Hey guys,i have a vintage abu ambassadeur 5000 of my grandads that i finally busted out and respooled, but somethings different about this reel. I dont even have to reel it in to get the spool to lock, i. Unfollow abu ambassadeur 5000 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The reel has been used so it has scratches and decal wear so please see all pictures. Jun 25, 2002 the abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 has had the longest production run of any levelwinder, past or present, and according to the factory in sweden, approximately 4 million red reels of the 5000 design. The big swede has occasionally departed from the tried and true and produced a different style of baitcaster, but its the classic ambassadeur that is the flagship reel of the. We are operating our distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures for our team and within new government regulations where we operate.
The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. We provide photos and the best description we can give on all of our items. The abu garcia ambassadeur fishing reels can cast a mile, as well as haul in monster catfish and theyll stand up to decades of use and abuse and keep on performing. I have caught musky by accident but never actually targeted them. Ambassadeur reels are equipped with a removable handle sideplate that allows access to the. Abu ambassadeur 6000 series john softly first published.
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. This reel was made in 1953 and it was the first of the ambassadeur range of multipliers from abu. Troubleshooting service parts product manuals reel schematics warranty. Jun 24, 20 servicing july 1975 abu ambassadeur 5000. While being the oldest of the three, it still cranked like a new one. Thank you for purchasing one of the worlds most advanced round reels. 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.
Abu garcia owners manual ambassadeur 6500c3 reel parts list. Sometime in 1976, i had an ambassadeur 5000 multiplier. Literally this book is the final chapter of the classic ambassadeur reels written by simon shimomura, the mr. Here we have a boxed abu garcia 5000 c multi reel, the reel is in very good used condition, comes in box with oil and instruction sheet, reel marked with abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 c, foot stamped with number 990302. All information on this page is my interpretation and opinion about the history of the ambassadeur reel as i understand it. Over the past 50 years the abu ambassadeur has been an industry standard. Abu ambassadeur 5000 fishing rods, reels, line, and knots. Servicing july 1975 abu ambassadeur 5000 gasping gurami. A new system built into the popular ambassadeur round reel allows veteran anglers to. Fishing reel, tolling motor and downrigger schematics. The terms of the warranty cannot be changed except in writing by an officer of abu garcia. Ive been fishing and working on abu 5000s, 6000s and 7000s for over 35 years. A new system built into the popular ambassadeur round reel allows veteran anglers to fish problemfree in windy conditions and.
Abu garcia 5500 round baitcaster reel service with drag washer replacement duration. Gote and len borgstrom field testing the powerfully strong 50006000 size ambassadeurs in late 1950s. Ambassadeur 5000 c deluxe early 1970s sn 5000c 75th anniversary limited edition pcs this is a limited edition 5000c made in 1995 to commemorate the 75 anniversary of abu. All questions must be resolved before any bids are made.
That may be the way the 5000 was made, i dont know. All information on this page is my interpretation and opinion about the history of the ambassadeur reel as i. Find fishing reel schematics and parts diagrams from manufacturers such as abu garcia, bass pro, penn, pflueger, shakespeare, shimano, and more. Abu garcia ambassadeur c3 6500 fishing reel maintenance. I bought it years ago for freshwater, never made it that far so aside from dust build up it has never been used. I actually just bought a lot of 3 abu baitcasters off ebay and the 5000 was one of them. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is. Abu 6000c rebuild reel maintenance and repair surftalk. I have an abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 reel and the line guide gets stuck on one side or the other causing the line to pile up on one side of the spool. Classic ambassadeur round reel instruction manual a. Home reel schematics abu garcia reel schematics abu garcia round baitcast schematics abu garcia 7000 schematics. I also a abu ambassadeur model 5000 reel with the serial number of 284268. Fishing reel bearings bearing applications, fishing reel bearings bearing applications, fishing reel bearings.
The reel has a great deal of sentimental value and i would like to get it in fishing shape. Click and enjoy this wonderful pdf file supplied by per erlandsen which documents a modified ambassadeur. I also a abu ambassadeur model 5000 reel with the serial num. Click and enjoy this wonderful pdf file supplied by per erlandsen which. This was really odd as the spool seemed to be slightly too wide for the frame. Please contact me about inaccuracies and they will be promptly addressed and corrected when verified. The following guide will explain how to get the most out of your new round reel. Ambassadeur 5000 05 01 parts listed below schematicscroll down it appears you dont have a pdf plugin for this browser. Ambassadeur baitcasting reel ultra cast design abu garcia. Shop forand learn aboutvintage abu ambassadeur reels.
