2013 Catalog in PDF

YEARS OF
ABEL REELS
Quality. Dependability. Precision. Innovation. Beauty. Over the
last 25 years there have been many words associated with Abel
Reels, but those in our mission statement remain our favorites: To
design and build the best, most dependable gear in the world
and give world class customer service. Living by that mantra,
along with the continued support of our loyal customers, has
allowed us to continue to manufacture the best reels and tools
available to fly anglers today.
1988 seems to be a lifetime ago, when we started small (relatively
speaking) with our standard arbor Big Game series of reels. Back
then, our original drags boasted “Stop a Sub” power, and that
tradition of strength lives on in every Super Series reel today.
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But between now and then, many changes in our product line
took place, and we created and carried a diverse range of gear
for our customers over the years: New reels and tools, rods,
luggage, personal rafts, cigar rollers, fly-tying vises, wallets, belt
buckles, knives, leader stretchers and more! No matter what we
have offered, quality, durability and craftsmanship have been
paramount, and will always continue to be so.
Maintaining every aspect of production in-house, in the USA is
what allows us to do this. Although it may be more expensive
and harder work to keep manufacturing stateside rather than
outsourcing overseas, we believe that the best quality products
come from America, designed and created by American workers.
For 25 years and counting, our products have started as nothing
more than raw materials delivered to the loading dock of our
Camarillo, California factory: the best aircraft-grade aluminum,
superior quality cork, and the finest stainless steel available.
These are then crafted by American hands into metallic works
of art recognized the world over and designed to last a lifetime.
With that in mind, we are always pressing on, finding new and
creative ways to bring you the best made and most useful flyfishing implements available. Thank you for your support over the
last quarter-century, and we look forward to continuing to provide
you with world class reels, gear, and unmatched customer service.
While our manufacturing process has basically remained the
same aside from a few technological advances, there are still
quite a few things that have changed over the years at Abel.
Be it older models being retired, or the introduction of newer,
improved designs and products, there is always one direction
Abel is headed: forward to the future.
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Reels
Super Series
Quick Change
Spey / Switch / Classic
Abel Trout
Abel Creek
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Finishes
Solid Color Options
Artistic and Fish Graphic Finishes
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Design Center
Handles
Sportfish Etchings
Abel Arm
Custom Finishes & Engravings
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Limited Edition
DeYoung Series
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Tools
Abel Nippers
Pliers
Abel Blade
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ABEL REELS
What makes an Abel an Abel
MISSION STATEMENT
To design and build the best, most dependable gear available
and give world class customer service.
Abel Reels are assembled to tolerances of a ten-thousandth
of an inch, using the highest quality materials, such as coldfinished 6061-T651 aerospace-grade aluminum, aircraft
bearings, and high-grade cork. Abel has not compromised on
these materials from day one!
While much of the work that goes into our reels is internal, the
most-recognized feature of an Abel Reel is external: 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 any angler would be
proud to own.
WHY ABEL?
2013 marks the 25th year of manufacturing our reels and
accessories in our Camarillo, California factory. While others
have sent their production facilities overseas in order to save
a few bucks on their bottom line, Abel has never waivered
from the philosophy of completely designing, machining, and
assembling quality products in our own American factory. A
large number of Abel employees have worked at our facility
for over 15 years, and together take a great deal of pride in
the finished products that go out the Abel factory door. We
are the definition of an American small business.
Our goal is to consistently create the finest products
available to the fly-fishing and outdoor industry. Whether it’s
a reel, pliers, knife, nippers, or an artistically anodized finish,
we expect that it will be second-to-none. Our American
craftsmen do not design Abel products with the goal of
meeting a certain price point - they design them to be the
best. We maintain our reputation by controlling every phase
of production in our own facility: each item is hand-made,
hand-polished, hand-anodized, and hand-assembled – right
down to the screws. By eliminating outsourcing, we can
boast a level of quality control that others cannot begin
to claim, all while doing everything we can to support the
American economy.
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NEW PRODUCTS
Continuing the tradition
Since 2007, we have been redesigning the width of our spools in
the Super Series to make them slightly more narrow (hence the “N”
designation), while retaining the large arbor size that yields impressive
line pick-up speed. 2013 brings the introduction of two new sizes within
the Super Series of reels: the Super 9/10N, and the Super 11/12N.
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SUPER 9/10N
Perfect for catching giant bull redfish in the bayous of
Louisiana or slowing the blistering runs of false albacore
off the East Coast, the entirely new 9/10N replaces the
Super 9 and Super 10 reels, respectively. A narrower
spool width than either of its predecessors as well as a
slightly larger arbor diameter allows for amazing retrieve
rates, as well as reducing the need to “spread” the line
across the face of a wider spool to negate binding issues.
Unchanged from its predecessors is the famous Abel cork
drag system with its uncanny stopping power for when
that big red decides to head straight for New Orleans.
GRAND SLAM
NEW 9/10N + PLATINUM HANDLE / OLIVE PLIERS & KNIFE COMBO
SUPER 11/12N
Tarpon. Giant Trevally. Sailfish. These are some of the
species that immediately make a fly angler instinctively
wonder if they have enough backing and enough
drag pressure. The Super 11/12N answers those with a
resounding yes! Replacing the venerable Super 11, and
Super 12 reels, the 11/12N is another new reel designed
from the ground up, possessing both a large arbor
coupled with a narrow spool width. As with the 9/10N,
this allows for increased retrieve rates without the worry
of line bunching on one side of the spool – allowing you
to worry about landing that trophy at the other end of
the line.
CLASSIC REEL
New this summer, the Abel Classic brings back the
traditional look and feel of an ultra -lightweight Spey reel,
but with the perfect modern fit and finish expected of an
Abel. Sized for lighter 3/4/5 weight traditional lines, the
Classic is an excellent tool for those who love to fish with
an externally adjustable click drag reel.
SUPER 9/10N
SUPER 11/12N
CLASSIC
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REELS ACTUAL SIZE
SUPER SERIES
8 Sizes
Available since 1999 in a size for every fish that swims,
the Abel Super Series has proven itself time and again
as the premier American-made reel. While there have
been various improvements and adjustments over
the years, there are things that have never changed.
Specifically, a super-smooth, infinitely adjustable cork
drag married to a strong, lightweight aluminum frame
and large spool for increased line retrieval speed.
This drag is what makes the Super Series equally at
home on the trout stream, the salt flats, and demanding
deep blue water: it can be set light enough to protect
the finest tippet but also can also be cranked down to
‘stop a sub’ power to slow the fastest bluefin. No matter
what species you prefer to chase, a Super Series reel is
there to help you land it!
3.125”
3.30”
SHOWN: BRONZE
SS
• Buna sealed micro-bearings are ISO 9001:200 and AS9100 certified FAA TSO C149 aircraft bearings.
• Cork drag system is made entirely in our factory from superior high grade cork.
• Double Pawl System; Advantages over single pawl system include: increased reliability, back-up
strength and unique sound.
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SHOWN: SLATE
SUPER 4N
SUPER 5N
LARGE
STANDARD
LARGE
STANDARD
LARGE
STANDARD
REEL:
$450
$425
$500
$470
$575
$535
SPOOL ONLY:
$200
$175
$225
$200
$255
$210
4.4 oz.
4.6 oz.
4.8 oz.
5.2 oz.
0.675
0.675
0.675
0.750
WEIGHT:
SPOOL DIAMETER:
4.2 oz.
0.675
5.5 oz.
0.750
SPOOL WIDTH:
3.125
3.125
3.300
3.300
3.500
3.500
HUB DIAMETER:
1.500
N/A
1.675
N/A
1.850
N/A
3+100 20#
4+75 20#
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
4+125 20#
5+100 20#
6+190 20#
7+140 20#
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
7+175 20#
8+150 20#
LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
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SHOWN: GOLD
SUPER 3N
ARBOR OPTION:
• Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold-finished aerospace-grade aluminum.
3.50”
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SUPER SERIES
REELS ACTUAL SIZE
3.65”
3.90”
SHOWN: DARK OLIVE
SPOOL ARBOR:
SHOWN: RED
SUPER 6N
SUPER 7/8N
SUPER 9/10N
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
$825
$370
$625
$700
SPOOL ONLY:
$285
$315
5.6 oz.
6.8 oz.
SPOOL DIAMETER:
3.650
3.900
SPOOL WIDTH:
0.750
HUB DIAMETER:
LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
4.45”
SHOWN: #001
REEL:
WEIGHT:
10
4.22”
8.5 oz.
4.70”
SHOWN: BLACK
SHOWN: DEEP BLUE
SUPER 12W
SUPER 11/12N
LARGE
LARGE
REEL:
$880
$880
SPOOL ONLY:
$390
$390
SPOOL ARBOR:
WEIGHT:
10.7 oz.
10.5 oz.
4.450
4.700
4.220
SPOOL DIAMETER:
0.850
0.900
SPOOL WIDTH:
1.375
1.000
1.850
2.100
2.200
HUB DIAMETER:
1.980
2.800
6+150 20#
7+125 20#
7+225 20#
8+200 20#
9+225 20#
10+175 30#
12+400 30#
13+350 30#
11+300 30#
12+250 30#
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LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
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QUICK CHANGE
Super Series QC
REELS ACTUAL SIZE
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 was
achieved. The QC series gives anglers the ability to
swap out spools at a moment’s 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.
QC 5/6
The Q/C 5/6 makes switching between a floating and
sinking line a snap, and lets the angler adjust to any
situation immediately.
QC 7/8
The ability to be versatile is a must, and the Q/C 7/8 is
the tool that gives you that necessary flexibility.
3.50”
3.75”
4.125”
QC 9/10
The ability to quickly swap from a 9-weight to a
10-weight means more time fishing with less time
rigging, and the QC 9/10 is exactly the reel for this job.
QC
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SHOWN: RAINBOW TROUT GRAPHIC
• Buna sealed micro-bearings are ISO 9001:2000 AND AS9100 Certified FAA TSO C149 Aircraft Bearings.
• Superior high grade cork drag System is made entirely in our factory, with a little neat’s-foot oil on it.
• Quick Change Spool.
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SHOWN: DORADO GRAPHIC
QC 5/6
QC 7/8
QC 9/10
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
REEL:
$625
$760
$875
SPOOL ONLY:
$280
$345
$395
6.2 oz.
8.8 oz.
9.7 oz.
SPOOL DIAMETER:
3.500
3.750
4.125
SPOOL WIDTH:
0.750
0.950
0.950
HUB DIAMETER:
1.850
1.830
2.270
5+125 20#
6+100 20#
7+200 20#
8+175 20#
9+225 20#
10+175 30#
SPOOL ARBOR:
• Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold-finished aerospace-grade aluminum.
SHOWN: BONEFISH GRAPHIC
WEIGHT:
LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
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CLASSIC REELS
Classic, Switch and Spey
REELS ACTUAL SIZE
Introduced to meet the demands of silver-chasing, longrod-casting fanatics of the Pacific Northwest and beyond,
the Classic series was created with the “classic” steelhead
/ salmon reel in mind. As is every other Abel reel they are
machined from lightweight aluminum, but differ from the
Super Series in that they are fitted with a strong, beautiful
sounding click-and-pawl drag system, and capacities for
any two-handed casting application.
CLASSIC
The Abel Classic brings back the traditional look and
feel of an ultra -lightweight Spey reel, but with the
perfect modern fit and finish expected of an Abel.
SWITCH
Lighter and slightly smaller than its big brother, the Abel
Switch reel was introduced to be the perfect tool for
the burgeoning switch rod community. It will easily hold
5/6/7 weight switch/Spey lines with plenty of room for
backing, without adding excess weight.
3.30”
3.70”
4.05”
SPEY
A perfect fit for those on big water throwing Spey and
Skagit lines in the 8/9/10 category. The standard arbor
gives plenty of room for the thickest of lines, making it
large in capacity and light on weight.
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• Fully-enclosed classically designed frame.
• Adjustable pawl-click drag.
• Quick change spool.
• Made in the USA.
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SHOWN: DARK OLIVE
SHOWN: PEWTER
CLASSIC
SWITCH
SPEY
SPOOL OPTION:
SOLID OR VENTED
SOLID OR VENTED
SOLID OR VENTED
SPOOL ARBOR:
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
REEL:
$450
$480
$500
SPOOL ONLY:
$225
$240
$250
5.9 oz.
