Abel Big Game 1 Reel

Abel Big Game 1 ReelAn Abel Big Game #1 fly reel, 3 1 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Near mint condition with just a tiny bit of rubbing in one area on the frame edge and some tiny mounting marks on the foot. Very clean otherwise. Black anodized throughout, with circular porting on the spool. Serial "2959" stamped on the side of the foot. The reel weighs 7. 2 ounces on my scale. Designed to hold a #6 or #7 line and ~140+ yards of 20lb backing. This reel packs into the

The petite cigar grip measures 4" in length with mild soiling

Silver pillars and crank

John Randolph

as I would later changed my 2-pc design to a more moderate action in order to offer a wider range of taper options

These initials closely resemble the pattern/lettering on my 4 1/4" William Mills caged spool reel listed here on the website

The action is on the medium side of medium-fast with a full-flexing character

Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

Along with the rod information is the original owner's name

Lee Perkins

What makes this wide drum reel even more unique is that it is still in original condition and hasn't been broken since it was made 70-80 years ago

Serial #D110 dating the reel to 1949

I can't find any indication that it has been fished