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The famous
Ambassadeur series of bait casting reels, which utilized advanced metal alloys, ball bearing friction interfaces, and precisely cut gears, was introduced at the New York World's Fair in 1954, and subsequent Ambassadeur models are still produced by the company. The professional angler Paul
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Beginning in 1957, the company also became known for its advanced spin cast reels (Abumatic) featuring several engineering innovations such as level wind mechanisms (oscillating spools), under rod spin cast reel designs (the Abu 500 series) and improved drags for fighting larger gamefish.
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of 1979-1980 was a short-lived partnership between ABU Svängsta and
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Garcia Co. was already involved in the importing, marketing and distributing of the
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Ambassadeurs: The Legendary Light-line Fishing Reels: The Ambassadeur 2500C, 1500C and related Models
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AB Urfabriken (1920s-1980), Charles Garcia & Company of New York / Garcia
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The leading American outdoor sports participant distributing and manufacturing firm
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The factory in Svängsta where there still is production. Photo taken from the north.
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