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Silex-user

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2011, 08:56:56 AM »
 That is a beautiful ABU Ambassadeur 5000 reel what a real Gem. I sure love those old style Ambassadeur. I just recently took my Ambassadeur 6000C reel to Mike's repair to have it service and she good as new again.

I also have collection of older Ambassdeur reel these are 6000C, Special Anniversary 1921-1991 Limited Edition 6000C, 5000C and 4500C. I had my chance of buying new red 5000, green 5000D and greyish High Speed 6500C. I kick myself for not purchasing these reels back then....1970's.



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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2011, 09:24:50 AM »
I have an Ambassador 6500 which I took in to tackle shop for repairs. The guy said that's a Silver Cloud edition and that it's a collector's item. Hasn't seen the river since.
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2011, 11:29:56 AM »
Wow... that is something milo!
I am still waiting for my dad to pass on his 5000C to me.
He is eighty and does not fish anymore, but still enjoys handling the reel once in a while I guess.
Beautiful piece of art. :)
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2011, 01:32:15 PM »
Quote from: milo on April 09, 2011, 12:01:46 AM
No fly rod?!?!
Fly gear it is then :)
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