Abel SDF Fly Reel Solid - Black - Black Knob - 4/5 WT w/ Ebony Handle

Abel SDF Fly Reel Solid — Black 4/5 WT with Black Knob and Ebony Handle

The best freshwater reel Abel has ever built, machined right here in Montrose. Winner of Best New Freshwater Reel for 2018 by Fly Fisherman Magazine and Best of Show at the 2017 ICAST/IFTD industry trade show, the Sealed Drag Fresh (SDF) was born when Abel moved to Colorado and the surrounding trout water inspired the team to take freshwater performance to a new level. The result is a sealed drag freshwater reel with the kind of stopping power and refinement once reserved for saltwater — and this all-black, solid-frame version is the most understated and stealthy SDF in the lineup.

Built for 4 and 5 weight rods, the solid-frame SDF is purpose-built for technical trout fishing where presentation matters. Whether you are throwing dries on the Uncompahgre, working soft hackles through riffles, or running nymph rigs on pressured water, the SDF's stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag delivers up to 10 pounds of stopping power with virtually zero start-up inertia. The drag adjustment range is nearly three times that of its predecessor, giving you fine control on light tippet and serious authority when a fish makes a run.

The solid (non-ported) frame gives this reel a clean, traditional silhouette and adds a touch of mass that helps balance shorter and lighter trout rods. Paired with the all-black finish, black drag knob, and ebony handle, the result is one of the most refined and understated reels in Abel's freshwater lineup. Every SDF is hand machined by Abel's master machinists in Montrose, Colorado. 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

• Award-winning design — Best New Freshwater Reel 2018 (Fly Fisherman Magazine), Best of Show 2017 ICAST/IFTD
• Sealed stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer drag for maintenance-free performance
• Drag pressure ranges from zero to 10 pounds — saltwater-grade stopping power in a freshwater reel
• Drag adjustment range nearly 3x the original SD
• Virtually zero start-up inertia protects light tippet on hot runs
• Solid frame design for a clean, traditional silhouette and balanced feel on shorter rods
• Large arbor for fast line retrieval and reduced line memory
• Almost a full ounce lighter than the original SD
• User convertible retrieval system for left or right hand wind
• Quick change spool for fast line swaps on the water
• All-black finish with black drag knob for understated, stealthy aesthetics
• Premium ebony handle for classic look and feel
• Designed and machined by trout junkies in Montrose, Colorado
• Made in the USA

Specifications

Only a simulation. Actual product may vary in appearance and color.

Stop by Ed's Fly Shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose to see the Abel SDF in person, or shop the full Abel lineup online.