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C A T A L O G
New Products
Mission Statement
To design and build the best, most dependable gear available and give world class customer service.
Why Abel?
Tribal Reel
Exclusively designed for Abel by Seattle area tattoo artist and lifelong outdoorsman
Jon Osiris, this hand painted artistic finish captures a tribal art theme available on any reel for 2011.
Abel Reels are in a class by themselves. American craftsmanship, quality componentry, unmatched hand-painted finishes – these are just a few of the
things that set Abel apart from its peers.
A fly reel is made up of more components than many people realize, and most manufacturers only create a handful of these pieces in house. Not Abel. At
our Camarillo, California facility EVERY SINGLE PIECE of each reel is hand-made, hand-anodized, hand-polished, and hand-assembled - right down to
the handles and the screws that hold them in place. By eliminating outsourcing, we are able to maintain a level of quality control that others cannot begin to
claim, all while helping to support the American economy.
Conservation
Abel has been a proud supporter of numerous conservation efforts both at home in the United States and the world at large, including but not limited to:
• Atlantic Salmon Federation • Bonefish and Tarpon Trust• California Trout
• The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) • Project Healing Waters
• Sportsman’s Alliance of Alaska (in opposition to the Pebble Mine project)
• Trout Unlimited (TU) • The Western River Conservancy • Big Hole River Foundation
Super 7/8N
Super 6N
Many of our customers have requested the “perfect” 6-weight reel from us, and here
it is! The 6N is the penultimate 6-weight reel, retaining the Super Series’ large arbor
pedigree, with an incredibly light, narrow-frame design housing a strong yet smooth drag.
A powerhouse in an economic package, this is the reel to help you conquer virtually any
freshwater or light saltwater species.
AbeLight by SureFire®
A new partnership with SureFire®, makers of the finest illumination tools and
tactical products has yielded a unique new offering to our customers: a tactical-grade
flashlight offered in Abel’s custom-anodized finishes.
Our dealers and customers have been vexed by a constant question: which Super Series reel
is the ideal size for 7- and 8-weight lines? By narrowing the spool width, increasing the spool
hub arbor and spool diameter from previous models, we’ve now engineered the answer with
our lightest, yet still fastest line retrieving 7- and 8- weight reel we’ve ever produced.
Belt Buckles
Every angler likes to incorporate the fly fishing lifestyle into their everyday life as much
as possible, even if in subtle ways. The new Abel Belt Buckle helps in this endeavor by
allowing our customers to wear a belt and buckle with a fly fishing attitude with everything
from suit pants to jeans. Available in all finishes.
What Makes An Abel An Abel
Abel Reels are assembled to tolerances of ten-thousandths of an inch, using the highest quality
materials, such as cold-finished 6061-T651 aerospace-grade aluminum, aircraft bearings, and
high-grade cork. Abel has not compromised on these materials for over 23 years.
Super Series Quick Change (QC): 3 Sizes
While much of the work that goes into our reels is internal, the most-recognized feature of
an Abel Reel is still an external one: the finish. With a full, in-house anodization and polishing
department, we are able to create finishes that are both artistic and functional, making an Abel
product a beautiful tool that any angler can be proud of.
Super Series: 11 Sizes
Abel Creek: 2 Sizes
Weight Reduction
A major change to every series of Abel reels in 2011 is a dramatic reduction in weight from all
previous models. Advancements in our machining process have allowed us to shave off a few more
ounces of aluminum from both the frame and componentry without sacrificing strength or balance.
Trout Series (TR): 3 Sizes
The Core of Our Products
Icon Legend
Salt Water recommended
FLEXabelity
Pawl Click system
Cork Disk Drag system
Lifetime Warranty
Made in the USA
Sealed Bearings
Drag Adjust: External
Drag Adjust: Internal
Standard Arbor
Large Arbor
Standard/Large Arbor
Our reel frames, spools, drag knobs and feet have always been constructed of 6061-T651
cold-finished aerospace-grade aluminum; a material that offers a strength level easily comparable
to mild steel. Cold-finished aluminum is milled from a solid block, unlike the industry standard
extruded aluminum that is used in virtually every other reel manufactured today. Although the cost
of cold-finished aluminum is 2 ½ times as much as its counterpart, the superior properties easily
justify its use in our reels, guaranteeing the exceptional quality Abel is known for.
