Founded in 1980 and located in Montrose, Colorado, Abel Reels is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in the fly fishing industry. With a keen focus on detail, exquisite artistry, and robust engineering, Abel creates some of the finest fly reels on the market. Their wide variety of color options and the ability to choose hand-painted designs highlight Abel’s dedication to artistry and quality, making their fly reels a top-tier choice for discerning anglers.

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Abel also makes a saltwater reel series called the SDS (Sealed Drag Salt). This reel won best new saltwater reel at ICAST/IFTD in 2016 and has stood the test of time since then. This reel is one of the best saltwater reels period. The SDS includes all the features we’ve come to expect from Abel: cold finished aerospace grade aluminum, bombproof drag, and expert fit and finish. The SDS has a stainless steel disc drag system that is one of the very best on the market today. Trust us on this one, the SDS is a must-have saltwater fly reel.

Another award-winning reel from Abel is the SDF series. Based on the SDS, the SDF (Sealed Drag Fresh) is a freshwater reel that carries many features similar to the SDS. The big difference is the reel’s freshwater functionality. Abel says their home waters of Colorado inspired a scaled-down version of the SDS. Although scaled-down, the SDF still has an incredible drag and almost zero start-up inertia. The SDF is perfect for wrangling any and all freshwater fish.

If you’re an artist who loves to fish or an angler with an affinity for art, Abel reels are made for you. Furthermore, if you appreciate durability and bombproof functionality, it doesn’t get much better than an Abel reel. Shop Abel reels now and receive FREE SHIPPING on all US orders.