A tad heavier, but that is due to the craftsmanship and durability. Now that I own one Abel, (Super Series 4) I want to replace all my other reels with Abel's from now on. The price is slightly higher, but that can be justified when you give your Abel's away to the grand kids! (Posted on 5/13/09)

I just started fishing a Super 4 late this summer. It is the first Abel reel that I have owned and I can not speak highly enough about it. It is a little on the heavier side... which is a trade for the durability of the reel. However; I hardly notice it when I am fishing.
The scariest thing about an Abel reel is the cost. And I think you should be scared - but not for the cost of the investment. You should be scared because once you own an Abel reel: you will never want to fish another reel in your life! I don't think you can own just one... (Posted on 11/6/08)