Yep, got a couple of alvey reels, one was given to me by my uncle 50 years ago and I still fish with it. Got a ship load of egg beaters and use them when new (fishing shows and "expert" mates reommending this one and that, but always seem to gravitate back to the old alvey.. shame about alvey closing but we are all to blame in not supporting an Australian Icon.. they kept true to their word.. would close before going off shore!!