Alvey Combo For Tailor

[HeadBanger]

I'm looking to hook up on some tailor this season after some embarrassing luck last year (don't even ask::).)

Anyway, I'm looking for a new combo, hopefully and Alvey. There's an Alvey 650B combo at BCF for $135 which I'm looking into, will that do the job?

Cheers,
Kaidon

[Horse]

That will get you started fine then you can look for a better rod that suits the style of fishing you are doing ie. casting weights etc

[HeadBanger]

The deal at BCF for the 650B is a combo, with what I think is a 3.9m Alvey rod. I reckon I'll mainly be casting bait for the Tailor, but I'll still use metals every now and then.

Cheers,
Kaidon

[sleepygreg]

it will do just fine....you dont need a high speed retrieve with slugs for tailor. and its surprising just how fast the retrieve is on an alvey....remember its not about the gear ratio (Alvey is 1:1) but how much line is retrieved per turn on the handle. Dont be a tackle snob...if your fishing the beaches/rocks for tailor an Alvey is a no nonsense, low maintenance low cost weapon of choice by MANY who target Tailor specifically. I have NEVER taken a threadline reel anywhere near the beach (ocean beach that is) or rocks for tailor fishing. I couldnt be bothered stripping the buggers down after each outing to clean out the sand and salt.

Greg

[theoldlegend]

Sounds pretty good.

I'd be looking at spooling up with Platypus Platinum line which is a good quality line and is one of the thinnest you can get for a nominated b/s.

Even better, you could get Platypus Super 100 which is even a bit thinner than the Platinum.

Some Gamakatsu Gangster hooks and you're in business!


TOL

[4x4frog]

That combo would be ideal.
It is Chinese made but Alvey would have had some input in the design etc.
Had a look at them the other week when I was there, not bad for the coin they are asking.