The Abel SDF Ported in Basic Black, 6/7 weight, with an ebony handle is the understated workhorse of the freshwater line. The ported matte-black frame keeps things trim for a bigger reel, and the dark, grained ebony handle adds a touch of warmth without breaking up the blacked-out look. At 6/7 it has the guts for streamers, heavy trout, and light saltwater duty.
Simple on the outside, seriously capable inside. This SDF was named best new freshwater reel of 2018 by Fly Fisherman Magazine and runs Abel's sealed drag adapted from their saltwater reels. Expect near-zero start-up inertia and up to roughly 10 pounds of smooth, reliable stopping power when a strong fish decides to run.
Key features
- Ported Basic Black frame with ebony handle
- Sealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag, up to about 10 lbs
- 6/7 weight for streamers, big trout, and light salt
- Large-arbor spool for faster line pickup and reduced memory
- Adjustment range nearly three times wider than the original SD
- Virtually zero start-up inertia
- User-convertible left- or right-hand retrieve, quick-change spool
- Designed and machined in Colorado, made in the USA
Looking for a no-nonsense streamer reel? Give us a call in Montrose and we'll get you sorted.
