Abel Creek Series Trout Reel [SALE PENDING] 9'6" produced in the late 1980's

produced in the late 1980's and made for Orvis in England

Bound in full green leather with gilt titles and decorations

a valuable guide for those interested in hand planing split bamboo fly rods

the butt section has a cracked node between the top guide and the ferrule

A very rare find in this condition

Abel Creek Series Trout Reel [SALE PENDING] 9'6" produced in the late 1980'sA nice Abel Creek Series trout reel. LHW. 3 1 4" diameter, with a 3 4" spool width and 1 1 8" overall width. Serial #A6350. 6. 8 oz on my scale, with a 6wt line and backing. This reel has a few speckles of rim rash, I'd call it 90% new. This reel also has the extended foot that puts the reel closer to the fulcrum point of the hand. The owner's name is engraved on the back of the reel. All black anodized and comes in the original Abel pouch.