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Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) Fly Reel

Product Code
22A0022
Price from Price from £995.00
Specification

The award-winning Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) is a powerhouse of a reel, capable of taking on saltwater gamefish of all sizes. A unique, completely sealed, multi-disc drag system yields an incredible 20+ pounds of braking power. Available in three sizes, this makes the SDS perfect for fighting big bonefish on light tippet as well as providing the power needed to subdue hard-fighting tarpon, GTs and billfish.

Models Available: 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12

  • Made from 6061-T651 aerospace grade aluminium 
  • Sealed, multi-disc drag system
  • Quick change spool 
  • User convertible RH wind to LH wind 
  • Made in USA 

*Abel reels can be specially ordered in a range of different colours and can also be custom finished with your special message or design. Please call 0207 484 1000 or email: tom.clinton@farlows.co.uk for more information.

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Weight g/oz/lbs Capacity Model Line Rating Diameter mm / in Price
252g/8.9oz WF8/240yds/20lb 7/8 #7/8 99mm/3.9in 995.00
277g/9.8oz WF10/250yds/20lb 9/10 #9/10 106mm/4.2in 1,095.00
283g/10.0oz WF12/250yds/30lb 11/12 #11/12 114mm/4.5in 1,195.00
Delivery
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  • Delivery to Republic of Ireland is FREE on orders over £150
  • Delivery to the EU & Channel Islands is FREE on orders over £399

For full details, pricing and delivery terms please view our delivery information and charges page.

When purchasing from Farlows from outside of the UK, you will not pay UK VAT. Therefore it is the customers responsibility to check and settle their own customs charges when goods arrive. If you are purchasing from a non-UK country and you choose to not accept a delivery because of the additional importation costs levied by the authorities in your country then we reserve the right to deduct any shipping or postage costs incurred by us from the refund to you.

Returns and Exchanges

Unused or unwanted purchases can be returned for refund within 28 days of receipt. 

Purchases can be returned for exchange within 28 days of receipt. 

For full details and terms please view our returns and exchanges policy.