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[dennisK]

my 5-6 yr old 5500c3 ambass's button is stuck down. I took off the side plate and cannot see a spring....any idea if there is a quick fix i can try?

thanks

[Fish Assassin]

My nephew is having the exact same problem. Looking forward to an answer.

[Sterling C]

I had the same problem with my 65001. I fixed it by sliding a screw driver undernieth and popping it up. Sounds crude but it worked. I had this problem 3 years ago and haven't had it again since.

[Double Underhooks]

I had the same problem with my 6500 C3 yesterday. I had to 'pick' the release button up alittle before the reel would go back to a lock position. I'll do some maintenance this weekend to check.

[dennisK]

that's amazing to have so many similar sounding problems - maybe abu needs to do a recall...

[Double Underhooks]

Yup, not to mention that my brake button came off and won't stay on now. It's probably just the black plastic retainer inside the button cap but thats a problem I shouldn't have to deal with.

Anyone want a immaculate abu reel? 

[Rodney]

For reel problems, there are two places to get these taken care of:

Stryker Rod and Reel in Surrey.

Mike's Reel Repair in Abbotsford.

[Sterling C]

that's amazing to have so many similar sounding problems - maybe abu needs to do a recall...

The abu c3's are crap. If you plan on spending alot of time on the river go with a shimano or quantum.

[Fishin Freak]

The abu reels last fine as long as you regularily clean them. After about a week and a half of fishing I completly strip and re oil and grease my whole reel. Once you get the hang of it, it's simple to do everytime.

[Rieber]

You do have to clean your reels you know. For anyone fishing the Fraser any significant amount you really should invest in a bigger reel such as the Abu 7000. Keep the smaller Abu's for the smaller Vedder, Cap size rivers. You'll save money in the long run. My opinion from experience.

[pepsitrev]

  i agree you should clean your abus on a regular basis as dirt and dust build up quick. especially at the fraser during sockeye sand is a big issue

[allwaysfishin]

there is an armature inside the reels that engages or disengages the clutch when the button is pushed or the handle turned. Often times after lots of casts , depends on how often your reel is used i guess, the notch where this armature contacts with the clutch gear, wears enough to cause this problem. If the reel is less than a year old, this should be a warranty issue. If it has happened after a couple seasons of rigourous casting in our local salmon/steelhead fisheries, I would chock it up to normal wear and tear and have your reel serviced. The actual parts are not all that pricey and the competent coffee table reel mechanic can generally be successfull with the do it yerself repair. Some shops (berry's is one) do have inventory of "some" parts for these reels. Best to phone ahead and make sure. Other than that , Mike's reel repair, 1 877 404 1119. they are closed sat/sun/ monday i think but not sure.

[scruffy]

the abu reels aren't that bad to take apart,lots of schematics on mikes reels repairs to help make assembly easier, and i agree with the cleaning of the reel after fishing it a few times i own a 5500/6500 c3 and Calcutta 400 for about 4 years now and since i I've owned them the only thing i had to change in the 6500 c3 is a pawl so far the other reels still original parts in them . when i clean them i disassemble them completely.

[Matuka Jack]

I use a 7000C3 for over 8 years now for bar fishing.  I always take it apart completely for cleaning and regreasing after every season. The only thing I have to replace are drag lining with Smoothie from Mike's Reel Repair.  I also own a C5 and a smaller C3. I am happy with ABU reels.

[TtotheE]

A friend of mine just bought a C3 south of the border,  and said the reel stopped working after he caught 1 fish during his first outing with it.  Are there any abu garcia warranty center/locations in the lower mainland?