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I am in the market for a couple of new saltwater reels to match an 8 wt. and 11 wt. They will be used for both boat and wade fishing for bones, permit, triggers, etc. for the smaller reel and tarpon, GT, etc. for the larger reel. Curious to hear opinions on the Abel SDS and Nautilus NV-G specifically.
Main criteria is a sealed drag that can stand up to being exposed directly, i.e., submerged, to saltwater for several days without the facilities to provide more than a rinse off, and confidence of performance in places where replacement is not an option. For background, I have Hatch (Gen 1 with Gen 2 upgrades) currently, and am going another direction on the new reels. Also, have Abel and Tibor in unsealed versions—obviously awesome reels, but not ideal in the South Pacific or Seychelles due to the exposed drag (if you’ve ever experienced a hydroplane, you understand my situation).
Anyway, thanks in advance for recommendations.
Main criteria is a sealed drag that can stand up to being exposed directly, i.e., submerged, to saltwater for several days without the facilities to provide more than a rinse off, and confidence of performance in places where replacement is not an option. For background, I have Hatch (Gen 1 with Gen 2 upgrades) currently, and am going another direction on the new reels. Also, have Abel and Tibor in unsealed versions—obviously awesome reels, but not ideal in the South Pacific or Seychelles due to the exposed drag (if you’ve ever experienced a hydroplane, you understand my situation).
Anyway, thanks in advance for recommendations.