Abel DeYoung Reels

I’ve got to hand it to Abel Reels. They are without a doubt the most unique reel makers on earth. Able regularly introduces limited edition reels with incredible art work, and you can even have a custom design made you your reel is truly one of a kind. Check out these new reels featuring the artwork of Derek DeYoung.

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So my question is, would you use a reel like this, or keep it in your house as a piece of art?

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February 21, 2009 by Clive Mathias

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  • avatar Woody
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    This is an easy one, i’d take it out, use it, drop it on something, scratch it all up and moan like F**k when i have to shell out a load more dosh on another!…And even though i know how it would pan out, i’d still go ahead and do it anyway!

  • avatar Jonathon Marshall
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    In order for it to be true art, it has to have no other purpose. So by that definition it’s not art, but I’d love one to keep behind glass that I took out every now and then to catch some fish. That said, all of the Abel reels are beautiful and I’d be happy to have any of them.

  • avatar chris
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    These are pretty sweet!

  • avatar DSFlyman
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    I disagree with J Marshall, art can be functional. That being said, I think Abel should focus on the design of their reels and save the artwork for the staff tattoo party.

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