FrankN209 Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 12 hours ago, Cheif250 said: I didn't think the left handed version was out?? Yes, JapanLureshop has them. Quote
KP Duty Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 Nice rig. I have two glorious xc's on the way that I'm pretty pumped about. Is that the biwako? Quote
Yumeya Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 2:46 PM, newyorktoiowa57 said: Beautiful! Which SJR is that? 842 Quote
Maico1 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 3 hours ago, KP Duty said: Nice rig. I have two glorious xc's on the way that I'm pretty pumped about. Is that the biwako? No that is a Wolfgang....will be interested in your opinion on the XC been thinking about getting the 170 myself. Quote
FrankN209 Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Maico1 said: What handle is that and what size? Quote
Maico1 Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 9 hours ago, FrankN209 said: What handle is that and what size? Avail 95mm..... Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 Acquiring some of the parts needed to build this took some time as it's hard finding brand new Ambassadeur side plates in black. These came from an Abu Black Max 5500 I bought with a tweaked frame, perfect candidate for a parts reel. This reel is a mix of new and old down to the last detail. The handle nut with "OIL" engraved, the anti-reverse dog, the vintage black Abu Garcia decal on the side plate, the small star wheel used in the 50s era Ambassadeurs, and the chromed brass frame used in the late 70s model 4500C. On the inside we have Boca Lightning spool bearings, a single bearing level wind, lightweight brake blocks, Carbontex drag washers, 6.3:1 gears, and a lightweight line guide taken from a new production 4600C3. Lastly, the swept handle is a new production unit used on the new C3 reels. It's nice and smooth, and this weekend I'll see how it is on the water. I'm kind of thinking about selling it but it took a fair amount of time to get some of the parts so I just might hang on to this guy. 5 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted September 5, 2019 Super User Posted September 5, 2019 That's sweeeeeet! 1 Quote
mrpao Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 That abu is a beauty. Has that clean vintage look to it. You should definitely keep it. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted September 7, 2019 Super User Posted September 7, 2019 Black beauty ! Here's some cousins. 2 Quote
mrpao Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 Sweet. Old reels are just cool. Took my old shimano bantams on the boat the other day. Brings back memories. 2 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 Just upgraded my four Calcutta 400D's to five of the new Conquest 400's. Can't wait to get them out on the water! 11 Quote
Randy Price Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 These are my bass fishin' rods and reels. 11 Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted September 13, 2019 Super User Posted September 13, 2019 6 hours ago, BaitFinesse said: Fun times with the BPS hellgrammite on a 1/32 oz enticer head and Volkey 65UL. I love that stubby little drag star, which one is it? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted September 22, 2019 Super User Posted September 22, 2019 Priced too low to pass up. Mint zillion type R with spacers, zillion 1016 sv spool, and IP68 line guide. 11 Quote
Big-Bass Posted September 23, 2019 Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, rippin-lips said: Priced too low to pass up. Mint zillion type R with spacers, zillion 1016 sv spool, and IP68 line guide. Nice find. How much is too good to be true? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted September 23, 2019 Super User Posted September 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Big-Bass said: Nice find. How much is too good to be true? Let’s just say it almost felt like it was free. 2 Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted September 28, 2019 Super User Posted September 28, 2019 I have had this rod and reel for a while, but the combo is finally "finished". I got the TD-Z on ebay for like a hundred bucks then added a ZPI PG spool w/ matching bearing, CF drag, corks, and a few color parts. Going to use it for heavier t-rigs, mostly 10' Culprits and some tbd creature bait. 9 Quote
Big-Bass Posted September 28, 2019 Posted September 28, 2019 A new (old) 1979 Abu Garcia Ambassaduer 5500C... Which one? Fenwick Boron X 6'... St. Croix Legend Glass 7'4" MH... 7 Quote
mrpao Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Looks better on the fenwick. But probably fish better on the st. Croix Quote
MountainMan83 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 11:32 PM, fishwizzard said: I have had this rod and reel for a while, but the combo is finally "finished". I got the TD-Z on ebay for like a hundred bucks then added a ZPI PG spool w/ matching bearing, CF drag, corks, and a few color parts. Going to use it for heavier t-rigs, mostly 10' Culprits and some tbd creature bait. Looks great! How does the hh sky blue match up with the ZPI light blue? I'm thinking of going with the same combo for my first and newly acquired SV 103. Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted September 30, 2019 Super User Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, MountainMan83 said: Looks great! How does the hh sky blue match up with the ZPI light blue? I'm thinking of going with the same combo for my first and newly acquired SV 103. I think they are very close, I will try to get a picture today if I can make it outside with any sunlight left. 1 Quote
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