Schematic of Super Series 5/6 Quick Change Reel
Super Series Quick Change (QC) Reels
Versatility has always been a hallmark of design at Abel, and with the introduction of the Super Series Quick Change in 2009, an
entirely new level of it was achieved. The Quick Change series of reels gives anglers the ability to swap out spools at a moments
notice, faster than ever before. Just a spin of the drag knob, a turn and a push of the center cap, and the spool is released. Add a
new spool, reverse the process, and it is finished.
Manufactured to the same exacting standards as their Super Series brethren, complete with a large arbor retrieve rate
the Quick Change series is the next evolution in the American quality of Abel Reels.
Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum. •
Buna sealed micro-bearings are ISO 9001:2000 AND AS9100 Certified FAA TSO C149 Aircraft Bearings. •
Cork Drag System is made entirely in our factory. We use a superior high grade cork with a little neat’s-foot oil on it. •
Quick Change Spool. •
Super Series
The backbone of the Abel Reel Lineup since 1999, the Super Series has become a favorite of both the big-game saltwater
fisherman as well as the freshwater trout stalker. With a super-smooth yet powerful cork drag, lightweight componentry and
a perfectly-sized large arbor (hub) for quick line retrieval, these reels are perfectly at home either on Bahamian flats or river in
Montana. This is due to the highly adjustable drag that can both protect an 8X tippet and also put monstrous pressure on a
150lb Tarpon. Whatever your fishing application, there is a Super Series reel built for the task!
Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum. •
Teflon sealed bearings are ISO9001:2000 and AS9100 certified FAA TSO C149 Aircraft Bearings. •
Cork drag system is made entirely in our factory from superior high grade cork. •
All Super Series reels are also available with a solid (non-ventilated) frame. •
Abel Creek Series
• This is the 13th year Abel has made Abel Creek models.
• Internally adjustable pawl click drag locked in place by two small hex cam nuts and a spring retainer.
• Drag made from heat treated 303 stainless steel.
• Rotate the fully-enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip for the drag tension and sound you desire.
• Narrow frame for fast line pick-up.
• Abel Creek Reels are also available with a solid frame.
Trout Series (TR)
Internally adjustable pawl click drag made from 303 stainless steel locked in place by hex cam nuts and a spring retainer. •
Rotate the fully-enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip for the drag tension and sound you desire. •
Round ventilation holes for that classic trout reel look. •
Trout Series (TR) reels are also available with a solid frame. •
ABEL CREEK
SUPER SERIES QUICK CHANGE (QC)
MODEL
SPOOL OPTION
REEL
SPOOL ONLY
WEIGHT SPOOL DIAMETER
SPOOL WIDTH
HUB DIAMETER
(Oz.)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
LINE+YARDS of BACKING
Super 5/6 QC
Large Arbor
$625
$280
6.2
3.500
0.750
1.850
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
Super 7/8 QC
Large Arbor
$760
$345
9.1
3.750
0.950
1.830
7+200 20#
8+175 20#
Super 9/10 QC
Large Arbor
$875
$395
10.2
4.125
0.950
2.270
9+225 20#
10+175 30#
SPOOL WIDTH
HUB DIAMETER
LINE+YARDS of BACKING
(Inches)
(Inches)
SUPER SERIES
MODEL
MODEL
SPOOL OPTION
REEL
SPOOL ONLY
WEIGHT
SPOOL DIAMETER
SPOOL WIDTH
HUB DIAMETER
(Oz.)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
LINE+YARDS of BACKING
Abel Creek #1
Large Arbor
$300
$150
3.8
3.125
0.600
1.620
2+80 20#
3+55 20#
Abel Creek #1
Standard Arbor
$260
$110
4.0
3.125
0.600
N/A
4+125 20#
5+100 20#
Abel Creek #2
Large Arbor
$310
$160
4.2
3.500
0.600
1.620
4+110 20#
5+80 20#
Abel Creek #2
Standard Arbor
$270
$120
4.3
3.500
0.600
N/A
6+185 20#
7+150 20#
SPOOL OPTION
REEL
SPOOL ONLY
WEIGHT
SPOOL DIAMETER
SPOOL WIDTH
HUB DIAMETER
LINE+YARDS of BACKING
(Oz.)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
Standard Arbor
$250
$125
3.1
2.550
0.625
N/A
1+90 20#
2+65 20#
TROUT SERIES (TR)
SPOOL OPTION
REEL
SPOOL ONLY WEIGHT SPOOL DIAMETER
(Oz.)
