Ambassadeur reel history books

The raw power of a legendary round casting reel makes this affordably priced rodandreel setup an exciting option for the angler targeting big fish. The abu garcia ambassadeur 6500s reel is sturdy and strong. Takes you through the history of penn year by year, from its founding. I offer additional reels, and customers can request a list of these models. That focus changed in the late 1930s, when borgstroms son gote took over the company. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Simons book is absolutely the best source for ambassadeur collectors. Ambassadeur fishing reels have become some of the most popular and recognizable reels in the fishing equipment industry, and collectors sometimes dish out thousands of dollars just to add a collectible ambassadeur fishing reel to their collection. However by examining the parts on the reel one can get close to when it was made. The quality of his reels meets or exceeds the same quality standards set by abu in the. The first of which was a reel introduced back in 1921. The abu garcia ambassadeur 6500s combo continues the long tradition of solid, unflinching performance within a variety of techniques. Based on a series of her columns in the british newspaper the guardian, ms. Abu garcia ambassadeur baitcasting reels tackledirect. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Being a fan of the older ambassadeur reels,there are a lot of ways to make them smoother,and better casting. Simon shimomura is author of three books on collectible ambassadeur reels and is considered an expert and historian of ambassadeur. Abu garcia ambassadeur 7500c has great line capacity for salmonsurf fishing if a big salmon takes at long range with the abu 7500 you still have 200 meters of insurance left on your spool. Reel casts smooth and handles 20lb stripers with ease as well as lingcod and halibut. Never had the 6000 but have had a 4000 and 5000 both good reels.

History of abu garcia reels ambassadeur reel history. There is also a book titled vintage fishing reels of sweden by daniel skupien, that contains a large amount of valuable information on abu garcia fishing tackle, as well as a comprehensive work detailing the history of smaller ambassadeur reels. A catalog of the museums reel collection, the book contains an excellent, extensive history of the fly reel. A combination of many factors, including the economic boom after the end of ww2, the high quality and innovative design and construction techniques, along with the growth of the sportfishing movement, saw the booming sales of the ambassadeur series around the world but undoubtedly the usa popularity assured its place in history. I display and offer for sale classic ambassadeur reels along with newer selected models. Tunzelmann takes a look at the movies from a historians viewpoint.

The earlier ambassadeur 5000s from the late 1950s to about mid 1971 used sequential serial numbers. A brief history of a b urfabriken abu, the maker of ambassadeur reels, is included. Ive collected ambassadeur reels for more than 40 years, since shortly after they were first exported to this country from sweden. My 5000c is from around the late 1960s or early 1970s, dont remember what i paid for it but has been a great reel. We repair rods, reels, trolling motors, depth sounders, downriggers and coleman outdoor products. New listing vintage garcia ambassadeur 2500c, bait casting reel abu sweden. But in 1921, when carl august borgstrom started the company, its first products were watches and other precision timing devices. It was a sudden realization of when joining ambassadeur reels, and being educated on symptoms of a sticky drag etc and how to improve and servicing, the know how, i soon understood the steps required to service the abu reel, thoroughly. I have had numerous 6000s, a 6600d5, 7000c3, seven, 5000c3, one 5000. Buy products related to ambassadeur reel products and see what customers say about ambassadeur reel products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Lee sayer, 9 years ago i have a garcia ambassadeur 5000c,not in as good of condtion as yours because mine has seen many hours of casting and trolling. Unfollow ambassadeur reel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Also with small ambassadeur 6000 reels, to prove what these tiny reels tiny compared to the then usual penn monsters were worth.

Please contact me, les shaw, with any questions or to buy. Refence and history books exclusively available and distributed by jims reel shop. The ambassadeur 2500c, a small casting reel capable of handling fine lines and light baits, was first produced in 1975. Before there were abu garcia fishing reels, they were called garcia abu and garcia ambassadeur reels in the usa and canada. This new swedish reel is designed with enhanced features, a newfound level of refinement, and top notch performance that helps position this ambassadeur a notch below the popular highend morrums. I also offer two ambassadeur books written by simon shimomura. The famous abu ambassadeur reel was introduced in 1952. Alternatively you can send your reel to one of our other authorized service centers. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience.

