ABEL catalog 2011

2 0 1 1 C A T A L O G

Why Abel?Abel Reels are in a class by themselves. American craftsmanship, quality componentry, unmatched hand-painted finishes – these are just a few of the

things that set Abel apart from its peers.

A fly reel is made up of more components than many people realize, and most manufacturers only create a handful of these pieces in house. Not Abel. At our Camarillo, California facility EVERY SINGLE PIECE of each reel is hand-made, hand-anodized, hand-polished, and hand-assembled - right down to

the handles and the screws that hold them in place. By eliminating outsourcing, we are able to maintain a level of quality control that others cannot begin to claim, all while helping to support the American economy.

Mission StatementTo design and build the best, most dependable gear available and give world class customer service.

AbeLight by SureFire®

A new partnership with SureFire®, makers of the finest illumination tools and tactical products has yielded a unique new offering to our customers: a tactical-grade

flashlight offered in Abel’s custom-anodized finishes.

Belt BucklesEvery angler likes to incorporate the fly fishing lifestyle into their everyday life as much as possible, even if in subtle ways. The new Abel Belt Buckle helps in this endeavor by

allowing our customers to wear a belt and buckle with a fly fishing attitude with everything from suit pants to jeans. Available in all finishes.

Super 6NMany of our customers have requested the “perfect” 6-weight reel from us, and here it is! The 6N is the penultimate 6-weight reel, retaining the Super Series’ large arbor

pedigree, with an incredibly light, narrow-frame design housing a strong yet smooth drag. A powerhouse in an economic package, this is the reel to help you conquer virtually any

freshwater or light saltwater species.

Tribal ReelExclusively designed for Abel by Seattle area tattoo artist and lifelong outdoorsman

Jon Osiris, this hand painted artistic finish captures a tribal art theme available on any reel for 2011.

Super 7/8NOur dealers and customers have been vexed by a constant question: which Super Series reel is the ideal size for 7- and 8-weight lines? By narrowing the spool width, increasing the spool hub arbor and spool diameter from previous models, we’ve now engineered the answer with

our lightest, yet still fastest line retrieving 7- and 8- weight reel we’ve ever produced.

New Products

ConservationAbel has been a proud supporter of numerous conservation efforts both at home in the United States and the world at large, including but not limited to:

• Atlantic Salmon Federation • Bonefish and Tarpon Trust• California Trout • The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) • Project Healing Waters

• Sportsman’s Alliance of Alaska (in opposition to the Pebble Mine project) • Trout Unlimited (TU) • The Western River Conservancy • Big Hole River Foundation

Salt Water recommended FLEXabelity Pawl Click system Cork Disk Drag system Lifetime Warranty Made in the USA

Sealed Bearings Drag Adjust: External Drag Adjust: Internal Standard Arbor Large Arbor Standard/Large Arbor

What Makes An Abel An AbelAbel Reels are assembled to tolerances of ten-thousandths of an inch, using the highest quality materials, such as cold-finished 6061-T651 aerospace-grade aluminum, aircraft bearings, and

high-grade cork. Abel has not compromised on these materials for over 23 years.

While much of the work that goes into our reels is internal, the most-recognized feature of an Abel Reel is still an external one: the finish. With a full, in-house anodization and polishing

department, we are able to create finishes that are both artistic and functional, making an Abel product a beautiful tool that any angler can be proud of.

Icon Legend

Weight ReductionA major change to every series of Abel reels in 2011 is a dramatic reduction in weight from all

previous models. Advancements in our machining process have allowed us to shave off a few more ounces of aluminum from both the frame and componentry without sacrificing strength or balance.

The Core of Our ProductsOur reel frames, spools, drag knobs and feet have always been constructed of 6061-T651

cold-finished aerospace-grade aluminum; a material that offers a strength level easily comparable to mild steel. Cold-finished aluminum is milled from a solid block, unlike the industry standard

extruded aluminum that is used in virtually every other reel manufactured today. Although the cost of cold-finished aluminum is 2 ½ times as much as its counterpart, the superior properties easily

justify its use in our reels, guaranteeing the exceptional quality Abel is known for.

