Leland on the Super 5N FlexABELity Kit
The Abel 5N Super Fly Reel is arguably the most rugged reel for big trout (or smallmouth!) on the planet; New Zealand, Argentina, or Alaska size trout are no match for the huge Abel cork disk drag. Then, throw on the Standard Arbor 5N Spool and now you have the fighting capacity for 6 through 8 lines for summer steelhead and all sorts of light saltwater applications. This Abel FlexABELity Kit has two spools that interchange on the same frame for the ultimate in versatility. And you save over 12% ($85) off the separate purchase price by buying the Kit! That sounds pretty good. What sounds even better is an eight pound brown trout ripping a 100 yards of backing off this beautiful machine.
Leland on Specifications
Abel Large Arbor Super Series Spools have enhanced drag continuity, quick line retrieval, and less line coil. A respective Abel Standard Arbor Super Spool, which fits on an identical frame, has a standard size arbor which holds larger fly lines and more backing. The Super 5N Large Arbor Spool will hold a 5 or 6 weight line and the Standard Arbor 5N will take a 7 or 8 weight line. This kit, consisting of one reel frame and the two spools, will cover the spectrum from line weights 5 to 8. Big trout, summer steelhead, and light saltwater species await you!
Specifications:
- Kit includes Abel Super 5N Reel Frame with (1) Large Arbor and (1) Standard Arbor Spool
- Reel Weight w/ Large Arbor Spool: 5.7 oz
- Reel Weight w/ Standard Arbor Spool: 5.9 oz
- Spool Diameter: 3.500 inches
- Spool Width: 0.750 inches
- LA Spool Capacity: Line Weight + Yards of 20# Dacron backing: 5 + 125, 6 + 100
- SA Spool Capacity: Line Weight + Yards of 20# Dacron backing: 7 + 175, 8 + 150
- Standard Color: Black Coral
- Kit Price: $700
- Kit Savings over separate purchase price: $85
Leland on Abel FlexABELity
No, we did not misspell the word! FlexABELity is an incredibly versatile feature found only in Abel Fly Fishing Reels. By combining the Super Series Large Arbor Spools and Standard Arbor Spools on one identical frame, Abel gives you the ability to swap between several different weight fly rods for the price of less than one and half reels when purchased as a set. You can have the best of both worlds; a Large Arbor Super Series spool for decreased start up inertia and quick line retrieval, and a Standard Arbor Super Series Spool for larger line weights and increased backing capacity. Now you can fish two different outfits on the same trip with a single reel frame, and save money in the process. FlexABELity is versatility. Just one more reason to own the most trusted reel on the planet, Abel.
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 FlexABELity with Standard Arbor Spools for larger line weights and increased backing capacity 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
• FlexABELity with Standard Arbor 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 is 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 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 their FlexABELity Interchange System
FlexABELity = System designed to interchange both Large and Standard Arbor spools into the indentical frame. Every frame in the Super Series, Anti-Reverse Series and Abel Creek Series now accepts both Large and Standard Arbor spools.
FlexABELity sets may be purchased at significant savings compared to the same reel and spool purchased separately.
We're not saying goodbye to our 21 year old series of Big Game reels. We're simply renaming them Super Series Standard Arbor Reels.
Abel on Abel
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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.
With Abel's unique FlexABELity of spools and frames, it substantially increases your options. FlexABELity means that spools from the Standard Arbor Super Series fit into the same frames as the Large Arbor Super Series; a feature that essentially gives you two separate reels for the price of less than one-and-one-half.
Abel drag systems are made from cork. Despite everything we know about drag systems for fly reels, some manufacturers still use cheap plastic. Plastic can’t be compressed, so the drag plate flexes. On an Abel reel, the cork compresses and serves as a brake. We use a superior high grade cork with a little neat’s-foot oil on it. Our cork drags do not wear; we have 1987 vintage reels at lodges and camps in Alaska, Lees Ferry, Mexico and Belize to prove it. Check out the ability of cork to compress by opening your favorite champagne bottle. Aha! It works.
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!
