Best rod for an Alvey 600BC reel?

[Kopboy]

Hello All,

I've just joined the Fishing Victoria forum - and what a great place for sharing information! :D

I have a question I was hoping someone may be able to shed some light on.

I have had an Alvey sidecast 600BC reel for a few years - in that time the rod was damaged but the reel is fine.

Looking into getting a new rod for it and I'm not really sure what would be a good choice (keeping in mind an Alvey reel sits much closer to the butt of the rod than other reels.

Would anyone have any suggestions on the best model rod? :water:

[SFP Guy.]

Hi Kopboy,

Welcome to the Forum!

Alvey make a range of rods to suit their reels, maybe browsing their website would give you a better idea as to what rod would suit the fishing you do.

Wilson, Snyder and Gary Howard are some other brands that make rods to suit Alvey reels.

Wish I could give you some first hand advice but it's been about 25 years since I used an Alvey!

Cheers,

Cam.

[Kopboy]

Thank you very much for that - I'll check out the Snyder, Wilson and Gary Howard rods!

[Bartnmax]

You'll also find that Shakespear make a 12 foot ugly stick that's suitable for use with side cast reels.
Not all that dear either. Around the $100 - $120 mark from memory.