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ABEL UNVEILS FRESHWATER RODS, INFLATABLE BOATS
FOR 2002 SEASON
CAMARILLO, Calif Following the successful debut of their saltwater flyrods and a personal watercraft, Abel Quality Products introduces a series of freshwater flyrods and 10 inflatable boats for 2002. In addition to the single angler 17-pound Abel Travel Craft (ATC), the California tackle manufacturer will now produce · Abel Mini-Drifter, a car-top drift boat for up to four anglers;
The heart of Abel inflatable boats is the UV protected polyurethane material with a polyester woven base. Made in Israel to the standards of that nation's military, it's a "sandwich construction" similar to the way steel belted auto tires are constructed. The new Abel freshwater rods are in lines 3- to 8-weight; the 3-weight is 8-foot, 4-piece; others are 9-foot, four piece. All are priced at $490. Three, 4-, 5- and 6-weight rods are fitted with a Reverse Half Wells grip; rods 7- and 8-weight have a Full Wells handle. Abel Rods are produced from two different graphite fiber components to give them the moderately fast action most anglers are looking for and still have a strong, lightweight rod. Reel seats are machined in the Abel shop. Reel foot locking nuts are knurled and milled, which translates to a reel foot never getting jammed. Reel seats are anodized Black CoralÔ or are available in Abel's Camo CoralÔ finish to match a custom reel. They utilize the highest grade genuine Portuguese cork for handles that they individually fit and grind in their own shop. Both the butt end cap and the first ring on the handle are made of a composite material that eliminates cracking, chipping and the appearance of wear. Rods are coated with a clean, clear matte coat that will not flash on fish. The coating also helps protect the graphite rod fibers from the nicks and dings of sinkers, bead head flies and heavily weighted nymphs. Rods are fitted with slightly oversize guides, for ease in shaking out line while dead-drifting a nymph; or to accommodate larger knots if used in saltwater. They are delivered in a custom rod sack fitted inside a unique square lockable carrying tube covered with padded Nylon. Other new Abel products or developments for 2002 include · New Reel Look - Utilizing a new design and metal machining techniques, Abel changed the look of Big Game Reel spools. Big Game Reels are now slightly lighter and the increased airflow offers even faster line drying. · Super 14 Reel - Replacing the #5 Large Arbor in Abel's arsenal of reels, the Super 14 becomes part of the Super Series and a premier reel for spey fishing. For 12-weight lines and larger. · Smaller Wet/Dry Gear Bag for Breathable Waders - With the increased acceptance of lightweight breathable waders, they cut their standard-size Wet/Dry Gear Bag down by about one-third size. · Abel Spec Sox - It seems just about everyone hangs his/her glasses by their neck. Abel Spec Sox are the way to do it comfortably, safely, without fear of dunking them in a river. For additional information or to test products, please contact Steve or Gina Abel or Bennett J. Mintz # # #
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