ABEL ANTI / REVERSE FLY REELS
STANDARD ARBOR
LARGE ARBOR
ABEL QUALITY PRODUCTS
MADE IN USA
ABEL ANTI / REVERSE FLY REEL
To Disassemble or Change Spools
WRENCH
Locknut Removal Tool
1. Remove locknut, (by using the Locknut removal tool),
or 7/16 wrench
2. Pull out handle arm.
3. Loosen and remove drag-knob.
4. Remove retainers and main spring (place in safe place
such as your hat or vest
5. Remove spool to expose interior parts.
6. Take Care not to lose Pawl Springs (#8); grease is used
to keep springs in place.
7. Reel # 3N is sent from the factory left-hand retrieve.
Reel #'s 3, 4 and 4. 5 are sent right-hand retrieve. Please
see warranty card for conversion instructions if necessary.
8. Place flyline size indicator on the bottom of the reel
foot. DO NOT place on back of spool since they tent to
interfere with the precise drag mechanism.
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NO. PART NAME
1. Panhead Screw
2. Cover Plate
3. Frame
4. Foot
5. Shaft Mounting Screw Lg.
6. Main Shaft
7. Drag Plate
8. Pawl Spring
9. Pawl mounting Screw
10. Pawl
11. Rotating Shaft Mt. Screw Sm.
12. Rotating Shaft
13. Spool
14. Bearings
15. Spring Retainer
16. Spring
17. Outer Spring Retainer
18. Drag Knob
Easy Care Instructions
19. Handle Arm
(Abelube Kit Recommended)
1. Apply a Light coat of pure neat's foot to the cork drag 20. Handle Post
only if drag is not smooth.
21. Handle
2. Keep main shaft, and the pawl coated with medium to
22. Locknut
heavy all-purpose grease.
23. O-Ring
3. Always remove sand and grit after use.
4. Rinse reel in warm, soapy water after each exposure to 24. Bearing Spacer
saltwater. Use a toothbrush to remove salt residue from 25. Click-Out Spring
hard-to-reach places - screws - holes etc. Spray with
WD-40 and wipe with soft cloth.
5. Always back off the Drag-Knob to release pressure on
the main spring when not in use.
6. Store in protective reel case both on and off the reel.
7. When reel is submerged, or after cleaning, give it a few
quick shakes to remove any moisture that might remain
between the spool and frame or on the drag surface.
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