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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Right Hand Star Wheel Part Number 20925 $8.16 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $8.16 |
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIPPING MADE IN SWEDEN $104.49 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 6m Buy It Now for only: $104.49 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 Fishing Reel 4 Screw Foot Number 634094 $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 29m |
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6500 C3 Baitcast Reel FREE SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN $98.79 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 12m Buy It Now for only: $98.79 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 61 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING $72.19 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 47m Buy It Now for only: $72.19 |
 4 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels for sale need tune ups $45.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 22h 50m |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6600 BCX Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE SHIP $54.96 Time Remaining: 12d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $54.96 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur SX7700C Level wind Baitcasting Reel Very Good $199.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 54m |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4601 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN $84.54 Time Remaining: 12d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $84.54 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Drag Washer Part Number 20907 $1.25 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 34m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 |
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 Abu Garcia Bait Cast ambassadeur Fishing Reel EX condition Clean Model 7000 $63.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 22m |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6601 C4 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE USA SHIP $104.49 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 16m Buy It Now for only: $104.49 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Metal Drag Washer Part Number 20906 $1.25 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 22m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 50 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING $69.99 Time Remaining: 27d 13h 52m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Ten saltwater fishing reel $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 2m |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Drag Plate P N 20960 $1.25 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 24m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 7000iCS Big Game Reel PRO ROCKET FREE USA SHIP $142.49 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 12m Buy It Now for only: $142.49 |
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 7000 C3 VERY NICE NO RESERVE $165.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 49m |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Left Hand Star Wheel P N 21562 $7.56 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 44m Buy It Now for only: $7.56 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIPPING MADE IN SWEDEN $92.14 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 46m Buy It Now for only: $92.14 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Syncro Nut Cover NEW 19739 $2.35 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 42m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000i SYNC bait casting reel $56.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 1h 35m |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Drag Pressure Plate part number 9728 $1.99 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 18m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR REVO WINCH Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE SHIP WNCH L $167.19 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $167.19 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Synchro Slide P N 6782 $1.25 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 13m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 10000i Big Game Reel FREE SHIP $153.89 Time Remaining: 18d 13h 37m Buy It Now for only: $153.89 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur SX7700C Level wind Baitcasting Reel Very Good +++ $199.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 11m |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Drag Washer Perimeter P N 9727 $1.50 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 6m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 |
 Brand New In Box Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000iCS Pro Rocket Fishing Reel 7000 ics $160.00 Time Remaining: 10d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $160.00 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur SPOOL TENSION IND Part 5150 $2.35 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 49m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 C Fishing Reel Made in Sweden $11.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 22h 41m |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Chrome Handle Nut Lock Plate part number 20944 $1.59 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 22m Buy It Now for only: $1.59 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Orra SX High Speed Reel Rrp 107 $21.11 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 5m |
 NEW ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 60 NIB $69.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Free Spool Clutch part number 9710 $3.55 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 54m Buy It Now for only: $3.55 |
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 Abu Garcia 9000i AMBASSADEUR Big Game Conventional Fishing Reel 1121281 $160.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 17m Buy It Now for only: $160.99 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000iC3 Fishing Reel $76.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 50m |
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 60 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING $72.19 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 45m Buy It Now for only: $72.19 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 CS Rocket Chrome 6500CS $199.99 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 14m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 550 PLUS LEVELWIND REEL HIGH SPEED RETRIEVE $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 22m |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6501 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN $98.79 Time Remaining: 26d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $98.79 |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR REVO WINCH Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE SHIP WNCH $167.19 Time Remaining: 9d 21h 41m Buy It Now for only: $167.19 |
 Abu Garcia 7000i HSN AMBASSADEUR Big Game Conventional Fishing Reel 1119579 $160.99 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $160.99 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 10000 Multiplier SEAFISHING REEL $66.04 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 18h 32m |
 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6500 LC Line Counter Reel FREE USA SHIP 6500LC $106.39 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $106.39 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 35th anniversary high speed fishing reel NICE $45.00 Time Remaining: 16d 21h 2m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 BCX Fishing Reel Red Right Handed Baitcasting $35.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 11m |
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 Abu Garcia ambassadeur Record Reel $120.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 7m Buy It Now for only: $135.00 |
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 Abu Garcia ambassadeur 6600C4 Reel $60.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN $92.14 Time Remaining: 20h 44m Buy It Now for only: $92.14 |
 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Pro Max Low Profile Anti Reverse Bearing part 1134475 $9.50 Time Remaining: 17d 12h 9m Buy It Now for only: $9.50 |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 BCX Multiplier Casting Reel Beach Pike Bass Salmon $1.90 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 18h 29m |
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000i Syncro Handle Nut NEW 1129913 $3.00 Time Remaining: 23d 14m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
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Garcia Ambassadeur
Abu Garcia
Early history
The factory in Svngsta where there still is production. Photo taken from the north.