8.5 oz.
9.0 oz.
SPOOL DIAMETER:
3.300
3.700
4.050
SPOOL WIDTH:
0.800
1.000
1.000
3/4/5 Weight Lines
5/6/7 Weight Spey Lines
8/9/10 Weight Spey Lines
WEIGHT:
LINE WEIGHT:
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TROUT SERIES
(TR) Micro Reels
REELS ACTUAL SIZE
Originally designed in 1992, then reintroduced in 2008,
the Abel Trout series reels offers a basic, beautiful
standard-arbor reel with classic lines combined with
the sound and traditional smoothness of an adjustable
click-and-pawl drag system. These featherweight reels
offer the fly fishing purist a reel true to the classic
origins of the sport, but manufactured with modern
materials to Abel’s exacting standards.
TR LIGHT
Tiny trout in high mountain streams are some of the
most basic and fun fish to catch, especially on a 1- or
2-weight rod with a TR Light holding the line. A perfect
lightweight addition to the smallest rods, its smooth
click-pawl drag sounds wonderful deep in the woods.
TR 1
Small spring creeks offer tremendous fishing with
shorter 3- and 4-weights, and the TR 1 finds a perfect
home on the reel seat of one of these rods. Small, but
with just enough capacity to hold the right amount of
backing behind your fly line.
TR 2
Most medium-to-large trout rivers demand a 5- or
6-weight rod to make those distance casts to larger fish
really count. The TR2 is built for the angler who prefers
the bigger water, but likes simple and classic gear.
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2.55”
2.80”
SHOWN: WILD TROUT
• To adjust the incoming or outgoing tension, rotate the fully enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip.
• Standard arbor design.
• All reels available with solid frame or classic round ventilation holes.
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SHOWN: BROWN TROUT
TR LIGHT
TR 1
TR 2
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
$250
$260
$270
$125
$130
$135
WEIGHT:
3.1 oz.
4.0 oz.
4.3 oz.
SPOOL DIAMETER:
2.550
2.800
3.025
SPOOL WIDTH:
0.625
0.750
0.750
N/A
N/A
N/A
1+90 20#
2+65 20#
3+110 20#
4+90 20#
5+155 20#
6+130 20#
SPOOL ARBOR:
• Internally adjustable pawl click drag made from 303 heat-treated stainless steel is locked in place by
two small hex cam nuts and a spring retainer.
3.025”
REEL:
SPOOL ONLY:
HUB DIAMETER:
LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
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CREEK SERIES
15 Years in the making
REELS ACTUAL SIZE
The click/pawl reel redefined! The Abel Creek was
introduced in 1998, and combined the best aspects of
large-arbor design within a traditional “old-school” type
of click and pawl reel. It also sports an adjustable drag,
with varying tension achieved by simply turning a hex
nut with your finger. For the purist, the Creek Series
is part of our FlexABELity series, and therefore is also
available in a standard arbor configuration. Regardless
of spool type, the generous porting reduces weight to a
miniscule amount, perfect for the lightest of finesse rods.
CREEK 1
In the large arbor format, the Creek 1 is perfect for the
2- and 3-weight rods typically used on the smallest
mountain streams. However, change to a standard arbor
with room for a 4-weight line, and you quickly have a
reel ready for the larger body of water your small creek
has now become!
3.125”
3.500”
CREEK 2
Slightly larger than the 1, the Creek 2 has been designed
for 4- and 5-weight lines found on mid-to- larger
streams. Attach a standard arbor spool, and lines up to
a 6-weight are easily accommodated, readying you for
bigger waters and bigger fish.
AC
SHOWN: BLUE III (Both arbor options)
ARBOR OPTION:
• 2013 marks the 15th year Abel has made Abel Creek Reels.
• Internally adjustable pawl click drag made from 303 heat-treated stainless steel is locked in place by
two small hex cam nuts and a spring retainer.
• To adjust the incoming or outgoing tension, rotate the fully enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip.
• Narrow frame equals fast line pick-up.
• Abel Creek Reels are also available with a solid frame.
REEL:
SPOOL ONLY:
WEIGHT:
SPOOL DIAMETER:
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ABEL CREEK 2
LARGE
STANDARD
LARGE
STANDARD
$300
$260
$310
$270
$110
$160
$120
4.0 oz.
