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 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 for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

If you’re looking to buy a high-quality fly fishing reel, you have lots of choice, and there’s certainly no need to spend a fortune. However, modern reels offer a number of options, and understanding ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Local veterinarian Evan Morse, co-founder of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Trout Club, invokes poet T.S. Eliot's timeless verse Little Gideon (above) as he raves about the ...

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 ...