Alvey 650c5

[lxc]

I have an Alvey 650C5 which has not had much use, recently I noticed that when the drag is on I get a clicking sound on winding. Similar to when the fish alert is on except not as loud. Is this normal and how do I stop it. Fishing for Tailor last season I was getting some stares from people thinking I had the fish alert on!

[oldboot]

Yep the drag should click....... depending on the vintage and size of reel either 2 or 4 times a revolution.

It's not realy the drag but the anti reverse.

depending on the reel this will be either the lever that sticks out the front of the reel back or a little nipple type knob on the back.

ther should be two " switches" one for the ratchet and one for the anti reverse.

the drag is in play all the time adjusted by ther star or lever depending on model.

Personaly I fish with the anti reverse off and kick it in with the lever ( i like the lever version) when needed.

you should be able to down load either a manula or parts break down of the alvey site.

go on the site any way and request a catalogue.... it has lots of good stuff in it too.......if you ask nice they might even send you a dvd......that is good for the alvey beginner.

Don't be worried about the other blokes lookin at you....... either thay are jelous because they baught a cheaper model or they are egg beater users and dont know what a proper surf reel should sound like.::)

Thats a big lump of reel to have in you hands too........I'd get down the local footy field when there is no one arround & get some practise before you go out in public with it.



cheers and good luck with a proper surf reel.

cheers

[lxc]

Thanks for that oldboot, mine has got the lever to engage the anti reverse. I'll head to the alvey site now and see what else I can find out. I appreciate your help.

[Vindicator]

lxc,

If you're real concerned with it strip it down and check out the guts of the thing. Their pretty simple so it shouldn't be that hard.

Cheers
Kezza

[rockfisho]

I prefer to have the anti clicking cam removed, so you can hear whether or not the anti reverse is on. This is very important if you use the E series reels.

The Alvey site has a bit of extra info with respect to parts and assembly.

Cheers, Owen

[oldboot]

I think you are refering to the silent drag cam....... there isnt one in a C series, the drag clicks if it is on and the fish alert realy makes some noise if it is on.

One point
I am happier with alveys, oiled rather than greased.... they run so much smoother and the fish alert is soo much louder......... light machine oil or lanox.

cheers

[rockfisho]

Oldboot. The newer metal back C series (injected moulded fibreglass spools) have got the silent drag cams.

I agree that it is better to use oil or a very light grease. It allows free movement and eliminates the possibility of the cam missing a beat.

Cheers, Owen

[4x4frog]

I think you are refering to the silent drag cam....... there isnt one in a C series, the drag clicks if it is on and the fish alert realy makes some noise if it is on.

One point
I am happier with alveys, oiled rather than greased.... they run so much smoother and the fish alert is soo much louder......... light machine oil or lanox.

cheers
So true...I just recoe'd 3 x old 5 series Alveys I bought off e-bay and used a light lanolin grease. A few weeks alter I went to spool them and they had gone all stiff...the grease had 'set'. In future I will use light oil, lannox or silicon as the grease isn't the best.

[lxc]

After visiting the Alvey site I was able to fix the clicking of the real when the drag was on. I found it in the FAQ section.
http://www.alvey.com.au/faq.asp?sa=1
Here is the link in case any one else is having the same problem. I am definitely silent but deadly now!