Zebco Cardinal 554 Fishing Reel

Zebco cardinals models 554,555 and 557
These would be the last Cardinals that were sold by Zebco

They were sold from 1979 to 1980, only
all were the new look cardinals with a tan color body, rear drag knob on rear of reel, skirted spool and reversible handle.

554 had 5 to 1 gear ratio weight  10.8 oz
555 had 5 to 1 gear ratio weight  14.2 oz
557 had 5 to 1 gear ratio weight  16.8 oz

These were the same as the ABU models 54-55 and 57 that were introduced in
1978 and discontinued in 1982.
 

Abu would Acquire the Garcia corp. in 1979 and end all ties with Zebco by 1983

Condition: Used

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Location: Calgary