What are Ambassadeur reels used for?
Look to the Ambassadeur® C4 Round Reel for one of the fastest Round Baitcast Reels on the market, ideal for casting large lures. Salmon, muskie and striper anglers love it (bass anglers who want to cast extra-large swimbaits or crankbaits do too.)
How old is my Abu Garcia reel?
This can be noted by opening the cover page of a Garcia Fishing Annual. The date is located at the bottom right hand corner of the first page and it will precede the year found on the magazines spine. A reel purchased sometime during the Summer of 1972 could have old stock parts from 1971 assembled to it.
How much drag does an Abu Garcia 6500 have?
Compare model Specs
| Model Number | AMBS-5500 | AMBS-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 1292732 | 1292736 |
| gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 5.1:1 |
| max drag lb | 11lb | 4.9kg | 11lb | 4.9kg |
| mono capacity yd/lb | 230/14 | 255/17 |
How much line does a ABU 6500 hold?
Compare model Specs
| Model Number | C3-5500 | C3-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 1292720 | 1292722 |
| gear ratio | 5.3:1 | 5.3:1 |
| max drag lb | 15lb | 6.8kg | 15lb | 6.8kg |
| mono capacity yd/lb | 240/12 | 320/12 |
What Ambassadeur reels are made in Sweden?
Over the years, however, more and more Ambassadeur models were being produced in Asian countries, and today, only the Ambassadeur C3 and C4 4000-7000 series are still being made in Sweden.
Is the ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 Cl3 reel any good?
This beautiful Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 CL3 is in excellent working condition. It has landed hundreds of the feisty Kokanee fresh water salmon in the more high mountain lakes in California. This reel has never been used in salt water.
Is this Ambassadeur 5500c in good condition?
AMBASSADEUR 5500C in GOOD USED CONDITION. LOOKS GREAT and Works very smoothly! The# on the foot is 800404. Use Your zoom and see the Condition its in! more Please check out my other fine reels I’m selling this week.
Is the Abu 5500s a good fishing reel?
The Abu 5500S is a decent reel for the money. Don’t fool yourself and think that you are buying a quality Swedish made reel, like Abu’s of the past, you are not. This reel is made in China, as are most fishing reels these days.
Where was the ABU Garcia 5500c baitcasing reel made?
Made in Sweden. Up for auction here is a vintage NEW Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500C Baitcasing reel NEW in original box. With red Ambassadeur booklet, service booklet of more