Anyone familiar with and/or use their reels around here?
I have 2 Alpha II reels, both were gifts received at the same birthday. Very happy with mine, will sell other if you are interested. It’s the blue and red one for a 8,9,10 wt . A friend of mine, Camille Egdorf is on thier pro staff in montana/alaska and she does it all with their gear.
strip…strip…FISH ON!
Thanks for the input, sent you a pm as well.
I would avoid them if you’re going to use in salt. I had a alpha 1 &2 both had bad drag problems after only a few uses. Yes I washed down well. They look great and feel nice out of the box but didn’t last. At that price point I would look at a lamson konic. Replaced my Allen with and really like it so far.
I have landed amberjack, dolphin, little tunny and too many reds to count on an Allen 8wt that I have had for a few years. Mine has the carbon drag. It has been dunked many times on the flats. My friend has the same reel because he liked mine. He had immediate problems with his drag. He sent it back and they repaired it free of charge. He has had no issues since the repair. I still abuse mine on a regular basis without any issues. I am a fan.
Allen fly fishings customer service is top notch. If you are not satisfied they WILL make it right. I have the kraken reel on an 8wt bvk and I am very pleased with it so far.
2007 Scout 221 150 Yamaha 4 stroke
Hey Corks, which reel are you using and which did your buddy get? Same drag system?