4.2 oz.
3.125
3.500
$150
3.8 oz.
3.125
4.3 oz.
3.500
SPOOL WIDTH:
0.600
0.600
0.600
0.600
HUB DIAMETER:
1.620
N/A
1.620
N/A
2+80 20#
3+55 20#
4+125 20#
5+80 20#
4+110 20#
6+185 20#
5+185 20#
7+150 20#
LINE + YARDS
of BACKING:
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SHOWN: RED (Both arbor options)
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RED FRAME + OLIVE SPOOL + GOLD HANDLE
FINISHES
Solid, Artistic and Fish Graphic Finishes
Brown Trout
2013 Cutthroat
Bonefish
Wild Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Bass
Von Behr
Chrome Steelhead
Tarpon
Dorado
Redfish
Marlin
Giant Trevally
Peacock Bass
Striper
Tuna
Carp
Bull Trout
Skull & Crossbones
Camo
Tribal
Roosterfish
Artistic
Being fly-fishers ourselves, 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 rod 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 rod model!
PRODUCTS
SOLID FINISHES
ARTISTIC and FISH GRAPHICS
REELS
$75
$200
SPOOLS
$50
$150
MATCHING REEL FOOT, or DRAG KNOB
(per component)
$50
$50
STANDARD FINISHES
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.
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Black
Matte Black
Gold
Bass Yellow
OPTIONAL FINISHES
Copper
Bronze
#001
Red
Pink
Deep Green
Dark Olive
Olive
Blue III
Deep Blue
Slate
Pewter
Platinum
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DESIGN CENTER
CUSTOM
Create the reel of a lifetime
Since Abel Reels are both manufactured and finished by
hand in our Camarillo, California factory, we have the ability
to offer truly custom products. With the option of 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.
SPOOL
Shown in Dark Green
ABEL ARM
Shown in Gold
Abel provides you with the opportunity to order hand-painted or
engraved products with a logo, commemorative event, or even a oneof-a kind design that you’ve always wanted to see on your fly tackle.
CUSTOMIZATION
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.
Colors, graphics or
etchings available
HANDLE OPTIONS
Turned Wood or Machined Aluminum
Solid frame
FRAME OPTIONS
REEL FOOT
Ported frame
Option of standard foot or Abel Arm
Grand Slam Fish Engraving
Tribal Raven Graphic
Corporate Logo
Engraving
DRAG KNOBS
Improved knurling for 2013
FISH ENGRAVINGS
Custom Laser Engraved Nippers
View additional fish engravings online
Graphic Trout
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Graphic Redfish
Graphic Bonefish
Graphic Tarpon
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DE YOUNG
New flank designs
Fly-fishers around the world have quickly learned the name
and work of talented artist Derek DeYoung. We have been
fortunate to have Derek design some wonderful graphics
for us, and his Brown Trout and Brook Trout Flank series has
been a favorite. This year, we are happy to announce the third
addition to this series – the Rainbow Trout Flank. It is sure to
please everyone who chases these pink-sided beauties.
DeYoung prints are available in any model and size Abel reel
with either a ported or solid back, as well as with a matching
drag knob to “fill in” the full, colorful picture.
NIPPERS
2012 AWARD WINNER
When Abel introduced our Nippers in 2010, many scoffed at the idea
of such a hardy, over-built tool, capable of cutting heavy mono and
thin tippet with equal ease. Remember, all Abel tools are meant to
last a lifetime! As such, the scoffs quickly turned into respect and the
replacement of many a pair of cheaper nippers. Guides and casual
anglers both fell in love with the sharpness and precision of the
replaceable steel jaws with built in hook-eye cleaner. The ergonomic
shape coupled with precision machining in the T-6061 T6 aluminum
yielded the best ‘in-hand’ nipper ever manufactured for grip and ease
of use. The other, quite obvious feature that helps the Abel Nipper
stand out, is their availability in any custom color or graphic, making
them truly stand out from the crowd.