Abel Creek: 2 Sizes

Super Series Quick Change (QC): 3 Sizes

Super Series: 11 Sizes

Trout Series (TR): 3 Sizes

Super Series Quick Change (QC) ReelsVersatility has always been a hallmark of design at Abel, and with the introduction of the Super Series Quick Change in 2009, an entirely new level of it was achieved. The Quick Change series of reels gives anglers the ability to swap out spools at a momentsnotice, faster than ever before. Just a spin of the drag knob, a turn and a push of the center cap, and the spool is released. Add a new spool, reverse the process, and it is finished.

Manufactured to the same exacting standards as their Super Series brethren, complete with a large arbor retrieve ratethe Quick Change series is the next evolution in the American quality of Abel Reels.

Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum. •Buna sealed micro-bearings are ISO 9001:2000 AND AS9100 Certified FAA TSO C149 Aircraft Bearings. •

Cork Drag System is made entirely in our factory. We use a superior high grade cork with a little neat’s-foot oil on it. •Quick Change Spool. •

Schematic of Super Series 5/6 Quick Change Reel

Super SeriesThe backbone of the Abel Reel Lineup since 1999, the Super Series has become a favorite of both the big-game saltwater fisherman as well as the freshwater trout stalker. With a super-smooth yet powerful cork drag, lightweight componentry and a perfectly-sized large arbor (hub) for quick line retrieval, these reels are perfectly at home either on Bahamian flats or river in Montana. This is due to the highly adjustable drag that can both protect an 8X tippet and also put monstrous pressure on a 150lb Tarpon. Whatever your fishing application, there is a Super Series reel built for the task!

Reel frame, spool, drag knob and foot are 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum. •Teflon sealed bearings are ISO9001:2000 and AS9100 certified FAA TSO C149 Aircraft Bearings. •

Cork drag system is made entirely in our factory from superior high grade cork. •All Super Series reels are also available with a solid (non-ventilated) frame. •

Abel Creek Series• This is the 13th year Abel has made Abel Creek models.• Internally adjustable pawl click drag locked in place by two small hex cam nuts and a spring retainer.• Drag made from heat treated 303 stainless steel.• Rotate the fully-enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip for the drag tension and sound you desire.• Narrow frame for fast line pick-up.• Abel Creek Reels are also available with a solid frame.

Trout Series (TR)Internally adjustable pawl click drag made from 303 stainless steel locked in place by hex cam nuts and a spring retainer. •

Rotate the fully-enclosed hex nuts with your fingertip for the drag tension and sound you desire. •Round ventilation holes for that classic trout reel look. •

Trout Series (TR) reels are also available with a solid frame. •

MODEL SPOOL OPTION REEL SPOOL ONLY WEIGHT SPOOL DIAMETER SPOOL WIDTH HUB DIAMETER LINE+YARDS of BACKING

(Oz.) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)

Super 5/6 QC Large Arbor $625 $280 6.2 3.500 0.750 1.850 5+125 20# 6+100 20#





SUPER 3N Large Arbor $450 $200 4.2 3.125 0.675 1.500 3+100 20# 4+75 20#

SUPER 3N Standard Arbor $425 $175 4.4 3.125 0.675 N/A 5+125 20# 6+100 20#





SUPER 6N (NEW 2011) Large Arbor $625 $280 5.6 3.650 0.750 1.850 6+150 20# 7+125 20#

SUPER 6N (NEW 2011) Standard Arbor $575 $250 6.0 3.650 0.750 N/A 8+200 20# 9+175 20#

SUPER 7/8N (NEW 2011) Large Arbor $700 $315 6.8 3.900 0.850 2.100 7+225 20# 8+200 20#

SUPER 7/8N (NEW 2011) Standard Arbor $650 $290 7.5 3.900 0.850 N/A 9+225 30# 10+200 30#

SUPER 9 Large Arbor $825 $370 8.4 4.125 0.950 2.270 9+225 20# 10+175 30#

SUPER 9 Standard Arbor $755 $285 9.4 4.125 0.950 N/A 11+330 30# 12+275 30#


SUPER 11 Standard Arbor $755 $285 9.6 4.125 0.950 N/A 11+330 30# 12+275 30#

SUPER 12W Large Arbor $880 $390 10.9 4.450 1.375 1.980 12+400 30# 13+350 30#

SUPER 12X Large Arbor $880 $390 9.7 4.450 1.125 2.480 *11+350 50# *12+300 50#

SUPER 12X Standard Arbor $805 $320 10.9 4.450 1.125 N/A 12+495 30# 13+300 30#

SUPER 13 Large Arbor $985 $445 12.5 5.000 1.375 3.100 *13+600 50# *14+550 50#


Double Pawl Design *Spectra

SUPER SERIES QUICK CHANGE (QC)

