The Native Brook finish paints the Abel TR in the freckled orange, blue halos, and worm-track vermiculation of a wild brook trout - a perfect match for a reel built to fish the same small, cold water those fish call home. This 2/3 pairs it with a warm walnut handle for a classic, woodsy feel.
The TR is Abel's modern revival of the click-pawl trout reel, machined in Montrose, Colorado from about 21 parts. An integrated, precision-balanced clicker preserves that traditional click-pawl sound without a counterweight, while the pronounced palming rim lets you manage a fish by feel on fine tippet.
Key features
- Native Brook finish inspired by a wild brook trout
- Warm walnut handle for a classic look
- Just 21 machined parts and a lifetime-grade build
- Click-pawl system that protects light tippet and prevents overrun
- Integrated, precision-balanced clicker - no counterweight
- Pronounced palming rim for hands-on drag control
- Partially-ported frame with milled stonefly, caddis, and mayfly silhouettes
- Large-arbor, quick-change spool; made in the USA
Brook-trout season is short and sweet - come grab this Native Brook TR at Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, Montrose.