Abel Big Game #4 Fly Reel 8’5” full-length ribbed brass foot

full-length ribbed brass foot

Rod has a wells grip with cork spacer and Thomas' lightweight version of their reel seat hardware

Oxidized nickel silver cap and ring over an olive wood spacer

The reel even features a multiplying gear to assist in the ease and speed of line retrieve

a Gary Borger streamside entomology kit made by Mckenzie Flies

Abel Big Game #4 Fly Reel 8’5” full-length ribbed brass footA nice Abel No. 4 fly reel, 3 7 8" diameter and set up for RHW. Excellent used condition with some minor cosmetic wear here and there but nothing particularly noteworthy. Black anodized throughout with porting on the backplate to reduce weight. Loaded with white backing but no line. Rated for a 12 or 13 weight rod but would accept a lighter line. Serial number 6860 stamped into the side of the foot. The reel packs into the original Abel cordura pouch.