SUPER SERIES



Abel Creek #1 Large Arbor $300 $150 3.8 3.125 0.600 1.620 2+80 20# 3+55 20#

Abel Creek #1 Standard Arbor $260 $110 4.0 3.125 0.600 N/A 4+125 20# 5+100 20#

Abel Creek #2 Large Arbor $310 $160 4.2 3.500 0.600 1.620 4+110 20# 5+80 20#

Abel Creek #2 Standard Arbor $270 $120 4.3 3.500 0.600 N/A 6+185 20# 7+150 20#



TR Light Standard Arbor $250 $125 3.1 2.550 0.625 N/A 1+90 20# 2+65 20#

TR #1 Standard Arbor $260 $130 4.0 2.800 0.750 N/A 3+110 20# 4+90 20#

TR #2 Standard Arbor $270 $135 4.3 3.025 0.750 N/A 5+155 20# 6+130 20#

MODEL REEL COMBO KIT SAVE LINE+YARDS of BACKING

SUPER 3N $575 SAVE $65 3+100 20# 4+75 20#

FlexABELity Kit 5+125 20# 6+100 20#

SUPER 4N $630 SAVE $70 4+125 20# 5+100 20#


SUPER 5N $700 SAVE $85 5+125 20# 6+100 20#


SUPER 6N $790 SAVE $85 6+150 20# 7+125 20#


SUPER 7/8N $890 SAVE $100 7+225 20# 8+200 20#

FlexABELity Kit 9+225 30# 10+200 30#

SUPER 9 $1,000 SAVE $120 9+225 20# 10+175 30#

FlexABELity Kit 11+330 30# 12+275 30#

SUPER 11 $1,020 SAVE $115 10+275 30# 11+250 30#

FlexABELity Kit 11+330 30# 12+275 30#

SUPER 12X $1,080 SAVE $120 *11+350 50# *12+300 50#

FlexABELity Kit 12+495 30# 13+300 30#

Abel Creek #1 $370 SAVE $40 2+80 20# 3+55 20#


Abel Creek #2 $390 SAVE $40 4+100 20# 5+80 20#


Double Pawl Design *Spectra

ABEL CREEK

TROUT SERIES (TR)

flexABELity: System designed to interchange both Large and Standard Arbor spools into the identical frame.

Custom Finishes & EngravingAbel provides you with the unique opportunity to order hand-painted or engraved products with a logo, commemorative event, or even a one of a kind design that you’ve always wanted to see on your fly tackle.

Abel Design CenterSince Abel Reels are both manufactured and finished by hand in our Camarillo, California factory, we have the ability to offer truly cus-tom products to our customers. With the option for a ported or solid framed reel, aluminum or wood handles, and the ability to have virtually every external part of the reel custom-finished, the options are endless.

Standard black, or any custom anodized finishes are available on the following components:FrameSpoolHandleDrag KnobDrag PlateFoot

The frame is available in:Ported BackSolid Back

Frame

Foot

Drag Plate

Drag Knob

Spool

Abel ArmA high percentage of our reels are now ordered with an Abel Arm. By hanging the reel below and slightly forward of the casting hand and moving the center of gravity away from the reel seat, the improved balance offers greater comfort and significantly less fatigue. If you suffer from tennis elbow (tendonitis) or arthritis, you will feel the difference when you use the arm. Abel Arms may be fitted to any model and size Abel Reel.

ABEL ARM FINISHES ON ORIGINAL ORDER IF ADDED LATER

STANDARD BLACK $50 $80

SOLID $100 $130

ARTISTIC GRAPHIC $175 $205

FISH GRAPHIC $175 $205

LASER ENGRAVINGS REEL PLIERS or KNIVES

ONE LINE $40 $40

TWO LINES $60 $60

FISH ENGRAVINGS $60 $60

CUSTOM LOGO $100 $100

Fish Engravings - By Mark McGarity

HandlesMachined aluminum and laminated wood.

