Monthly Archives: October 2020

Abel Artistic Finish Fly Reels

Come check out the 7 new Abel reels that just came in, 5 Vaya, 1 SDS, and 1 TR. We know have a total of 14 Abel reels in stock!!

Abel TR Reel

The detailing of the native brook trout on the TR 2/3 reel makes for a beautiful finish. This design requires at least 7 hours of hand painted craftsmanship.

The return of a classic. The new Abel TR stays true to the roots of the original, but with a striking modern design and feel. The partial porting of the frame draws from the Abel lineage, and its unique features are as inventive as anything Abel has ever produced. -Abel

Native Brook TR 2/3 Reel

Abel SDS Reel

The Abel SDS design shows off the stunning patterns and beautiful green and blue colors of a bonefish on the best new saltwater reel.

Winner of the best new saltwater reel at the 2016 ICAST/IFTD show, the Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) takes all the power, reliability, and smoothness of its smaller counterpart and combines them in a larger package capable of taking on saltwater gamefish of all sizes.- Abel

https://backwaterangler.com/product/sds-bonefish-7-8-reel-ported/

Abel Vaya Larko Brown Trout Reel

The Abel Larko Brown Trout Reel features a unique and technical design of the brown trout perfected to create this impressive look. Andrea Larko’s design requires at least 11 hour’s to finish per reel, adding bright and fun colors for new creative look.

We’re honored to feature, and replicate the work of a few of the most talented artists in the fly fishing industry. Derek DeYoung, Andrea Larko, and Jon Osiris are also each great ambassadors for our sport, and we’re proud to have teamed up with them to provide select examples of their beautiful artwork on Abel Reels. -Abel

https://backwaterangler.com/product/larko-brown-trout-vaya-5-6-reel/

Abel Underwood Vaya Series:  We now have three Underwood On The Hunt Vaya reels available.

Abel Vaya Underwood On The Hunt in Slate Gray Reel 

Casey Underwood, an amazing artist partnered with Abel Reels, creates designs that fit perfectly with Abel’s models. On The Hunt design is laser engraved into the reel.

Each of these original designs was created to correspond with a specific model in the Abel lineup. Individually laser engraved, and put through a proprietary polishing/texturizing process, these reels feature an innovative, first of its kind finish.

https://backwaterangler.com/product/underwood-on-the-hunt-slate-gray-vaya-7-8-reel/

Abel Vaya Underwood On The Hunt in Deep Green Reel

The On The Hunt reel is also available in the  rich, but not too bright, color of deep green. It adds a subtle pop of color for a very sleek fly fishing set up.

Every now and then, we come across an artist whose work naturally fits Abel’s palette of custom finishes. This time, that artist is Casey Underwood. – Abel

https://backwaterangler.com/product/underwood-on-the-hunt-deep-green-vaya-5-6-reel/

Abel Vaya Underwood On The Hunt in Black Reel

We also carry the Underwood On The Hunt in a traditional, classic black color.

https://backwaterangler.com/product/underwood-on-the-hunt-vaya-4-5-reel/

 

 

October Gunpowder River Fishing Report


Flows on the Gunpowder River are still low at around 30cfs. The few tricos we saw this year are beginning to taper off, but midges are still in abundance. Now that tubers have vacated the river we fly anglers can start taking advantage of more access points. So keep an eye out for trout sipping midges from Prettyboy dam all the way down to Monkton.

As the weather cools off, larger brown trout will start moving upriver. That being said, don’t be afraid to toss a streamer around. We have some great unweighted streamer patterns in the shop that work well in low water. Lastly, swinging soft hackles and nymphing will generally be productive.  Midge larva,  caddis pupae, and stonefly patterns will be your best nymphs going into fall.