Abel Supreme Vise

Abel Supreme ViseA very nice Abel Supreme fly tying vise. The owner tells me that he sent the vise to Steve Abel to have it reconditioned, and it looks to be in excellent shape from what I can see. The base is machined from solid brass, as are the stem and headstock. The result is a precision and heavy duty package that is reminiscent of the heavier Renzetti designs. The vise comes with the Abel bobbin holder and comes in a cordura bag (not the original that these

There is a hidden pocket cap under the heel of the grip

The reel is in excellent condition with the majority of its wonderful black finish remaining

It has three pockets (two larger ones in the front and a smaller one on the left side)

Very early post-fire rod

Includes a tension adjustment knob

a small area of varnish loss just below the tip-top

6 ounces and serial #1106

black wraps at the ferrules

Comes in a non-original leather drawstring pouch

Ebonite style handle

3 1/4" diameter and set up for RHW (though easily convertible)

hollow-built bamboo rod - 7'7 (232cm) 2/2 for a 4 weight line