Still one of the most recognizable names in fishing technology, A B Urfabriken began at a factory located near the Mrrum River, in Blekinge, Sweden. The company, founded in 1921, originally manufactured watches, telephone timers and taximeters. However, the founder's son, Gte Borgstrm, a fishing enthusiast, soon redirected its focus towards fishing reels during World War II, when demand for those products grew scarce. The reigning outdoor sports participant distributing and manufacturing firm THE GARCIA CORPORATION USA 1947-1978 was the largest fishing tackle company of its time, formerly known under the earlier name Charles Garcia & Company New York. The Garcia Corporation started importing and marketing ABU's many reels in the 1950s, including the famous Ambassadeur reels. Garcia was already the leader in fishing tackle importing and distributing, marketing the famous Mitchell 300 spinning reel from France since 1947. Garcia Tackle Company 1979-1980 was a short-lived partnership between ABU and MITCHELL S.A. of France and in 1980, ABU AB acquired New Jersey based Garcia Tackle Company and changed their name to Abu Garcia. Mitchell S.A. would go their own way, but the two brands would join together again under the Pure Fishing banner only again to be sold to the Jarden Corporation in 2007.
Modern developments
A pair of ABU reels from the late 1960s, the smaller is the Cardinal 33, the larger is the Cardinal, 66, and the Swedish royal coat of arms can be seen clearly
ABU Garcia introduced a series of fishing reels and related products in the early 1950s. The Swedish-built ABU 444, the company's first spinning reel, was introduced in 1955, followed in 1965 by the first model of the Cardinal series of spinning reels.
Beginning in 1957, the company also became known for its advanced spin cast reels (Abumatic) featuring several engineering innovations such as level-wind mechanisms (oscillating spools), under-rod spin cast reel designs (the Abu 500 series) and improved drags for fighting larger gamefish. The famous Ambassadeur series of bait casting reels, which utilized advanced metal alloys, ball-bearing friction interfaces, and precisely-cut gears, was introduced at the New York World's Fair in 1964, and subsequent Ambassadeur models are still produced by the company.
The professional angler Paul Gustafson worked for seven years as chief angling consultant for ABU Garcia.
Today they still make ambassadeur's along with a new model called a revo which is another version of the ambassadeur.
Collections
This section requires expansion.
There are collectors of ABU equipment.
ABU Garcia Collectors from all around the world choose to buy, sell and exchange rare items on popular auction sites such as eBay.com and Tradera.com (Swedish). Rare items can fetch thousands of dollars. Specialist sites exist to aid finding these items such as Auction Angler.
Publications that aid the collector of ABU Garcia merchandise include 'The Ambassadeur and I' and its sequel 'The Ambassadeur and I Final Chapter' both by Simon Shimomura. 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.
See also
Fishing reel
Notes
^ "Vintage Fishing Reels of Sweden by Daniel Skupien". Reel's Reels. http://www.realsreels.com/links/danielskupien.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29. "...of A.B.Urfabriken products since its beginnings as a watch making company in the 1920's."
^ "Record and ABU Accessories". Reel's Reels. http://www.realsreels.com/accessories/default.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
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will my reel break if i catch giant california yellow tail or white sea bass?
Not a chance.
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