- #ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 BAITCASTING REEL UPGRADE#
- #ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 BAITCASTING REEL PRO#
Here are links to the exact products that I'm talking about: If not, what would you recommend for the same amount of money (at $150 or less per rod/reel combo)? Is it an appropriate reel matched with the Ugly Stik Tiger Lite to go trolling for chomper blues and cow stripers?Ĥ. What parts would need to be replaced to bring it "up to par" with a C3 or better.ģ. Does anyone have experience with this particular reel?Ģ. I'll also be matching the pimped out reel to an Ugly Stik Tiger Lite rod rated 'heavy'.ġ. Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 CDL Deluxe 24 KT Gold Plated Baitcasting Fishing Reel Made In Sweden Mint Unused AtlantaVintageFinds 1,099.99 Only 1 available and it's in 4 people's carts Abu Garcia, Ambassadeur Reel, 5601 BCX, LEFT Hand Retrieve in Very Nice Condition, Very Smooth, No Box UnderWillowOaks 60. So, my plan is to get started with this $70 combo for trolling from kayak in both fresh and saltwater, and later, upgrading the reel with bearings over bushings and with better drag washers and things like that.
#ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 BAITCASTING REEL UPGRADE#
But, I noticed quite a few folks like to upgrade thier Abu reels. Anyway, based on my online research, the reel is (obviously) not up to par with a C3 which is so highly praised and valued among many circles in the fishing community. 259.95 FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON INTERNET ORDERS ONLY. ABU GARCIA ambassadeur Rocket 6500 CS Conventional Reel Good 540g m26450.
#ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 BAITCASTING REEL PRO#
I'm not too crazy bout the rod but the reel looked like a keeper especially since it's "made in Sweden" and not "made in China". Appleton Abu Garcia PR- 6500 SNKHCA MO Pro Rocket 6500 Exclusive Snakehead, 6.3:1 Ratio. One small scratch but otherwise in great condition. Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000C baitcasting reel Code number 901153 Deep red colour with stainless steel. I'm not a big fan of the idea of taking expensive rod/reel combos out with me when kayak fishing so, I saw that Walmart sells some rod/reel setups that include a generic Berkley rod matched with a Abu Garcia Ambassadeur One 5000 round baitcasting reel. Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 Sprint Reel Red Purchased 1990 Comes with original box, manual, warranty card and (empty) oil container. Since I'm new to the kayak fishing scene, and since I've never used anything but a spinning reel in my life, I was wondering if I could get everyone's advice and/or recommendations on my plans for this reel. I'm looking to put together a couple of matching trolling combos to use while kayaking.