Custom Abel SDF Reel

The Sealed Drag Salt (SDS) is a marvel.  It is powerful, reliable, smooth, and capable of taking on saltwater gamefish of all sizes.  It is perfect for fighting big bones on light tippet and has all the power needed to halt a hard-fighting tarpon in it's tracks.

Abel is adding to its reputation with this new model and new drag system.  The unique, completely sealed, multi-disc drag system has the top braking power int he world of fly reels.

The SDS promises a lifetime of fail-free use and durability.

• 6061-T651 Aerospace grade aluminum
• Alternating stacked fluorocarbon polymer composite and stainless steel disc drag
• Quick change spool option
• User convertible retrieval direction
• Large arbor, maximum capacity spool
• Guaranteed to last a lifetime
• Made in the USA

Fish Graphic Abstract Reels are each created individually by the Abel art department. The reels resemble the markings of fish species and captures the essence of our sport. Each reel is anodized individually by hand, using Abel's unique artistic metallurgical process.

Solid color reels, spare spools and custom fish finishes are available. Each is slightly unique and every order is special. Please allow 4-6 months for delivery.

• Solid Finish are an additional $100 (Satin Black, Blue III, Satin Blue III, Deep Blue, Satin Deep Blue, Bronze, Satin Bronze, Dark Brown, Satin Dark Brown, Deep Green, Satin Deep Green, Grass Green, Satin Grass Green, Lime Green, Satin Lime Green, Dark Olive, Satin Dark Olive, Olive, Satin Olive, Orange, Satin Orange, Platinum, Satin Platinum, Pink, Satin Pink, Purple, Satin Purple, Red, Satin Red, Slate, Satin Slate, Teal, and Satin Teal)
• Fade Finish are an additional $300 (Black/Blue Fade Satin Black/Blue Fade, Black/Green Fade, Satin Black/Green Fade, Black/Platinum Fade, Satin Black/Platinum Fade, Rasta Fade, Northern Lights Fade, Flats Fade, Baja Fade, and Sunset Fade)
• 2 Hour + Graphics are an additional $400 (Abstract Brook, Abstract Brown, Abstract Rainbow, False Albacore, Bass, Grayling, and Golden Dorado)
• 4 Hour + Graphics are an additional $500 (Chinook, Chrome Steelhead, and Wild Trout)
• 7 Hour + Graphics are an additional $600 (Atlantic Salmon, Bonefish, Dorado, Peacock Bass, Native Brook Trout, Native Brown Trout, Native Rainbow, Native Cutthroat, and Redfish)
• 8 Hour + Graphics are an additional $1,200 (Arapaima, Striper, DeYoung Brook Flank, DeYoung Brown Flank, DeYoung Cutthroat Flank, DeYoung Carp Flank, DeYoung Montana Brown, and DeYoung Rainbow Flank)
• Graphic cost is for spool and frame only. Additional options for drag knob can be purchased for an additional charge - Give us a call toll-free at 800-669-3474