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Angling Publications - Index

Angling Publications - may2008 - Index

Abel’s new Creek Combos include both a
large- and a standard-arbor spool. The Creek
Abel Creek #1 Combo
#1 Combo (tested) is the smaller of the two; Diameter 3.125”
the 4/5-weight Creek #2 Combo is the larger
($405). Both are fully machined from barstock
aluminum, hard anodized in black,
Weight
Capacity
3.8 oz.
WF2F+80 yds.
and both are click-pawl designs with palming Made in USA
rims but no disc drag systems. They feature
fully vented spools and frames, quick-release
spools, and adjustable pawl cams that let you
change “retrieve direction,” but the pressure
Reel
Spool
$385
included
difference is so insignificant that it’s really not worth fooling with. For an
extra 50 to 850 bucks, your Creek Combo can be decked out in any of Abel’s
Artistic Anodized or Special Solid color schemes. For more details, contact
Abel Reels; Tel.: (805) 484-8789; Web: www.abelreels.com
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Galvan Open Back 1
The large-arbor Open Back Series from
Galvan is fully machined from 6061 bar-
Diameter 2.75”
stock aluminum, and is hard anodized in
Weight
Capacity
3.9 oz.
WF2F+50 yds.
your choice of black or green. Five models are
available, from the 2/3-weight OB-1 (tested)
to the 6/7-weight OB-5 ($300). All feature
Made in USA
push-button spool release, fully vented spool
Reel
Spool
$250
$105
and open-back frame, stainless steel-to-
Ertalyte thermoplastic centerline disc drag
system, and 7/8-inch diameter knurled drag
knob with 3/8” relief that rotates through 3.5
revolutions and more than 50 micro-detents lock to lock. Start-up inertia for
our OB-1 evaluation reel measured a minimal 0.45% in our standard test,
with maximum drag force of 3.3 pounds. Similar to Galvan’s award-winning
Torque reel (page 21), retrieve reversal requires no tools whatsoever, and is
quick and simple to accomplish. For more details, contact Galvan Fly Reels;
Tel.: (209) 588-2812; Web: www.galvanflyreels.com
Orvis Battenkill LA I
The Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor Trout
reel is machined from 6061 bar-stock
Diameter 3.00”
aluminum, hard anodized in gold. The
Weight
Capacity
3.9 oz.
WF2F+75 yds.
series includes three models, ranging from
the 1/3-weight BLA I (tested) to the 5/7weight
BLA III ($198). They all feature
Made in China
fully vented spools and frames, a centerline
Reel
Spool
$179
$79
disc drag system with carbon fiber-to-stainless
steel friction surfaces, and 1.15-inch
diameter knurled drag knob with 3/8” relief
that rotates through 1.8 revolutions and
more than 60 micro-detents lock to lock. Start-up inertia for our BLA I
evaluation reel measured 4.6% in our standard test, with maximum drag
force of 2.5 pounds. Retrieve reversal is accomplished by removing the
spool, popping out a retaining spring, and reversing the one-way clutch.
Contact Orvis Rod & Tackle; Tel.: (800) 778-4778; Web: www.orvis.com