The classic Ambassadeurs are the greatest reels ever made. That 3.6:1 gear ratio may not be as fast, but the torque reduction gives tremendous power and control. The star drag works as well as the best, and the cast control damping is an engineering marvel. Sixty years later and the competition still hasn't caught up.
I have a 5000 that my older brother bought new in 1965 (4 screw) and he used it on thousands of trips with me. It has minimal boat rash because he took very good care of it. When his wife gave it to me after his death in 2017 it worked as good as it did new. I also have a 5000B I bought in 1975 and a 4500, 4500C and a 1750 that I still use regularly because they were quality reels that were built to last. I used to have a 5000C and 5000D that were stolen back in the 1980's. Just can't beat the old Ambassaduers.
I got one just like this on ebay for $40. Not a scratch on it, no boat rash, new dead stock. It works great but I decided not to fish it and bought a new Abu Garcia 5500 C3. It's so smooth and casts forever. Great reels.
I got one of these reels in august for hy birth day. The first time I casted it It sounded like it was screaming. I took it apart completely and cleaned all of the parts in mineral spirits, greased it, and put back together. I was casting a 1/2 oz. KVD spinner with a bucktail in a local pond and the old ambassadeur performed flawlessly. I cast about 15 or 20 times and i bulled out a fifteen and a half pound large mouth bass. That was the largest fish i hane ever caught. I use this reel on a fenwick fenglass lunkerstick 2000. I collect old abu and garcia reels from before the two companies murged. I am fifteen and have been collecting fishing reels for tho years. Hope to hear back from you soon. Garret.
+Garrett Rimko Good for you! I like the lunkerstick too but, I don't have it any more. I also like "Abu" not Abu Garcia just like you. I hope you'll have a wonderful fishing life! Tight line! Thanks for watching!
+superstrike I would love to see more videos with the old record ambassadeur and the ambassadeur 5000. A great video I found on youtube is called "For Life the story of abu garcia."
Those reels are a work of art, I’ve admired them since I started watching your videos. I’ve tried to use a bait caster to no avail, I always tangle them. My son can use one very well.
Practice! Also, there is a casting damper control on the side of the reel opposite the crank that can be adjusted to assist in backlash control. It's like driving a manual transmission: few people have the patience to learn it, let alone master it, any more. Watch the old Johnny Dieckmann videos from the Mitchell Reel Museum. He made it look easy, but he probably practiced hours every day. Some are posted on UA-cam.
You must adjust the fall rate with the lure you are using. You will get a feel for it if you still backlash, tighten it up a little at a time it take patience and practice. You'll get really good at untangling birds nest too : ]
Just found one of these reels that belonged to my father. In pretty dirty condition but I’m starting the clean up project. Stripped the 40 year old line off it to start. A dirty film is covering the entire reel. Was stored in an old toolbox.
I just traded a fly rod I had for one of these in nice shape, hardly any wear on it. Probably needs to be cleaned up but I’m looking forward to using it!
superstrike I’ve had great luck with my 5000 since I posted I got one! In fact I love it so much I found another one. Simply wonderful to use, my favorite reels!
Could you make i video of the drag washers in order i have the same reel love the new handle as well I’m looking to up grade mine Lower gear ratios work great for bigger deep diving swim baits wake baits
Hi! As I said in the other video I did a rebuild from en 1984 4600-CB with 4,7:1. In that way it's not expensive at all to change the ratio. Can make a video on it if you would like to see it! Cheers!
I know theres a lot of questions on this video but towards the beginning you showed a few reels and I was wondering what kind of braid you have on the red reel on the left?
I just got one of these from my buddy his father passed away and so since my buddy don't fish he gave it to me such a blessing.. what lb test is best for this reel? great video ty
Great video. I have one of these from my grandfather that passed away. I've completely taken it apart, oiled and lubed it. Still nowhere near as smooth as yours. Mine also makes a loud screaming noise when I cast it. Do you have any ideas what it could be?
Nice...I just found a 4 screw ABU 6000 in my Dad's things (he passed on 2 yrs ago) Id like to get it in order to take it fishing this summer. Any advice would be appreciated and the type of pole best for this reel. Thank you... subbed!👍
while digging through my garage of old fishing reels that i was going to sell i found an abu ambassador 5000 and was shocked to see how much they were selling for. is the $600-$1000 price range realistic for these reals? i would like to post mine for sale and i’m seeing ones in worse shape go for that easily
I’m working on cleaning one of these up and I’m having trouble getting the copper ratchet piece back in it’s original spot , do you have any tips or know where I can find a picture of the internal mechanisms ?