(Inches)
MODEL
SUPER 3N
Large Arbor
$450
$200
4.2
3.125
0.675
1.500
3+100 20#
4+75 20#
TR Light
SUPER 3N
Standard Arbor
$425
$175
4.4
3.125
0.675
N/A
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
TR #1
Standard Arbor
$260
$130
4.0
2.800
0.750
N/A
3+110 20#
4+90 20#
SUPER 4N
Large Arbor
$500
$225
4.6
3.300
0.675
1.675
4+125 20#
5+100 20#
TR #2
Standard Arbor
$270
$135
4.3
3.025
0.750
N/A
5+155 20#
6+130 20#
SUPER 4N
Standard Arbor
$470
$200
5.0
3.300
0.675
N/A
6+190 20#
7+140 20#
SUPER 5N
Large Arbor
$575
$255
5.0
3.500
0.750
1.850
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
SUPER 5N
Standard Arbor
$535
$210
5.8
3.500
0.750
N/A
7+175 20#
8+150 20#
SUPER 6N (NEW 2011)
Large Arbor
$625
$280
5.6
3.650
0.750
1.850
6+150 20#
7+125 20#
SUPER 6N (NEW 2011)
Standard Arbor
$575
$250
6.0
3.650
0.750
N/A
8+200 20#
9+175 20#
SUPER 7/8N (NEW 2011)
Large Arbor
$700
$315
6.8
3.900
0.850
2.100
7+225 20#
8+200 20#
SUPER 7/8N (NEW 2011)
Standard Arbor
$650
$290
7.5
3.900
0.850
N/A
9+225 30#
10+200 30#
SUPER 9
Large Arbor
$825
$370
8.4
4.125
0.950
2.270
9+225 20#
10+175 30#
SUPER 9
Standard Arbor
$755
$285
9.4
4.125
0.950
N/A
11+330 30#
12+275 30#
SUPER 11
Large Arbor
$850
$380
8.6
4.125
0.950
1.900
10+275 30#
11+250 30#
SUPER 11
Standard Arbor
$755
$285
9.6
4.125
0.950
N/A
11+330 30#
12+275 30#
SUPER 12W
Large Arbor
$880
$390
10.9
4.450
1.375
1.980
12+400 30#
13+350 30#
SUPER 12X
Large Arbor
$880
$390
9.7
4.450
1.125
2.480
*11+350 50#
*12+300 50#
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 12X
Standard Arbor
$805
$320
10.9
4.450
1.125
N/A
12+495 30#
13+300 30#
SUPER 9
SUPER 13
Large Arbor
$985
$445
12.5
5.000
1.375
3.100
*13+600 50#
*14+550 50#
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 14
Large Arbor
$985
$445
13.5
5.000
1.375
2.300
13+550 30#
14+500 30#
SUPER 11
Double Pawl Design
*Spectra
flexABELity: System designed to interchange both Large and Standard Arbor spools into the identical frame.
