My new reel and a few questions...

[mtbright]

So i got back from my trip to the San Juan to a package on the poker table and my new/old reel arrived. here is a pic or two...




so are spare spools hard to find? it is a little overwhelming in looking on the bay.

I plan on putting this on a 7 wt, (yet to be picked out) and would like to also use it for my 8 wt.

matt

 

[camelbrass]

Your only real (reel?) source is E-bay but spare spools in good condition are relatively easy to find for the older models, especially balck ones.

Regards,


Trevor

 

[dennyk]

Very nice reel, good luck with it!

Denny

 

[mcnerney]

That's a beautiful reel for sure, congrats!

 

[wjlapier]

You'll find a spare easily on eBay. Might take a little time but they show up often. I'd google "Abel #2 Spool" and might find a store getting rid of them.

 

[mtbright]

You'll find a spare easily on eBay. Might take a little time but they show up often. I'd google "Abel #2 Spool" and might find a store getting rid of them.

thanks. doubt there would be any retailer having them, the reel is from 1988.

 

[deceiverbob]

I fish one of those on an 8 wt. The Super 5 spools also fit that frame so the reel can serve double duty on a 5 or 6 wt rod

Specifications | Abel Reels

 

[jds108]

I fish one of those on an 8 wt. The Super 5 spools also fit that frame so the reel can serve double duty on a 5 or 6 wt rod

Specifications | Abel Reels

Note that "#2" = "Super 5". "Super 5N" is different and not compatible with #2.