Abu garcia ambassadeur c3 casting reels tackle warehouse. Ive been using ambassadeur reels for a lot of years now and this is by far the best one ive had. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The abu garcia ambassadeur series is trusted by serious anglers who cast and troll for the biggest fish. Would recommend any day for a swimbait or jigging set up. If you want to understand this heritage and be part of the continuing legacy, youre at the right place. This classic abu garcia ambassadeur 4500c baitcasting reel has been used. The only way to give you an exact date of manufacture would be to check the reel foot number with the shipping records from the factory. Look at the 1st 2 numbers on your reel foot,and that will tell you what year it was made. The world according to the movies and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Matched the reel up with a cabelas extra heavy rod for use in the monterey bay. Vinatge abu garcia ambassadeur ambassaduer record fishing reel reels gold c 1500 1500c 2000 2050 2500 2500c 2100 sport 2650 3000 4000 4000d 4500 4500c 5000c. A new book from schiffer publishing contains history and anecdotes for the ambassadeur reel collector but also technical details and tips for the devoted angler.

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. When youre sending your line out into unchartered waters, it better be on a good reel. Extremely durable, they can take a beating and still deliver the ultra smooth performance anglers expect. Vintage abu garcia ambassadeur 6500c lure bait casting reel. There is a brief description of reels from the early records to the classic ambassadeurs. I have for sale vintage ambassadeur reels in excellent condition, some very rare. We suggest sending your reel via ups or fedex keep the. Abu garcia ambassadeur 2500ci amazing condition ultra clean rare 2500 ci. The ambassadeur was faithful to the round reel appeal of the old kentucky watchmakers, but it was a rock n roll machine with solid heft. A simple solution to your backlashing problem would be to change the brake blocks on the spool. Collectible ambassaduer fishing reels are fishing reels popular with collectors for their age, quality and rarity. This trip appeared in the 1960 abu catalog of which i have added a page.

These round baitcasting reels took the fishing world by storm when they were introduced back in 1952 and you. Simon is considered a world authority on reels manuf. Its fitting that fishing reel maker abu garcia began near the banks of the morrum river, one of swedens favorite places to fish. A lot of guys make the mistake of trying to add bearings to the 5000 series reels. The chronological history of penn reels, 19321957 blue. Vintage garcia ambassadeur 2500c, bait casting reel abu sweden. The ambassadeurs are some of the best reels on the market by far. Abu garcia ambassadeur 7500c bait caster reel fishingmag. The history of abu garcia reels plus ambassadeur reel history. Here we have a boxed abu garcia ambassadeur 6500c reel, the reel is in very good used condition, reel marked with built by abu sweden, abu garcia, product of sweden and ambassadeur 6500c, foot stamped with the number 841100, comes with paperwork and in box. It has four stainlesssteel ball bearings plus an instant antireverse roller bearing that allows for hard sets to hook with confidence.

Ambassadeur baitcasting fishing reels for sale ebay. Duragear twogear system provides increased gear strength for all fishing situations. He manufactures his own line of custommade classic ambassadeur under a license given to him by pure fishing abugarcia. It was at icast just a month ago when we learned that abu garcia would bring back the record.

First off this is a bushing reel and not as smooth as a bearing reel. And they will take a beating time and time again, i have a 6000 that was probably made in the early 70s that i still use for channels and it works fine. Unfollow ambassadeur abu garcia fishing reel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Offering upgraded performance and styling, merged with proven strength and engineering, the abu garcia ambassadeur c3 casting reels are some of the bestselling casting reels of all time. The company started out as a taxi meter maker and later began making record and then ambassadeur reels. Dont think they are rare but are certainly sought after. The abu garcia ambassadeur c4 round casting reels have a supersmooth, highspeed retrieve with a blazing 6.