Leland on the Abel Super 2 Custom Pewter Fly Fishing Reel
You have to see this custom colored Pewter Abel Super 2, hold
it in your hands, and turn the custom matching aluminum handle a few
times to recognize how exquisite it is.
When you hook that fish of a lifetime you can’t afford not to have the
best drag available. The Abel Super 2 fly fishing reel is a tiny large
arbor gem, designed for 2 to 4 weight lines, and with InterchangeABELity,
it can also be used with the Big Game Pt. 5 spool for a larger line
and/ or greater backing capacity. The Pewter Super 2 Fly Reel desires a
cane rod. Well…Okay, you can use it on graphite, just don’t tell the
guys at Abel! Your spring creek beckons you forth!
Leland on Specifications
This beautifully anodized Pewter Abel Super 2 is the smallest of
the Abel Super Series, featuring a large arbor design and superlative
bar stock machining. A large surface area cork disc-draw bar drag
provides for unparalleled smoothness and adjustability. Precise oblong
porting insures strength and rigidity while reducing the weight to 4.4
ounces. The Super 2 matches well with a 2, 3, or 4 weight rod. C’mon,
you deserve the pleasure and confidence of fishing the finest reel, the
Abel Super 2, on your favorite spring creek rod. This Pewter just
shines on bamboo.
Specifications:
- Weight: 4.4 oz
- Spool Diameter: 3.000 inches
- Spool Width: .750 inches
- Capacity: Line weight + Yards of Dacron Backing: 2 + 100 20#, 3 + 75 20#, 4 + 50 20#
- Matching Big Game Spool: Pt.5
Leland on Abel Super Series Reels
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
frictionless 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
•
Standard color – Black Coral - Custom colors and engraving available at
additional charge for a truly personalized gift of a lifetime. See Abel
Reel Custom Color Chart - Call us for details
• 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!
