Alutecnos Albacore Single Speed Conventional Reels Reviews


Details:The design and manufacturing process of Albacore reel stems from a collaborative effort involving all of the staff at Alutecnos. A commitent aimed not only at improving the technological content, but also at paying attention to design. The result is a product that stands out for aesthetic and technical aspects with outstanding attention to details. Such details include the infinite "antireverse" system applied to trolling reel for the first time. The frontal cam and lock release button for placing the automatically rearming gear lever into "free" or "full" mode. Five bearings and gears made from tempered stainless steel guarantee further resistance from corrosion. The system for anchoring the reel to the rod is robust and reliable using four anchor screws. The drag washer is made from the latest carbon composite and is appropiately protected to ensure smooth and consistent use during the most intense battles, the occurrence of "stick-slip" is virtually eliminated. All of the aluminium parts have been buffed ultrasonically cleaned, polished and anodized with a gold finish. All of the parts have been machined from bars using CNC working processes and are subjected to rigoroud dimensional and quality control checks.

Model No. Gear Ratios Capacity Weight
Alutecnos Albacore 12 4.0:1 12/770 25oz
Veloce 12 6.1:1 12/930 26oz
Alutecnos Albacore 20 4.0:1 20/725 28oz
20 Veloce 6.1:1 20/875 30oz
Alutecnos Albacore 30 3.3:1 30/725 53oz
Alutecnos Albacore 30/50 3.3:1 30/1094 55oz
Alutecnos Albacore 50 3.3:1 50/625 65oz
Alutecnos Albacore 50/80 3.3:1 50/1094 68oz
Alutecnos Albacore 80 2.8:1 80/725 97oz
Alutecnos Albacore 80/130 2.8:1 80/1203 102oz

User reviews for Albacore Single Speed


Number of Reviews: 2
Average Rating: 5
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Rating: Caught 700lb Marlin With A 80
Reviewed on July 4, 2009 by Bartlow from Africa

A client brought out his 80 and we set him up with a leader and marlin lure and began to fish. About 45 minutes later fish on and it was smoking the reel hard... I haven't seen these reels in action so I was a bit worried, but it handled it like butter. After some serious fighting of the fish we got the tag and release in about 1 hour 30 minutes. I would fish these more if I had them on my boat.

Rating: Best Reel Made, But Expensive
Reviewed on July 4, 2009 by Todd Binled from Bahamas

We exclusively fish these for marlin, the 80 but expect to pay for them. Alutecnos makes very quality reels and we take good care of them. I recommend these over Shimano, but a Tiagra will get the job done too.

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