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Personal preference and fishing conditions will determine line selection. Thank you for purchasing one of the worlds most advanced round reels. That would be a good reel for deep cranks, arigs, swimbaits, etc. It had glossy black paint, a spare spool with plastic arbour adaptor to enable low torque casting of light lures, toolkit with spares, a black velvet bag to carry the reel out, and a leather box to hold the whole set together. This book provides a comprehensive history and taxonomy of this legendary family of fishing reels, which is cherished and admired by anglers, collectors, and tournament casters alike. How to clean abu garcia ambassadeur fishing reels although well begin by removing the right faceplate first, well go over this part of the reel last. Dec 27, 2005 changing the bushings to bearings in ambassadeur reels. New for 2014, the abu garcia ambassadeur c3 baitcasting reel has been given a sleek new look and upgraded features for unbelievable and reliable performance. Although it has seen a lot of use in freshwater, it is in such nice condition i would feel a bit bad using it for saltwater fishing. Abu dual bearing worm kit 4000 6000 mikes reel repair.
Depending on how old it is, it will have either a 4. Abus first high speed model was the ambassadeur 5500c introduced in 1973 with a gear ratio of 4. We will provide additional photos for any offer upon request, just ask. Also time to upgrade with the factory power handle and do a little bit services to the reel. It may work out better for you to trade the reel you have plus some cash for a new rebuilt or custom built reel than to try to find what you need to repair your reel. First off this is a bushing reel and not as smooth as a bearing reel. The 4pin centrifugal brake system allows for consistent brake pressure throughout the cast, while the bent handle and drag star offer an ergonomic feel. Product manuals fishing reels, fishing rods, revo reels. And most importantly sync the spool and level wind. Abu garcia ambs5500c ambassadeur s round baitcasting reel the abu garcia ambassadeur s round baitcasting reels offer excellent performance and design and at a great price for any anglers bu. How to fill the spool with line all ambassadeur round reels are designed for monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon lines. To filter schematics, enter an identifying number found on your reel model number, foot. The addition of a bent handle and drag star translates into a more ergonomic feel.
Abu garcia ambassadeur chrome line guide pawl 5176 975304 51765 fits many ambassadeur round reels 4500 through 7500. This section has the most moving parts and consumes the majority of the percentage of your time when cleaning the reel. Vintage ambassadeur 5500c abu sweden 1976 fishing reel. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is. Upgraded performance and styling merge with proven strength and engineering.
Upgrading my abu garcia ambassadeur 5500 c3 reel with abec 5 ceramic bearings and a new worm gear with bearing. Click and enjoy this wonderful pdf file supplied by per erlandsen which documents a modified ambassadeur. Abu garcia ambassadeur c4 classic round baitcast reel bass. Get the best deals on abu garcia vintage casting fishing reels and upgrade your home. Be the first to know about product news and exclusive special events. Even though this is a relatively modern incarnation of the venerable abu record ambassadeur casting reel, it has retained most of ambassadeurs simple design so servicing this immediately after doing the shimano antares dc7 was a breeze by contrast. Ambassadeur 5600c clean up and service i love the old red thumb bar ambassadeurs.
The heritage continues with the new c3 fishing reel, designed to meet the demands of the most hardcore angler. Gently rinse the reel with fresh water, wipe it dry and periodically lubricate according to the accompanying diagram picture of oil and grease points. Also a perfect reel for an angler on a budget, its a great choice when throwing bigger baits or when you are up against larger fish. This is known to be preferred in certain bass fishing situations around tight covers. Home reel schematics abu garcia reel schematics abu garcia round baitcast schematics abu garcia 5000 schematics. Based on the reel foot markings, this model is the ambassadeur 6000 design from 1969. The ambassadeur 2500c, a small casting reel capable of handling fine lines and light baits, was first produced in 1975.
Jul 25, 2008 being a fan of the older ambassadeur reels,there are a lot of ways to make them smoother,and better casting. Buy the abu garcia ambassadeur c4 classic round baitcast reel and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. Get the best deals on ambassadeur fishing reels and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Fishing reel partbabu garcia ambassadeur 4500c 5500c 6500c drive gear pn 4528. Here we have a rare abu ambassadeur 20 sea fishing reel, the reel is in good used condition with damage chipping around the ambassadeur badge see photo, does not affect the workings of the reel, reel marked with abu, 20, ambassadeur, foot stamped with sweden and the number 761100. A vintage 1953 ambassadeur 6000 sits behind a 1973 ambassadeur 6000c and a current model 6500c3 ct mag elite. This is a family of reels with direct drive for anglers who prefer to have additional control in fighting fishes by using the turn of the handle. Servicing july 1975 abu ambassadeur 5000 gasping gurami. Feb 26, 2011 upgrading my abu garcia ambassadeur 5500 c3 reel with abec 5 ceramic bearings and a new worm gear with bearing.
Hi folks, i love the ambassadeur series, and the 5000 is my favorite alltime reel. Silvery grey in colour with twin grey rubber knobs which are fitted with bearings making them very free. Sometime in 1976, i had an ambassadeur 5000 multiplier. The ambassadeur line of reels from abu garcia features the larger round design and is suitable for a range of game fish, including bass, catfish and some inshore game fish species. See photos all items are sent to paypal or confirmed addresses, this may be inconvenient but it is for your protection international buyer need to be aware that items held up by custom are not the of the sender and that we can not be held responsible for this delay. Cleaning the ambassadeur reel is necessary, as with any other type of reel.