Please check my other video " Ambassadeur 5000C EZ maintenance" ua-cam.com/video/govzmo5yIhc/v-deo.html It shows @8:20. Or visit EreplacementParts.com www.ereplacementparts.com/abu-garcia-parts-c-187196.html, then find Abu 5000. Thanks for watching!
If you tighten the drag all the way should you be able to pull any line out by hand? I have one of these and I dont know if it suppose to do this. If not how do I fix that?
Just got one of these, used from the early 70's and needs some cleaning and lubrication, otherwise works great. Do these not have an anti-reverse mechanism? If not I assume you don't let go of the handle with a fish on, or thumb the spool to keep things in order?
Just put a idle gear in a penn 920 level matic I almost lost went fishing got jerked off the bank my black ambassadeur line got caught around the handle of the penn saved it I jumped in got it caught a 6 1/2 pound large mouth needles to say took it to the taxidermist
bearings or bushes on this reel. ? I came across an old abu 6000 in mint. condition. is it possible to get that kind of final performance out of the bushes on the 6000?
Some reel maintenance videos the guy will use white gas to clean the disassembled parts. Apply oil and grease sparingly...check out some more maintenance videos. I pulled an old 5000 from a bucket in storage and as I'm now retired I have time to do something with it. That's why I checked out this video. Wish me luck.
The classic Ambassadeurs are the greatest reels ever made. That 3.6:1 gear ratio may not be as fast, but the torque reduction gives tremendous power and control. The star drag works as well as the best, and the cast control damping is an engineering marvel. Sixty years later and the competition still hasn't caught up.
Yes, I agree with you!
Thanks for watching!
I have a 5000 that my older brother bought new in 1965 (4 screw) and he used it on thousands of trips with me. It has minimal boat rash because he took very good care of it. When his wife gave it to me after his death in 2017 it worked as good as it did new. I also have a 5000B I bought in 1975 and a 4500, 4500C and a 1750 that I still use regularly because they were quality reels that were built to last. I used to have a 5000C and 5000D that were stolen back in the 1980's. Just can't beat the old Ambassaduers.
Thanks for watching!
Tight Lines! I love old Abu's!
I got one just like this on ebay for $40. Not a scratch on it, no boat rash, new dead stock. It works great but I decided not to fish it and bought a new Abu Garcia 5500 C3. It's so smooth and casts forever. Great reels.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! I just found one in the attic that was my uncles before he passed away. I’m going to redo it also
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Tight Lines!
@@superstrike not a problem at all! I hope all is good with life and fish on!
Great to see your luv for this retro reels.
Its getting smooth after awhile I saw
how you did that 👍
Thanks for watching!
Tight Lines!
Nice video.
ABU for life!
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I got one of these reels in august for hy birth day. The first time I casted it It sounded like it was screaming. I took it apart completely and cleaned all of the parts in mineral spirits, greased it, and put back together. I was casting a 1/2 oz. KVD spinner with a bucktail in a local pond and the old ambassadeur performed flawlessly. I cast about 15 or 20 times and i bulled out a fifteen and a half pound large mouth bass. That was the largest fish i hane ever caught. I use this reel on a fenwick fenglass lunkerstick 2000. I collect old abu and garcia reels from before the two companies murged. I am fifteen and have been collecting fishing reels for tho years. Hope to hear back from you soon.
Garret.
+Garrett Rimko Good for you! I like the lunkerstick too but, I don't have it any more. I also like "Abu" not Abu Garcia just like you.
I hope you'll have a wonderful fishing life! Tight line!
Thanks for watching!
+superstrike I would love to see more videos with the old record ambassadeur and the ambassadeur 5000. A great video I found on youtube is called "For Life the story of abu garcia."
Those reels are a work of art, I’ve admired them since I started watching your videos. I’ve tried to use a bait caster to no avail, I always tangle them. My son can use one very well.
Thanks for watching!
Practice! Also, there is a casting damper control on the side of the reel opposite the crank that can be adjusted to assist in backlash control. It's like driving a manual transmission: few people have the patience to learn it, let alone master it, any more. Watch the old Johnny Dieckmann videos from the Mitchell Reel Museum. He made it look easy, but he probably practiced hours every day. Some are posted on UA-cam.
You must adjust the fall rate with the lure you are using. You will get a feel for it if you still backlash, tighten it up a little at a time it take patience and practice. You'll get really good at untangling birds nest too : ]
I have a reel similar or identical to this. Foot number starts with 68. Been trying to getting it back running smooth, like yours. Very nice
Thanks for watching!
