collectable fly reels Hatch Iconic machined aerospace aluminum construction Abel TR Painted Fly Reel

August 20, 1984

For pike fishing, the reel features that matter most are the ones you actually notice on the water: smoothness under load, line management, drag consistency, overall weight, casting comfort, and how much control the reel gives you after hours of repetitive casting

But heres an important caveat - dont hit the reel with a jet of water

Typically, there would be some sort of mainline connected to camera with a leaderline and lure below it

Our shop is one of the few places globally equipped with the specific tooling required to handle this delicate surgery.

Precision machined stainless steel gears mesh seamlessly with Avet's patented silent dog and gear anti-reverse system, redesigned with increased engagement teeth to reduce handle back-play and improve hook-setting response