A limited edition Abel Creek Model #1 large arbor fly reel including an interchangeable standard arbor spare spool in a golden trout design inspired by artist and conservationist James Prosek, will benefit the conservation organization California Trout, announced Don R. Swanson, president of the tackle manufacturer.
Golden trout are one of the most environmentally threatened species. Once called the Volcano Creek Golden Trout, it was designated as the State Fish by the California Legislature in 1947. Their range encompasses approximately 120 miles of stream habitat found mostly within the Golden Trout Wilderness in the Sierra range.