• Designed, Manufactured in the USA
• Anodized aluminum body construction • Replaceable jaws – machined out of premium grade stainless steel, then heat treated to 58-60rc
• Saltwater resistant
RAINBOW TROUT FLANK
• Engineered to cut 7X - 100 pound mono and braid line
• Available in all Abel finishes
• Custom laser-engraved logos available
• 2 year limited warranty on the jaws
Lanyard Fastner
• Black or Solid Finishes: $50; Fish Graphic: $100
• Adjustable Lanyard - $25
- Machined aluminum hardware, parachute cord,
Sampo® ball bearing swivel attachment
Hook Eye Cleaner
BROOK TROUT FLANK
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BROWN TROUT FLANK
Replaceable Jaws
Premium Stainless
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Handles - 6061-T6 corrosion resistant billet aluminum.
Knurled on one side to designate cutting edge
TUNA GRAPHIC
ABEL BLADE
Abel Pliers are famous for being strong, light, and durable, all while
having replaceable jaws able to cut a wide range of materials, from
braided wire all the way down to the thinnest tippet. Available in a
full spectrum of custom finishes, it is possible to make them a tool
that is as practical as it is attractive. Pair the pliers up with the Latigo
leather sheath, and you have a secure and long-lasting way to carry
and store them. Available in two frame sizes, the #2 at 5.5” long and
a mere 2.9-ounces is perfect for freshwater fly-fishing in general,
as well as light saltwater duty. The #4 is slightly larger at 6.5” and
4.1-ounces, geared more toward saltwater fly-fishing.
Since first produced in 1993 , Abel Blade knives have
become a fixture in the pockets of sportsmen around the
globe. The latest incarnation features the same reliable
single-handed operation and solid, secure, liner-locking
mechanism as always, but is now paired with a new blade
featuring more cutting area and a thickness increase to
.120-inches. Still constructed of the finest Americanmade high-carbon, high chrome 154CM stainless steel, it
is now hardened to 60RC (Rockwell Hardness) to ensure
the razor sharp blade stays that way. The heavy-duty
(removable) spring steel pocket clip allows you to safely
secure the knife on your shirt, pants, wading shorts, wader
pocket boat bag. Available in the full spectrum of Abel
custom finishes, the cold finished 6061-T6 aircraft-quality
aluminum handles allow you to truly make a tool beautiful
in form and functionality.
Practical as they are attractive
Updated blade design
ACTUAL SIZE
• Spring-loaded jaws (now even stronger)
• #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
• Jaws have been tested to make over 1000+ cuts of
80 pound mono wire and 250 pound nylon-coated braided
wire and retain ability to then cut 7X mono.
• Jaw pattern designed to tightly grip mono and wire
Bottle Opener
Machined 303 Stainless
Spring Load Assisted
Increased strength in 2011
SPECIFICATIONS
ABELBLADE STANDARD
OVERALL LENGTH
6.750 inches
CLOSED LENGTH
3.900 inches
BLADE LENGTH
2.875 inches
FINISHES
#2 PLIERS
#2 PLIERS/KNIFE
#4 PLIERS
#4 PLIERS/KNIFE
BLADE THICKNESS
0.120 inches
STANDARD BLACK
$130
$330*
$150
$350*
BLADE MATERIAL
CM - 154 Stainless Steel
SOLID
$180
$430*
$200
$450*
WEIGHT
2.3 ounces
ARTISTIC GRAPHIC
$255
$580*
$275
$600*
FINISHES
ABELBLADE STANDARD
FISH GRAPHIC
$255
$580*
$275
$600*
STANDARD BLACK
$200
SOLID
$250
Leather sheath separately
$40
$55
$40
$55
ARTISTIC GRAPHIC
$325
Additional Lanyard
$5
$5
$5
$5
FISH GRAPHIC
$325
* Price includes leather sheath
SNOOK GRAPHIC
ACTUAL SIZE [ABEL BLADE]
BROWN TROUT
FLANK
PLIERS
ABEL SKULLS
SOLID RED FINISH
Replaceable Jaws
Heat treated, with an electrolytic nickel finish.
(Cutter)
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
5.500 inches
6.500 inches
WEIGHT
2.9 ounces
4.1 ounces
(Anvil)
Included Lanyard
26
ABELREELS.COM | MADE IN USA
BROWN TROUT FLANK
27
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #220
OXNARD, CA
93030
THE ABEL TEAM