The Abu Garcia Cardinal 4. They were originally sold by Zebco, but manufactured by Abu Sweden.

 

From BSA,

"The reels, manufactured by ABU Sweden and sold by Zebco, became available to the U.S. market in roughly the 1969 time frame and by 1971, Zebco was in an all-out marketing war with Garcia and their French-made Mitchell. By the mid 70s the reel had become the most widely sought-after spinning reel in the country."

 

From my collection.

 

Hootie

1969 was a great year. This reel his our shores, we landed on the moon and I was born. LOL

1969 was a great year. This reel his our shores, we landed on the moon and I was born. LOL

 

John, you forgot the most important thing in 1969. They launched......"The Brady Bunch"....lol.

My kids were addicted to that show, and still watch the reruns.

 

Hootie

John, you forgot the most important thing in 1969. They launched......"The Brady Bunch"....lol.

 

Hootie

Thanks a lot Hootie....I will be singing Here's the story of a man named Brady all day. LOL

The Abu Garcia Cardinal 4. They were originally sold by Zebco, but manufactured by Abu Sweden.

From BSA,

"The reels, manufactured by ABU Sweden and sold by Zebco, became available to the U.S. market in roughly the 1969 time frame and by 1971, Zebco was in an all-out marketing war with Garcia and their French-made Mitchell. By the mid 70s the reel had become the most widely sought-after spinning reel in the country."

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From my collection.

Hootie

Sorry, I don't remember them, I was 3 in 1969. I do, however, remember the Brady Bunch.....

Thanks a lot Hootie....I will be singing Here's the story of a man named Brady all day. LOL

 

LOL..... Sorry John, just make sure none of your buddys are within earshot... would be a little

embarrassing. Have a great day...hopefully...lol.

 

Hootie

Great reels! The new Cardinals (i.e.: 101 series) are decent reels too.