Leland on Abel Super Series James Prosek Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing Reel:
If you love fly fishing for
trout you
know there is
nothing as versatile as the
5 or 6 weight line category.
Face it, very few of our customers have only one 5 or 6 weight fly rod
and what better match than, arguably, the world’s best trout fly reel,
the Abel Super 5N?
(read the in-depth review here). Then,
when you couple the high speed retrieve capability and the world-class
smoothness of a huge surface area cork disc of this reel to the hand
colored and anodized Prosek
Rainbow Trout graphic, then you have the
best of both worlds; beauty AND performance! Show the world your
passion for the Rainbow Trout!
Leland on Specifications:
The James Prosek Rainbow Trout graphic, hooked-up with
Abel's
most popular trout reel; The Super 5N, at 3.500 inches in
diameter and 0.750 inches in width, holds 125 yards of 20 pound backing
with a 5 weight line, and 100 yards with a 6 weight. A lightweight 5.7
ounces belies its near-bombproof strength. The Super 5N fly reel, with
the
Rainbow Trout graphic is as good as it gets. The
'N' in 5N stands for Narrow, so this baby takes up line faster than any
other trout-sized Abel Reel. This tough reel will duke it out with the
biggest, fastest trout you can find and is perfect for back-country New
Zealand, Montana, or Argentina. When landing the big one really counts,
treat yourself to the finest trout reel available, and hand it down to
your grandkids when you're done.
Specifications:
- Finish: James Prosek Rainbow Trout graphic
- Weight: 5.700 ounces
- Spool Diameter: 3.500 inches
- Spool Width: .750 inches
- Sorry there is no matching Big Game Spool
- Capacity: Line weight + Yards of Dacron Backing: 5 + 125 20#, 6 + 100 20#
Leland on Abel Super Series - Prosek Fly Reels:
Since his book Trout: An Illustrated History
I’ve wanted an original James Prosek watercolor! With each new release
of a different size Abel Super Series Fly Reel I’ve wanted that fly
reel for each specific type of fly fishing. Now you and I can have
both, with the James Prosek Fish Graphic Abel Super Series Fly Reels.
Abel has teamed with artist James Prosek to offer limited edition
custom finished fly fishing reels. No other manufacturer has matched
the artistic design of Abel Products, so it’s a natural teaming of Abel
and Prosek. Looking at these fly reels, you have to wonder; are they
art work you should be displaying on the wall? Or are they functional,
hard working fly reels? Well, they could be both, but they are first
and foremost every bit the hard working Abel fly reels you have come to
love. The time-tested design of the Abel Super Series has long been one
of our favorites and now, with the James Prosek limited edition fish
graphics, these fly reels have reached a new plateau combining
functional form and art.
Abel didn’t invent the large arbor fly
reel, but their Super Series certainly has achieved the embodiment of
that concept; a perfect balance between hub diameter and spool
capacity. No wonder these reels have taken the fly fishing world by
storm! Why large arbor? Faster line pick up, less line coil, and better
drag continuity than standard arbor reels. The Abel Super Series fly
fishing reels feature a super sized cork drag disk that insures
incredible smoothness with ultra low start up inertia and the stopping
power to beat fish quickly. Both frame and spool are incredibly strong
and rigid, yet lightweight due to their beautifully machined oblong
porting.
Abel’s proprietary hard anodizing finish bestows a
lifetime of corrosion protection. A new outgoing clicker lets you know
how fast line is coming off your spool. Three sealed waterproof
stainless steel ball bearings offer near frictinoless rotation. Super
Series Reels size 6 and larger now come with a double pawl system for
added reliability. And remember, with InterchangABELity, you can use
the same reel frame on several different weight fly rods. All Abel
reels are convertible from right to left hand wind. Standard color is
lustrous Black Coral. Limited lifetime warranty, should you ever need
it, right down to the laminated, machined, and sealed wooden handle.
The
Super Series has a model for every line weight from 2 to 14, from farm
pond to the deep blue ocean. Find out why experts prefer the reels that
set more World Records than any other for 2006; Abel, the fly reel
you’ll hand down to your grandchildren.
