Just cleaned my ambassadeur
 

Just cleaned my 70's Ambassadeur 5000 and that baby can cast. Does anyone still use these? Attachment 41678Attachment 41679Attachment 41680

I have a 6000 but its like an 05 model. Mine needs to be cleaned as well.

I have that exact setup got it as a combo in 92 took it apart and cleaned it the other day for the first time. I still use it from time to time.

I have two 5000 and two 5500 that I use best reel as far as I am concerned love them just bought a low profile abu garcia and i love it

I still use my old 55oo and 6ooo.They cast a mile and can take a beating. They work just as good as when they were newer. Got another 5000 that needs to be fixed and an even older 5500 w/ the old pearl handle that was my paw paw's reel. Got it put up for safe keeping.

garcias
 

I have 8 of them i use..... thats all ive ever fished with... have 4 for saltwater.. 5500 and bigger and 4 smaller ones for bass fishing....... i love them...

That's the cardinal right..... My dad had one of them but I don't know what happened to it. My grandpaw had a couple as well.

I had a few from my dad . Wish they still made them like that. That thing will last forever.

Reel Cleaning & repairing
 

Give me a call if you need cleaning or repairs.
thanks Reelman2
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I just shipped my 5500 that I've had for 20 years to Pro Reel for a cleaning and tuning. I've never done anything to it but put a lil oil on the bearings.

I have a gray one. Still works too.

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I need to clean this one!

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