porkmeatballs Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Does anyone know if the Abu Garcia Ambassadeurs are any good? Are they reliable? Thanks for feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoozie1 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've had the C3 (forgot which model) for around 3 years now. It still works perfectly fine. Holds a lot of line and is a work horse. Hardly find myself backlashing with it also. It's my reel for my main swimbait setup. The gear ratio is low so you'll be able to work your baits as slow as you want. Downside to that though is that I remember losing a fish because it rushed toward me and I couldn't keep enough tension on it so it popped off on the jump. Believe it has only happened once though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Derrick Wallace' Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I believe the big thing with ambassadors is if they are made in Sweden. Some of the lower end ones are made in China. But if you get a Swedish made one you are good. VAngler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin08261985 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've had a C4 for a few years and really like it. Tough to beat for the money. It casts really well, holds a lot of line, and is pretty rugged. I have nothing bad to say about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshole8190 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 All I throw anymore for swimbaits. Never let me down before. And parts are cheap and readily available should you ever break one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettin bit Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I fish a Abu Record on my hudd rod and love it. I often fish to fast and the record slows me down. Never had a problem with it. It is an older model made in Sweden with the power handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdpettit Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Buy a Sweden 6500C3, and you''ll be set for many years. Mine is 12 yrs old, and still going strong. Very easy to clean and maintain as well. Built like a tank VAngler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodCat Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 They are also outstanding catfish reels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 i love mine! got 2 of em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I got rid of my records and C3. With only a single bearing supporting the pinion, they can bind up under a heavy load, mine did at least. Handle can be very hard in certain instances. PLus they always get a little geary after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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