- Large Arbor design for faster line retrieve, less line coil, and better drag continuity
- Proven large surface area cork disk-draw bar drag for ultra smooth stopping power, adjustability and efficient heat dissipation
- 6061-T6 cold finished high molecular density aluminum and 303
stainless steel, precision machined on Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
lathes and mills
- Oblong ported frame and spool for lighter weight
- Three sealed waterproof stainless steel ball bearings for near frictionless rotation
- Hard anodized for superior corrosion resistance
- NEW double pawl system on Super Series size 6 and larger
- NEW outgoing clicker (optionally removable)
- All machinable parts made in-house by Abel for the utmost in quality control
- Convertible from left to right hand wind
- InterchangABELity with Big Game standard spools for larger line weights and increased backing capacity
- Limited lifetime warranty, should you ever need it
Leland on Abel Products:
Established in 1987, the Abel name is synonymous with quality
fly fishing products. Their fly fishing reels have set the industry
standard for excellence. Steve Abel, the Abel behind the company name,
was schooled as a machinist in the aerospace industry. Frustrated with
the fly reels available to the demanding saltwater angler, he set out
to create the "perfect fly reel;" and as Steve will gladly admit, he
became obsessed with this pursuit. The time and effort Abel craftsmen
have spent developing their superb reels becomes clear the first time
you fish with one.
Skillfully machined from solid blocks of
high molecular density cold finished 6061-T6 aluminum and 303 stainless
steel, Abel reels maintain an ideal balance of durability, weight and
performance. Every possible facet of Abel reels are beautifully ported,
or ventilated, by CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathes and mills
without compromising structural integrity. In fact, every machinable
part, right down to the stainless screws, is produced in Abel’s
Camarillo, California facility to insure the utmost in quality control.
All parts are hand polished before assembly. The result is a light, yet
extremely robust reel that can survive a lifetime of fishing. Though
their outward appearance exudes precision, with an Abel reel, it's what
is inside that really counts.
At the center of every Abel Big
Game and Super Series Reel is a large cork composite disk actuated by a
draw bar through the center of the reel. This cork drag system is
elegantly simple, with very few parts, yet, is highly effective. As the
drag knob is tightened, the back of the spool is drawn against the cork
drag disk. This large drag surface can create a substantial amount of
friction and thus can effectively slow a powerful fish. The resultant
heat is the reason that many reel drag systems fail. However, the Abel
open draw bar utilizes the entire spool and frame to dissipate this
heat quicker than any other drag design.
Cork is the only
durable drag material that is compressible, offering a very low
start-up inertia and silky-smooth transition with a wide range of
adjustability The results speak for themselves; fly reels that have
been the most successful in landing fish over 100 pounds, and,
therefore, operate more smoothly and survive the greatest amounts of
stress, have draw bar drags. That’s why, according to the International
Game Fish Association, Abel Fly Fishing Reels landed more World Records
in 2006 than any other brand.
The Leland Team has fished Abel
reels all over the world, from New Zealand to Nantucket, and they have
consistently landed fish without problem, time and time again. Whether
pursuing ocean giants or fishing your favorite trout stream, you can
count on your Abel Reel.
Abel on Abel Super Series Fly Fishing Reels:
This is the 11th year we have machined Large Arbor reels, making Abel a pioneer
in the field. For 2007, all Super Series reels size 6 and larger and
all Big Game reels size 3N and larger will be fitted with our new
Double Pawl system. Two pawls instead of one are a bit more reliable
when big fish are headed for the horizon; but the best thing is the
really neat sound they make. Instead of click click click, double pawl
reels hum a merry tune of clickclickclickclick. Wheeee!
Super
Series Reels spools are 100% interchangeable with spools of
comparably-sized standard Abel Big Game Reels. We call that
InterchangeABELity. You'll call it a miracle. Essentially, it gives you
two totally different reels with different line capacities at the price
of 1-1/2.
Example: Consider a Super 8 reel and Big Game #3
spare spool. The Super 8 holds an 8-weight line with 220 yards of 20#
backing, the perfect weapon for bonefish, school stripers and reds;
while the interchangeable #3 spool will hold a 12-weight line plus 250
yards of 30# backing, or 500 yards of 50# Spectra, for tarpon and
sailfish.
Nothing else can compare. No other reels have the
ability to interchange spools and frames and no other has the Abel drag
system that gives you the ability to Stop-a-Sub.
All Super
Series reels are ported (ventilated) using a "rounded oblong" design
that maintains total strength and rigidity in the metal. They're light,
yet retain all of Abel's traditional strength and integrity.
Abel on Abel:
Our Mission Statement:
To design and build the best, most dependable gear in the world and give world class customer service.
WE’RE NUMBER ONE!
According
to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), Abel Reels were used
to set 56 Fly Fishing World Records during 2006. Abel’s World Record
catches were for both fresh and saltwater fish in a variety of species
and tippet classes.
Abel reel frames and spools are machined
from cold finished 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum. Cold finished
aluminum is significantly more expensive than extruded aluminum; but
the cold finishing process dramatically increases the molecular
density. It creates a stronger metal. Reels are then precision machined
(not die cast) on C.N.C. lathes and mills. They are then both machined
and hand de-burred, hand polished, cleaned and inspected. The end
result is a lightweight reel that’s tough as a Marine drill sergeant
and destined to be fished by you, your children, grandchildren and
theirs!
