The Abel SDF Ported in Basic Black, 5/6 weight, with a machined black aluminum handle is the reel for anglers who want an all-metal, all-black setup with no distractions. The ported frame keeps weight down and shows off the classic Abel silhouette, while the aluminum handle keeps the whole package durable and cohesive. It's the everyday trout size, balanced perfectly on a 5- or 6-weight.
Behind the stealthy looks is an award-winner. This SDF was named best new freshwater reel of 2018 by Fly Fisherman Magazine and carries the sealed drag Abel engineered from their saltwater reels. Near-zero start-up inertia protects light tippet, and the wide adjustment range covers everything from a delicate dry-fly drift to a hard-charging fish.
Key features
- Ported Basic Black frame with machined black aluminum handle
- Sealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag, up to roughly 10 lbs
- 5/6 weight, the all-around trout size
- Large-arbor spool for faster line pickup and less 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
Come check out this blacked-out build at the Montrose shop on Main Street.