JERRY G. FORAN – FORAN REEL SERVICE

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CUSTOM BUILT VINTAGE/CLASSIC AMBASSADEUR REELS

4500C, 5500C,6500C, 4600C, 5600C, 6600C AND 7000’S

 All my reels are personally made on demand with expert precision using 

genuine Abu Garcia parts with the exception of upgrades to 

BOCA ABEC #5 stainless steel ball bearings, 

SMOOTH DRAG Carbontex drag washers,

 ROCKET FUEL high speed reel lubricant for bearings/levelwind and

Superlube grease on main gears and brake plate. 

The left end of the spool shafts have been refined to create a smooth crown 

(instead of a flat surface) to reduce the surface area of contact

 with the spool centering shims therefore producing a smoother, faster free spooling reel. 

After assembly each reel is loaded with 12# test line, tested and tuned 

to assure consistent, superior casting. 

service for the reels that I produce.

My name is Jerry G. Foran. Born and raised in North Florida where fishing has

been apart of my life since the day I was born. I am very thankful to my Mother

and Father who were avid fishermen, not just for fun but to put a good meal on

the table. Nothing was finer than a mess of bream and catfish with all the fixin's

that my Mom would prepare. They taught me the pleasure, fun and excitement

of fishing for anything that would take my bait.

  As a young teenager, I went to Western Auto and put a Zebco 33 and rod on

layaway. I can't tell you how many soda pop bottles I refunded to pay for that

rod and reel. In my early twenties I got hooked on bass fishing with my

buddy Joe. We both had the newer Zebco 1. But it wasn't long before

we discovered that the Ambassadeur 5500C baitcaster was the way to bass fish.

We would go every chance we got, day or night.

  In the early 70's, I was inspired by my Uncle Jesse when he showed two

Ambassadeur 5500C's that he used to fish for bass on the Florida panhandle

rivers and lakes. He really knew how to bass fish! After that I purchased my first

5500C and 8183A rod. I was so impressed, and not to be outdone, that I bought

a second 5500C and 8183A rod. I have maintained these reels with regular

cleaning & replacing worn parts and still use them for bass fishing with my wife

Debbie using live shiners on Rodman Reservoir (Lake Oklawaha) in north central

Florida. Please take the time to visit the web site @ rodmanreservior.com.

One of the ten best bass lakes in Florida.

  I have to say that Deb is my #1 best fishing partner. She is ready to go on a

moments notice. It's no surprise to me that she likes to fish because her father

Lewis was an avid fisherman, deer hunter and outdoorsman. She got hooked when

she and her Dad would fish in his 10 acre farm pond in west Florida. He was proud

and somewhat surprised that his oldest daughter had finally learned the pleasure

and joy of fishing. She still has me beat for the biggest bass, a 10 pounder.

  A few years ago I started buying and collecting Classic Ambassadeur baitcasters

thru Ebay. I knew the quality of these reels so I would go after the more used and

abused ones. I didn't want them unless they needed a good cleaning and some

repair. I haven't acquired one yet that I couldn't breakdown, clean, replace worn

& broken parts and make into a very good fishing reel with a relatively small

amount of time and cost. They may not look pretty but they will work as good as

new. My collection consists of over 40 Ambassadeurs of various models.

  My passion now is to produce new, unused custom made Classic Style

Ambassadeurs reels. I have spent the last 2 years researching and developing

ways to produce a superior Ambassadeur baitcaster and building a web site to

offer them for sale. I am not out to make a living from selling reels, I just want to

have fun and have my hobby at least pay for itself.

  Try my Fish Chowder recipe. I haven't found anyone yet that didn't like it.

    And don't forget to visit rodmanreservoir.com.

Questions & Comments

jerry@hookless.com

REEL SERVICE AND REPAIR

Specializing in Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels.

Shimano, Diawa, Quantum, Penn and all other major brands of baitcaster and conventional reels.

 Your reel will be hand cleaned (down to the threads on screws), 

lubed with high quality lubricants, new / repair parts installed, 

reassembled and tested to make certain it is in proper working condition. 

100% satisfaction guaranteed with my service,

 
 Contact Me

Please call or email me before shipping reels to discuss make/model,

condition of reel, parts availability and return time.

Jerry G. Foran         904-813-4808 Cell 

9856 Barber Loop       904-259-6039 Home

Macclenny, FL 32063    8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST