Limited Edition Abel Super 12X Reel

Abel Super 12x Reel to benefit Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited - By Artist Tim Borski


The Abel Super 12X model reel – inspired and illustrated by Florida Keys artist Tim Borski will benefit Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited. Abel will produce 50 signed and numbered illustrated reels with #1 going to Borski and #2 to the Florida conservation organization for their sale, raffle or auction.

The newest fish artist’s representation reel by Abel requires approximately 10 hours to hand paint. The price of this reel is $1,500. We have only 1 in-stock and this limited series of reels is already sold out by Abel. If interested, please contact us promptly as this reel will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tim Borski grew up chasing Wisconsin small­mouth bass with casting tackle, now gives talks on saltwater fly fishing at the International Game Fish Association and other venues. His contemporary paintings are collected by anglers and birding enthusiasts and are displayed in galleries from Key West to Japan.

The Abel Super 12X , is a large arbor reel for 11- and 12-weight lines. It provides anglers rapid line pick-up capabilities and is ideal for tarpon anglers. The Super 12X has a diameter of 4.450- and a spool width of 1.125-inches with an arbor of 2.480 inches; the reel weighs 9.7 ounces.

*The spool and frame are interchangeable with either the Abel Super 12 or 4.5 reels.