The Galvan Rush is not a new reel to the fly fishing market, it has been a workhorse in the Galvan lineup for years.  They have updated the Rush for 2012 which features a nice reduction in weight.  The weight reduction was achieved by designing a more basic spool with an opened up lighter frame.  We like the reduction in weight, but are glad Galvan did not go overboard with it.  Galvan’s have never been the lightest reels out there, but they have always been a very durable reel.  This does not seem to have changed.

The compression disc drag is unchanged and still delivers.  It is saltwater safe, corrosion resistant and has a very low start-up inertia.  The spool also comes off very easily with a push button release with no tools required. 

The Rush is listed as a large arbor and today many large arbor reels we see, have gone too far, making it difficult to fit backing and a full fly line on the reel.  The Rush really is more of a mid arbor and the spool is also wide enough to fit ample backing and fly line. 

In closing the Rush Light is one of the best values around starting at $220.  We cannot think of another reel that is Made in the USA at this price point that delivers as much as the Rush Light.  This reel will continue to be a workhorse for us for years to come.

After years of refinement and testing, the highly anticipated Abel QC series has just been released. Built around Abel’s legendary cork drag system and a new “Quick Change” spool design, this reel is sure to set the standard by which all other high quality reels will be judged.

The simplicity of the quick change mechanism allows users to change spools effortlessly while fishing. Simply back off the drag, rotate the knob on the spindle, and the spool is free. This attribute is especially useful in areas where fish are found at varying depths requiring the use of different lines for specific presentations.

While the innovative design and and overall appearance of the new QC series is a departure from Abel reels of the past, the build quality and reliability is Abel quality through and through. The reel has a unique out-going click and retrieve click that is different from any other Abel reel offered in the past. The QC has the same great low start-up inertia cork drag and wide range of drag settings that make Abel reels so desirable.

The new Super 7/8 QC weighs 8.8 ounces with a spool diameter of 3.750″ and spool width of .950″. The reel holds 200 yards of 20# backing with a WF-7-F line and 175 yards of 20# backing with a WF-8-F line. Retailing for $760 in standard black, the new QC is available in any finish currently offered by Abel. Stop by to check out our selection of QC’s and take a look at the new standard in high performance fly reel design.