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Title: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: shi man oh man on August 22, 2010, 10:15:34 AM: I am looking to pick up a new baitcasting reel, I am wondering if anyone has tried the abu garcia ambassaduer record model. The reel has a sleek look and the price isnt bad 200 bux. Any input is appreciated
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: poncho on August 22, 2010, 03:56:55 PM: My wife and kids got me one last Christmas and I must say it is AWESOME!!! Have used it twice this year and have caught a ton of sockeye and a 35 lb spring ;D It feels great in my hand, easy to cast (far & accurately) and adjusting the drag when fighting the spring was easy. I highly recommend this reel to anyone.
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: Weatherby on August 22, 2010, 07:08:09 PM: My friend I fish with has one...nice reel....and he has never had a complaint about it.It seems to have a faster gear ratio for retrieves then my ambasseduer 6500
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: mr.p on August 22, 2010, 08:39:16 PM: I have owned two and was very pleased. Never any problems. Very smooth and sturdy. Top quality abu craftsmanship. A lot of the plastic compenents on the cheaper Abus were replace with metal. Another very handy feature is the thumb bar is two stage. if you depress it halfway, it will freespool, as soon as you lift your finger it will engage. I found this very useful for float fishing as you dont have to turn the handle to engage the spool.
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: fullahead on August 23, 2010, 05:19:51 AM: This is a good reel and it on sale.


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· Seven stainless steel bearings for smooth performance · Magnetic cast control reduces backlashes · Ported aluminum spool · Newly designed swept-shaped aluminum handle


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High-speed power and top-of-the-line casting control at an affordable price. Seven stainless steel bearings offer smooth performance and instant hook-setting power. Magnetic casting control regulates spool tension during each cast for fewer backlashes. A newly designed swept-shaped aluminum handle and a fast 7.0:1 gear ratio provide the speed and versatility you need for working everything from topwater lures to soft plastics with ease. Corrosion-resistant graphite left side, with the right side and frame made of aluminum for high-strength durability with less weight. Ported aluminum spool.







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Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: speycaster on August 23, 2010, 09:15:53 AM: That reel MIGHT be okay for crappie fishing, but it would be a piece of crap for sockeye , springs or steelhead.
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: andychan on August 23, 2010, 11:30:43 AM: 5 stars for abu record; last reel you will need for local rivers.

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Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: shi man oh man on August 23, 2010, 03:40:40 PM: ;D im sold!I will be picking one up this weeked. Freds has it for 199$ sounds fair. If anyone knows a better deal Put a post up. Thanks again everyone. much appreciated
Title: Re: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record
Post by: EZ_Rolling on August 23, 2010, 04:52:51 PM: really would have thought by your name that you would have chosen a different brand

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