Alutecnos Conventional Reels: Gorilla and Albacore Lever-Drag Buying Guide (2025–2026)
Review method: Researched editorial buying analysis based on alutecnos.com specifications and euro prices, US dealer listings and Sport Fishing coverage — not personal field testing. Alutecnos does not publish line per crank or, for Gorilla reels, bearing count. Prices are official euro list prices unless marked as US dealer prices.
← Conventional Reels Directory · Feature table · Model specifications · 2025–2026 updates · Company overview · Gorilla · Albacore
Alutecnos Conventional Reels — features in separate columns
Every Alutecnos conventional reel is a CNC-machined aluminum lever drag made in Italy. Gorilla is the compact, ergonomic line; Albacore the classic big-game line. Left-hand versions cost €135 extra on most models.
| Family | Role | Drag type | Speeds | Body | Max drag | Bearings | Price (EUR) | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla 30W 2S Limited Editions | Collector stand-up big game | Lever | 2 | CNC aluminum | 50 lb | Not published | €1,065 | 2026 |
| Gorilla 2S | Stand-up big game and tuna | Lever | 2 | CNC aluminum | 45–55 lb | Not published | €875–€1,195 | 2018 onward |
| Gorilla single-speed | Deep jigging, light big game | Lever | 1 | CNC aluminum | 20–45 lb | Not published | €705–€795 | Not found |
| Albacore 2S | IGFA trolling 30–130 lb | Lever | 2 | CNC aluminum | 33–65 lb | 5+1 | €975–€2,115 | Not found |
| Albacore single-speed | Classic trolling, chair or stand-up | Lever | 1 | CNC aluminum | 27–44 lb | 5 | €665–€1,315 | Not found |
| Albacore Veloce | Fast-retrieve jigging and casting | Lever | 1 | CNC aluminum | 25 lb | Not published | €715–€755 | Not found |
Selected exact-model specifications
Official Alutecnos specifications and euro prices (right-hand). Weights converted from grams. Line per crank is not published.
| Exact model | Name | Ratio | Weight | Max drag | Bearings | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT35USA | Gorilla 30W 2S USA 250 LE | 3.3 / 1.7:1 | 1,765 g (62.2 oz) | 50 lb | Not published | 90 lb Spectra / 985 yd | €1,065 |
| ALT2000G | Gorilla 20V_2S | 6.5 / 3.4:1 | 1,300 g (45.8 oz) | 45 lb | Not published | 50 lb Spectra / 1,094 yd | €875 |
| ALT5500G | Gorilla 50W 2S | 3.3 / 1.7:1 | 2,350 g (82.8 oz) | 55 lb | Not published | 50 lb mono / 1,038 yd | €1,195 |
| ALG0600V | Gorilla 6V | 6.2:1 | 640 g (22.6 oz) | 20 lb | Not published | 30 lb Spectra / 710 yd | €705 |
| ALG1200A | Gorilla 12 | 4.4:1 | 860 g (30.3 oz) | 40 lb | Not published | 50 lb Spectra / 765 yd | €730 |
| ALT5500A | Albacore 50W 2S | 3.3 / 1.7:1 | 2,280 g (80.4 oz) | 33 lb | 5+1 | 50 lb mono / 1,094 yd | €1,130 |
| ALT1300A | Albacore 130 2S | 2.2 / 1.1:1 | 5,000 g (176.3 oz) | 65 lb | 5+1 | 130 lb mono / 930 yd | €2,115 |
| AL03000A | Albacore 30 | 3.3:1 | 1,600 g (56.4 oz) | 27 lb | 5 | 30 lb mono / 601 yd | €835 |
| ALV1200B | Albacore 12 Veloce | 6.2:1 | 880 g (31.0 oz) | 25 lb | Not published | 50 lb Spectra / 875 yd | €715 |
2025–2026 updates and current generations
2026: Alutecnos released two numbered limited editions of the Gorilla 30W 2S: the “USA 250 Years of Freedom” edition (ALT35USA, 50 units, made with US partner Bluefin USA, €1,065, with a numbered certificate and display base) and the “Smoked Black” edition (ALT35SBG, 100 units, seven-step matte finish). The USA 250 edition appears to date from about July 2026; we found no official date for either.
No new families in 2025–2026: we found no Alutecnos launch at ICAST, EFTTEX or Fred Hall in 2025 or 2026, and the company news page has not been updated since 2020. The Gorilla 2S and Albacore ranges continue unchanged.
Alutecnos company and reel-range overview
Italian big-game engineering
Alutecnos srl, based in Monselice near Padova, Italy, machines lever-drag reels from aluminum. It is well regarded in the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery and by stand-up anglers worldwide, and offers a color and logo configurator for custom reels. In Australia its Gorilla reels have been sold with Alvey; in the US, Bluefin USA partners on the 2026 limited edition and dealers such as Tomo's Tackle sell the range.
Alutecnos reels use carbon-composite or multi-disc drags designed to avoid stick-slip, hardened stainless gears, infinite anti-reverse and, on Gorilla models, an integrated drag pre-set and long retractable lever.
How to choose
Gorilla 2S for stand-up tuna and modern big-game fishing; Gorilla single-speed for deep jigging and lighter stand-up work; Albacore 2S and Albacore for classic IGFA-class trolling from 12 to 130 lb; Albacore Veloce for a fast single-speed jigging and casting reel.
