Abel Reels

[Feeling Nauti]

Assassin....Blue III is a color in the Abel reels that I got mine in, it has nothing to do with Islanders. Too bad your not closer FA, I just got in from fishing 10 minutes ago but it was very slow.

Here's a pic of the Abel Blue III's with Titan Rod's in the water this morning. We stacked 4 rods/reels and that still didn't help....we got Peppi Le'PU'd today.



dhrace... I get the majority of my gear from Dave at Highwater Tackle in North Vancouver, but I did buy more than one Reel and new Rods to go with each reel as I replaced all my gear this year. So now I run All Abel's with Trophy XL Rods and absolutely love the combination.

Dave does keep some in stock, so I would recommend going over there and talking to Dave, especially this time of year when everything is slow.

 

[-smtw]

The product is precision engineered, not to mention they just look awesome. I've got a couple of MR2 (green) and 3's (gold) for sale as well. PM me too. (Gotta sell something if I'm going to buy a couple of Abels).......

PM sent re: green MR2

 

[sammyslabber]

But do they help you catch fish ??

....anyone can catch a fish....just looking good impresses others

 

[Fish Assassin]

Assassin....Blue III is a color in the Abel reels that I got mine in, it has nothing to do with Islanders. Too bad your not closer FA, I just got in from fishing 10 minutes ago but it was very slow.

Here's a pic of the Abel Blue III's with Titan Rod's in the water this morning. We stacked 4 rods/reels and that still didn't help....we got Peppi Le'PU'd today.

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Now I know from that picture your not deep water fishing. What I need to know before buying is how they preform in deep water fisheries.

 

[Feeling Nauti]

Assassin ... Nope, not in deep water in this Pic, we're along West Vancouver in about 120-130 feet. Don't assume just because I attached a pic and I'm fishing shallower than you'd like to see that I haven't used them in deep water, they work just as good in 250' as in 140'.

Best of luck finding one to try, that's the only way your going to find out how good they are FA.

Cheers

 

[Fish Assassin]

Made to Vancouver today and got to put my hands on a couple Abel's..... I am out..... Nice reels but the drags are not even close to that of one of their larger fly reels.

Now looking at maybe a couple Zane's from Hardy only thing is the drags on the back side. But the drag has to be the best I've ever had in my hands. Full range drag that could slowly bring a tank to a stop. http://fly.hardyfishing.com/en-us/products/reels/performance-reels/zane-saltwater-reel/

 

[scott craven]

Now looking at maybe a couple Zane's from Hardy only thing is the drags on the back side. But the drag has to be the best I've ever had in my hands. Full range drag that could slowly bring a tank to a stop.

Have a look at these posted somewhere else by Rovingfisherman (he swears by them)

http://www.allenflyfishing.com/kraken-reel-series/

 

[Fish Assassin]

Have a look at these posted somewhere else by Rovingfisherman (he swears by them)

http://www.allenflyfishing.com/kraken-reel-series/

Very interesting, but never buy blind. Would like to put one in my hands before buying. Almost bought 2 Abel reels without playing with them...... Dam they would have been on Craigslist faster then my Islanders. Good thing I still have my Shimano's.

 

[fshnfnatic]

Have a look at these posted somewhere else by Rovingfisherman (he swears by them)

http://www.allenflyfishing.com/kraken-reel-series/

I'm interested in these also R.S. I'm waiting for their half price on reels sale,and gonna grab one to try it out. Can't be any worse than spending $100 on another 4000 GT. Not that there's anything wrong with them. I've been using them
for years now,even after having a pair of Islanders for one season and selling them cause the line creep just pissed me
off!

 

[Derby]

A new reel being made on the Island...

http://start.k4u.ca/index.php/albums/view/180/New-Vancouver-Island-Mooching-Reel

 

[-smtw]

Here's a nice Hardy to consider, slightly more expensive than an Abel or Islander though.
http://fly.hardyfishing.com/en-us/products/reels/discontinued-reels/zane-ti/

 

[bub]

Come on Owen, Buy the Hardy Fortuna!! It's bigger than the Zane but it's what you NEED! If you want the Zane I think I have 2 #3's left.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Come on Owen, Buy the Hardy Fortuna!! It's bigger than the Zane but it's what you NEED! If you want the Zane I think I have 2 #3's left.

Oh I thought it was the Zane I played with..... If it was the Fortuna dam that's the best drag I have ever felt.

http://fly.hardyfishing.com/en-us/products/reels/performance-reels/fortuna-x-reel/

 

[leftcoast]

I'm interested in these also R.S. I'm waiting for their half price on reels sale,and gonna grab one to try it out. Can't be any worse than spending $100 on another 4000 GT. Not that there's anything wrong with them. I've been using them
for years now,even after having a pair of Islanders for one season and selling them cause the line creep just pissed me
off!

Let me know when that sale is on!

 

[scott craven]

here's the link to the "deal of the week"
I've been watching, but no "reel deal"l yet....

http://www.allenflyfishing.com/deal-of-the-week-1/

 

[Fish Assassin]

How do you guys feel about the drag being on the wrong side?

 

[scott craven]

I'm thinking less chances of getting whacked if you need to adjust while playing a fish...
I'm looking at the Kraken 5 at $229 ,
now if they go on sale ??

 

[chris73]

Be careful when choosing a fly reel for downrigger fishing. In most cases their frames are too flimsy to put up with the pressures of DR fishing. Typically, if you exert a little side-pressure on a fly reel their spool or frame tends to bend so that it can't run smoothly anymore. Try pushing hard sideways on the spool of a fly reel while trying to reel - you will feel it binds. Fly reels are designed to be light weight because you carry them in your hand all day and need a perfect weight balance with your rod/line in order to cast well. Mooching/DR reels can be heavy and need to be heavy because you only hold them when it's Fish On and because sitting under tension in the DR exerts a lot of pressure on the reel. Just saying, two different animals and I doubt there will be one that does it all very well.

 

[spring fever]

How do you guys feel about the drag being on the wrong side?

I think it is something you get used to-If you are right handed Your right hand would feel comfortable on the rod ahead of the reel while your left hand did the drag-you probably would even get to use the meaty part of your right hand on the reel frame to put a little pressure on while doing it. Wouldn't be a "non-purchase" issue for me if everything else was positive!!

 

[reelfast]

fly reels come in all shapes and sizes. any fly reel meant for salt water use, including the Abel's, are not flimsy. now if you are thinking about a 'trout' reel, your point is well taken. but considering the fact that my fly reels have landed multiple fish >100#s, they are far from flimsy. choose the appropriate tool for the job is always critical so leave your antique fresh water reels at home for sure. and if you do this enough with a knuckle buster, you will soon learn that reeling with your dominate hand is the correct way to set up your reel. when you have a trophy fish rip off 400 yards of line on the first run, you will soon appreciate your dominate hand turning the crank.