Used Abel Super 5 Fly Reel

The Abel Super 5 is an absolute legend in the fly fishing world, representing the pinnacle of American-made craftsmanship from an era when reels were built to last generations. Machined from high-grade, cold-finished aerospace aluminum in Montrose, Colorado, the Super Series has long been considered the benchmark for premium fly reels. The Super 5 is perfectly scaled and weighted for 5- and 6-weight setups, making it the ultimate premium workhorse for targeting trophy trout on large rivers, hunting bass in the lily pads, or handling light saltwater duties like schoolie stripers and pond-bound baby tarpon.

Uncompromising Craftsmanship and Power

What truly makes the Super 5 an enduring classic is Abel’s legendary, infinitely adjustable cork drag system. Unlike modern sealed synthetic drags that can feel sterile, this field-serviceable cork drag provides a velvety-smooth startup inertia that protects delicate trout tippets while offering more than enough raw stopping power to turn a hot, down-river run. The fully ported frame and spool strike the perfect balance between structural rigidity and weight reduction, giving the reel that iconic, crisp Abel acoustic click on both the incoming and outgoing retrieve.

The large-arbor design allows for rapid line pick-up when a fish turns and charges the angler, while simultaneously reducing line coil and memory. Built with a traditional quick-change spool system, the Super 5 is as functional as it is beautiful. It can be easily converted between left- and right-hand retrieval, offering immense versatility depending on your fishing style. With its generous backing capacity, it provides the ultimate peace of mind when a fish takes you deep into the running line.

This reel is in in B+ condition due to minor scuffs. This reel does not come with a reel pouch.