[tx8er]

Now that the Freestone market has moved to complete lunacy I would like to buy the Abel that
is approximately the same size. I like the old style round porting so I realize it will be an older reel and that's fine with me. I have looked at the Abel discontinued chart online and there are so many 2s,3s,Ns, Big Games, Supers I can't figure out what I should be searching for and how to identify one once I have a reel model to target.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[8w8n8]

although I'm not that familiar with the Freestone, I do own Abels … what rod(s)/weight size will the Abel go on? … and what fish are you targeting? … Abel has a fairly well laid-out and in-depth specs page on their website …

 

[tx8er]

although I'm not that familiar with the Freestone, I do own Abels … what rod(s)/weight size will the Abel go on? … and what fish are you targeting? … Abel has a fairly well laid-out and in-depth specs page on their website …

5/6 Thanks

 

[Stevie]

Abel Big Game #2

 

[Zika]

here are a couple. Have dealt with David and had a smooth transaction.

http://tradenstuff.com/GearList.htm

 

[Hank]

The Super series is probably what you want, although the porting is not circular. The Supers are basically Big Games with large arbors and a different porting design.

For a 5 or 6 weight rod, and for as big a fish as you might use that for, a Super 6 would be nice. If you’re fishing for trout and panfish that reel would be overkill. A click drag type reel might be a better choice.

What are you fishing for and where?

 

[Tx_Whipray]

Abel Big Game #2

my go to 5/6 reel is a Big Game #1, and I can't say enough about it for a reel that's 16 years old and has seen almost nothing but salt water. If you want a large arbor, look for an older Super 6.

 

[Stevie]

my go to 5/6 reel is a Big Game #1, and I can't say enough about it for a reel that's 16 years old and has seen almost nothing but salt water. If you want a large arbor, look for an older Super 6.

@Tx_Whipray you are correct. The BG #1 (on right) is closest to Freestone. The BG #2 (on left) is more of an 8 weight reel.

 

[tx8er]

Big Game 1 it is. Thanks everyone.