*This color is brand new from Abel and may take some time to arrive. You can reserve one at no charge until it's ready to ship (call us). Ordered it anyway? Don't worry, if you placed the order we aren't going to accept the payment, it's just an authorization on your card. It drops off automatically after 7 days. We only charge people once a product is ready to ship and we will call you first to approve it.
Note: With the SDS series we normally order upgraded the aluminum handle which costs only slightly more than the standard wood handles but we prefer it for saltwater reels. If you want it with a wood handle for $30 less, just let us know.
About the Abel SDS Series:
Winner of the best new saltwater reel at the 2016 ICAST/IFTD show, the Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) takes all the power, reliability, and smoothness of its smaller counterpart and combines them in a larger package capable of taking on saltwater gamefish of all sizes. A unique multi-disc drag system yields an industry leading 20+ pounds of braking power, and is completely sealed from the elements. Now available in 3 sizes, this makes the SDS perfect for fighting big bones on light tippet as well as providing the power needed to halt hard-fighting tarpon in their tracks.
- Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot made of 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum
- Alternating stacked carbon composite and stainless steel disc drag system
- Quick change spool
- User convertible retrieval direction
- Made in USA
The reel shown here is Ported but it is also available with Solid aluminum sides (see the second photo for example).
Contact us for assistance and many more color options:
*Note: Left Hand Retrieve is the default configuration (this is "normal" for right-handed people). If you would like the Right Hand Retrieve option instead, let us know either by phone or email. This reel can be converted by the user, so it is not critical to decide now if this is a gift or you are not certain.