Just found one of these reels that belonged to my father. In pretty dirty condition but I’m starting the clean up project. Stripped the 40 year old line off it to start. A dirty film is covering the entire reel. Was stored in an old toolbox.
beautiful reel, I personally have 2 old 5500'd and I love them
+Marshall morris I want to get 5500 too. Thanks for watching!
I love the old Reel's from Abu
+Stefan vård Thanks for watching!
You have some Awesome videos keep up the great work.
+MrBluegrassdave Thanks for watching!
that float rig on the rod's a great idea..especially being in a kayak.... .. I myself use a 4 foot piece of paracord.. attached to the handle...
+plutoplatters Thanks for watching!
I just traded a fly rod I had for one of these in nice shape, hardly any wear on it. Probably needs to be cleaned up but I’m looking forward to using it!
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I believe the cleaning the reel is one of fun part of the fishing. Good luck!
superstrike I’ve had great luck with my 5000 since I posted I got one! In fact I love it so much I found another one. Simply wonderful to use, my favorite reels!
I had a red one gave it to a friend first trip caught a 20 lb hybrid striper I still got a black reel had it since 1995 it's old still smooth
Very nice work!
Thanks for watching!
My grandpa has almost that’s same one very cool
I also like the orginal small double handle... but totally get the larger idea.
+plutoplatters Thanks for watching!
Could you make i video of the drag washers in order i have the same reel love the new handle as well I’m looking to up grade mine Lower gear ratios work great for bigger deep diving swim baits wake baits
Thanks for watching!
pls visit the ereplacement.com and enter the abu 5000. There are the parts diagram.
Hi!
As I said in the other video I did a rebuild from en 1984 4600-CB with 4,7:1.
In that way it's not expensive at all to change the ratio.
Can make a video on it if you would like to see it!
Cheers!
+Jöns Joelsson Thanks! Great news!
Thanks for watching!
I know theres a lot of questions on this video but towards the beginning you showed a few reels and I was wondering what kind of braid you have on the red reel on the left?
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That is very old style braided line. I think the TUF-Line is still making.
I have a 4 screw that looks just like that except it has a wimpy little single handle. I'd use it but I love my Shimano Cardiff 100.
Love that pistol grip! Awesome combo, any plans on adding a Morrum?
I just got one of these from my buddy his father passed away and so since my buddy don't fish he gave it to me such a blessing.. what lb test is best for this reel? great video ty
hi, i use 14lb. mono.
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Just got a 1985 5000 from my wifes dad
Great video. I have one of these from my grandfather that passed away. I've completely taken it apart, oiled and lubed it. Still nowhere near as smooth as yours. Mine also makes a loud screaming noise when I cast it. Do you have any ideas what it could be?
Thanks for watching!
Does your Abu have bite-clicker?(ua-cam.com/video/E1bkKyin4uE/v-deo.html)
Turn off then it'll be ok.
superstrike, it does click when the drag is pulled out but not when reeling in. Mine doesn't have any exposed clicker button
Noise come from the cog wheel, worm shaft...mostly. If it's overused reel, it is better to replace the new parts.
Sorry I can't help that.
yes, that's it
Nice...I just found a 4 screw ABU 6000 in my Dad's things (he passed on 2 yrs ago) Id like to get it in order to take it fishing this summer.
Any advice would be appreciated and the type of pole best for this reel. Thank you... subbed!👍
Thanks for watching!
6000 fits M or MH longer rod!
Tight Lines!
while digging through my garage of old fishing reels that i was going to sell i found an abu ambassador 5000 and was shocked to see how much they were selling for. is the $600-$1000 price range realistic for these reals? i would like to post mine for sale and i’m seeing ones in worse shape go for that easily
Thanks for watching!
It's depends.
3screws Abu from $100, 4screws from200 and the Record 5000 $1000 and up.
superstrike interesting. mine is a 4 screw and i’ve seen them going for only 40-50 dollars
Iv got 4 or 5 of these reeels with same handle that you put on that one but mines red
Thanks for watching!
can be modified by adding bearings
Can you make a video on how you oiled you lubed the parts. I just found an old one and am trying to clean it up thank you!
Thanks for watching! Oil for bearings and grease for gears.
I have a Abu garcia maintenance video too.
ua-cam.com/video/1Z1nj4cMiAw/v-deo.html
I think the red reel is a bit more collectable than the green reel.
Thanks for watching!
