Thread: Abel Fly Reel Company

While at the Fly Fishing Show a couple of weeks ago I had the
chance to stop by the Abel Fly Reels booth and spoke with Jeff
one of their representatives.

I mentioned that I had a few (Exhibit A) of their reels and I was
always leery of changing out a spool, I stood the chance of
losing the nut. He assured me even if I did lose the nut the reel
was still fully functional.

He offered to send me some spares. I gave him my home address.

Today the postal official delivered a package from Abel Fly Reels.

Inside I found (Exhibit B) spare locking nuts for my reels.



Exhibit A



Exhibit B

Did I also say there was no charge?

Thank you Jeff and the good people at Abel Fly Reels.

Abel Fly Reels

As always, a loyal Abel customer.

AK Skim

Some people will promise anything... to get you away from their booth, hey AK? You should have pestered some western outfitter...


Three cheers for Abel.

Originally Posted by Future Fanatic

Some people will promise anything... to get you away from their booth, hey AK? You should have pestered some western outfitter...


Three cheers for Abel.

FF:

You know me like a book.

I did.....

The Deschutes River.... Oregon

September 11-16, 2009

AK - great to know. I've had the same concern. When you say "locking nut" are these the same as the ones that your reel(s) came with? I have a Big Game reel that could stop a freight train heading downhill, but I have shared your fear of losing that nut when on the water.

IMO - the best reels on the market, but not cheap...

Originally Posted by AKSkim

FF:

You know me like a book.

I did.....

The Deschutes River.... Oregon

September 11-16, 2009

Well good for you!
Did he cut you a good deal, at least?

Sorry for the ignorance, but what species is the target?

Originally Posted by Future Fanatic

what species is the target?

ah, what ever fish in the river.

Originally Posted by AKSkim

ah, what ever fish in the river.

Don't let him pull that trick on you, me thinks brightly chromed steel

Originally Posted by AKSkim

While at the Fly Fishing Show a couple of weeks ago I had the
chance to stop by the Abel Fly Reels booth and spoke with Jeff
one of their representatives.

I mentioned that I had a few (Exhibit A) of their reels and I was
always leery of changing out a spool, I stood the chance of
losing the nut. He assured me even if I did lose the nut the reel
was still fully functional.

He offered to send me some spares. I gave him my home address.

Today the postal official delivered a package from Abel Fly Reels.

Inside I found (Exhibit B) spare locking nuts for my reels.



Exhibit A



Exhibit B

Did I also say there was no charge?

Thank you Jeff and the good people at Abel Fly Reels.

Abel Fly Reels

As always, a loyal Abel customer.

AK Skim

North Eastern Fly Fishing Official Abel Reels Representative,
Director of Freebies,
Capt. Free Plug

Originally Posted by bkill

North Eastern Fly Fishing Official Abel Reels Representative,
Director of Freebies,
Capt. Free Plug

That is Admiral AK Skim
North Eastern Fly Fishing Director of Freebies

He(Andy) must take after his father.. quick to get the package in the mail. Glad you were happy with your experiences with Abel.

What baffles me about their reels is why they do not have a sealed drag for the money one would think that would be a standard feature.

Nice to see at this time of great economic decay that there is good customer service to loyal patron's !! Brovo to Able!!