Abel SDF Reel (Sealed Drag Freshwater)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 our move to Colorado: the trout based surroundings inspired us 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 fluoropolymer drag

Each line is built on RIO’s low-memory DirectCore that is extremely easy to anneal (stretch) and lies perfectly straight on the water

Non-marking outsole

hard finish

and bridge—with all kinds of tackle and methods

Offering UPF 50 and breathable side panels

steelhead to carp

and where today’s angler stands the best chance of catching a trophy fish

The author shares what the angler should be thinking about while fishing

which have not been covered thoroughly in any other book

As a guideline:

Integrated net slots and water bottle holders on either side of pack

A joy to read