{"product_id":"abel-sdf-4-5-solid-glossy-black-glossy-black-knob-ebony-handle","title":"Abel SDF 4\/5 Solid Glossy Black \/ Glossy Black Knob \/ Ebony Handle","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe blacked-out Abel SDF in the 4\/5 size. The smaller, lighter trout reel for delicate work, built one town over from our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbel SDF (Sealed Drag Fresh) 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smaller, lighter sibling of the award-winning SDF platform. \u003cstrong\u003eFly Fisherman Magazine's Best New Freshwater Reel for 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBest of Show at the 2017 ICAST\/IFTD trade show\u003c\/strong\u003e, the SDF was built after Abel moved their operation here to Colorado. The 4\/5 size scales the platform down for \u003cstrong\u003e4-weight and 5-weight trout rods\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighing only \u003cstrong\u003e5.02 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e3.26-inch spool diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e that matches up perfectly with light-tippet, delicate-presentation fishing on small streams, technical tailwaters, and tight headwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is the \u003cstrong\u003eall-black version\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Glossy Black frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching \u003cstrong\u003eGlossy Black drag knob\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a hand-finished \u003cstrong\u003eebony wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. No graphics, no contrast. It is the quietest aesthetic Abel offers on the SDF and the one most often picked by the angler who wants a premium reel that does not announce itself. The glossy finish picks up light just enough to look intentional, and the dark wood handle warms the package up without breaking the monochrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the surface, the SDF runs the same \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer sealed drag system\u003c\/strong\u003e Abel uses on their saltwater reels. Drag pressure ranges from \u003cstrong\u003ezero to 10 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e with an adjustment range almost three times greater than the original SD, and the system has virtually \u003cstrong\u003ezero startup inertia\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a 16-inch brown that turns and runs on 6X tippet hits a smooth, predictable resistance instead of a jolt. The \u003cstrong\u003elarge arbor\u003c\/strong\u003e picks up line faster and cuts down on memory in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4\/5 holds \u003cstrong\u003ea 4-weight line plus 90 yards of 20-pound backing\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong\u003e5-weight line plus 75 yards of 20-pound backing\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eUser-convertible retrieve, quick-change spool, and comes with a custom Abel cordura reel pouch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and machined by \u003cstrong\u003etrout junkies in Montrose, Colorado, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same town as our shop. Stop by 432 E Main St to see one in hand before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\/5 size for 4-weight and 5-weight rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.02 oz total weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Glossy Black frame with matching Glossy Black drag knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished ebony wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag pressure from zero to 10 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment range almost 3x greater than the original SD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually zero startup inertia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge arbor for faster line pickup and reduced memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser-convertible retrieve, left or right hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-change spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes custom Abel cordura reel pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and machined in Montrose, Colorado, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDF 4\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 or 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.02 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpool Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.26\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpool Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 wt + 90 yds 20 lb backing, or 5 wt + 75 yds 20 lb backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Glossy Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrag Knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid (non-ported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrag System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Drag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser-convertible (left or right hand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick-change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Abel cordura reel pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and machined in Montrose, Colorado, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Abel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902474420509,"sku":"ABEL_SDF_BLK_BLK-KNOB_4\/5_SOLID_EBONY","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1637\/5837\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-18at7.51.45PM.png?v=1781834259","url":"https:\/\/edsflyshop.com\/products\/abel-sdf-4-5-solid-glossy-black-glossy-black-knob-ebony-handle","provider":"Ed's Fly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}