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Abel SDF ported fly reel 4/5 in hand-painted Native Brown Trout finish front view

Abel SDF 4/5 Ported Native Brown w/ Walnut Handle

$1,474.00 - $1,474.00
$1,474.00
$1,474.00 - $1,474.00
$1,474.00

Bring unmatched artistry and precision engineering to the water with the Abel SDF Fly Reel featuring a hand-painted Native Brown Trout finish and ported frame design. Winner of the IFTD Best Freshwater Reel award, the Sealed Drag Freshwater (SDF) series takes performance to the next level by inheriting the drag system of Abel’s legendary SDS saltwater reel, scaled perfectly for light-line trout anglers.

Precision Sealed Drag System

At the heart of the SDF 4/5 is a state-of-the-art sealed carbon fluoropolymer disc drag system. Engineered to withstand grit, sand, and water intrusion, it provides immediate start-up inertia and reliable stopping power. The large, frame-integrated drag knob allows for effortless, minute adjustments even with cold or wet hands.

Hand-Crafted USA Quality

Each Native Brown Trout finish is hand-anodized by Abel’s master artists in Montrose, Colorado. Because every reel is individually hand-painted, no two finishes are identical—giving you a truly one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Machined from high-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, the ported design maximizes weight reduction without sacrificing structural rigidity.

Key Features:

  • Custom Finish: Hand-anodized Native Brown Trout finish with custom ported spool and frame.

  • Sealed Drag System: Fully enclosed carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel drag stack prevents moisture and debris contamination.

  • Large Arbor Design: Fast line retrieval rate reduces line memory and helps control fast-running trout.

  • Ported Frame: Weight-saving skeletal machining optimized for modern 4wt and 5wt fly rods.

  • User-Convertible Retrieve: Easily converts between left-hand and right-hand retrieve.

  • Made in the USA: Designed, machined, and hand-finished in Montrose, Colorado.

Specifications (4/5):

  • Line Weight: 4–5 wt.

  • Weight: 4.95 oz.

  • Spool Diameter: 3.30 inches

  • Spool Width: 0.825 inches

  • Capacity: WF4 + 100 yds 20# backing / WF5 + 75 yds 20# backing