Zebco Cardinal 4

[sthwht24]

Anybody got any info on these? Fished with my grandfather this weekend & we were talking about them. He says they're one of, if not his favorite spinning reels ever.

He showed me one & it said Zebco on it, but had the Abu Garcia Seal on it as well. I know that Abu still makes the cardinal line too. I thought Zebco was owned by Quantum, or maybe the other way around? Just looking for a little history lesson if anybody has any insight.

Thanks

[rick1857]

They where swiss made by Zebco for ABU in the 70's. In the 80's they where made in Japan. I got an early Japan model love fishing with it. The Japan models are not medal but I think the same insides.

[sthwht24]

Thanks for the info Rick! I'm going to throw one of his next time I'm down there & see what I think about it. I've found a few on eBay for a wide range of prices-

[homie452]

if your serious pm me i got a nice one in great shape id beat any ebay price an can send pics if ya want

[mhall]

These were awesome spinning reels, loved them.

[monarc]

I have three of these from the 70's. Still work great but two of the spools split. Anyone have spare spools . ( these were made in Sweden)