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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: oddjob on March 23, 2005, 08:49:39 PM

Title: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: oddjob on March 23, 2005, 08:49:39 PM

What is your opinion of the ambassadeur eon??

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: Robert on March 23, 2005, 08:51:59 PM

I don't own one but I'm sure it's a good quality reel cuz it's made by abu however, I don't really like the look of it.

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: Robert on March 23, 2005, 09:05:08 PM

 I'm going off topic here for a second but the abu garcia d5 is a really nice real, I just got one a couple of months ago.  It's the newest series out there right now.

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: Rieber on March 23, 2005, 09:05:40 PM

My buddy has one and he likes it as a Vedder class water reel - he's taken numerous Steelhead with it one 19-2# monster last year. Nice and smooth. I've never seen him birdsnest that reel come to think of it.

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: Fish Assassin on March 23, 2005, 09:37:39 PM

The quality of Ambassador reels have gone downhill in recent years. I have a couple of the 6500C and they are good reels. Now I prefer Shimano.

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: oddjob on March 24, 2005, 04:49:51 AM

thanks for your help . the reason for asking is a co worker is selling a eon and i need a spare reel. he won this reel at a golf tourament and he is not a fisherman.

Title: Re: ambassadeur eon ???
Post by: Rieber on March 24, 2005, 06:34:44 AM

Sounds like you're looking at a good deal - don't hesitate, grab it. I always carry a spare reel in my vest. When you fish with brush around you, the chance of hooking a twig when you cast and birdsnesting are really good. I don't waste time out there I just swap reels and fix the mess at home.