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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Baitcast Round Fishing Reel

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Style: C3-6501- 320yd/12lbs (Left Hand)


Features

  • 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation
  • Carbon Matrix drag system gives smooth drag performance
  • Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design
  • Synchronized level wind system improves line lay and castability
  • Reel Spool Material: Aluminum. Max Drag : 15 pound

Description

Combining smooth drag with a durable, finely crafted design, the Abu Garcia C3-5500 Ambassadeur Baitcast Fishing Reel is an ideal choice for devoted anglers. This fishing reel's Carbon Matrix drag system offers smooth and consistent drag across the entire drag range, giving you the precision and power you need to subdue the most tenacious gamefish. It is also engineered for precise casting and line lay. The reel's six-pin centrifugal brake applies consistent pressure throughout the cast for superior control, while its synchronized level wind system ensures an even line lay and an effortless retrieve. And thanks to its extended bent cranking handle and power knob, this baitcasting reel offers the powerful, even reeling action and leverage that hard-fighting fish demand. Brute strength meets refined style. The heritage continues with the new C3, designed to meet the demands of the most hardcore angler.


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎6.18 x 4.61 x 3.23 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.35 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎6.25 x 4.5 x 3 inches


Item Weight: ‎0.58 Pounds


Brand Name: ‎Abu Garcia


Warranty Description: ‎Manufacturer Warranty


Model Name: ‎C3-6501


Color: ‎Silver


Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Suggested Users: ‎Unisex-adult


Number of Items: ‎2


Manufacturer: ‎Pure Fishing


Part Number: ‎C3-6501


Model Year: ‎2021


Style: ‎C3-6501- 320yd/12lbs (Left Hand)


Included Components: ‎Reel


Size: ‎6500


Sport Type: ‎Fishing


Fishing Technique: ‎Baitcasting


Handle Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Hand Orientation: ‎Left Hand


Date First Available: August 27, 2013


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • swedish Ambassadeur.
Style: C3-6500- 320yd/12lbs
Some upgrades to a classic. Have some Ambassadeurs older than me still going strong. This reel is just the newest example of the 6500C3. Fine reel. Pure Fishing has bought up most of the iconic brands in fishing and moved a lot of production to China. These are still the made in Sweden models and seem just as good as the older ones. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022 by maddog

  • Back order at Bass Pro
Style: C3-5500- 240yd/12lbs
Loved the fact I could get this now and not wait. Nice reel.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022 by Tereasa Bellew

  • Awesome reel, Super smooth
Style: C3-6500- 320yd/12lbs
Love it would buy 4 more!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022 by Robert

  • Best catfish reel
Style: C3-6501- 320yd/12lbs (Left Hand)
Very sturdy reel. Very good for larger fish. Made in sweeden
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022 by Jesse

  • Quality reels
Style: C3-5501- 240yd/12lbs (Left Hand)
I've used Abu Garcia reels for many years. This one is a little smaller than the 6501 C 3 I normally use but supply chains are slow and I needed a reel so I got what I expected. This reel is better for Steelhead than Chinook but it will do that job also. The reel is rated for 12 lb mono or 30 lb braided. Naturally ,the local sporting goods store had either 20 lb or 50 lb ( limited choices is the apparent future ) so I put 125 yards of 50 lb test braided and it's working pretty well. Circumstances are conditioning us to take what we can get now. But Abu Garcia is a very good, Swedish made product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021 by Shane Green

  • The reel I grew up loving.
Style: C3-5500- 240yd/12lbs
I grew up with the old red 5000's. I bought this version instead of the c4 for the nostalgia of that annoying spool release placement. I have caught a few small fish with it in my last few trips. As it gets broken in, it steadily casts better. I recommend this reel for saltwater rigs and heavier baits. The weight of the high capacity spool makes it harder to cast light lures (under 1/4 oz) like most beetle spins. I think the nonadjustable centrifugal brake makes it harder to cast than the older, simpler models. Kinda like owning a superbike with training wheels permanently attached. It still casts pretty well, but not as freely as I remember the old ones. Maybe it just needs a few more years of use to really loosen up, but idk. These reels are rock solid against huge fish, good for saltwater, and easy to work on when they need maintenance. I recommend them for people who want reels that last through a generation when cared for. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020 by RandomNerdGuy

  • Abu Garcia
Style: C3-6500- 320yd/12lbs
Looks great. Appears to work great.Haven't used it on the water yet.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022 by Linda N

  • Durable and reliable classic
Style: C3-5501- 240yd/12lbs (Left Hand)
The newer model seems to have more plastic which is less appealing to the eye admittedly, but does not seem to impair reel function. I've been using the C3 and C4 models for decades now and I am now a loyalist to the brand even with Abu being bought out by Pure Fishing now. Use them enough and you will have to replace parts, but that is to be expected and thankfully the parts remain available to this brand. I have tried imitators hoping to save some money, but unlike many clones made of guns the competition can not seem to make a comparable working reel to the C3 or C4. These reels work great for long line trolling as well as casting artificial baits you are not trying to speed fish with. I'd not consider this a great choice for a buzz bait, doing search with a fast moving spinner, or crank bait due to the speed of the gear ratio. I've wasted lots of money on many bait casters and thrown them in trash as I continue to use and I have now purchased another of the C3 and C4 series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018 by fishing fanatic

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