MODEL
SUPER 3N
REEL COMBO KIT
SAVE
LINE+YARDS of BACKING
$575
SAVE $65
3+100 20#
4+75 20#
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
4+125 20#
5+100 20#
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 4N
$630
SAVE $70
$700
SAVE $85
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 5N
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 6N
$790
SAVE $85
6+190 20#
7+140 20#
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
7+175 20#
8+150 20#
6+150 20#
7+125 20#
8+200 20#
9+175 20#
7+225 20#
8+200 20#
9+225 30#
10+200 30#
9+225 20#
10+175 30#
11+330 30#
12+275 30#
10+275 30#
11+250 30#
11+330 30#
12+275 30#
*11+350 50#
*12+300 50#
12+495 30#
13+300 30#
2+80 20#
3+55 20#
4+125 20#
5+100 20#
4+100 20#
5+80 20#
FlexABELity Kit
6+185 20#
7+150 20#
Double Pawl Design
*Spectra
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 7/8N
$890
SAVE $100
$1,000
SAVE $120
$1,020
SAVE $115
FlexABELity Kit
SUPER 12X
$1,080
SAVE $120
$370
SAVE $40
FlexABELity Kit
Abel Creek #1
FlexABELity Kit
Abel Creek #2
$390
SAVE $40
Abel Design Center
Since Abel Reels are both manufactured and finished by hand in our Camarillo, California factory, we have the ability to offer truly custom products to our customers. With the option for a ported or solid framed reel, aluminum or wood handles, and the ability to have
virtually every external part of the reel custom-finished, the options are endless.
Standard black, or any custom anodized finishes are available on the following components:
Frame
Foot
Spool
Handle
Drag Knob
Frame
Drag Plate
Drag Plate
Foot
The frame is available in:
Ported Back
Solid Back
Abel Arm
A high percentage of our reels are now ordered with an Abel Arm.
By hanging the reel below and slightly forward of the casting hand and moving
the center of gravity away from the reel seat, the improved balance offers greater
comfort and significantly less fatigue. If you suffer from tennis elbow (tendonitis)
or arthritis, you will feel the difference when you use the arm. Abel Arms may be
fitted to any model and size Abel Reel.
Spool
Drag Knob
Handles
Machined aluminum and laminated wood.
ABEL ARM FINISHES
ON ORIGINAL ORDER
IF ADDED LATER
LASER ENGRAVINGS
REEL
PLIERS or KNIVES
STANDARD BLACK
$50
$80
ONE LINE
$40
$40
SOLID
$100
$130
TWO LINES
$60
$60
ARTISTIC GRAPHIC
$175
$205
FISH ENGRAVINGS
$60
$60
FISH GRAPHIC
$175
$205
CUSTOM LOGO
$100
$100
Custom Finishes & Engraving
Fish Engravings - By Mark McGarity
Abel provides you with the unique opportunity to order hand-painted or engraved products with a logo, commemorative
event, or even a one of a kind design that you’ve always wanted to see on your fly tackle.
Anodization
Perhaps our most recognized feature, Abel has been a leader in custom aluminum anodization for the better part of two decades.
Our proprietary process is not only unique, but unmatched in the industry. Each of our artistic and fish graphic reels is HAND
PAINTED by our skilled artists in-house, with each color and scale painstakingly added. They are then finished with a Type II
anodization for both strength and longevity.
All colors and graphics can be finished both in high-gloss or matte to achieve the desired look.
2011 Brown Trout
Bass
2011 Bonefish
Bull Trout
Calico Bass
Black Coral
Matte
Pewter
Gold
Slate
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Cutthroat
Von Behr
Steelhead
Pink
Red
Brown
Bronze
Copper
Tarpon
Dorado
Redfish
Marlin
Atlantic Salmon
Deep Green
Blue III
Dark Olive
Bass Yellow
Olive
Peacock Bass
Striper
Bluefin Tuna
Carp
Giant Trevally
Skull & Crossbones
Camo
Australian Flag
Roosterfish
Artistic
Solid, Artistic Graphic and Fish Graphic Finishes
Being fly fishermen, we know which rods our customers are fishing,
and have created a selection of solid finishes to perfectly match and/
or accent today’s most popular blank colors. If you are curious which
solid color or fish graphic would look best on yours, do not hesitate
to ask your local fly shop or call us directly – chances are we have
already sold an Abel to match your model!
