ABEL X GRATEFUL DEAD 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Own a legendary piece of angling and musical heritage with the Abel x Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Edition Rove Reel, available now at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop! Commemorating 60 years since the iconic band was founded in 1965, this highly exclusive release is the definitive 4th chapter in the world-renowned Abel x Grateful Dead collaboration series. Strictly limited to a global run of only 250 total reels across all sizes, each premium reel features mesmerizing, hand-anodized custom artwork designed by visionary artist and professional skier Chris Benchetler directly onto the frame and drag knob. Built on Abel's ultra-rugged, structurally integral ROVE chassis, these custom-finished, made-to-order masterpieces are individually serialized (1 of 250, 2 of 250) and feature a laser-engraved "Steal Your Face" line-art motif on the spool counterweight. Engineered for flawless, uncompromised field performance, the ROVE features a fully caged frame layout to eliminate thin running line migration, a massive high-capacity large arbor spool, double-pawl drag engagement for rock-solid backups, and a user-convertible disc drag system meticulously machined in Montrose, Colorado.

Rocky Mountain / Wyoming Strategy: Chasing hard-running trout along the Grey Reef stretch of the North Platte River right here in Casper requires a bulletproof drag system, but showing up to the boat ramp with an Abel ROVE Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Edition takes your setup to an entirely different tier. Local guides favor the robust 4/6 model for technical nymphing strings and the heavy-duty 7/9 configuration for punching huge streamers into our legendary Wyoming headwinds. The fully caged frame is an absolute necessity if you run ultra-thin mono rigs or gel-spun running lines, as it completely prevents the line from slipping between the frame and spool during a frantic, chaotic battle with a wild 24-inch tailwater rainbow trout. Bring this work of art down to our downtown brick-and-mortar fly shop, and let our team pair it with a premium RIO or Scientific Anglers fly line to perfectly balance your favorite fast-action rod before hitting the river