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Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
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07/30/09 06:13 PM
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361V
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Anyone remember the old Ultra-Mag reels from ABU Garcia? Or am I the oldest member of this forum? 25+ years ago these were some of the original "magnetic brake" baitcasting reels. Light, bullet proof and you could buy one at Oshmans on sale for $29.95. I own Revos and Quantum Tours but I still have an Ultra-Mag Plus on a worm rod and love it.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: 361V]
#3758727
07/31/09 02:14 AM
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Denny B.
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This post will age those who respond.I had the ultra mag 1 and 2. I still have one on a rod today. Very good reels.To me they still represent how good Garcia reels are made.Most reels are good for a while, but the ones that last are usually Garcia and Shimano.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: 361V]
#3758756
07/31/09 02:18 AM
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DRE Go Fish
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I still have my 23 year old ABU Garcia amBASSadeur LITE graphite reel,made in Sweden. Now my wife of 19 years, bought it for me on my 22nd birthday, I still even have the orig. box and papers. I am not sure about the reel but, I know the ABU Garcia Conolon BASS LITE rod came from Oshmans at Town East Mall.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: DRE Go Fish]
#3758804
07/31/09 02:27 AM
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JayInNRH
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My grandfather still has a few Ultra Mag II's floating around. Tough reels for sure.
The only true intercontinental champion.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: 361V]
#3759108
07/31/09 03:50 AM
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knozzleman
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I still have three of them in use, still work good, take them to southwest parts every couple of years for service.
Keith Morgan Forney Bass Club Triton TR 22, Merc 225 EFI Firefighter, City Of Garland
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: knozzleman]
#3759122
07/31/09 03:56 AM
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MV
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still have mine. got at k-mart
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: 361V]
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07/31/09 06:29 AM
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361V
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Im feeling younger already. They are smooth slick reels.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: 361V]
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07/31/09 12:16 PM
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fishtoad
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i still have one. i don't use it anymore, it's sitting on a shelf in my man room.....rick
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: fishtoad]
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07/31/09 01:30 PM
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Texas Husker
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I had three of them that I virtually wore out. Sent them in for repairs and was told they wouldn't repair them because of the age, but allowed me $69 trade in on each one of them for new reels.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: Texas Husker]
#3759911
07/31/09 02:15 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I've still got a couple, but I don't fish with them. Revo's are my workhorse reels now.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: Texan Til I Die]
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07/31/09 02:44 PM
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fishmagnet
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I've got a couple of Abu-Garcia XLT-521's that came with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.
They are still in excellent shape but don't have infinite anti-reverse at the handle.
I retired them to the box they came in after using them without failure for over 20 yrs.
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: fishmagnet]
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07/31/09 08:38 PM
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BIGDOG1956
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I have ultra mag I & 2 and 521 they still work well after 20 years. They still cast well with minimal care. I oil and grease them every several years. I have big hands and I dont care for small reels.
One you build and fish with your own hand built custom rod you will fish with nothing else!
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: BIGDOG1956]
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07/31/09 08:56 PM
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Lowly Net Boy
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I wish they would come back out with the extra spools, and the quick change side plate
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: Lowly Net Boy]
#3762248
07/31/09 11:18 PM
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Mike Zachary
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Great cranking reels. I believe most if not all of them were "high speed" 5.3:1
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Re: Remember ABU Garcia Ultra Mag's?
[Re: Mike Zachary]
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08/01/09 04:34 PM
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granpaw
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I still have a 521 that I just gave to my son in law. I have A Ambassaduer Royal that I have had for 25 years. I still use it for topwaters.
Old age and trickery will overcome youth and skill Granpaw
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