Blacked out from frame to knob and finished with a dark ebony handle, this ported Abel SDS 11/12 is about as stealthy and serious as saltwater reels get. The 11/12 sits at the top of the Sealed Drag Salt range, ready for the bigger, harder-pulling fish and the heavier lines that go with them.
SDS means Sealed Drag Salt, and the fully sealed multi-disc drag is the reason it earned best-new-saltwater-reel honors: over 20 pounds of smooth, consistent braking power, locked away from sand, salt, and spray. Machined in Colorado from aerospace-grade aluminum, it is built to take a beating and keep turning fish.
Key Features
- All-black finish with a matching black knob and ebony handle
- Fully sealed carbon-and-stainless multi-disc drag
- Over 20 pounds of smooth braking power
- Ported frame and spool in 6061-T651 aerospace aluminum
- Quick-change spool for fast line swaps
- User-convertible retrieve; made in the USA
Details
| Brand | Abel (Abel Reels) |
| Model / Size | SDS 11/12 |
| Finish | Ported, Black frame, Black knob, Ebony/Black handle |
| Drag | Fully sealed carbon-to-stainless multi-disc, 20+ lbs |
| SKU | SDS-BLACK-BLACK-BLACK |