Want to fish longer?
Introducing Alphabrake, the world’s only deceleration brake working the way you need – braking only when the lure stops pulling the line. The most exciting reel invention in decades allowing you to fish longer.
More distance. Better Control. No Backlash.
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The results were achieved by leveraging Alphabrake; a patented technology that only brakes when the lure stops pulling the line. Besides improved cast distance, the risk of backlash is minimized, and you can stretch the limits even more. Other cast brake technologies brake all the time and more the further you want to cast. Not so good for you…
The video is a taste of what you could expect from a Svivlo reel – distance with smooth and controlled action and minimized risk of backlash. We’ve named our first reel “Genesis” as we know this is going to be a new beginning in baitcasting. The images are showing a prototype.
Our Goal
Svivlo is dedicated to providing a better baitcaster and remove the limits of legacy technology in order for you to release your full potential. You will be able to pre-order your very own Svivlo reel through Kickstarter so you can spend more time catching fish.
Why backlash?
Backlash is caused by several factors but simply because the spool continues to feed out line even after the lure has stopped pulling the line. This is mainly due to spool mass and rotational speed in combination with lure weight and shape. Higher rotational speed and lower lure weight with an irregular shape results in more backlash. This means that the more distance you need the more backlash you get.
What is done to solve the problem?
There are currently no properly working solution on the market. To reduce the problem there are many efforts to use centrifugal and magnetic brakes, reducing spool mass and reduce level wind friction. The problem is that these solutions combined are counterproductive. The brakes reduce cast distance while reduced friction increases spool rotational speed which in turn produce more backlash. As a result you are also forced to use your thumb which in itself has a steep learning curve with time taken away from actual fishing.
Is the problem solvable?
To really fix this problem you need a completely new technology based on new principles. This technology should only reduce the spool rotational speed when the lure stops pulling the line independent of spool speed. but this already exists you might think. No, it is a Swedish watchmaker with incredible good sense of mechanics who managed to invent a genius technology that solved the “unsolvable” problem and takes baitcasting to the future.
Our Experts
Svivlo uses independent fishing experts for testing, material choices, ergonomics and other questions close to an angler heart so that we can provide a baitcaster you will love to use
Linus Svensson
Avid angler & reel expert
Linus specializes in renovating and optimizing fishing reels and is a firefighter by trade. Linus can be reached on Instagram.
Joens Joelsson
Avid angler & reel expert
Joens specializes on testing reels and their performance and is a product specialist by trade. Joens can be reached on Youtube.
Why Svivlo?
Svivlo might sound like a made up word but is in fact a old Norse for “spinning around” and also a dialect of “Svirvel” which was a lure made out of tin.
What better reason than this to name our brand Svivlo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need the centrifugal brake?
No! The centrifugal brake drastically shortens cast distance as it brakes all the time and more the more distance you need
Do I still need the magnetic brake?
No! The magnetic brake drastically shortens cast distance as it brakes all the time and more the more distance you need
Do I need the spool tension brake?
No! The spool brake is normally not used but adds the ability to adjust the agressivness of the Alphabrake under extreme conditions.
Do I need to use my thumb?
No, not to stop backlash! Under normal circumstances Alphabrake will eliminate backlash. You only need to use yor thumb to stop the lure at a specific spot.
How does Alphabrake work?
The Alphabrake is a fully mechanical deceleration brake system activated and regulated solely by spool speed reduction. Brake force is applied in proportion to the amount of deceleration – more deceleration means more brake force. This is especially useful when using a lighter lure or casting in heavy head-wind. Alphabrake is deactivated during acceleration and adjusts brake force automatically throughout the cast.