PRODUCTS
SOLID FINISHES
ARTISTIC and FISH GRAPHICS
REELS
$75
$200
SPOOLS
$50
$150
MATCHING REEL FOOT, DRAG PLATE, or
DRAG KNOB (per component)
$50
$50
Abel Pliers™
Abel Knife™
• Spring loaded jaws help aid in hook removal and in ease of use.
• #4 Pliers house an integrated steel bottle opener, perfect for that post-trip beverage.
• Handles are machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum.
• Tool-grade steel replaceable jaws.
• Tested to make over 1000+ cuts of 80lb mono wire and 250lb nylon-coated braided wire and retain ability to then cut 7X mono.
• Jaw pattern designed to tightly grip mono and wire to aid with rigging.
Engineered for quick, single-handed use, the liner-lock style blade utilizes heat-treated spring steel to ensure that it will not close until
the mechanism is moved with your thumb, allowing the blade to move freely. Both AbelBlade sizes are available with serrated or nonserrated blades, in any anodized finish, with solid or ported handles, and can be custom engraved.
Available in two sizes, Abel Pliers have become some of the most coveted and copied tools on the planet. Lightweight and tough as
nails, these pliers are capable of cutting everything from braided wire to the finest tippet with their replaceable tool steel jaws. Equally
at home in both the drift boat and the flats boat, Abel Pliers are an essential tool for any angler. Both sizes available in any finish.
Bottle Opener - Machined 303 stainless steel
Replaceable Jaws - Heat treated, with an electrolytic nickel finish.
Spring Load Assisted - Increased strength in 2011
Handles - 6061-T6 corrosion resistant billet aluminum.
FINISHES
#2 PLIERS
#2 PLIERS/KNIFE
#4 PLIERS
#4 PLIERS/KNIFE
STANDARD BLACK
$130
$330*
$150
$350*
SOLID
$180
$430*
$200
$450*
ARTISTIC GRAPHIC
$255
$580*
$275
$600*
FISH GRAPHIC
$255
$580*
$275
$600*
Leather sheath separately
$40
$55
$40
$55
Additional Lanyard
$5
$5
$5
$5
Knurled on one side to designate cutting edge
Lanyard
* Price includes leather sheath
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
5.500 inches
6.500 inches
WEIGHT
2.9 ounces
4.1 ounces
Jaw(Cutter)
Jaw(Anvil)
The AbelBlade has been the favorite of anglers and knife aficionados since their introduction in 1994, and with the release of the
AbelBlade Large in 2010 they have even more to be excited about. Classic lines are married with rugged functionality in order to create knives that are perfect for everyday carry at the office, on the boat, or in the mountains.
SPECIFICATIONS
ABELBLADE STANDARD
ABELBLADE LARGE
FINISHES
ABELBLADE STANDARD
ABELBLADE LARGE
OVERALL LENGTH
6.750 inches
8.400 inches
STANDARD BLACK
$175
$225
CLOSED LENGTH
3.900 inches
4.850 inches
SOLID
$225
$275
BLADE LENGTH
2.875 inches
3.500 inches
ARTISTIC GRAPHIC
$300
$350
BLADE THICKNESS
.095
.120
FISH GRAPHIC
$300
$350
BLADE MATERIAL
CM - 154 Stainless Steel
CM - 154 Stainless Steel
WEIGHT
2.3 ounces
3.2 ounces
AbeLight
Abel is always committed to providing its customers with the best available and highest-quality tools. It is in that spirit that we have
partnered with SureFire® to create a line of flashlights that both meets the demanding requirements of SWAT teams, and still has the
beauty and aesthetics of a custom finished Abel Reel.
The SureFire LX2 model has a high-powered LED (Light Emitting Diode) with two output levels, one for extended run time, and
another for maximum light output – ten times brighter than a 2-D Cell flashlight. This feature can be quickly activated by pushing the
two-stage pushbutton tail cap: press and hold for a momentary 15 Lumen beam, press harder to bring the output up to 200 lumens.
For continuous light, merely twist the tail cap in a bit for the lower setting, farther for a powerful beam.