Would this be a good reel to put on a mh musky rod. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is 760604. Limited edition, pieces, with wooden presentation case, spare spool and serialized left side plate with. Digging around in the basement tonight and came across an oldnew abu garcia v5000 ambassadeur green mounted on a abu garcia vantage composite rod, 6ft. Abu garcia ambassadeur bait cast fishing reels are loved by catfish anglers all across the united states and are hands down the most popular fishing reels for catfish. Breakdown, cleaning and rebuilding my abu garcia ambassadeur c3 6500 baitcasting fishing reel. The item listed is represented to the best of our ability. To filter schematics, enter an identifying number found on your reel model number, foot number, etc. Old abu ambassadeur 5000 reel fishing rods, reels, line. If you have a pre1975 red abu with shaft tips that fit into 3mm bearings, id say you got lucky. I have an old abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 real that was given to me.
Carbontex drag washers abu garcia ambassadeur 5500ca 4000 5000 6000 c3c4 reel. Abu garcia ambassadeur one 5000 the original baitcasting. Unused frame for ambassadeur 1500c colour silver, part no. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. The bent handle was obvious but closer inspection showed that the spool didnt quite fit. Currently my heaviest gear is medium action walleye gear. When i hit the thumb switch the reel will only spool when the button is compressed. Gote and len borgstrom field testing the powerfully strong 5000 6000 size ambassadeurs in late 1950s. Repair parts home outdoor recreation parts abu garcia parts abu garcia round reel parts abu garcia 5500 78 11 01 ambassadeur parts. Rely on abu garcia quality and dependability to keep the fun in fishing. Abu ambassadeur 5000b red in box box isnt great with all manuals warranty card case etc. The abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 has had the longest production run of any levelwinder, past or present, and according to the factory in sweden, approximately 4 million red reels of the 5000. Ambassadeur 5000 four screw service this four screw ambassadeur 5000 seemed really rough when cranking.
Disassembly of an abu garcia ambassadeur 5000c reel. Here we have a boxed abu garcia 5000c multi reel, the reel is in very good used condition, comes in box with oil and instruction sheet, reel marked with abu garcia ambassadeur 5000c, foot stamped with number 990302. Its fitting that fishing reel maker abu garcia began near the banks of the morrum river, one of. Repair parts home outdoor recreation parts abu garcia parts abu garcia round reel parts abu garcia 5000 d 7608 04 ambassadeur parts.
See which ambassadeur 5000 products are the most popular right now on ebay. How to clean abu garcia ambassadeur fishing reels catfish edge. Feb 15, 20 breakdown, cleaning and rebuilding my abu garcia ambassadeur c3 6500 baitcasting fishing reel. The standard record ambassadeur 5000 sg in very good condition and the very rare non record non abu ambassadeur from my friend samuel in umea. Home reel schematics abu garcia reel schematics abu garcia round baitcast schematics abu garcia 5000 schematics abu garcia 5000 schematics ambassadeur 500 900 2 517. Abu garcia will have no other obligation and will not be liable for incidental. Abu garcia rods or reels requiring warranty repair should not be returned to the store of purchase. Southwestern parts and service is also a great resource for schematics and parts. Here are unused abu ambassadeur frames, spools, side plates, decals and handles.
Buy vintage abu ambassadeur reels classic vintage fishing tackle. Abu ambassadeur frames classic vintage fishing tackle. Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 the united states catfish. Abu ambassadeur 4500 cdl frame part number 20419 in original packaging. The reel is red and in a nice leather case with a small tube of oil and also a small tube of spare parts. The big swede has occasionally departed from the tried and true and produced a different style of baitcaster, but its the classic ambassadeur that is the flagship reel of the company. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Help with vintage abu garcia 5000 texas fishing forum. For your consideration is a used right handed abu garcia ambassadeur one 5000 the original baitcast reel. Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 serial numbers optiapp37s blog. I have not come across an original 5000 red to investigate.