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Rare Unused Abel 8wt Prototype Fly Rod - 9’ 4-Piece, Made in USA by Steve Abel!

Purchased from Steve and Gina Abel – a true collector’s piece! This is the rod that inspired their highest end fly rods.

Unused 4-piece Abel 8-weight prototype fly rod – 9 feet long. Casts fabulously with a blend of medium/high modulus graphite: easy mid-flex fast action, oversized heavy-duty guides, plenty of reserve power for wind/big flies, and a butt section built for fighting big fish.

Steve Abel was ahead of his time – legendary precision made in the Abel factory, Made in the USA,  Dark blue blank with beautiful blue accent wraps. Essentially like brand new lawn cast only).

Key Features:

•  Mid-flex fast action that’s easy to cast

•  Oversized silicon carbide guides (perfect spacing, no line slap, handles big knots)

•  Precision anodized reel seat with knurled nuts (saltwater-proof)

•  Delrin winding checks/finish rings + ideal fighting butt

Ultra-high quality you feel on every cast – perfect for saltwater (bonefish, permit, tarpon) or big freshwater.