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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 07:20:47 PM

Title: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 07:20:47 PM

Whats the difference? which one is better  ???

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Spudcote on March 30, 2005, 08:18:25 PM

If you can spare the extra $20 odd, get the C4. Higher gear ratio, and more bearings. Plus, the blue colour looks cooler  8) :P

I've used both, and prefer the C4.

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 08:26:56 PM

some guy from bob's fishing tackle told me the c3's were better ??? then i asked about the c4's and  he hung up on me......very rude... :-\    thanks spud :)

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 09:02:05 PM

why? whats wrong with it?

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Spudcote on March 30, 2005, 10:57:46 PM

I think it must be excessive use that's causing the damage (not to say that's a bad thing  :-X :P )

I got mine about 3 years ago, and I've put it to my fair share of chums and coho (casting and drifting), but havn't had a problem with that in particular, but I doubt I've been using it as much.

As for the guy hanging up on you Ivan, that's just wierd, not to mention rude. The C4 is the more expensive reel anyway, it woul have been in his best interest... ???

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Rieber on March 30, 2005, 11:33:04 PM

I have both and I honestly don't notice a difference. Since I bought my blue C4 when 3-years ago I've gone back and bought C3's. C4 has a bearing instead of a bushing in the non-crank end plate. C4 or 6.3:1 gears are weaker and blow out quicker than the 5.3:1 sets with the bigger fish.

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ~IvAn~ on March 31, 2005, 03:25:32 PM

Quote from: Spudcote on March 30, 2005, 10:57:46 PM

As for the guy hanging up on you Ivan, that's just wierd, not to mention rude. The C4 is the more expensive reel anyway, it woul have been in his best interest... ???

He didnt sound friendly at all, very rude... anyhow thanks for all your replies :)

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Rodney on April 01, 2005, 01:21:46 AM

Quote from: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 07:20:47 PM

Whats the difference?

Nothing, they're both crap, buy a Shimano. :)

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ColinB on April 01, 2005, 01:41:19 PM

Quote from: Rodney on April 01, 2005, 01:21:46 AM

Quote from: ~IvAn~ on March 30, 2005, 07:20:47 PM

Whats the difference?

Nothing, they're both crap, buy a Shimano. :)

IYHO ??  ;D

Colin, casting ABUs for 30+ years and never a problem!

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Fish Assassin on April 01, 2005, 01:42:46 PM

Agree with Rodney. The quality of Ambassador reels are not the same as they were a few years ago.

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: ~IvAn~ on April 01, 2005, 07:34:24 PM

Yea, i would love to purchase a shimano calcutta  but there are way outta my price range :'(. I'm only getting a new reel cuz my corsairs failing on me, i was wondering how is the casting distance on the abu's? thanks  :)

Title: Re: abu ambassadeur c4's or c3's?
Post by: Shane on April 01, 2005, 08:25:02 PM

F.A. & Rodney are right!