Abel SDX Fly Reel Ported - Satin Teal - Baja Knob - 12/14 WT w/ Blue Handle
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The apex of saltwater performance, machined right here in Montrose. The Abel SDX delivers the largest arbor and fastest line pickup Abel has ever engineered, paired with the sealed multi-disk drag system that has made Abel the standard for anglers chasing the biggest, baddest fish in the ocean. The ported caged frame, alternating carbon and stainless drag, and new larger handle make this one of the most capable saltwater reels Abel has ever produced — and it carries the striking Satin Teal frame finish with Baja drag knob and blue handle.
Built for 12 and 14 weight rods, the SDX 12/14 is purpose-designed for the moments when everything runs. From stalking permit and tarpon on tropical flats to swinging flies for steelhead on big water, the alternating carbon and stainless multi-disk drag delivers maximum stopping power with the kind of fine adjustability serious anglers need, while the massive backing capacity is tuned for tackling tuna, makos, marlin, and sailfish in true bluewater conditions.
Every Abel SDX is hand machined by Abel's master machinists in Montrose, Colorado, the same machinists who build every Abel reel in the lineup. When you buy an Abel from Ed's Fly Shop, you are buying a reel made by our neighbors right here in our hometown.
Key Features
- Largest arbor and fastest line pickup Abel has ever engineered — 15.5 to 17.5 inches per rotation
- Sealed alternating carbon and stainless multi-disk drag for smooth, locked-down control
- Caged open-frame design for lightweight rigidity built to handle brutal saltwater abuse
- Ported frame reduces weight without sacrificing strength
- New larger handle for improved grip and control when fighting powerful fish
- Massive backing capacity for true bluewater pursuits
- Custom color combinations available in Gloss Black, Deep Blue, Deep Green, and Platinum
- Satin Teal frame finish with Baja drag knob and blue handle
- Designed and machined by saltwater anglers in Montrose, Colorado
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Line Weight | 12/14 WT |
|---|---|
| Drag System | Sealed, Alternating Carbon and Stainless Multi-Disk |
| Frame | Ported, Caged Open-Frame, Machined Aluminum |
| Arbor | Extra Large |
| Spool Diameter | 5.50 inches |
| Spool Width | 1.165 inches |
| Weight | 11.5 oz |
| Capacity | WF14 + 250 yards of 30# gel spun, or WF14 + 400 yards of 50# gel spun |
| Handle | Blue |
| Finish | Satin Teal with Baja Knob |
| Made In | Montrose, Colorado, USA |
| Warranty | Abel Lifetime Warranty |
Stop by Ed's Fly Shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose to see the Abel SDX in person, or shop the full Abel lineup online.
