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@2:42 They don't want to come back for me...🤣 👍

I have a vintage ABU 6000 with clicker similar to this one, with the same side plates and the No. on the reel seat is 040902? I can't find any info on it, can some one help? Please and Thank You.

nice old sistem !!! I have two 440, the same but more capacity, two 300, 498, and the 44's ; 4430, 4450, 4470 ,and the monster 3390 huge big one.thanks ,Martin from Toronto, Canada

Hi ya the small lock by the bail arm is to lock the bail arm save you catching it and setting the bail arm of when you put it away great video

Definitely a unique bail system. What I usually do is bring the center of the radius with the reel foot and use my thumb to press and release the bail. Almost like casting with a spin cast reel only the button is on top. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for posting this. 🎣

Jon, you’ve gained a fan, I’ve got a small collection of Abu’s and your video’s have helped immensely in giving them the needed attention they deserve. However there is just one thing……. Please, please take a dollop of that Penn blue grease and put on that squeaky work bench drawer! :) 😊

Has anyone tried to use the clicker side plate from the same model 6500 on the 5500 since the only thing different is the width of the spool and cage and switch out the white nylon spool gear with the clicker gear also...would that be an option?

You have to cook the oil into the bearings

A few curse words😂 I'd have thrown everything but the kitchen sink in there😂😂😂😂

John, Great video - hoping to make Surf City Pier in 10 days for Spanish and blues. Have a great week! Tad

35:30 what's the parts name where i can get this parts

Just finally pulled out one of my dad's old 7000c have avoided using it since he passed. But figured I would take it out, clean it up and maybe take it out fishing tomorrow.

thanks for the video we love learning about true break downs and oil/greasing process! you gave us detail instructions.

John, Very impressive reel and rod collection. I grew up in South Florida - started fishing 1965 to 2000 then moved to Cary, NC. In Florida I used Penn's, both spinning and open faced for both fresh and saltwater. In North Carolina I started using DAM Quick's a lot - very high quality reels that only require yearly maintenance. Usually in October we do the Outer Banks the first week and then Surf City Pier the third week. Unfortunately due to family hospitalizations did not make it last year or this year. But I might make the Outer Banks in December. Thanks for the high quality and interesting videos! Tad

@Vintage Fisherman. Great video. Thanks for keeping it natural. I too have just about the same reel you have here. Sitting in oil, waiting to open er up. Figure if a mistake were to be made, I'd rather it be you that does it! Thanks again

Hey John, great video! I had two old fishing rods in storage that I forgot about. Pulled them out and found two Abu Ambassador 5000's both 1963. Took one of them apart today and got it spinning like new. Going to be my Catfishing reels. Thanks for your video, gave me confidence to do it today instead of putting it off.

Thanks! I love that set up you e got for working on reels. Where can I get that tray, etc. ? That might make a good video too

Thanks for instruction video,luv penn reels.

Well explained. Giving one a service now. Definitely wasn't a common model.

Love the content. I do the same thing buy old stuff for next to nothing and try to make them run again. Since you are using your phone, you can switch the photo/video setting from 4-3 to 16-9 and it will fill the entire screen. Thanks again for the content 🍻.

Great video John!! Buddy ,I swear you and I have the very same taste in vintage reels!! I just love Ambassadeur reels. I enjoy upgrading and changing the bearings in the Ambassadeur reels. I have abec 7 stainless bearings in most of my round reels. I know a lot of folks like ceramic bearings but I still prefer the stainless due to the fact that they are quieter. I really enjoy your video's buddy, Respectfully , Christopher Russell

You can't know if drag's working without line on spool.

Mine had dried grease under the arm and cleaning and oil fixed mine

I have one that seems like everything is running right I may have to mess with the mag system but it doesn’t really want to cast like the spool isn’t spinning freely do you know what may be causing it?

Classic and bulletproof

Simple Green HD Pro is their best cleaner. Zero etching on even aluminum and can be used on food preparation surfaces. (non toxic) The solution is purple. Home Deep sells it! A few months back I bought one in PRISTINE condition on eBay for $22. Before I use it, I want to make sure the drag is the best it can be. If the leather and Teflon washers are done, would you use new ones or go Carbontex? Where would I get new originals if that's what you'd do? And only grease the leather, and not all three? Thanks! Yeah... I used these when a teen in the 70s too. Bought a Pristine 7000C for $25. That will be next. And thank YOU for the DETAILED video. Much Appreciated!

