Garcia Parts

  • sports_anchor
    Albert Lea, MN
    Posts: 354
    February 13, 2006 at 4:38 pm #1233933

    Anyone know how I can get my hands on some pawls for Garcia C4 reels? If anyone out there owns one, you know what a problem they can be. I’m looking to stock up on a supply of pawls so I can fix them as needed throughout the year.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    February 13, 2006 at 5:02 pm #420159

    what the heck are “pawls”??????

    sports_anchor
    Albert Lea, MN
    Posts: 354
    February 13, 2006 at 5:18 pm #420160

    Like I said, if you own a Garcia C4 you know what it is. The pawl is a small metal piece that fits inside the line guide of the reel. It runs in the worm gear of the reel and constantly wears out after repeated casts.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    February 13, 2006 at 6:03 pm #420170

    Wow, I didn’t know they were so weak…….I have a 5500 C4 that has done quite well for me over the past 5 years for ski fishing……..Never heard of that happening before?

    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5623
    February 13, 2006 at 6:44 pm #420183

    I’ve never had a problem either, but I keep that worm gear clean. Since it’s exposed to the outside world it’s a great place to pick up gunk. I use WD-40 and an old tooth brush.

    Rootski

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    February 13, 2006 at 7:55 pm #420216

    John’s Tackle Service
    15 Field Ave SW
    Byron MN
    507-775-6406
    rod/reel parts & repair
    spool winding
    custom-made rods
    [email protected]

    pyake
    Posts: 167
    February 14, 2006 at 4:06 am #420333

    I’ve been through a number of worm gears and pawls on my C3’s and C4. Abu Garcia updated their website with drawings on all of the Ambassadeur reels which makes it easy to ID any parts that you might need. You can also order from Abu Garcia by phone.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    February 14, 2006 at 4:19 am #420336

    Jason, John at Johns Tackle and Reel Repair that Steve Plantz mentioned can get you the parts from Garcia. Hes also very good at reel repair.
    Thanks, Bill

    sports_anchor
    Albert Lea, MN
    Posts: 354
    February 14, 2006 at 1:35 pm #420407

    Thanks for the replies guys! I think I’ll try and order a bag of em directly from Garcia. I wasn’t sure if it was possible to order just small parts directly from the manufacturer?

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    February 14, 2006 at 1:57 pm #420417

    I’d go directly to Abu. I’ve gotten small parts for a Mitchell (I believe they’re all owned by Berkley) and they are very nice to deal with, usually they won’t even charge for small parts. Plus, they’re quick, too.

    rgeister
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 972
    February 16, 2006 at 10:01 pm #421322

    By far, these guys are the best:

    http://southwesternparts.com/frames.asp

    Southwestern Tackle out of Dallas, TX… call them or visit on-line. If they don’t have it, they will tell you a source to find it!

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