Alutecnos Gorilla
Gorilla 30W 2S Limited Editions (USA 250 and Smoked Black) — detailed reviewNEW
Buying role: Numbered 2026 editions of the Gorilla 30W two-speed.
Read the full Gorilla 30W 2S Limited Editions (USA 250 and Smoked Black) review (108 words)
Specifications
Same mechanics as the Gorilla 30W 2S: 3.3/1.7:1, 1,765 g (62.2 oz), 50 lb maximum drag, 985 yd of 90 lb Spectra, 656 yd of 30 lb mono or 525 yd of 50 lb mono. The Smoked Black page lists 1,038 yd of 30 lb mono, which conflicts with the standard reel. €1,065.
What is different
The USA 250 edition marks the 250th anniversary of US independence with exclusive graphics, a numbered certificate and display base (50 units). Smoked Black (100 units) has a seven-step matte finish.
Verdict
Collector versions of a proven stand-up reel; buy the standard 30W 2S if you only need the fishing performance.
Official Gorilla 30W 2S Limited Editions (USA 250 and Smoked Black) specifications · Back to comparison
Gorilla 2S (2-speed) — detailed review
Buying role: Compact two-speed for stand-up big game.
Read the full Gorilla 2S (2-speed) review (95 words)
Specifications
ALT2000G Gorilla 20V_2S: 6.5/3.4:1, 1,300 g, 45 lb, €875. ALT3500G Gorilla 30W 2S: 3.3/1.7:1, 1,765 g, 50 lb, €1,065. ALT5500G Gorilla 50W 2S: 3.3/1.7:1, 2,350 g, 55 lb, €1,195. Also 20W/V_2S €910, 30 2S €1,050, 50 2S €1,155. US dealer prices: 20W $1,169, 50W $1,499; US dealer weights differ from the official figures.
Technology
Integrated drag pre-set, Multi Drag Disc dual-disc drag, ergonomic friction flange, long retractable lever, aluminum power handle and guaranteed free-spool. Sport Fishing covered the 20V_2S in July 2018.
Verdict
Very high drag for its size, aimed squarely at stand-up tuna.
Official Gorilla 2S (2-speed) specifications · Back to comparison
Gorilla single-speed — detailed review
Buying role: Deep jigging and light stand-up reels.
Read the full Gorilla single-speed review (63 words)
Specifications
ALG0600V Gorilla 6V: 6.2:1, 640 g, 20 lb, €705. ALG1200A Gorilla 12: 4.4:1, 860 g, 40 lb, €730, billed for extreme deep jigging. ALG2000A Gorilla 20: 4.4:1, 990 g, 45 lb, €770. Also 8V €705, 12C €730, 12V €755, 20V €795.
Verdict
The Gorilla 12 and 20 offer exceptional drag for deep jigging; the 6V is a compact casting and jigging reel.
Official Gorilla single-speed specifications · Back to comparison
Alutecnos Albacore
Albacore 2S (2-speed) — detailed review
Buying role: Classic IGFA-class two-speed trolling reels.
Read the full Albacore 2S (2-speed) review (81 words)
Specifications
5 stainless bearings + 1 free-spool bearing. ALT5500A Albacore 50W 2S: 3.3/1.7:1, 2,280 g, 33 lb, 1,094 yd of 50 lb mono, €1,130. ALT1300A Albacore 130 2S: 2.2/1.1:1, 5,000 g, 65 lb, 930 yd of 130 lb mono, €2,115. Also 30 2S €975, 30W 2S €1,010, 50 2S (€1,065 or €1,019 on different official pages), 80 2S €1,365, 80W 2S €1,485.
Verdict
A traditional trolling reel with two-button gear shift and infinite anti-reverse, competitive with Shimano Tiagra and PENN International.
Official Albacore 2S (2-speed) specifications · Back to comparison
Albacore single-speed — detailed review
Buying role: Original Albacore trolling reels.
Read the full Albacore single-speed review (53 words)
Specifications
AL03000A Albacore 30: 3.3:1, 1,600 g, 27 lb, 5 bearings, 601 yd of 30 lb mono, €835 (left-hand €970). AL08000A Albacore 80: 2.8:1, 2,750 g, 44 lb, €1,180. Other sizes: 12 €665, 20 €715, 30/50 €860, 50 €875, 50/80 €950, 80/130 €1,315.
Verdict
Simple, strong single-speed reels for chair and stand-up trolling.
Official Albacore single-speed specifications · Back to comparison
Albacore Veloce — detailed review
Buying role: Fast single-speed for jigging and casting.
Read the full Albacore Veloce review (36 words)
Specifications
ALV1200B Albacore 12 Veloce: 6.2:1, 880 g, 25 lb, 875 yd of 50 lb Spectra, €715. 20 Veloce: €755. Integrated drag pre-set, single-disc drag and ergonomic lever.
Verdict
The high-speed choice in the Albacore family.
Official Albacore Veloce specifications · Back to comparison
Official sources
Specifications and euro prices from alutecnos.com (checked 6 October 2026); US prices from Tomo's Tackle and Blackhall Outfitters.
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