Understated and elegant, the Abel SDF Ported in Satin Platinum is a 5/6-weight that leans on a brushed, silvery finish rather than flash. Here the frame, spool, and satin platinum drag knob all share the same muted tone, offset by a machined black handle for contrast. It's a tasteful, do-anything trout reel that pairs with just about any rod in the rack.
Behind the finish is the same platform Fly Fisherman Magazine named best new freshwater reel of 2018. The SDF's sealed drag was engineered from Abel's saltwater program, delivering smooth, inertia-free startup that protects fine tippet and a broad adjustment range for everything from spring creeks to tailwaters.
Key features
- Ported Satin Platinum frame with matching satin platinum drag knob
- Machined black handle for contrast
- Sealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag, up to about 10 lbs
- 5/6 weight, the all-around trout size
- Large-arbor spool for faster line pickup and reduced memory
- Virtually zero start-up inertia
- User-convertible left- or right-hand retrieve, quick-change spool
- Designed and machined in Colorado, made in the USA
We fish these ourselves and are happy to help you rig one up. Come see us at 432 E Main St in Montrose.