I’m working on cleaning one of these up and I’m having trouble getting the copper ratchet piece back in it’s original spot , do you have any tips or know where I can find a picture of the internal mechanisms ?
Please check my other video " Ambassadeur 5000C EZ maintenance" ua-cam.com/video/govzmo5yIhc/v-deo.html
It shows @8:20.
Or visit EreplacementParts.com www.ereplacementparts.com/abu-garcia-parts-c-187196.html, then find Abu 5000.
Thanks for watching!
Hi I own a Garcia 5000 C; I would like to know if the arbor on the spool is removable and how do I do it without damaging this plastic arbor joe
Has anyone tried these 5000s in saltwater ? If so how did they hold up afterwards (not talking about 5000c)
If you tighten the drag all the way should you be able to pull any line out by hand? I have one of these and I dont know if it suppose to do this. If not how do I fix that?
Thanks for watching!
I don't tighten too much drag setting and it's not good for the rod and reel too. Tight Lines!
What rod is that ? 😍
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Smith Japan Superstrike FO-60L
Just got one of these, used from the early 70's and needs some cleaning and lubrication, otherwise works great. Do these not have an anti-reverse mechanism? If not I assume you don't let go of the handle with a fish on, or thumb the spool to keep things in order?
+MrJonBertsch This one has it. Thanks for watching!
What rod do you use in this video
How do i adjust dragg on mine my grandpa gave me his and its fallen in disrepaire
There are some replacement part stores such as ereplacement.com.
You make some awesome videos. Where did you get the 80 mm handle? I live in Texas and been searching online with no avail.
+mursingbro Visit "rakuten global market" and search "outfitters power handle".
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Just put a idle gear in a penn 920 level matic I almost lost went fishing got jerked off the bank my black ambassadeur line got caught around the handle of the penn saved it I jumped in got it caught a 6 1/2 pound large mouth needles to say took it to the taxidermist
I have this reel and it is making a clicking sound whenever I reel and the spool wont move
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Old Abu are easy to maintain.
Try to disassemble and grease it.
Hi I have one of these and I'm having trouble putting it back together I might be missing some parts
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You can get the old Abu parts from eReplacementParts.com
www.ereplacementparts.com/.
Check the Abu diagram!
@@superstrike thanks so much I got it now
What kind of rod and handle is that? I like the vintage look
Forex Rodd Smith Super strike FO-55L and grip.
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Can I send you mine to clean? Lol
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Yeah, you can send me, but I'll keep yours! Lol
Tight Lines!
i cant figure out how to put mine back together . i have this reel.
abumania, abu.com will help you.
Hey how do u take off the handle and replace it ?
bearings or bushes on this reel. ? I came across an old abu 6000 in mint. condition. is it possible to get that kind of final performance out of the bushes on the 6000?
+Kennedy Catfishing Bronze bushed! I believe the reel will get better and better by " break-in".
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Holy crap mine must be in really bad shape!
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@@superstrike I think mine needs bearings instead of bushings
wat lbs test
i have this same reel and was wondering wat kind of rod did u pair it up with ?
+rob johnson All casting rod work good but, the slow tapered action is easy to cast. My rod is Smith SuperStrike FO-55L.
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What rod is that?
smith super strike
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superstrike thanks for replying. Love that setup
My reel will not spin fast enough for the line to go far how do I fix that??
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Try to clean up and oil lube it.
Some reel maintenance videos the guy will use white gas to clean the disassembled parts. Apply oil and grease sparingly...check out some more maintenance videos. I pulled an old 5000 from a bucket in storage and as I'm now retired I have time to do something with it. That's why I checked out this video. Wish me luck.
i have this same reel (3 screw model) do u know exactly what that new handle you put on is called or a link to where i could buy one.
Visit Rakuten Global market and serch "Outfitters power crank handle".
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ok thanks! also, what rod is that
it is the Super Strike Topwater rod made by Smith ltd.
Hello! What country are you fishing in?
Canada! Thanks for watching!
What rod do you have it paired with
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It is the Japan Smith Superstrike FO-55L.
what does the cb stand for on a 4500 cb model?
my guess centrifugal break
what handle did you put on the reel?
Outfitters power handle.
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What rod , do you use
+Stefan vård
I love old Abu too.
rod is Smith SuperStrike FO-55L and Grip is Pistol Grip Smith SuperStrike Magnecium.
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Iv got 2 reels just like it there awesome if got around 15 ambassadeurs lol
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I have nice 5000's that I want to sell
Where did you get the power handle from?
I got this in Japan. I saw these power handle at e-bay and rakuten market.
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