Abel 5th Anniversary Reel [SALE PENDING] 8'2" It remains in near mint

It remains in near mint restored condition

This suggests that none other than Walter Dingley made this reel (check out the spindle)

Brunner and this particular rod here - see page 4

Cap and ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Made for Abbey & Imbrie (stamp visible on headplate)

Abel 5th Anniversary Reel [SALE PENDING] 8'2" It remains in near mintA nice Abel 5th anniversary limited edition reel set consisting of a Pt 5 and No 2 model reel with custom engraving and wooden double display box. Only 100 sets of these reels were created. The No 2 reel is serial #6918 and the Pt. 5 reel is serial #10059. Each reel is mint and unfished. Black anodized throughout, the set also includes an accompanying care lubricant system. A nice pair of reels for the Abel fan!