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Abu Atlantic 403 or 405?
Post 15 Nov 2020, 05:31 • #1 
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Recently acquired 9ft Abu spinning rod minus label or bag. It’s a very well made rod as expected from Abu, and it decent condition. Looking back at Abu catalogues the same rod appears to be a 405 in the late 60’s and then in early 70’s is catalogued as a 403. From my younger days I was familiar with 403 and 403 s with the multiplier reel seat but they were light blue in colour. Looking at the Abu rubber stopper on my rod I think it matches the early 70’s catalogued 403. Wondered if anyone could confirm.?



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Post 15 Nov 2020, 12:38 • #2 
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Hi Argyll. There's an older Mullock's listing for an Abu Atlantic 403 Zoom that matches the blank colour, guides, wraps and reel seat/grip of your rod - unfortunately the Mullock's photo does not include the butt cap: https://www.mullocksauctions.co.uk/lot- ... ittle.html.


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Post 15 Nov 2020, 13:14 • #3 
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Hi and thanks for reply AlgonquinFan, that is helpful and
think this is the same rod. I have seen similar finish on rods marked Abu 405 , but tend to think mines is an early model of the 403 .


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