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Abel SDS Black Fly Reel

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$995.00
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The Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) is Abel's saltwater sealed-drag reel. Its carbon and stainless multi-disc drag is sealed from the elements and offers a wide range of pressure, from light tippet on bonefish to the stopping power tarpon call for. This one is in black, in three sizes from 7/8 to 11/12.

Features

  • Frame, spool, drag knob and foot machined from 6061-T651 cold-finished aluminum
  • Sealed carbon and stainless steel multi-disc drag
  • Large arbor
  • Quick-change spool with threaded release cap
  • User-convertible retrieve
  • Made in Montrose, Colorado
  • Available from Abel with a ported or solid frame (ported shown)

Specs

  • Arbor: Large
  • Drag: Sealed drag of alternating stacked carbon fluorocarbon polymer composite and stainless steel discs
  • Brand: Abel
Models and specs (3) ▼
  • SDS 7/8 - 7-8wt: 7-8wt, 8.88 oz; spool 3.860" diameter x 1.060" width; capacity WF7 + 260 yd or WF8 + 240 yd of 20 lb backing; Pairs with a 7- or 8-weight rod.
  • SDS 9/10 - 9-10wt: 9-10wt, 9.77 oz; spool 4.210" diameter x 1.165" width; capacity WF9 + 240 yd or WF10 + 250 yd of 20 lb backing; Matched to 9- and 10-weight lines.
  • SDS 11/12 - 11-12wt: 11-12wt, 10.00 oz; spool 4.540" diameter x 1.165" width; capacity WF11 + 285 yd or WF12 + 250 yd of 30 lb backing; Sized for 11/12-weight tarpon rods.

Shop note: We'd pair the 7/8 with a bonefish or redfish rod, the 9/10 with a 9wt or 10wt for permit or stripers, and the 11/12 with a tarpon rod. Abel lists 30 lb backing for the 11/12 and 20 lb for the smaller sizes.

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