Piscivorous Pike Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I need a part, and do not what to do. Any suggestions where to look, ask or seek them out? I need spare spools for Abu Garcia XLT Plus reels, mine are left hand but I do not think that makes a difference. Factory does not have any. I believe the predecessor, xlt, (no plus) is the same. XLT plus were made 1983-89 with a life time warranty. The predecessor worked the same, same parts but the appearance was traditional. The Plus had the low profile palming appearance. They have flipping switch, adjustable magnetics brake, interchangeable spools, the side plate locks on with a bayonet latch , feel wheel casting, disengaging the line pick up, lots of bearings, machined bronze gears, cast light to heavy lures, line and never backlash, available in left hand. It is an easy transition for a spinning reel user. Also can handle 1/8 oz lures, 4.7:1 pickup is bit slow by today's standards; one model was two speed. Google a picture of the Abu Garcia xlt plus to see it if you like. Most high end reels do not have all the features these do, they were 20 years ahead of their time in design is all. These are the majority of my casting reels, but I cannot locate spools. I can find the reel on ebay occaissionally, never see the two speed. Would love to get one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Assume you have checked with Abu Garcia parts department? I use the old 1970's Pro Max reels which also came with a lifetime warranty and Abu still carries parts for them at reasonable cost. You might also check with southwesternparts.com. It is possible that a spool from another reel might fit your XLT's. Southwestern or Abu might know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piscivorous Pike Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Assume you have checked with Abu Garcia parts department? I use the old 1970's Pro Max reels which also came with a lifetime warranty and Abu still carries parts for them at reasonable cost. You might also check with southwesternparts.com. It is possible that a spool from another reel might fit your XLT's. Southwestern or Abu might know about it. A.G. stated they were no longer available. I passed up an Ebay auction on an original XLT Plus because the level wind guide was damageda and A.G. was not promising about its repair either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesabooger Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 You might want to give Mikes Reel Repair a shot, just do a search. He's got the most complete reel and trolling motor schematic database I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesabooger Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I don't know what model xlt plus you have but he's got schematics for several. And they have the spool assembly for an 85 it's about 38 bucks...expensive. http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/albums/ambassadeur/Ambassadeur_XLT_PLUS_85_0.pdf http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=975378&sort=5a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I need a part, and do not what to do. Any suggestions where to look, ask or seek them out? I need spare spools for Abu Garcia XLT Plus reels, mine are left hand but I do not think that makes a difference. Factory does not have any. I believe the predecessor, xlt, (no plus) is the same. XLT plus were made 1983-89 with a life time warranty. The predecessor worked the same, same parts but the appearance was traditional. The Plus had the low profile palming appearance. They have flipping switch, adjustable magnetics brake, interchangeable spools, the side plate locks on with a bayonet latch , feel wheel casting, disengaging the line pick up, lots of bearings, machined bronze gears, cast light to heavy lures, line and never backlash, available in left hand. It is an easy transition for a spinning reel user. Also can handle 1/8 oz lures, 4.7:1 pickup is bit slow by today's standards; one model was two speed. Google a picture of the Abu Garcia xlt plus to see it if you like. Most high end reels do not have all the features these do, they were 20 years ahead of their time in design is all. These are the majority of my casting reels, but I cannot locate spools. I can find the reel on ebay occaissionally, never see the two speed. Would love to get one of those. Check with "Outdoor World Rod and Reel Repair" phone (417)873-5274. Or visit "basspro.com/repair". They have many parts for old out-dated reels. A while back I got parts for a Zebco Cardinal 4 spinning reel that has not been made in many years. They bought-up obsolete parts from many manufactures. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piscivorous Pike Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Check with "Outdoor World Rod and Reel Repair" phone (417)873-5274. Or visit "basspro.com/repair". They have many parts for old out-dated reels. A while back I got parts for a Zebco Cardinal 4 spinning reel that has not been made in many years. They bought-up obsolete parts from many manufactures. Good luck. good idea. I ended up bidding up a right hand (I only use left because I find switching hands to reel up not to be ergonomic) and took the spool from. The entire purchase was less than a spool cost. Anyone need a right hand reel with no spool? Those reels were at least 20 years ahead of their time. Sure love 'em on a variety of HMG rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYSkipper Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I doubt you will find a spool anywhere for this reel. The only chance would be finding a junker and removing the spool. Understand, 5 years ago ABU was it's own company and was well known for carrying parts for reels made 40 years ago. ABU is no longer it's own company, it's part of Pure Fishing and is owned by an investment bank. They aren't under any obligation to provide parts for reels that old. I checked with Southwestern. The spool and line guides are gone. ABU used to make their own reels in their factory. No longer the case. They are made in Malaysia now or whoever is the lowest cost bidder which is why they keep coming up with new "Models" of Revo's. Sadly to compete, Shimano is in the process of doing the same thing with their Curados and Chronarchs. The new G series is not made by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel doctor Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 are you still needing a spool for XLT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piscivorous Pike Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 are you still needing a spool for XLT ? I purchased a right hand reel and dog robbed the spool from it to fill my lefty needs. If it is reasonable, yes I need one to bring the parts reel back up to funcional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoochbear Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 new member have some what I believe to be xlt spools. believe they are somewhat narrow and come equipped with centrifugal brakes 2, each in plaxtic case, unused. bought them years ago thinking they were replacement spools for 2000C spools were mislabeled not familiar with xlt if someone is still interested in xlt spools let me know, email me any identifying parts info, description, dimensions, etc and will check my junkboxlook for them. may be willing to swap for used Ambassadeur in good condition hoochbear in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piscivorous Pike Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I will message you, I need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currituckbasser Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 http://myworld.ebay.com/gilbertspaylakeinky/ This ebay site has alot of Abu Garcia parts. I have seen XLT parts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piscivorous Pike Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 http://myworld.ebay.com/gilbertspaylakeinky/ This ebay site has alot of Abu Garcia parts. I have seen XLT parts on it. thank you will keep that address close at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Raynor Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 I have two complete reels in excellent condition and don't use anymore I also have an extra spool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 I know how you feel about the reels but sooner or later you won't be able to find them or parts anymore, ran into that with my Shimano spinning reels but got way lucky!!! Try some other reels so you're ready when you can't find em anymore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
