Charlie Hicklin Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 hello, i'm looking for one of these smaller size abu garcia ambassadeur reels... looking for one to fish not collect so condition can be like new or great shape... reel can be stock, upgraded or limited edition if the price is right... would prefer red or purple but color not a deal breaker... lmk what you have and what you want for it or where other than the "bay" that i could find one... please text pics to 816 8zero7 5521 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 3, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 3, 2015 I've got an Abu 5600 BCX, barely used that I'd sell for $35 shipped. I bought it to use for my smaller swimbait rod but I found another reel in storage that does it better so I have no use for it anymore. Barely a mark on it as it's only been in the boat twice and caught 1 fish. Quote
Charlie Hicklin Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Thats a very nice reel and s great deal but im looking for the smaller diameter or lower profile sizes like the 1500 or 2500''s Quote
0119 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Your looking for gold. I have 2 2500's and a 1500 mint w/boxes that I fish all the time. I'd never get rid of them and also search for more. Ebay really is your only real choice other than searching estate sales and auctions. I suppose you know about Mr. Ambassadeur since you mention purple sideplates which are custom done. I search ebay daily, you might also try traderzip which will include some estate auctions. Good luck..... 3 Quote
Brnnoser6983 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Toro inshore! 330 yards of 30lb with high speed options or in the winch. Quote
TheBig1 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I have five of these reels in various sizes. I got them when I bought several rods from a guy and have never used them. I'll post pics this weekend with the corresponding information. I've actually been wanting to post them for sale for a while, I just never got around to it. Actually, I found a post in which I asked questions about them last year. Here's what I have: Reels: AG 4600-CL3AG 4600-CAG 5500-C3AG 6500-C3AG 6500-C3 Now that I look, I see they're not in your size range. 1 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted March 6, 2015 Super User Posted March 6, 2015 Big1 you have a PM Quote
Charlie Hicklin Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 Yup, to big for me... somebody will want them... i found a 1600c on a japanese auction site and let it slip away... i hear these are almost impossible to find.... ive been watchin a few of the 1500c and 2500C over on the bay... there always seems to be several 2500c reels on there.. 1 Quote
0119 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Yes the 1600/2600 are very rare. left handers are even more coveted by everyone except Americans apparently. Shipping will kill you from Australia and Asia. Ive had luck with Japan but am very fearful of many of the sellers from Taiwan. The Aussie's are great to deal with. I try to wait until a couple regular sellers from the US offer one such as Mr. Ambassadeur. Also google Don Iovino and check out the prices he offers on his site, very competitive and they are supertuned by a celebrity. 1 Quote
kjfishman Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 You might be able to find a Abu Garcia 3600 EON that might fit your needs. They are maintainable as parts are still stocked. Quote
0119 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Don Iovino has supertuned versions for sale on his site. A 1500 for just $200, a great price but with original very tiny pearl knobs.... The Aussies put up a lot of 2500 and 1500 s on ebay in colors that make me drool but for premium $ plus shipping across the world yikes! 1 Quote
Brum25 Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 There's a 1500c on Ebay right now. Auction ends on the 12th. Quote
oldschoolbasser Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 If all else fails,you could your own reel. Not the cheapest way to go, but it's worth the effort. Quote
tholmes Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 There are a few used ones on http://www.hookless.com/ Jerry is a great guy to deal with and all of his used reels have been completely gone through, cleaned and lubed. Any worn parts are replaced. Tom Quote
Dustin pope Posted December 25, 2016 Posted December 25, 2016 I have a mint condition ABU 2500c fishing reel. It still has the leather case, owners manual, spare parts bottle, and oil container. I don't think it has ever been used. Do you know what something like this is worth? Thanks. 1 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted December 25, 2016 Super User Posted December 25, 2016 Around $150 to 200 color ?? Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 26, 2016 Posted December 26, 2016 I have an Iovino 2500C in silver that he built me over the summer and it's an awesome reel. Plus he is an awesome guy to deal with. Try him out for a true classic Ambassadeur! Quote
crypt Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 just bought my first 1500c. and it is the best little reel I've ever owned. and I have all Abu reels in my arsenal. 19 at last count. finally found a 1500 that was my first. now looking for another !!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote
oldschoolbasser Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 You might want to look at the Black Max 1600-2600 Series reels. Great little reels to fish with at a fraction of the cost of a 1500-2500C Series reel 2 Quote
crypt Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 have 4 black max and 1 pro max love em. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted October 17, 2020 Posted October 17, 2020 How much are 1500C reels going for now? I have been looking for one recently...$200 for a nice one is that an okay price? Thanks! I have been collecting Abu reels lately. Picked up a some rare colored 5500 reels, have some Iovino reels I had made, and nabbed a 1500C. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted October 17, 2020 Super User Posted October 17, 2020 I just sold a 2500c for 125 to buy a 1500c for 115 both in great shape i got plenty of black max 1600s for under 70 throughout yr and plenty of 1600 morrums under 70 a few yrs back...as of now they are really scarce i got lucky was all the guy had 2 2500c for sale also Quote
Captain Phil Posted October 17, 2020 Posted October 17, 2020 I remember when the 2500C came out. They were great reels and we loved them. We were fishing Okeechobee and loaded them with 20 pound test. We quickly discovered if you hammer down the drag like you would a 5500C, the nylon gears would strip. They didn't last long down south. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted October 18, 2020 Super User Posted October 18, 2020 What nylon gears you speaking of and 20 locked down no wonder lol..they do have a nylon cog but main and pinion are brass Quote
diehardbassfishing Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 I have 3 different small ABUs new in box: Black Max 3600 Pro Max 3600 (silver paint) SM 1600C 75th Anniversary (JDM, silver paint) PM any offers. Quote
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