abu garcia ambassadeur 5500c3 the original C3 Round Reel They deliver rugged performance because they are Swedish built with choice materials and craftsmanship.Born from the round reel platform Why People Still Fish Abu

The first high gear model in the CS Rocket series

It balanced well with a number of medium-light to medium-heavy rods already in my possession and I was anxious to get it out on the water

LEATHER CASE INFORMATION Ambassadeur reels came in various marked cases through the years but the very first case offered had no markings at all

The bearings are smooth in this regard

The reel's handle has zero backplay, a small degree of movement into and away from the body of the reel, and the handle's knobs have a little in and out play to them as well

Real World Tests: The Anbassedeur C3 series comes in sizes ranging from the medium sized 4600 to the large 7000