I just received my Alpha reels today in the new design. I'm very happy with them and the weight of the reels. They look much better in person than on a 3D print that I posted to release them. The new weights are as followed
5/6 - 4.93oz
7/8 - 5.37oz
9/10 - 6.10oz
Here are some photos that I just took. I will be getting better photos in the future.
The prices for the 5/6 and 7/8 for the forum is $60 and the 9/10 is $70.
The ones now aer made by an old supplier of mine overseas. The USA reel is now in the works. I'm designing a new drag system for those. Lots of testing still to go on those.
I want todo something for Veterans Day. Since I do have family members that served. I have a new reel coming out in Dec that I have not released yet. However, I would like to give away 3 rod and reel set ups in a 5wt. My new reel, line, backing, and my Xa Rod. If your willing to wait until the 3rd week of Dec to receive it. I would like to give these away.
Please just send me a PM and we can discuss further.
dude, i havnt met u yet but i hope to someday. u r pretty much the shit. u got the best prices, rad gear, and ur super down to earth and in touch with ur customers. u give away tons of stuff too which is cool!
thanks a ton for the flybox. Ill be sure to load it up and put it through the ringer, then provide u with any feedback i have!.
thanks again, btw that line u sent me this summer.... i finally was able to cast the entire line (wf8w) on my el cheapo reddington crosswater. good castin line u got there!
I have to echo everything Dustin just said. What you are doing with your business in the ways of customer service, competitive pricing and attention to quality is building a loyal following here for sure. Keep up the good work and thanks again Justin.
I took Justin's 8wt switch rod out last night for some casting and all I can say is wow..... This is an unbelievable rod. It is mated with his Alpha 9/10wt reel.
I was easily casting the full head and shooting line (35ft head and 100ft shooting). i am using a Rio power flex 0.024 core and a Beulah 420 grain head.
My friend has the Beulah 8/9 wt switch rod loaded with the same line I'm using and Justin's rod casts just as well as his.
I am extremely happy with this rod. I highly recommend all of Justin's reels and rods to anyone looking for great equipment at a great price, not to mention the excellent customer service.
Thanks again Justin for building such a quality rod at a great price.
I took Justin's 8wt switch rod out last night for some casting and all I can say is wow..... This is an unbelievable rod. It is mated with his Alpha 9/10wt reel.
Thx for the feedback, that's the setup I'm pondering (already ordered the reel a few weeks ago, was holding out on the rod as a buddy thought he had an 8wt laying around) for my first heavy fly setup. Pics?
seems like there is a lot of people using the rods allready. I tried the homepage but I only found information on the first page about the nano series. Any chance of getting some more info about the different rods and what is available allready?
Here are my two-handed rods and their reels. The big spey is my albright 9/10 14ft mated with an Allen 12/14 Alpha reel. Using a Rio Powerflex 0.035 shooting line and a Rio XS Spey 550grain scandi head.
Next to that is my Allen 8wt 10'8" switch and an Allen 9/10 Alpha reel.
The reels speak for themselves. The rod is really nice and compares very well to the Beulah and TFO Deer Creek in both finish and casting. Justin's rod has one thing that the other don't.......Alignment dots. That's a nice little extra that really helps when putting the rod together.
Hi all. I've gone through this thread, and all the talk I've read regarding the Alpha 9/10 has me thinking on checking this product out. I want a new reel for Square Tail Hunting up here in B.C. I had my sights set on another Orvis model..now what?? LOL I've gone through the AFF web site, however any extra info. you can pass along would be stellar.
I just received my Alpha reels today in the new design. I'm very happy with them and the weight of the reels. They look much better in person than on a 3D print that I posted to release them. The new weights are as followed
5/6 - 4.93oz
7/8 - 5.37oz
9/10 - 6.10oz
Here are some photos that I just took. I will be getting better photos in the future.
The prices for the 5/6 and 7/8 for the forum is $60 and the 9/10 is $70.
I'm new to Spey fishing and I'm looking for a reel for a Wright & McGill Classic Spey Rod in the 7/8 weight. Do you have a reel you would recomend for this rod??? The reels you have on here look gorgeous, how do the perform in the cold?
Everyone should have those fly boxes soon that I was giving away.
ONE MORE THING :thumb:
I received my Alpha reels and I'm very happy with them. So what the heck. I want to give away a FREE 5/6 wt. reel. First one to send me there address (PM) and its yours. I'll have it shipped by Friday of this week.
Justin, I'm not sending you a PM because I've been a grateful recipient to your product line. You are though, a very kind gent for your efforts to get people access to gear at very affordable prices. Glad to have you as a resource for sure. Ed
Sorry for not posting right away to answer your question. Wanted to wait until I had confirmation on them. Yes, I now have my Trout reel in a 3/5wt. They are in Black and Gunmetal. The cost for them would be $60. If anyone is interested, please send me a PM
Thanks
Justin
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