LX2 LUMAMAX® SPECS
Max Output
High: 200 Low: 15 Lumens
Runtime
High: 2 Hours Low: 30 Hours
Weight
4.2 Oz.
Length
5.400”
Bezel Diameter
1.000”
Batteries
Two 123 A Lithium
Solid Finish
$250
Hand-Painted Fish Graphic
$300
Light is contained in a high-strength aerospace aluminum body. •
Smoothed edges to prevent hooking and snagging on clothing. •
The virtually indestructible LED emitter is regulated to maximize output and runtime. •
Weatherproof O-ring and gasket sealing. •
Two output levels—high for maximum light, low for extended runtime. •
TIR lens produces a tight beam and still enough surround light for peripheral vision. •
Coated tempered window resists impact, maximizes light. •
Two-stage tactical tail cap switch—press for momentary-on low, press further for high, twist for constant-on at either level. •
Two-way clip permits light to be carried with lens up or down. •
Available in Tarpon, Matte Brown, Matte Green, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. •
Abel M-Clip
M-Clip has established itself as the world’s finest money clip, and in 2010 Abel teamed up with this US-based company to offer some
truly unique and functional pieces. The M-Clip itself stands out as a work of art, built to standards typically reserved for fine jewelry.
The patented design holds cash and credit cards more securely with less size and bulk than anything on the market today. Couple this
with the beautiful custom finishes that are Abel’s trademark, and you have an elegant method for carrying your currency.
Purple Cheeks Brook
FINISHES
Solid Black includes fish engraving $100
Solid Red includes fish engraving
$100
Solid Blue includes fish engraving
$100
Solid Gray includes fish engraving
$100
Hand-Painted Graphics
$175
Yellowstone Cutthroat
Abel Belt Buckles
Abel’s new belt buckles are made just like its reels – one at a time, machined and finished by hand in California. Designed for wear
with everything from a suit to jeans or slacks, these buckles are the perfect accessory for the angler who wants to combine their love
of the sport and their everyday life. Manufactured to the same exacting standards as Abel Reels, the aluminum models are available in
any finish, with the stainless steel model available in its natural matte color.
Buckles can be purchased by themselves or with a premium Bettinardi leather belt, and each is engraved with the Abel logo.
• 1 7/8- by 3-inches in size.
• Will fit on most 1 ½-inch belts.
• Manufactured from 303 stainless steel and 6061-T651 Aluminum.
• Fully machined and finished in the USA.
• Aluminum models available in any anodized finish.
• Bettinardi leather belt available in black or brown.
PRODUCT
SOLID FINISH HAND-PAINTED STAINLESS STEEL
Buckle Only
$150
$200
$200
Buckle & Leather Belt $225
$275
$275
Belt Only
$100
$100
$100
Derek DeYoung 2011
2011 marks our third year of collaborating with Montana-based fish and wildlife artist
Derek DeYoung to create popular representations of his abstract paintings on our reels.
Derek painted the fifth design in our collectible series at the Sandy River Spey Clave for all
the steelhead junkies, titled Abstract Steelhead – Oregon.
We’ll continue to offer Derek’s brook trout canvas art titled Purple Cheeks, and a cutthroat
trout appropriately named Yellowstone.
Fly reel artwork representation of the DeYoung reels are individually hand-painted and
anodized at the Abel factory art studio.
$350 above the price of a standard black Abel reel.
Abstract Steelhead-Oregon
Abel T Shirts
Made right here in the USA by American Apparel from 100% combed cotton, and printed
with some of our famous Fish Graphics or American Flag Abel logo. Designs are applied by
an automatic silk screening process, yielding a t-shirt up to our high standards, and worthy of
bearing the Abel logo.
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #220
OXNARD, CA
93030
Available in:
• White with a Brook Trout Pattern
• Black with a Brown Trout Pattern
• Slate with a Rainbow Trout Pattern
• Navy with a Tarpon Pattern
• Black with an American flag Abel logo
ABEL AUTOMATICS, INC.
165 Aviador Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
USA
(866) 511-7444
www.abelreels.com