Abel, a pioneer in fly reels, has announced its newest artist series reels, this time with Bonesifh & Tarpon Trust (BTT)—a conservation organization dedicated to protecting tarpon and bonefish habitats and fisheries. This limited collection features two reels and two nippers with artwork by Eric Estrada and Derek DeYoung. The artwork features bonefish and tarpon with color schemes paying homage to the waters these fish call home. Each reel is paired with a matching nipper, which mirrors the color schemes and adorns the Abel and BTT logos.
This launch is part of a limited run of reels, with only 100 reels available in each offering. The SDS 7|8 features Derek DeYoung’s artwork, while the ROVE 7|9 features artwork by Eric Estrada, a South Florida native.
A Reel for Conservation:
The Abel x BTT collaboration stems directly from the conservation of bonefish and tarpon habitat. For every reel and nipper set sold, Abel will donate $200 to BTT’s ongoing conservation projects restoring mangrove habitats in the Bahamas and protecting bonefish spawning habitat in the Florida Keys. These donations go to the larger goal of raising $50,000 for BTT to continue to further conservation efforts, research, and protection of the fish and habitats saltwater anglers love.
For more information about the Abel x BTT logo, check out Abel’s website here.
Check out our interviews with Eric Estrada and Derek Deyoung below to learn more about their artwork:
https://flylordsmag.com/faces-of-fly-fishing-derek-deyoung/
Last Updated on March 21, 2025 by Zane Jeka
