Abu Garcia Reel Info

  • Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 9:57 am #1991330

    I have had this reel since the mid 90’s. It has been a great reel but I’m lacking information. I cannot find any history / specs or value for this reel. Can anyone help? Thanks

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    SuperDave1959
    Harrisville, UT
    Posts: 2816
    November 25, 2020 at 10:20 am #1991352

    The good news is that it was a Sweden model and better than the current Abu’s. What model is it and does it have a thumb button release or the button on the reel housing?

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 10:49 am #1991367
    SuperDave1959 wrote:

    The good news is that it was a Sweden model and better than the current Abu’s. What model is it and does it have a thumb button release or the button on the reel housing?

    The thumb button is over the spool. The model designation is pictured on the side.

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    SuperDave1959
    Harrisville, UT
    Posts: 2816
    November 25, 2020 at 10:59 am #1991373
    Ed Grant wrote:

    The model designation is pictured on the side.

    The designation on the picture you posted is the number of ball bearings, 5 + 1 roller bearing.

    Per blank’s link, the model would be a 5600. Condition is everything, so, I would place the value pretty low, maybe $30 – $40 to the right person.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16634
    November 25, 2020 at 11:58 am #1991397

    Very good long lasting reels. However like Dave says they have limited value.

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 2:45 pm #1991451

    Very close. The side plates are the same and it is an all aluminum frame. Mine has a different thumb bar and is more narrow. On the bottom of reel seat it is stamped SAMPLE…so maybe it is a prototype. Thanks for your response. Let me know if you have any additional thoughts.

    SuperDave1959
    Harrisville, UT
    Posts: 2816
    November 25, 2020 at 2:58 pm #1991459

    If the reel housing and spool is narrower than the 5600, yours is actually a 4600.

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 3:01 pm #1991460

    Thanks for advice. Sounds like a good idea.

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 3:10 pm #1991466

    Could be some type of version. I have a 5000 / 5500 / 6000 & 7000 all from the 70’s. Comparing this reel side by side not only is it narrower but the diameter is also a little smaller. This reel is also built with an aluminum frame…quite different from my other ambassadors.

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 3:14 pm #1991469

    I have definitely enjoyed using this reel…just caught a little tarpon with it last week.

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    michael keehr
    Posts: 347
    November 25, 2020 at 4:02 pm #1991483

    I would agree on the 4600 series model c3 I think there is another number after the c3 that designates that thumb switch

    Ed Grant
    Posts: 7
    November 25, 2020 at 5:01 pm #1991491

    I checked out the 4600 c3 but could not find one with an aluminum frame. There may be a version I’m missing. I have seen tournament versions that have one piece aluminum frames.

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