The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

The common refrain among freshwater fly anglers is that your reel doesn’t matter, but when it comes to saltwater fly reels, that statement couldn’t be farther from the truth. Saltwater alone will test ...

Abel reels has combined the passion and loyalty Americans feel for their favorite baseball teams with the artistry and quality of a finely crafted fly fishing reel. The result? Major League Baseball ...

Ross Reels has released a 50th anniversary edition of the San Miguel fly reel. If you are in the market for a new reel or are a collector of fly reels, I would give it serious consideration. Ross ...

The two main families for fly reels are determined by their drag design, disc drag and click and pawl drag. The intricacies found in the drag systems on some fly reels rivals the power brakes found on ...

It’s easy for me to tell when it’s winter, but this has nothing to do with the weather. It was sunny and mild today. The ...

The last couple of times Ross Reels and Coors teamed up to do a limited-edition reel with Coors branding, they sold out. They are doing it again. This is good for trout waters because a percentage of ...

Do yourself and your fly reel a favor: upgrade the fly handle on your fly spool, especially if you have to fight fish that will test your drag, or you have to retrieve line quickly. It's a simple fix, ...