Charles Alvey began producing fishing reels in 1920 and went into business with his son Ken Alvey. The current factory at Carole Park in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, has been operating since 1978.

WHEN Bruce Alvey made the heartbreaking decision to shut his family’s 98-year fishing reel business last year due to sinking sales, anglers around Australia had a collective meltdown.

Charles Alvey began producing fishing reels in 1920.(Supplied: John Beitzel)"We've put the date out now to the end of January, which will only cover the orders we have in hand now, which still ...

Australian fishing reel brand forced to close after 102 years amid ‘drastic’ price hikes. Iconic Australian brand Alvey Reels will shut permanently after 102 years in coming weeks as a result ...

The 102-year-old Alvey Reels has received thousands of orders for its iconic fishing gear since it announced it would shut local manufacturing, sparking plans for a rescue bid. Glen Norris 2 min read ...

A rescue plan is being mulled for the 102-year-old Alvey Reels but the iconic business has vowed any white knight will have to vow to keep manufacturing in Australia.