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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reels

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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reels

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel 5500
In Stock: 5+
Price: $149.95
  • Abu Garcia Reel Size: 5500
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel 5501
In Stock: 3
Price: $149.95
  • Abu Garcia Reel Size: 5501
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel 6500
In Stock: 5+
Price: $149.95
  • Abu Garcia Reel Size: 6500
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel 6501
In Stock: 2
Price: $149.95
  • Abu Garcia Reel Size: 6501
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Free return shipping is available for all orders shipped within the 48 contiguous United States. These orders will include a complimentary pre-paid UPS Ground return label in the box when the order is delivered. If you use the pre-paid return label provided, please allow 7-10 business days for the return package to arrive back at Tackle Warehouse.

Orders shipped to international, APO/FPO, Alaskan or Hawaiian addresses or U.S. territories are not eligible for the free return shipping offer. Drop Ship and Oversized Items are not eligible for the free return shipping offer.

Please use our Returns & Exchange form found on the back of your printed invoice. If you don't have your original invoice you can download our Tackle Warehouse Return Form.

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Phone: 1.800.300.4916
Email: info@tacklewarehouse.com

Tackle Warehouse wants you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Items can be returned at any point in new condition within 365-days of the original invoice date.

Products returned in new, store-bought condition are eligible for exchange, refund, or Tackle Warehouse store credit for the full value of your purchase.

Please note that while we want you to be happy with your purchases, an excessive number of returns within a twelve-month period may limit your eligibility for refund or store credit.

Products returned beyond 365-days from the original invoice date or that are unable to be returned to stock may be eligible for store credit at the sole discretion of Tackle Warehouse.

Original shipping charges are non-refundable.

Used baits & tackle are not eligible for return.

Phone: 1.800.300.4916
Email: info@tacklewarehouse.com

Overview

Offering upgraded performance and styling, merged with proven strength and engineering, the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reels are some of the best-selling casting reels of all time. Extremely durable, they can take a beating and still deliver the ultra smooth performance anglers expect. The secret is in the simplicity of their design. The four stainless steel bearing system (3+1) ensures fluid casts and retrieves, and the Carbon Matrix Drag System delivers the consistent power necessary to tame hard fighting fish. The Six Pin Centrifugal Braking System combined with the Synchronized Levelwind System also improves line lay and helps reduce the occurrence of blacklashes. A classic reel that just keeps getting better, the new Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reels delivers proven performance you just can’t duplicate.

Features:

-Advanced Carbon Matrix Drag System
-Three Stainless Steel Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing
-Compact Bent Handle and Drag Star
-Six Pin Centrifugal Brake System
-Synchronized Levelwind System
-Made in Sweeden

Specifications

Model Retrieve Gear Ratio Weight Line Cap. Bearings
C3-5500 Right 5.3:1 9.9 12/240 3SS + 1RB
C3-5501 Left 5.3:1 9.9 12/240 3SS + 1RB
C3-6500 Right 5.3:1 10.7 12/320 3SS + 1RB
C3-6501 Left 5.3:1 10.7 12/320 3SS + 1RB

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Comments: I'm 50 now and have been using these reels since I was a teenager back in the 80's. Growing up on Cape Cod where we have world class strippers and a large concentration of largemouth and smallmouth bass, this real has been the most diverse and reliable in most conditions. Essentially all conditions except long casting with big surf plugs. My son is going to be nine years old this spring and I will get him an Abu Garcia 5500, all good fishermen's must start with a round-reel and then develop their skills from there. Once he can skip a jig under a tree with a round-reel then he will graduate to an Evo modern bait casting reel. Durable reel, super reliable, and a great drag system for cow strippers.

From: Unknown: 3/5/23

Comments: This a great Ms Slammer reel loaded with braid.  A power handle upgrade will give you handling of reels 3x the cost. Excellent drag too.

From: Bigpoppabass: Nashua, NH 8/19/17

Comments: My 5501C3 is the most durable reel IË™ve ever had and has outlasted ever other reel I've ever purchased.  They are well made and in my opinion easy to work on.  I purchased my 5501C3 back in the late 90s (20 years ago) for river salmon-steelhead fishing in the PNW.  Needed a reel with a large line capacity for long runs.  No doubt there are better reels for casting small lighter lures, but this one has served me well casting spoons and has recently found a new home casting swimbaits.  This thing casts swimbaits with ease, has great line capacity and the lower gear ratio is great for crawling along the bottom. 

From: Jim: Bellingham , WA 8/16/17

Comments: (5500) this reel is a bulldog! 65 pound braid, slow rolling a 3/4 oz jig on bottom. feels great in hand, solid, smooth reeling, casts great.

From: TN 3/8/17

Comments: this reel is a beast, I have caught striper, carp, and largemouth on this reel & it hasn't had any problems. It also has gone for a swim twice now & I haven't had any problems. I fish on the delta every day & this reel holds up great. The only thing I dislike is the slow retrieve I would like it better if it was a 6.4:1. But the standard gear ratio is fine for what I use it for.

From: Trevor: Discovery Bay, CA11/29/15

Comments: This reel defines the word "workhorse". Perfect gear ratio and line capacity for swimbaits. I was going through a shimano per year prior to reuniting with this old school classic. You can upgrade these things as you go if you want to add more bearings and trick it out. If your considering someone elses low end to get in the game go with this instead as the reliablity will serve you well.

From: J: USA 4/7/14

Comments: The 6500c3 is one of the best reels for cat fishing or swim baits on the market. The price of these reels though keep going up and up and up. it's sad really. 3 years ago it was $89.99 then $99.99 now $120-$130. Other than the handle being to short and the price going up I think this reel will stay around for another 20 years or so.

From: James: Wichita Falls, TX 3/23/14

Comments: Smooth reel i guess, but it's kinda awkward if you plan on casting it. The cast button should be on the opposite side of the reel

From: Bo: Detroit, MI 2/26/14

Comments: I have one of these reels for a few years now and love it! I use it specially for swimbaits but I throw jigs and other baits too. Caught some nice fish with it. It's the best reel I ever had. Feels very solid and strong. It's a simple reel, so, there's less chances for problems! If you want a strong solid reel with a good price, capable of landing many trophies and throwing big lures for many years without problems this is your reel!I've heard about people who have Ambassadeurs for decades and they still work!

 

From: Marco: Portugal

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