Name: BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST SALTWATER REELS
Brand: Abel Reels
Price: 2495.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$2,495.00

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Size

ROVE 7|9

SDS 7|8

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Craftsmanship meets conservation in the limited-edition Bonefish & Tarpon Trust SDS and ROVE reels, featuring custom artwork by renowned artists Derek DeYoung and Eric Estrada. Part of the exclusive Abel Artist Series, each reel is meticulously hand-painted, creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that highlights important Bonefish & Tarpon Trust conservation initiatives, including Bahamas Mangrove Restoration and Bonefish Spawning Research.

This exclusive release includes only 100 SDS reels and 100 ROVE reels, each individually numbered. Each reel comes paired with matching Abel fade Nippers. For every reel purchased, Abel will donate $200 towards a $50,000 contribution supporting these vital conservation initiatives and fundraising events.

Learn more about Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s mission at: BTT.org.

REEL SPECIFICATIONS:

Abel ROVE 7/9: Featuring artwork by Eric Estrada, these reels support BTT’s efforts to restore vital mangrove habitats in The Bahamas and come paired with custom Abel Nippers. Designed with a partially ported frame, the ROVE delivers the perfect balance of sound and visual appeal. Featuring a proven, field-serviceable cork drag system and a rugged design trusted by Seychelles guides, this reel is built for reliability in the toughest environments.

ROVE Specifications:

Frame Design: Partially ported for balanced sound and visual appeal, with a caged frame to prevent line snags.
Spool: High-capacity, large arbor design for use with single or two-handed rods.
Durability: Structurally integral machining withstands the demands of traveling anglers.
Drag System: User-convertible drag with double pawl engagement for added reliability.
Unique Details: Laser-engraved fresh and saltwater flies on the drag plate rotate as the line is retrieved.
Convenience: Quick-change spool for effortless adjustments.
Customization: Drag plate engraving options available.
Craftsmanship: Proudly hand-painted, designed, machined, anodized, and assembled in the USA

Abel SDS 7/8: Featuring artwork by Derek DeYoung, these reels support BTT’s work to locate and protect bonefish spawning sites and come paired with custom Abel Nippers. Abel SDS delivers unmatched power, reliability, and a sealed multi-disc drag system with 20+ pounds of braking power, making it perfect for both delicate fights with bonefish and stopping hard-fighting tarpon.

SDS Specifications:

Material: Reel frame, spool, drag knob, and foot made from durable 6061-T651 aerospace-grade aluminum.
Drag System: Alternating stacked carbon composite and stainless steel disc drag for smooth, reliable performance.
Convenience: Quick-change spool and user-convertible retrieval direction.
Craftsmanship: Proudly hand-painted, designed, machined, anodized, and assembled in the USA

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