas best suited, but guys in the know looking for extra distance use a smaller standard runner, 'bout 30mm ring. Difference is it has a longer frame to set it further than normal off the rod to avoid line slap. Trust me, it works better and there's no risk of welds breaking like the old style runner.

2. a 5inch alvey will outcast a 6 or 6.5 inch model (all things being equal) due to the fact that the smaller coils are easier and quicker to control and "shoot" out of the rod.

Lastly, I use a big Daiwa spinner off the beach. Personally, i find them easier and more comfortable to use, but the alvey is tried and true.
Good luck,
Damo

[nigelr]

Deiter raised a good point re Daiwa reels IMO.
Forgot to mention the Daiwa GS9!
Mother of a reel, heavy, but solid as a rock and strong as one also. Holds a lot of line, perhaps not really 'fast' enough for a dedicated spinning reel but great for rocks/surf.
I use mine for fishing 15kg mono off the rocks, quite an ask for a sub $200 threadline, but this reel eats it for breakfast.
Bit more expensine than the Banax, no instant anti-reverse, but a great reel IMO.
Cheers.

[tunaticer]

ive been having a look around and a name that seems to be coming up quite abit is the Okuma Axeon... Looks good and though it is a bit more expensive than others it looks like it would bring the goods... Any comments?

G'day Mitchie,
The okums axeon is a great reel but seriously stick with the alvey for beachwork. Spinners you do have to take a lot of care with on the beach and the bail rollers are a constant source of pain where sand and salt are concerned.

If you have your heart set on a spinning reel for the surf look around for a SeaMartin reel. They are like a 4" alvey spool on a huge spinning mechanism. The good thing about these reels is sand and salt will not hurt them due to thier design. Ugly as sin but work very well for std surf species.

Jack.

[Deiter]

re seamartins, ugly as sin - you got that right. never used one but know guys who swear by them. Heavy too, but probly not much more than one of the old alveys.

[rockfisho]

Hard to go past the alveys. They're made in brissy, designed for the beaches of eastern australia, and have been around for along time. I use a 650 C5 for dart, bream, and tailor; which i got for 150 bucks...

rockfisho

[Wayne_Red]

For a good heavy duty egg beater for the beach have a look at the penn spinfisher 650. The new design ones have instant anti reverse, still have a great drag and tough as nails. @$180
Wayne

[Lovey80]

I have both spinners bait casters and alveys. Each has their own role and job. IMO The Alvey is superior to all others in 2 styles, 1 Beach fishing and Blackfish Fishing. I only own 2 and for those 2 reasons only. Spinners/Threadlines aren't the best in the sand in my experience and the alvey handles it hands down.

Cheers Chris