flyfishing Archives - Fly Fishing Reels

Following my series of classic fly reel pictures i like. After the famous ABU Delta, here is another great ABU fly fishing reel:

The ABU Record Standard

The Record Standard was manufactured by ABU under the brand of ABU and Pebco (Model 5). They were similiar in design and specifications and were build in Sweden from 1942 to 1965. They had a capacity of 100 yards of backing under the flyline.


ABU Record Standard Front	ABU Record Standard Back

ABU Record Standard Side

On the backside it is labeled with “RECORD Standard”, “MADE IN SWEDEN” and “A.B. URFABRIKEN SVÃ„NSTA”, that means something like “A.B. Clock Manufacturer Sweden”.
It is not in mint condition, but hey it is pretty old.

If you are looking to purchase a ABU fly reel, have a look at our ABU fly reel page.

Being in Danmark lately, i used the opportunity to visit the Danish Fly Festival in Kolding.
A really familiar gathering with an exhibition hall, a casting hall and an outdoor casting area.

Inside the building there were also several rooms for flytiers and instructionÂ courses.

I took a few photos to give you an impression. Click on the images to resize.

Fly festival booth with fly rods and fly fishing reels.

Traditional tied salmon flies from Tommy KjÃ¦rgaard – great -.

Traditional flies closeup – look at the colors –

Saltwater flies – Fishes, squids and crab flies tied by Peter Joest

Realistic, nature identical nymphs. I didn’t get the name of the tier, maybe someone can help out here?
But i bet they are tied with the help of the HJP Nymph Tool ;-).

Abu Record Standard

Danish Fly Festival in Kolding, Danmark