Abel VAYA 4/5 Fly Reel – Blue III / Rosewood Handle
Go outside. Go explore. Go fishing. The Abel VAYA 4/5 fly reel pairs a distinctive Blue III finish with a black drag knob and rosewood handle, bringing an individual touch to your fly-fishing setup.
Crafted by Colorado anglers and made in the USA, the VAYA combines a partially ported frame with a large-arbor spool and an adjustable carbon-and-stainless-steel drag. From the first cast to the sound of a fish taking line, it is a reel built to make time on the water feel special.
This reel's configuration
- Size: 4/5
- Finish: Blue III
- Drag knob: Black
- Handle: Rosewood
Performance on the water
- Large-arbor spool: Faster line retrieval and reduced line memory.
- Five-disc drag stack: Alternating carbon and stainless steel discs provide resistance with a wide adjustment range for delicate tippet.
- Partially ported frame: Balances reduced weight and rigidity while showcasing Abel's hand-anodized finish.
- Precision-balanced spool: Dual-pawl drag engagement eliminates the need for a counterweight.
- Distinctive sound: A mechanical incoming click complements the audible outgoing drag.
- Quick-change spool: O-ring release design makes spool changes straightforward.
- Convertible retrieve: User-convertible retrieval system.
- Frame detail: CNC-milled fly-pattern silhouettes inside the frame.
Before you choose
This listing is for the 4/5 configuration shown in the design selector, not the full VAYA size range. Match your fly line and backing requirements to the reel's capacity before purchasing. Need help pairing it with your rod? Contact Fish On! Custom Rods before ordering.
Go outside. Go explore. Go fishing. The Abel VAYA 4/5 fly reel pairs a distinctive Blue III finish with a black drag knob and rosewood handle, bringing an individual touch to your fly-fishing setup.
Crafted by Colorado anglers and made in the USA, the VAYA combines a partially ported frame with a large-arbor spool and an adjustable carbon-and-stainless-steel drag. From the first cast to the sound of a fish taking line, it is a reel built to make time on the water feel special.
This reel's configuration
- Size: 4/5
- Finish: Blue III
- Drag knob: Black
- Handle: Rosewood
Performance on the water
- Large-arbor spool: Faster line retrieval and reduced line memory.
- Five-disc drag stack: Alternating carbon and stainless steel discs provide resistance with a wide adjustment range for delicate tippet.
- Partially ported frame: Balances reduced weight and rigidity while showcasing Abel's hand-anodized finish.
- Precision-balanced spool: Dual-pawl drag engagement eliminates the need for a counterweight.
- Distinctive sound: A mechanical incoming click complements the audible outgoing drag.
- Quick-change spool: O-ring release design makes spool changes straightforward.
- Convertible retrieve: User-convertible retrieval system.
- Frame detail: CNC-milled fly-pattern silhouettes inside the frame.
Before you choose
This listing is for the 4/5 configuration shown in the design selector, not the full VAYA size range. Match your fly line and backing requirements to the reel's capacity before purchasing. Need help pairing it with your rod? Contact Fish On! Custom Rods before ordering.