abel fly fishing reel ROVE large arbor spool for single or two handed rods Structurally integral machining design to withstand the demands of the traveling angler Laser engraved fresh and saltwater flies on reverse side of drag plate that rotate as line is being retrieved Quick change spool Double pawl engagement on all sizes User convertible drag system Made in USA Only a simulation Abel ROVE 9/11 Fly Reel

Placing the hook just forward of the anal fin makes the bait swim down and away from the boat

line cap: 10/230, 12/200 Performance-driven reel that won't break the bank 8+1 stainless-steel ball bearing drive system Air Foil carbon frame is strong and lightweight Aluminum handle with Evolve Soft-Touch knobs Precision, Hamai-cut gearing

Its the combo I grab when I need the insurance of finesse presentations, but dont want to bring a spinning rod

After a few post-college years in Portland, Maine, fronting the alt-country band, The Moxie Men, Cleaves and future wife and business partner Karen set out on a career adventure, moving to Austin in late 1991