Help with an Abel Super 2 Reel

Friends:

I just bought (e-bay) an Abel Super 2 reel and cannot get the spool off. I push the button and pull but nothing happens. How do I change the retrieve direction?

Thanks amigos!

Migs

There isn?t a button to push. You remove the locknut with a small coin or screwdriver, which is located on the dragnob, and then unwind the dragnob to remove it. From there, the spool will come off.

Instructions for conversion are on the [url=http://www.abelreels.com/pages/reel-drag-con.htm:ec1cc]Abel web site[/url:ec1cc].

Thanks jjonas! Wow that was a fast help!

Migs

jjonas:

Do you have another page on Abel's site where I can see how the reel goes back together? I try to navigate up in the site hierarchy but it forbids me.

Thanks,

Migs

Got it! A nice guy from Abel (Jeff Patterson) directed me to the diagram on their page.
[url=http://www.abelreels.com/pages/parts-bg.htm:293fb]http://www.abelreels.com/pages/parts-bg.htm[/url:293fb]

Thanks guys/gals!

Migs

Migs,
Glad you found some help. I have talked to Jeff on the phone and he is a very nice guy!

You would need to reverse navigate past /pages/ to abelreels.com/ as ?pages? would be a folder without a default page, which is why you got the forbidden message. Not important, just a brief explanation of how that server is set up.

How far did you strip that reel down? I would think that you would just need to remove the spool and reverse the pawl.

Jason

I took it apart only removing the spool and the rod that goes through them and all of a sudden I found myself with piece #20 that I didn't know which way to put back in. Not to criticize Abel reels, but out in the field it would be very easy to loose one of these pieces!


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Yes it sure would! That's kind of the design "feature" of draw bar drags. I have had quick release spools fall off after you thought you had the spool back on, never on my Abels. It's a bit of a worry but you learn to be careful. I carry an extra locknut and coin in the reel case, although I have never lost anything.

You may want to do yourself a favor and carry an extra part #1, I use a dime to remove it and it's easy to drop that dang thing.

Its a nice looking reel and I reversed the wind (I'm a right hand retriever) (no not the dog). The thing looks sweet on my 2WT Winston LT! Thanks for the help guys. -Migs

Hey Migs,

How do you like that Winston LT 2 weight? What kind of a line do you use with this rod?

Thanks and tight lines!

Fred

Im using the Sage Performance Taper WF-2-F. Casts very nicely. Remember with this weight rod most of the action occurs within 30ft.

I also have a Sage TXL 3WT loaded with Sage Quiet Taper WF-3-F and obtain similar performance. Both rods are very nice. Just a joy to goof with.

Migs

Migs:

If you're talking about the 7'9" LT5 I have the same rod. I have an Evolution 0 on it with a Rio Classic DT2. I liked the DT better than the WF.

It's a sweet rod! How is it with the Super on it? I have a few Supers and I'm always looking for an excuse to buy another.

Bamboozle-you had to ask...
I have the other rod with a Ross Vision One reel on it and it is VERY nice. Now that I have Abel's and Ross's, I would stick to Ross Evolution on my next purchase. The drag is much smoother and there is no risk of loosing small parts. The drag on the Abel "clicks" from detent to detent. The quality and worksmanship is on the par with Abel, if not better. I'm sure others might have a different opinion, but at this level its already an "emotional" choice more than a technical one.

Migs

Migs:

I'm with you on the small parts thing on the Abel's. I use them for my 5wt-8wt outfits but have the luxury of not having to EVER switch spools. It may sound totally extravagant and crazy but I don't do the spare spool thing; I just buy another reel. I may be poor but I?m not spending good fishing time looking for screws!

You can't go wrong with Ross or Abel but like you said, I think the Ross Evolution or Rhythm has a smoother drag and is better suited for light weight outfits and the Super is a better bigger rod reel. I use both and have no complaints by using the Ross on line weights 2-4 and Supers for the rest. Hardy?s go on all my cane rods and I think I like them the best!

As for spools, I usually have two spools for each reel, since I lake fish a lot, sinking lines are the norm in those cases. Thus I select the rod for the destination and then the reels that go along. In the 2 and 3 Weight range there seem to only be floating lines, as I would expect, so there one reel with its line is all I need.
What I've learned from my 5th year fly fishing is this: Buy the very best first and you'll never regret it. I have given away all the lesser stuff to get others into the sport. Th corollary to this rule is that sometimes the very best is not necessarily the most expensive. (example: I have a Reddington CPS rod that many other rods couldn't hold a candle to).
Migs

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Migs: What I've learned from my 5th year fly fishing is this: Buy the very best first and you'll never regret it.

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Boy are you right about that! I learned that lesson with my first fishing reel & rod and I still have them both in excellent looking & working condition.