Brook Trout

2011 Brown Trout Bass Calico BassBull Trout2011 Bonefish

Cutthroat Von Behr Steelhead

Atlantic Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Tarpon Dorado Redfish Marlin

Carp Giant Trevally

Roosterfish

Bluefin TunaStriperPeacock Bass

Skull & Crossbones Camo Australian Flag Artistic

Dark OliveBlue III OliveBass Yellow

PRODUCTS SOLID FINISHES ARTISTIC and FISH GRAPHICS

REELS $75 $200

SPOOLS $50 $150

MATCHING REEL FOOT, DRAG PLATE, or DRAG KNOB (per component)

$50 $50

Black Coral Matte Pewter Gold Slate

CopperBronzeBrownRedPink

AnodizationPerhaps our most recognized feature, Abel has been a leader in custom aluminum anodization for the better part of two decades. Our proprietary process is not only unique, but unmatched in the industry. Each of our artistic and fish graphic reels is HAND PAINTED by our skilled artists in-house, with each color and scale painstakingly added. They are then finished with a Type IIanodization for both strength and longevity.

All colors and graphics can be finished both in high-gloss or matte to achieve the desired look.

Solid, Artistic Graphic and Fish Graphic FinishesBeing fly fishermen, we know which rods our customers are fishing, and have created a selection of solid finishes to perfectly match and/or accent today’s most popular blank colors. If you are curious which solid color or fish graphic would look best on yours, do not hesitate to ask your local fly shop or call us directly – chances are we have already sold an Abel to match your model!

Deep Green

Bottle Opener - Machined 303 stainless steel

Replaceable Jaws - Heat treated, with an electrolytic nickel finish.

Spring Load Assisted - Increased strength in 2011

Handles - 6061-T6 corrosion resistant billet aluminum.Knurled on one side to designate cutting edge

Lanyard

Jaw(Cutter) Jaw(Anvil)

Abel Pliers™Available in two sizes, Abel Pliers have become some of the most coveted and copied tools on the planet. Lightweight and tough as nails, these pliers are capable of cutting everything from braided wire to the finest tippet with their replaceable tool steel jaws. Equally at home in both the drift boat and the flats boat, Abel Pliers are an essential tool for any angler. Both sizes available in any finish.

• Spring loaded jaws help aid in hook removal and in ease of use.• #4 Pliers house an integrated steel bottle opener, perfect for that post-trip beverage.• Handles are machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum.• Tool-grade steel replaceable jaws.• Tested to make over 1000+ cuts of 80lb mono wire and 250lb nylon-coated braided wire and retain ability to then cut 7X mono.• Jaw pattern designed to tightly grip mono and wire to aid with rigging.

Abel Knife™The AbelBlade has been the favorite of anglers and knife aficionados since their introduction in 1994, and with the release of the AbelBlade Large in 2010 they have even more to be excited about. Classic lines are married with rugged functionality in order to cre-ate knives that are perfect for everyday carry at the office, on the boat, or in the mountains.

Engineered for quick, single-handed use, the liner-lock style blade utilizes heat-treated spring steel to ensure that it will not close until the mechanism is moved with your thumb, allowing the blade to move freely. Both AbelBlade sizes are available with serrated or non-serrated blades, in any anodized finish, with solid or ported handles, and can be custom engraved.

FINISHES ABELBLADE STANDARD ABELBLADE LARGE

STANDARD BLACK $175 $225

SOLID $225 $275

ARTISTIC GRAPHIC $300 $350

FISH GRAPHIC $300 $350

SPECIFICATIONS ABELBLADE STANDARD ABELBLADE LARGE

OVERALL LENGTH 6.750 inches 8.400 inches

CLOSED LENGTH 3.900 inches 4.850 inches

BLADE LENGTH 2.875 inches 3.500 inches

BLADE THICKNESS .095 .120

BLADE MATERIAL CM - 154 Stainless Steel CM - 154 Stainless Steel

WEIGHT 2.3 ounces 3.2 ounces

FINISHES #2 PLIERS #2 PLIERS/KNIFE #4 PLIERS #4 PLIERS/KNIFE

STANDARD BLACK $130 $330* $150 $350*

SOLID $180 $430* $200 $450*

ARTISTIC GRAPHIC $255 $580* $275 $600*

FISH GRAPHIC $255 $580* $275 $600*

* Price includes leather sheath

Leather sheath separately $40 $55 $40 $55

Additional Lanyard $5 $5 $5 $5

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH 5.500 inches 6.500 inches

WEIGHT 2.9 ounces 4.1 ounces

LX2 LUMAMAX® SPECS

Max Output High: 200 Low: 15 Lumens

Runtime High: 2 Hours Low: 30 Hours

Weight 4.2 Oz.

