Alvey Surf Champion 60GT Reel
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The Alvey Surf Champion 60GT is one of Australia’s most trusted light surf reels, built for fishos who want long casts, simple operation and rock-solid reliability. Using Alvey’s classic direct wind design, this reel is made to thrive in surf, sand and salt - exactly where Aussie anglers fish most.
The lightweight graphite spool and back plates keep overall weight down while still delivering the strength Alvey is famous for. The Turbo Cast mechanism positions the reel slightly further from the rod, allowing line to flow freely off the spool for smoother, longer casts - perfect when you need to reach deeper gutters or feeding fish beyond the break.
With minimal moving parts, the Surf Champion 60GT is easy to maintain and incredibly tough. It’ll keep fishing even after exposure to sand and salt, and you can rinse it straight in seawater without worry. The rear-mounted fish alert switch gives you an audible warning when a fish takes off, making it ideal for set rods on the beach.
Features
- Alvey’s most popular direct wind light surf reel
- Turbo Cast mechanism allows for increased casting distance - keeping the reel slightly further away from the rod, allowing the line to flow freely
- Fish alert switch on the back of the reel - engage it when leaving the rod and reel unattended to warn you of a fish taking the line
- Minimal moving parts make fishing in salt water and sand not an issue - you can even rinse it off in salt water
- Strong, lightweight graphite back plates
- Graphite spool for long casts
- Target species: Bream, Flathead, Salmon, Tailor, Mulloway, Dart, Drummer, Whiting
- Proudly Australian made
About Alvey Reels
Alvey Reels have been an Aussie favourite since 1920. Their reels use a unique sidecast fishing action - you turn the reel sideways to cast. That allows the line to run directly over your index finger on the retrieve, so you can feel even the smallest nibbles. It’s easy to get the hang of, and once mastered you’ll be casting like a champion.
The second thing that sets these reels apart is the incredible durability. These simple, tough designs can handle anything Aussie saltwater fishing can throw at them. You can even dunk them in the ocean for a quick rinse if they get exposed to sand! That’s why they’re one of Australia’s oldest fishing companies, and a favourite choice of many competitive anglers for the past hundred years.
How to use a side-cast reel for long distance surf casting
- Place the fingers of your left hand on the spool lip and thumb on the release lever. Press lever and turn spool.
- Turn spool a full quarter to open-face casting position.
- Release line from open runner. Restrain line with thumb on spool.
- Casting position: Arms high, rod held over shoulders, reel above rod.
- Casting action: Punch hard with right hand, pull downwards with left hand.
- Casting drive: Follow through while releasing line grip as power is applied. Rod butt must clear left leg.
- End of cast: Trap line at reel base. Turn drum back to fishing position.
- Return line to open runner.
- A comfortable fishing position makes hooking, playing or landing a fish more efficient. If you’re left handed, carry out the above instructions the other way around.
Tech Spec
| Model | Diameter | Line Class | Weight | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvey Surf Champion 60GT Reel | 150mm | 7kg/500m | 620g | 1:1 |