The legendary Abu Garcia Ambassadeur is a true workhorse, a reel trusted by generations of anglers for its durability and timeless design. But what if you could elevate that classic performance to a whole new level? Our exclusive Abu Tuning Kits are designed to do just that.
We've engineered four distinctive stages of performance upgrades, allowing you to custom-tune your favourite Abu reel to your exact needs. Whether you're restoring a classic workhorse to its former glory or building a modern, high-performance casting machine, our kits provide a clear, progressive path to unlocking your reel's ultimate potential.
Each stage builds upon the last, incorporating precision-engineered components designed to enhance smoothness, increase casting distance, and improve overall reliability.
Stage 1: The Essential Refresh The perfect foundation for any Abu overhaul. This kit replaces key wear-and-tear components with high-quality parts, restoring that crisp, factory-new feel and ensuring dependable performance for seasons to come. Including a new set of ceramic hybrid bearings!
Stage 2: The Caster's Choice Designed for anglers who want more distance. This stage focuses on reducing friction where it matters most, upgrading critical spool bearings to let your reel achieve maximum free-spool for longer, smoother, and more effortless casts, and includes a dual bearing idler for even more distance.
Stage 3: The Pro-Grade Upgrade For the angler demanding more power and refinement. Stage 3 builds on the casting improvements by upgrading core components like the drag system and bearings, giving you silky-smooth stopping power and improved cranking leverage for battling bigger fish with confidence. Tuned with a dual bearing levelwind, this kit sings!
Stage 4: The Ultimate Overhaul This is the pinnacle of Abu performance. The Stage 4 kit is our no-compromise package, including top-of-the-line, lightweight components and the most advanced bearings. This is the ultimate transformation, turning your trusted Abu into a custom-tuned machine that rivals the most expensive reels on the market. Now includes our newest Full Stainless steel drive shaft.
Explore the stages below and discover the perfect tuning kit to match your ambition on the water.