Hi , I'm confuse in your video ? You saying a brand new penn 350 out the box ? You saying in its design ? The leveline screw patent designs DOES NOT WORK WELL ? ARE OR YOU SAYING IT ACTUALLY WORK BUT IN PROPER MAINTENANCE AND CARE ON A USED ONE WILL RENDER IT USELESS ?

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Where did you go to find out all of the info on yours a friend gave me one he found dumpster diving and it seems pretty early

Hello, please tell me what you think about this 5500 cl3 reel? Should I buy it or is there another alternative? And how much cord can I wind 0.3 mm

Hi ya have you done a Abu 508 thanks nigel

What size bearing is the ones to replace the bushings for the spool please I have an old ambassador 5000 and would like to upgrade to bearings

I just found an Old 33 at an estate sale. It's front and back covers are Black, Brass gears but something very odd..... The spinner head is White ceramic with a Brass Nipple? Any ideas what year.

The 4601 would do fine unless you get something big on. Plus no bait clicker on the 4601 I would get a 5601c4, it has a bait clicker but is small enough for freshwater fish. In either case, the Leveline will work against you for longer surf casts, but not by a lot

Abu Ambassadeur is the Harley Davidson of fishing reels.

Hello, do you know where I can buy this reel please? I can't find it anywhere

Liked the vid. Also just subscribed to your channel. Keep them coming and good luck

This reminds me of my Grandad's old reels! <3

I picked up a 20/10 along with a black Zebco 600. I bundled the deal for $9. Cool little reel that 20/10 looks brand new. I caught 5 bluegills, and a 2lbs channel cat. First day out with it. Cool video.

Hello, thank you very much for the very insightful video. You use black Teflon washers at 22:05. Felt washers were installed there on my roll and they disintegrated during disamsembly. Can you tell me where you bought these Teflon-washers and what dimensions yours have?

Thank you for the excellent video. I followed along and was able to diagnose and repair a very special 753 that was gifted to me in 1990 at 12 years old. The wonderful gentleman that gave it and taught a boy to fish trout is gone, but thanks to you the reel he gited is still here and functioning perfectly. It had been sitting on a garage shelf for at least the last 10 years. This coming weekend i plan to take my 8 year old trout fishing for the first time. With any luck he'll catch his first brown with it just like his dad did. Thank you and god bless.

Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video! I recently came into possession of a 100a and 150a that were completely caked with grease that had turned to the consistency of wax. Watching your video have me enough nerve to open them up and get them spinning again! I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to checking out the rest of your content!

Im also a huge fan of the silver series. i have 8 or so 1000c and variants including super sport 1 which is silver but smoother than the regular silver. also several gold series reels. I just picked up a D7000,D4000,D1600 of the regal series that came out right after the gold series with the silent AR (the black ones) and while they're almost identical they dont have the wonderful click we all love and associate with fishing and it also has internal bail trip, but i digress. nothing beats one of these silver series reels

Thank you for this! I've inherited one from my FIL, and I wasn't sure how to employ the level...will see if it turns, but I don't think it does.

Okay this is much much much closer to the 1958 6000B I have managed to acquire. Thank you!

Holy crap I was thinking this was the closest looking thing out of their 6000s to match my childhood reel I grew up learning to fish on with my papa when you read the seriel and realized this is IDENTICAL to mine down to the year model, series, and year made. They may have even waved to each other on their way out of the factory. Incredible find for me this is. I’m trying to figure out how to dissemble and clean/grease/lube my second ever ambassadeur 6000. It’s a very early model of the 6000B… so early it has no indication of being a B stamped on the reel and also does not have a serial number whatsoever. Paid $61 for it and it came with the original manual, leather carrying case, oiler tube, and spare parts bottle. Insane find on my end.

Reel nice....

Definitely a aftermarket handle. If that a simon shimomura reel handle. Its worth some money. I love abu garcias. I have several. Great video...

l have one of those that still works perfectly. We bought it about 1966 with a rod for probably less than 10 bucks.