For Life: The Story of Abu Garcia
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2013
- From the banks of the Mörrum River in Svängsta, Sweden, a watch maker emerges to develop the world's most sought after reels. (Henning Karlsson, Lennart Borgstöm. Directed by Dustin Hoye, Executive Producer, Chris Derrick. Associate Producer, Paul Davis Copyright 2013)
I have quite a few Abu-Garcia "Made in Sweden" reels, it is so sad how much their quality diminished since they started making them in China
I Still Have My Abu Fishing Reel My Father Gave To Me In 1966 When I Was Just 8 Years Old And 50 Years Later I'm Still Using It!
What a fantastic tribute. I purchased a closed face Abu 506 back in the late 70’s and have used it on and off for almost 40 years. The only thing it ever needed was the pick up spring replacing.Unable to find one in the uk in those days before the internet etc, I actually used a spring out of a Biro pen , it’s worked ever since. My son who also fishes calls it “that old coffee grinder” 😀. He can mock all he wants. ABU I salute you. I also had an ambassador multiplier I used for sea fishing which also never let me down. Long may your products be used by future generations of fishermen.
Hopefully I can get buried with my 017200 5000. No, I can't do that, I'll have to will it on down. It ain't the reels fault I died.
The merger with Garcia - who had already merged before to form Garcia Mitchell in the 70's - was the beginning of the end for the once world renowned ABU company. Pre Garcia connection reels are the ones to collect.
I have been fishing for over 50 years with my own equipment. The vast majority of my bait casting reels are ABUs. The oldest and newest work great and are always a pleasure to use. I lubricate them at least annually, once in a while more often. They always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. I have two grandkids that I’ve taught to fish. If they use them for their lifetimes it will mean 100+ years of fishing enjoyment and about a million smiles! Oh, they catch fish amazingly well too! 😉
That old factory running like that is just the best I've seen in years. My grandfather and father was a woodworker I just had to do it to just like making something out of nothing fire wood 🪵 to table or chair 🪑 nothing more satisfying. Only one fishing 🎣 with my Dad and son. Stay fishing with ABU Garcia.
I really like the accent placed on family in this film. I just wish you'd make more products in Sweden and the US instead of in China.
Bought my 6500 C3 in July 1994, it's been 28 years of Joy, and she still like New. I am sure my grandkids Will fish with her in decades to come
I'm so happy to have a gold Abu Garcia reel made in Sweden and 2 6500c3striper and catfish special reels made in Sweden I only buy abu Garcia reels made in Sweden
I’m 65 years old, I still have a bunch of Abu reels that made it through the years.
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As a Ambassadeur user for life and a serious collector of all things Abu, Thank You! Mr. Karlsson is a treasure and the love he and Mr. Borgstom still have for Abu can be seen deep in their eyes.
My Daddy gave me an Ambassador 5000 Red at age 10 (1964) Still work GREAT but I retired it with a 5500 last year. Abu Garcia truly produces the BEST level wind reel made!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you - the song is something the director put together for the film.
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Best documentary I’ve ever watched from the story to the why it was made, truly amazing. Quality complimented by quality once again. Some of those photos are incredible. I love the way he talks & how it was filmed. Watch it all time over & over. Great story. Handcrafted is a word you don’t hear often. Love the transitions & focus. Incredibly professional but hey that’s what you expect from Abu Garcia…better than the rest & always will be because they care. Rare qualities these days…
Loved this video. Abu garcia reels are my favorite. I consider them as precision instruments.
I absolutely love the versatility of the 6500 C3 series. I use mine to catch everything from pan fish, bass (all species), trout, salmon, catfish, gar as well as use it for light ocean surf fishing. I have nothing but positive things to say about these reels.
I bought an Abu Garcia Devil today, a geezer in Wales was so helpful and now its on its way to London for me to use with my old man. So glad I'm back into fishing for a million reasons. Can't wait to catch!!! Nice one!