Photograph of the model number (located
above the handle/opposite side rod
)
How do you tell what year your Abu Garcia reel is?
Check the first two numbers of the serial number on the bottom of the foot
. That’s your year.
What do the numbers on a reel mean?
Gear Ratios: The numbers that you need to pay attention to!
The Gear Ratio of a reel is simply the
measurement of how many times the spool on the reel turns with one full turn of your handle
. That’s it! So why is that important? Well because speed matters when fishing different lures.
How do you date a Garcia Mitchell reel?
In 1971, Mitchell started a new system of serial numbering reels so that accurate dating was possible. All serial numbers started with a lettered prefix giving you the year of manufacture, i.e., A = 1971, B = 1972, C = 1973, etc. Six numbers followed this lettered prefix.
Which Abu Garcia reels are made in Sweden?
The only reels still made in Sweden are
some round reels (the ambassadeur)
. The S, SX and STX are not made in Sweden, and the 7000 reels aren’t made in Sweden anymore. The rest, maybe for a few exceptions, are made in Sweden.
When did Abu become Abu Garcia?
The Making Of Abu Garcia
However, in
1980
the partnership between Abu and Mitchell S.A. of France dwindled and Abu acquired the New Jersey based Garcia Tackle Company and changed the name to Abu Garcia.
How do you know what size reel to buy?
Choosing the correct reel size is as easy as determining the size fishing line you intend to use most often.
The lighter the line you intend to use, the smaller the reel you should purchase
. Ten-pound test line should be the highest strength and diameter used on a spinning reel.
What does 10000 mean on a fishing reel?
Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: 10,000 or 100 model sizing gives
you a large capacity fishing reel which
will often perfectly pair up on any fishing rod that is 10 foot or more in length. You can even use in conjunction with a spin type boat rod or jigging rod rated above 10Kg.
What do the numbers mean on a baitcaster?
Simply put, it
describes the speed of the reel
. Common gear ratios in baitcast reels are 5.4:1, 6.4:1, and 7.1:1. … For instance, with a 6.4:1 reel the spool will revolve 6.4 times with one crank of the handle. The higher the number, the more line that can be retrieved within the same amount of work.
Who makes Mitchell reels?
In 1990,
Johnson Worldwide Associates (JWA)
bought the Mitchell Company. The company moved its headquarters and R&D to Marignier, France, where it is still located today. Since its introduction in the late 1940s, nearly 30 million Mitchell 300 reels have been sold worldwide.
How much line does a Mitchell 300 hold?
The line capacity of the 300 Pro is
180 yards of 12-pound monofilament
or 210 yards of 14-pound braid.
How much is a Mitchell 300 made in France worth?
They are worth
about 20-40$
. If you want to unload any let me know. My advice would be, keep it and fish it. They are by far my favorate reel for fresh and salt surf fishing.
Are Abu Garcia reels good?
Top critical review
The Abu 5500S is
a decent reel for the money
. Don’t fool yourself and think that you are buying a quality Swedish made reel, like Abu’s of the past, you are not. This reel is made in China, as are most fishing reels these days. Abu still makes a few models in Sweden, but they cost more than $200.
Is Abu Garcia a person?
ABU Garcia, originally AB Urfabriken, then ABU Svängsta, is a fishing reel and fishing equipment company founded in Sweden, and is
now owned by Pure Fishing of the United States
.
Is Daiwa a Japanese company?
(グローブライド株式会社, Gurōburaido Kabushiki-gaisha) (formerly Daiwa Seiko Corporation) is
a Japanese company
that produces fishing equipment in addition to tennis, golf and biking gear. Globeride’s fishing products, sold under the Daiwa brand, account for the majority of its sales.
