First look at the 2009 Abel Super Series Quick Change Reel

2009 Abel Borski Redfish

Don Swanson the President of Abel shows off two new reels for 2009.
The Super Series Quick Change Reel and a gorgeous Borski Redfish.

The Super series Quick Change

New for 2009, Large Arbor, cork drag system with quick change spool. 3 Sizes.

Years of testing and engineering have produced the Super Series Quick Change (QC) reel. Simply back off the drag knob, push in and rotate the center cap for quickest spool release in the industry.

The first of three sizes of the QC – for 7/8 lines – will be out this spring, while the 9/10 and 11/12’s are due in October.
Specs:
Super Series QC models utilize cold finished aerospace grade aluminum for the spool and frame.
Hi-Grade C64299 Silicon Aluminum Bronze drive system.
Buna sealed micro-bearings are ISO 9001:200 and AS9100 certified FAA TSO C149 aircraft bearings.
Cork Drag System is made entirely in our factory. We use a superior high grade cork with a little neats-foot oil on it.
Double Pawl System; Advantages over single pawl system include: increased reliability, back-up strength and unique sound.
Quick change spool.
Made in the USA.

Limited Edition Borski Redfish

Great looking reel! it is a super 7 large arbor reel with a price tag of about 2000 USD. I hear they have completely sold out on the limited edition run of 50. The first one went to Tim Borski and the second to the Bonefish and Tarpon unlimited conservation organization. I want one they are fantastic pieces of art.