Super User *Hootie Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 The Abu Garcia Cardinal 4. They were originally sold by Zebco, but manufactured by Abu Sweden. From BSA, "The reels, manufactured by ABU Sweden and sold by Zebco, became available to the U.S. market in roughly the 1969 time frame and by 1971, Zebco was in an all-out marketing war with Garcia and their French-made Mitchell. By the mid 70s the reel had become the most widely sought-after spinning reel in the country." From my collection. Hootie Quote
John G Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 1969 was a great year. This reel his our shores, we landed on the moon and I was born. LOL 2 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 12, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 12, 2015 1969 was a great year. This reel his our shores, we landed on the moon and I was born. LOL John, you forgot the most important thing in 1969. They launched......"The Brady Bunch"....lol. My kids were addicted to that show, and still watch the reruns. Hootie 1 Quote
John G Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 John, you forgot the most important thing in 1969. They launched......"The Brady Bunch"....lol. Hootie Thanks a lot Hootie....I will be singing Here's the story of a man named Brady all day. LOL 1 Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 The Abu Garcia Cardinal 4. They were originally sold by Zebco, but manufactured by Abu Sweden. From BSA, "The reels, manufactured by ABU Sweden and sold by Zebco, became available to the U.S. market in roughly the 1969 time frame and by 1971, Zebco was in an all-out marketing war with Garcia and their French-made Mitchell. By the mid 70s the reel had become the most widely sought-after spinning reel in the country." 20150112_055554.jpg From my collection. Hootie Sorry, I don't remember them, I was 3 in 1969. I do, however, remember the Brady Bunch..... Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 12, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks a lot Hootie....I will be singing Here's the story of a man named Brady all day. LOL LOL..... Sorry John, just make sure none of your buddys are within earshot... would be a little embarrassing. Have a great day...hopefully...lol. Hootie 1 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 Great reels! The new Cardinals (i.e.: 101 series) are decent reels too. Quote
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