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Winner of best new saltwater reel at ICAST/IFTD 2016
The Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) fly reel has got the big three: power, reliability, and smoothness. All masterfully engineered into a sealed package qualified to take on saltwater’s toughest inhabitants. The unique multi-disc drag system with an industry-leading 20+ pounds of braking power is completely sealed from the salt, dirt, and whatever other reel-destroying ingredients you get into. The Abel SDS comes in three sizes. Starting with the smoothness to protect your light tippet connected to sprinting bonefish, to the power to stop a dogging tarpon, and everything in-between.
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Abel SDS
$995.00 – $1,700.00
Features
- Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot made of 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum
- Alternating stacked carbon composite and stainless steel disc drag system
- Quick change spool, user convertible retrieval direction
- Completely sealed drag system
- Made in USA
Specs
| Model | Line | Backing Capacity | Weight | Spool Dia. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | WF7F | 260 yds #20 | 9.07 oz | 3.86" |
| 7/8 | WF8F | 240 yds #20 | 9.07 oz | 3.86" |
| 9/10 | WF9F | 250 yds #20 | 9.48 oz | 4.21" |
| 9/10 | WF10F | 225 yds #20 | 9.48 oz | 4.21" |
| 11/12 | WF11F | 285 yds #30 | 9.95 oz | 4.54" |
| 11/12 | WF12F | 250 yds #30 | 9.95 oz | 4.54" |
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Ron Wilson –
I’ve been fishing the SDS 7/8 wt.for some time now and absolutely love this reel!!
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Mike P –
Hey Ron,
one of the best reels on the market! Glad you are enjoying it.
Thanks for the review, Mike.
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