Abel SDX 12/14 Reel in Deep Blue Frame with Platinum Spool - Special Order

Abel SDX 12/14wt Reel in Deep Blue Frame and Drag Knob with Platinum Spool and Handle - Special Order *Please contact us for availability and timeframe for these brand new reels. You will not be charged if these are backordered. The new Abel SDX Reels - The largest, fastest, most advanced saltwater reels Abel has ever built. 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. SPECIFICATIONS Largest arbor and fastest retrieve in the Abel lineup at 15.5”–17.5” per turn Build your own custom reel by combining frame and spool finishes in Gloss Black, Deep Blue, Deep Green, and Platinum at no additional charge Alternating stacked carbon and stainless-steel drag for smooth, locked-down control Sealed drag system and caged frame built for brutal saltwater battles Lightweight design with a rigid open-frame structure Available with a ported or solid frame Made in Montrose, Colorado SDX 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 12|14 EXTRA LARGE 11.5 oz. 5.50 1.165 WF14 + 250 30# WF14 + 400 50# Gel Spun *Note: Left Hand Retrieve is the default configuration (this is "normal" for right-handed people). If you would like the Right Hand Retrieve option instead, let us know either by phone or email. This reel can be converted by the user, so it is not critical to decide now if this is a gift or you are not certain.