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Opinions. I know they are very nice but just curious as to why the price, what sets them apart? And if I get one, will it be the last reel I own?
Plus they're made in FL.They also look good. Simple and strong design. Abel is also in the same class.
Yep. It hurt paying $500 for my Everglades but every time I take the neoprene pouch off it puts a smile on my face. When I can't fish anymore, I'll pass it on to my kid.Buy the best, cry once.
Also my favorite part. Nothing like itOh yeah forgot to mention since nobody else has either. The SOUND!! No other sound like it. Seriously awesome.
Abel and Tibor both use type III anodizing. Its flat silly to say "Abels scratch if you look at them too hard."I messed around with several other high end reels before finally buying a Tibor. After fishing them for a while I have converted my whole arsenal to Tibors from the Everglades to the Gulfstream. They require a little maintenance but not much (grease the cork once a year). There really is something about them that just makes my fishing experience much better. I will say I prefer the Tibors over the Abels even though they are comparable. The Tibor finish holds up much better (Abels scratch if you look at them too hard) and Tibor uses a double pawl design so if one fails or comes loose (it wont) you can still fight the fish. Abel uses a single pawl so if something goes wrong its game over.
Was going to chime in as well with the same thing. The Abel is just as nice if not nicer with their artistic finishing. Both amazing reels, would be happy with either.Abel and Tibor both use type III anodizing. Its flat silly to say "Abels scratch if you look at them too hard."
Wrong. All Abel super series reels in the 6N and above have a double pawl.
100% Made in USA. Building fly reels over 40 years. Accounting for more than 850 IGFA World Records. Family Owned. Lifetime Warranty.Opinions. I know they are very nice but just curious as to why the price, what sets them apart? And if I get one, will it be the last reel I own?