Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

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Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:09 pm

Hi All,

Recently I got 2 Alvey side-casters 500C5 and 650C5 to make the life easier for my spin reels on the beach and rocks.

Now I am considering some Alvey reel conversion as I wind with left hand. All I want is just to be able to turn the reel spool into other direction for side casting (i.e. not a full conversion). I got quoted $40+shp for 2 new index plates for that purpose. I would prefer to have some cheaper solution if such available.

Any suggestions?


Thanks

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by russellh2 » Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:56 pm

Can you remove / remove the reel mount foot and spool latch, then rotate 180 Degrees and reassemble?
Not sure if it will do what you ask but worth a try.

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:12 am

Thanks russellh2.
I already turned the reel by 180 deg on the rod. However it was built to turn by 90 Deg (for casting) only anti-clockwise while I need it clockwise - so the spool can face the rod tip direction for cast.
I hoped to turn over the plate with cast lever in order to make the opposite reel turn direction for casting - however it is attached permanently to reel foot (or whatever it is called).

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by russellh2 » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:21 pm

Rather than try to modify - Sell both Right hand wind versions and buy 2 Left Hand Wind Versions Check out Ebay

Good Luck

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:24 pm

Thanks, will start checking. Though I think it might take a while. Left hand wind reels are not commonly used in AU.

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:30 am

Just a quick update. Got 2 used Left Hand Wind index plates locally and did a quick partial LH Alvey conversion. Yesterday I was casting and trolling from Yak for almost 2 hours with modified 500C5. Easy one hand casting and no issues with winding. No worries about saltwater reel damage. Happy as a pig.

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:46 am

Fish-Hunter wrote:Check this out -

http://alveyanglersforum.boards.net/post/12/thread
Thanks Fish-Hunter.

I saw that video and read that dedicated forum. As I mentioned earlier I decided to replace just base plate. Honestly I have not used yet heavier 650C5, however I use partially converted 500C5 off rocks to pull bream, drummers and small sharks in a high swell almost every week over the month. I do not see any cons , the line comes now from between the reel and reel seat and I have to wind the opposite direction. The great pros are I can cast, hold the rod and keep the line in the spool with just one hand and the other hand is usually free (unless I am winding). It is important to keep the other hand free most of time for safety reasons due to night, rocks and swell.

If anyone sees a problem with line coming from between reel and reel seat - please let me know.

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by Fish-Hunter » Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:08 am

savit wrote:

http://alveyanglersforum.boards.net/post/12/thread
Thanks Fish-Hunter.
No prob's Savit, good luck with your fishing :cheers:

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Re: Alvey reel conversion for left hand wind.

Post by savit » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:09 pm

No prob's Savit, good luck with your fishing :cheers:[/quote]

Thanks, Mate. Tight lines.

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