The Abel SDX fly fishing reel is the pinnacle of large-arbor performance, delivering the fastest line retrieval in the Abel lineup with a powerful sealed drag system engineered for extreme saltwater and freshwater pursuits. Designed with a lightweight yet rigid frame, stacked carbon and stainless-steel drag, and premium aerospace-grade materials, it offers unmatched durability, control, and smooth performance when battling hard-running fish. Made in Colorado, the SDX is a high-capacity, precision-crafted reel trusted by anglers targeting everything from tarpon and steelhead to marlin and tuna.
The apex of large-arbor, high-capacity performance reels for your extreme fresh and saltwater pursuits – meet the SDX series. Featuring our largest arbor and fastest line pickup Abel ever engineered (15.5"–17.5" per rotation), the SDX is built for anglers who demand maximum control, generous backing capacity, and bulletproof reliability.
Available in two sizes—9/11 and 12/14—with 5" and 5.5" diameters for faster line pickup. These reels are purpose built for chasing permit, tarpon, and giant trevally on tropical flats, or in the hands of Spey anglers swinging flies for steelhead and salmon. The SDX 12/14 is tuned for tackling big bad bluewater predators like tuna, makos, marlin, and sailfish.
Whether you're stalking the mangroves of the Yucatán or running offshore in the Seychelles, the SDX reel is made for the moment when everything runs.
| SIZE | ARBOR SIZE | WEIGHT | SPOOL DIAMETER | SPOOL WIDTH | CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9|11 | EXTRA LARGE | 10.5 oz. | 5.00 | 1.165 | WF11 + 250 30# WF11 + 400 50# Gel Spun |
