How to CLEAN and COMPARE Abu Garcia C3 & C4 Baitcaster Reels | Full Walkthrough

See the differences between C3 and C4 baitcasting reels by dissembling and servicing both these reels at the same time.
Amazon USD:
C3 reel: amzn.to/3fzAOio
C4 reel: amzn.to/3dnO7zO
Amazon CAD:
C3 reel: amzn.to/39AheyC
C4 reel: amzn.to/3cGgQ3C
0:00 Introduction
1:29 What tools you'll need
2:06 Quick overview
2:25 Dissembling & Cleaning Plate 1
6:00 Removing Plate 2
8:20 Cleaning Line Guide, Worm Gear, Spool & Housing
21:25 Put Plate 1 back on
26:56 Remove Handle
32:51 Dissemble & Cleaning Plate 2 (brake & drag)
39:40 Clean Drag Washers
44:12 Reassemble Plate 2
49:36 Reassemble Spool & Rod
51:05 Attach Plate 2 to Housing
52:52 Reassemble Handles & Testing
1:00:16 Conclusion
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[@naturewins]

Great video, I love Abu Garcia reels, actually have 5 of them from different years

[@barclaysauers255]

Who doesn't like to say "AhaaaaBuuuuuuu?"

[@theobirkholz]

This was super helpful. I followed along with my C4-6601 and it is much smoother than it was before.

[@BCFishingJournal]

Awesome to hear and thanks for the leaving that feedback.

[@allaboutfishing6087]

I got the C4 for last salmon season. It was freaking amazing.

[@BCFishingJournal]

I'm a fan of them too! You might be surprised to see how close the C3 & C4 really are in this video. The only major difference is the spool release location.

[@kevinh5024]

Actually, I believe the 5500/6500 signifies push button, while 5600/6600 signifies Thumb button.

[@barclaysauers255]

No! The C-3 has 3 bearings and the metal side plate button. C-4 (updated about 2014) has 4 bearings and the bigger plastic thumb lever spool release.

[@427max]

New to the channel and love it hello from Vancouver Island

[@BCFishingJournal]

Thanks for the note Fred! I’m in Nanaimo area, so most of my videos are central island.

[@427max]

@@BCFishingJournal nice, we just moved from Duncan area to port hardy and LOVING it

[@BCFishingJournal]

@@427max Love Port Hardy. I’ve been up there a few times, all fishing related. Always a fun time and great fishing too.

[@danreeves7591]

What you call the c-clamp or c-lock, is a cir clip. Something that helps loads with these small parts is a dental pick. Pulls those cir clips off and allows you to keep a finger or thumb over it to prevent the "launch".

[@BCFishingJournal]

Thanks for the info Dan!

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

All you need for the C-clip is one of those tiny precision 1.0mm flat head screw driver bits, Walmart has the Hyper Tough 44 piece precision kit, it fits right in there and you can pry it out into your thumb....without it flying into a black hole and into another dimension.

[@craigcloud4173]

I got a 1972 6,000 Ambassador fishing reel

[@BCFishingJournal]

Wow! It would be interesting to see how much they’ve changed over the years.

[@jakeschlz9921]

Nice vid

[@littleviking488]

Excellent video! Regarding the differences (other than the spool release) the C4 has a bearing on the pinion end of the worm versus the nylon bush on the C3 (visible at 12:33) and the C4 gear ratio is different (6.3:1 versus 5.3:1 (C3)).

[@BCFishingJournal]

Thanks for this comment! Appreciate you mentioning the gear ratio differences, I can’t believe I didn’t mention that in this video. 👍

[@barclaysauers255]

Most, but not all, of the C4s have a redesigned star and handle. Bent in to facilitate better balanced retrieve and colored gold to look cool.

[@aksyonov100]

Nice video! Shimano recommends to lightly grease drag washers and put some oil on brake collars. Abu Garcia might be different in maintenance

[@BCFishingJournal]

Interesting. I’m assuming your talking about the Calcutta, a fantastic baitcaster. Thanks for the note!

[@azman4749]

Putting some oil on brake collar will make centri brake unconsistance. After a while, a small amount of oil gunk will appear on brake collar. And that make spool braking unconsistance. But if you clean on regular basis, it will be fine to put oil

[@yep.fishing]

Hwy hypothetically, if you chucked these reels on a light rod do you think you vould cast a 1/8oz jighead and plastic?

[@BCFishingJournal]

The rod pairing is important, if you have a heavy reel on a little noodle it’ll be challenging regardless of what your tossing. BUT you could try, and if you do make sure to loosen up the spool tension so the lighter lures can still pull out the line.

[@sdufg]

do you have one where you take the spool bearings out? i can't figure out how to remove the multi tab thingy on the side of spool...

[@BCFishingJournal]

Hey! Sorry I don’t have a video or section for that part. I’m assuming you did this already but if not have a look at the spec sheet/diagram, that should give you more info on all bearings.

[@oinc7320]

Where did you get the schematic for the C4 that occasional popped up?

[@BCFishingJournal]

Apologies on this late response! Found on the schematic on Abu Garcia site. Go to this url below and enter in the model your looking for. www.abugarcia.com/pages/abugarcia-reel-schematics

[@davidlam8611]

Did you buy your Abu Garcia Silicote reel oil from Army & Navy when they were still in business? I had the exact reel oil, but I couldn't find it anymore in my house. The oil that comes with the Abu Garcia Ambasadeur C3 reels is grease which is thicker. I noticed that Abu Garcia sells Precision Oil as a replacement for the Silicote reel oil.

[@BCFishingJournal]

I bought it online, but can’t recall where. That said, it’s not a high end lube or oil, you can get much better ones for your reels, it doesn’t have to be Abu Garcia brand. Now I use a Multi-Purpose Synthetic Lube and Grease, brand is Super Lube.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

@@BCFishingJournal I was actually thinking of going to Super Lube too, but I was going to use a #1 instead of the #2 because the #2 seems a little too thick, Did you use the #2 and how is the SL holding up, I think just by the performance on other gadgets I have that it would be an excellent reel lube.

[@BCFishingJournal]

@@denofearthundertheeverlast5138 I used grade 2, but not very much. Last time I cleaned it out I used up AG and a little of the grade 2. No issues for me!

[@gimicfishingkylesmith1419]

What rod would you suggest for the c4?

[@BCFishingJournal]

Depends on what fishing your doing with it. I use my c4 primarily in the rivers for float fishing and I pair it with a 10’6 Shimano Technium. Again it really depends on what type of fishing your doing.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

Jfyi , the spring washers can be put in any way you want, like this ( ) or )( it doesn't matter as long as they are opposed.

[@ivanurena5844]

part 42 im sorry !!