Length 5.400”

Bezel Diameter 1.000”

Batteries Two 123 A Lithium

Solid Finish $250

Hand-Painted Fish Graphic $300

AbeLightAbel is always committed to providing its customers with the best available and highest-quality tools. It is in that spirit that we have partnered with SureFire® to create a line of flashlights that both meets the demanding requirements of SWAT teams, and still has the beauty and aesthetics of a custom finished Abel Reel.

The SureFire LX2 model has a high-powered LED (Light Emitting Diode) with two output levels, one for extended run time, and another for maximum light output – ten times brighter than a 2-D Cell flashlight. This feature can be quickly activated by pushing the two-stage pushbutton tail cap: press and hold for a momentary 15 Lumen beam, press harder to bring the output up to 200 lumens. For continuous light, merely twist the tail cap in a bit for the lower setting, farther for a powerful beam.

Light is contained in a high-strength aerospace aluminum body. •Smoothed edges to prevent hooking and snagging on clothing. •

The virtually indestructible LED emitter is regulated to maximize output and runtime. •Weatherproof O-ring and gasket sealing. •

Two output levels—high for maximum light, low for extended runtime. •TIR lens produces a tight beam and still enough surround light for peripheral vision. •

Coated tempered window resists impact, maximizes light. •Two-stage tactical tail cap switch—press for momentary-on low, press further for high, twist for constant-on at either level. •

Two-way clip permits light to be carried with lens up or down. •Available in Tarpon, Matte Brown, Matte Green, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. •

Abel M-ClipM-Clip has established itself as the world’s finest money clip, and in 2010 Abel teamed up with this US-based company to offer some truly unique and functional pieces. The M-Clip itself stands out as a work of art, built to standards typically reserved for fine jewelry. The patented design holds cash and credit cards more securely with less size and bulk than anything on the market today. Couple this with the beautiful custom finishes that are Abel’s trademark, and you have an elegant method for carrying your currency.

Abel Belt BucklesAbel’s new belt buckles are made just like its reels – one at a time, machined and finished by hand in California. Designed for wear with everything from a suit to jeans or slacks, these buckles are the perfect accessory for the angler who wants to combine their love of the sport and their everyday life. Manufactured to the same exacting standards as Abel Reels, the aluminum models are available in any finish, with the stainless steel model available in its natural matte color.

Buckles can be purchased by themselves or with a premium Bettinardi leather belt, and each is engraved with the Abel logo.

• 1 7/8- by 3-inches in size.• Will fit on most 1 ½-inch belts.• Manufactured from 303 stainless steel and 6061-T651 Aluminum.• Fully machined and finished in the USA.• Aluminum models available in any anodized finish.• Bettinardi leather belt available in black or brown.

FINISHES

Solid Black includes fish engraving $100

Solid Red includes fish engraving $100

Solid Blue includes fish engraving $100

Solid Gray includes fish engraving $100

Hand-Painted Graphics $175

PRODUCT SOLID FINISH HAND-PAINTED STAINLESS STEEL

Buckle Only $150 $200 $200

Buckle & Leather Belt $225 $275 $275

Belt Only $100 $100 $100

Derek DeYoung 20112011 marks our third year of collaborating with Montana-based fish and wildlife artist Derek DeYoung to create popular representations of his abstract paintings on our reels. Derek painted the fifth design in our collectible series at the Sandy River Spey Clave for all the steelhead junkies, titled Abstract Steelhead – Oregon. We’ll continue to offer Derek’s brook trout canvas art titled Purple Cheeks, and a cutthroat trout appropriately named Yellowstone. Fly reel artwork representation of the DeYoung reels are individually hand-painted and anodized at the Abel factory art studio.

$350 above the price of a standard black Abel reel. Abstract Steelhead-Oregon

Purple Cheeks Brook

Yellowstone Cutthroat

ABEL AUTOMATICS, INC.165 Aviador Street

Camarillo, CA 93010USA

(866) 511-7444

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Abel T ShirtsMade right here in the USA by American Apparel from 100% combed cotton, and printed with some of our famous Fish Graphics or American Flag Abel logo. Designs are applied by an automatic silk screening process, yielding a t-shirt up to our high standards, and worthy of bearing the Abel logo.

Available in:

• White with a Brook Trout Pattern• Black with a Brown Trout Pattern• Slate with a Rainbow Trout Pattern• Navy with a Tarpon Pattern• Black with an American flag Abel logo

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