Abel SDF Reel 4/5 Ported Satin Purple/Walnut of2023 Glass provides the best clarity

Glass provides the best clarity in material

An extended reel seat allows smaller anglers to use two hands for more control

anodized aluminum up-locking reel seats with carbon fiber inserts

Made of the highest quality surgical steel

A custom designed cork handle provides versatility and comfort

Abel SDF Reel 4/5 Ported Satin Purple/Walnut of2023 Glass provides the best clarityAbel SDF Reel . Winner of the best new freshwater reel for 2018 by Fly Fisherman Magazine and Best of Show at the 2017 ICAST IFTD industry trade show, the SDF comes on the heels of Abel's move to Colorado: the trout based surroundings inspired them to take it up a notch. Based on the SDS (Sealed Drag Salt), the SDF (Sealed Drag Fresh) is a scaled down version of the award winning saltwater titan featuring similar porting and a stainless steel carbon